Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Photo credit: ACB) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz on Monday notched a masterful hundred to become the second youngest player ever to hit eight tons in men’s one-day international cricket. The Gurbaz century against along with a cracking 77-ball 70 from Azmatullah Omarzai powered Afghans to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the…
Pakistan’s batters Mohammad Rizwan, left, and Babar Azam smile after their win against Australia in Perth (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated Australia to clinch the ODI series 2-1 on Sunday, becoming the first Asian team to win an ODI series against the Aussies at home twice. Their emphatic eight-wicket victory in the third and…
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam after beating Australia (AP Photo) Pakistan secured a convincing victory against Australia in the final One Day International at Perth Stadium, claiming the series 2-1.The win marked Pakistan’s first ODI series victory on Australian soil since 2002.Australia, opting to prioritize their upcoming Test series against India, rested several key players,…
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has advised former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to adopt Virat Kohli‘s strategy in an attempt to restore his lost form.Due to his poor form, Babar was rested for the final two Test matches against England. Pakistan won both…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commended Babar Azam‘s performance in the first ODI against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, describing his display as ‘top-class’.Babar scored 37 runs off 44 deliveries at a strike rate of 84.09 after his resignation as Pakistan’s limited-overs captain in Januray this year. His innings concluded in the…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have had a forgettable home season, which saw India go through an embarrassing first when New Zealand whitewashed their fancied hosts in a three-Test series.Chasing only 147 to win at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India folded up for 121 runs on…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s newly appointed limited-overs captain Mohammad Rizwan shared that he never actively sought the role. Following the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) latest leadership announcement, Rizwan has officially taken over from Babar Azam as Pakistan’s white-ball captain and will lead the team in the upcoming three-match ODI and T20I series against Australia.“I never desired…
Babar Azam with fan (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket finds itself in the middle of upheaval, with coaching exits, leadership changes, and player dynamics making waves just ahead of crucial tours. Amid the chaos, however, former captain Babar Azam has become a fan favourite once again, receiving a warm welcome upon his arrival in Australia…
Gary Kirsten (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has unleashed a fiery rant after Gary Kirsten’s abrupt departure as Pakistan’s limited-overs coach. Basit, who shared his frustration on his YouTube channel, lamented the deteriorating state of Pakistan cricket. “Pakistan’s cricket is deteriorating, and I don’t want it to decline….
Gary Kirsten (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali revealed that the former South African cricketer and coach Gary Kirsten was unhappy with the decision to make Mohammad Rizwan the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball teams. Basit stated that Kirsten had a different player in mind for the leadership role and thought he…
