Shubman Gill and Babar Azam NEW DELHI: India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill has overtaken Pakistan’s Babar Azam to become the top-ranked ODI batter in the latest ICC rankings, released just ahead of the Champions Trophy. Gill’s exceptional performances in the recent home series against England propelled him to the No. 1 position, surpassing Babar, who had…
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nearly three decades after the 1996 ICC World Cup graced Pakistani soil, the nation stands at the precipice of another historic moment. With the hands of the clock glued to the famous tower of Faisalabad ticking fast, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is all set to…
Pakistan cricket team (Photo credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: With just a few days to go for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed out Pakistan’s tendency to crumble under pressure as a key weakness ahead of the tournament. Despite being the defending champions from the last edition in 2017, Pakistan…
Pakistan interim coach Aaqib Javed and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) The Pakistan team management has entrusted their former skipper Babar Azam with opening the batting alongside Fakhar Zaman in the absence of the injured Saim Ayub, but his failure in three innings of the tri-series has invited criticism from former players. However, team’s interim head…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs has admitted that communicating with Babar Azam is challenging due to the language barrier. Responding to a fan’s query on X (formerly Twitter), Gibbs revealed that Babar’s English proficiency makes it difficult to convey coaching points effectively.“Language is an issue with Babar…..
Pakistan’s Babar Azam reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised the team’s approach in the recently concluded tri-nation series, particularly questioning the decision to have Babar Azam open the innings. His comments came after Pakistan’s five-wicket loss to New Zealand…
File Pic: India and Pakistan cricketers. (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 event ambassador and former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has urged the hosts to maintain a smart and intense approach when they face India on February 23 in Dubai.Sarfaraz, who captained Pakistan to their memorable Champions Trophy triumph in 2017, highlighted the…
Pakistan cricketers (X Photo) Former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe Pakistan will be a formidable force at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing home advantage, a potent pace attack, and key match-winners as reasons why they could excel.With Pakistan set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the 1996…
Mohammad Rizwan (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan has hinted that Babar Azam will open the innings in the upcoming tri-series clash against New Zealand in Lahore in the absence of injured Saim Ayub. When pressed about Pakistan’s opening combination, Rizwan responded with the now-famous words, “King kar lega.”The phrase, which translates to “The…
Wasim Akram. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan selectors on Friday named the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled to start from February 19.Pakistan brought back top-order batter Fakhar Zaman while Saim Ayub missed out due to injury.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!A viral video doing the rounds…
