Historic! Newcomers USA join India in T20 World Cup Super 8s; Pakistan eliminated | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: First-timers USA, featuring several players who juggle cricket with their primary occupations, on Friday advanced to the next round of the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas after their last Group A match against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida got washed out. The USA vs Ireland washout meant that the 2009 champions Pakistan…

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‘If you say don’t disrespect Azam Khan by body-shaming him, then respect Babar Azam as well’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan batsman Imam-ul-Haq has thrown his weight behind the under-fire captain Babar Azam as Pakistan stare at an early exit from the T20 World Cup. Pakistan’s consecutive defeats against USA and India in Group A has put their campaign in disarray. The 2009 champions came back to defeat Canada and kept their hopes of reaching…

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Watch: Calling Babar Azam ‘king’ is like a click-bait YouTube thumbnail, says former Pakistan captain Salman Butt | Cricket News – Times of India

Captain Babar Azam and the Pakistan team continue to draw flak for their lackluster show in the ongoing T20 World Cup, where the team’s hopes of progressing to the ‘Super 8’ stage are not anymore in their hands alone. The 2009 champions faced a shocking defeat to USA in their opening match, which they lost…

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Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan equals Rohit Sharma’s big T20I record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s top-order batter Mohammad Rizwan equalled India captain Rohit Sharma‘s remarkable record of most half-centuries as an opener in T20 internationals on Tuesday. Rizwan achieved the feat during Pakistan’s commanding seven-wicket triumph over Canada in the T20 World Cup encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points TablePakistan’s…

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan crush Canada by seven wickets to register first win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s batters finally delivered, securing a crucial seven-wicket victory over Canada in their must-win Group A match, giving their T20 World Cup campaign a significant boost on Tuesday.Opting to bowl first, Pakistan’s bowlers put on a cohesive performance, restricting Canada to a modest total of 106/7.In the chase, openers Mohammad Rizwan and captain…

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‘Wasim must have said that, but…’: Azhar Mahmood denies rift between skipper Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has refuted claims of a disagreement between captain Babar Azam and star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. Mahmood stated that the recent comments made by former captain Wasim Akram, suggesting that Babar and Shaheen are not on speaking terms, are false.Furthermore, Mahmood criticized those who believe that cricketers…

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Today T20 World Cup match PAK vs CAN: Dream11 prediction, match details, key players, full squad, pitch report, ground history and fantasy insights | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan faces a critical juncture in the T20 World Cup, reeling from losses against the USA and India. Their upcoming clash with Canada holds immense significance, as a win is imperative for their Super Eight qualification hopes.With a Super Over defeat against the USA and a six-run loss to India, Pakistan’s campaign has…

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‘I will speak openly after the T20 World Cup’: Shahid Afridi vows to name people who ‘spoiled’ Pakistan team | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi announced that he plans to reveal the inside story of the current team and expose the individuals who have ‘spoiled the unit’ once the ongoing T20 World Cup concludes.The selection process of the Pakistan team has been under scrutiny, with criticism from several former cricketers, including ex-PCB chairman…

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‘Babar Azam should make way for…’: Shahid Afridi proposes changes in Pakistan playing eleven after loss to India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former captain Shahid Afridi has suggested a couple of changes to the Pakistan playing eleven following their dramatic loss to India in the T20 World Cup. Afridi proposed that skipper Babar Azam should drop down to No. 3 in the batting order to accommodate Fakhar Zaman at the top.With Pakistan suffering defeats to…

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