NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has endorsed Mohammad Rizwan as the ideal candidate to succeed Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team. With reports circulating about Babar’s potential removal from the white-ball captaincy, Rizwan has emerged as a strong contender for the position, sparking diverse opinions among fans and former…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has criticised star batter Babar Azam and other players for prioritizing personal gains over team goals. Babar’s recent form and leadership have drawn harsh criticism from former players, as he hasn’t scored a half-century in his last 16 Test innings.Younis expressed his disappointment, stating, “If Babar and other…
NEW DLHI: Former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan has weighed in on the pressure and expectations surrounding star Babar Azam, urging him to take inspiration from Indian cricketing icon Virat Kohli. Younis’s comments come as Babar faces scrutiny both on and off the field.“Babar Azam was made the captain because he was the best player at…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan has criticized the decision to remove Shaheen Shah Afridi from the white-ball captaincy, arguing that it was unjustified.Speaking to Cricket Pakistan, Moin said, “Shaheen Afridi has the ability to lead the team and is highly liked by the players. He is an excellent choice for captaincy in T20s….
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s white-ball captain Babar Azam proved why he is adored by fans around the world during a recent training session ahead of the Champions One-Day 2024.While preparing for the upcoming tournament at Iqbal Stadium, Babar, known for his humility and approachability, had a memorable interaction with a fan who had managed to bypass…
NEW DELHI: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly sees a genuine dearth of talent in Pakistan cricket and advised the administrators running the affairs in the country to look into the situation.Pakistan recently slumped to a new low in Test cricket after suffering an embarrassing 2-0 whitewash at home at the hands of Bangladesh. The series…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s star cricketer Babar Azam has found himself in the middle of controversy after a video surfaced showing him pushing away a fan’s hand while taking a picture.The incident occurred ahead of the Pakistan Champions One-Day Cup 2024, where Babar is set to represent Stallions.In the viral clip, a fan attempted to place…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently offered unconventional advice to star batter Babar Azam amid his ongoing struggles with form. In a candid statement on his YouTube channel, Basit urged Babar, 29, to consider marriage, suggesting it could be a transformative step in his life both on and off the field.“I know how…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan player and national selector Kamran Akmal has criticized the national team management, including past and present captains, for their lack of confidence in spinners during home Test series.According to Akmal, spinners in Pakistan have been consistently marginalized and denied adequate opportunities to demonstrate their abilities over the past three years.His comments…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test of the two-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (September 3). The Shan Masood-led side, which had already lost the series opener by 10 wickets at the same venue, needed a victory to level the series. However, the hosts once again failed…
