‘When Babar Azam was captain, he never bothered to…’: Kamran Akmal slams Pakistan team management | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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EXPLAINED: How Pakistan can qualify for WTC 2025 Final after suffering humiliating series loss vs Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘There are 10 other players in the team’: Pakistan teammate defends Babar Azam amid poor form | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has defended star batter Babar Azam after another disappointing innings in the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Babar scored just 31 runs off 77 balls on Day 2 before being dismissed LBW by a delivery from Shakib Al Hasan. Babar’s form in the series has been underwhelming,…

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‘Shaheen Afridi ko drop kiya magar Babar Azam…’: Former cricketer questions Pakistan team selection for second Test against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan left out star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the second Test match against Bangladesh starting in Rawalpindi on Friday, with Pakistan’s head coach Jason Gillespie saying he will be rested to allow him to spend time with his new-born son and family.Bangladesh upset a formidable home team with a clinical ten-wicket display…

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‘What’s happening there?’: Kevin Pietersen worried over Pakistan cricket’s downfall | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Monday expressed shock at Pakistan cricket team‘s recent downturn in performance, highlighting the sharp contrast to their young talent pool during his time in Pakistan Super League (PSL).Pietersen, known for his candid opinions, questioned the team’s downfall on social media after their loss against Bangladesh in the…

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‘Aap itna zaleel hue hain … ‘: Former Pakistani cricketer blasts Pakistan cricket team after Bangladesh defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets to secure their first-ever victory against them in Test cricket history. Pakistan’s embarrassing loss to the visiting Bangladesh team has sparked strong reactions from former players, with former wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal being particularly critical of Pakistan’s lackluster performance.“Ye to Rizwan ne 50 kiya aur scoreboard chalaya warna…

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‘Aap log toh bade Bradman ho na…’: Basit Ali slams Babar Azam after poor show against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali on Sunday came down heavily on Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam following his poor performances against Bangladesh in the Test series opener. Babar, who has often been hailed as one of the top batsmen in the world, failed to impress, scoring a duck in the first innings and a…

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‘Humara kaptaan kaisa ho…’: Crowd rally behind Babar Azam during Pakistan-Bangladesh 1st Test | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam, despite not captaining Pakistan’s Test cricket, appeared to be the favoured choice among fans who wished to see the star batter return to his former leadership role.During the third day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday, a video captured the crowd’s affection for former…

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Mohammad Rizwan tosses his bat towards Babar Azam after missing out on double century – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel showcased their batting prowess, scoring magnificent centuries to propel Pakistan to a commanding total of 448 for 6 declared against Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test match in Rawalpindi on Thursday.Rizwan’s unbeaten 171, his highest score in Test cricket and his third century in the…

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‘Comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli might be the worst’: Pakistan batter trolled after his duck in 1st Test vs Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam faced intense trolling on social media after being dismissed for a duck in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, quickly put Pakistan under pressure, with Babar’s early dismissal adding to their woes.Pakistan’s innings began shakily,…

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