Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie supports captain Shan Masood and team despite series loss against Bangladesh, says ‘they are good enough’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jason Gillespie, Pakistan’s red-ball head coach, expressed support for captain Shan Masood‘s leadership despite Pakistan’s recent series loss to Bangladesh. Pakistan lost both Tests, with a 10-wicket defeat in the first match and a six-wicket loss in the second, marking their first-ever Test defeats to this opposition. Masood has faced criticism for both…

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‘Tumhein aata hi nahi hai’: Ex-Pakistan batsman flays team after defeat against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

Bangladesh‘s victory in the second Test at Rawalpindi earned them a historic first ever Test series win over Pakistan, and the way they dominated a team they had never beaten before in red-ball cricket led to a lot of disappointment for the Pakistani experts and fans. The six-wicket win meant Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan 2-0, after…

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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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EAM: Crucial to recognise political changes in Dhaka | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid the prevailing uncertainty over ties with Bangladesh, foreign minister S Jaishankar said Friday it’s natural for India to deal with govt of the day, and that it’s important to recognise the political changes, which might be disruptive, and look for “mutuality of interest”.India also slammed reports suggesting Indian govt was responsible for…

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Persistent rain in Rawalpindi washes out Day 1 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The first day of the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium washed out on Friday due to persistent rain.Bangladesh are ahead 1-0 in the two-match series after last week’s historic 10-wicket victory at the same location against Pakistan, which were bowled out for a humiliating 146 in…

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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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‘Aap ne as a leader kuch nahi kiya’: Ahmad Shehzad criticizes Shan Masood’s captaincy after Pakistan’s historic loss to Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket is facing severe backlash following their historic defeat against Bangladesh on Sunday, marking their first-ever Test loss to Bangladesh in 14 matches. The disappointment and frustration among fans and experts have shifted from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and team management to captain Shan Masood, whose leadership is now under scrutiny.Pakistan…

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‘Mohsin Naqvi has absolutely no idea about cricket’: Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad slams PCB chairman | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has criticized Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his handling of the team following the shocking 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi. Shahzad questioned Naqvi’s understanding of cricket and expressed disappointment with his leadership decisions, particularly highlighting Pakistan’s historic first-ever Test defeat to…

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