Pakistan’s batters Mohammad Rizwan, left, and Babar Azam smile after their win against Australia in Perth (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated Australia to clinch the ODI series 2-1 on Sunday, becoming the first Asian team to win an ODI series against the Aussies at home twice. Their emphatic eight-wicket victory in the third and…
Australian players walk off the pitch after their loss to Pakistan during their one-day international cricket match in Perth, Australia (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s historic series win against Australia on their home turf has triggered an outpouring of jubilation and pride among Pakistani cricket fans and former players alike. Securing a 2-1 victory in…
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam after beating Australia (AP Photo) Pakistan secured a convincing victory against Australia in the final One Day International at Perth Stadium, claiming the series 2-1.The win marked Pakistan’s first ODI series victory on Australian soil since 2002.Australia, opting to prioritize their upcoming Test series against India, rested several key players,…
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Will India travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? This big question is making rounds on social media. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently expressed confidence that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan, with all teams, including arch-rivals…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s newly appointed limited-overs captain Mohammad Rizwan shared that he never actively sought the role. Following the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) latest leadership announcement, Rizwan has officially taken over from Babar Azam as Pakistan’s white-ball captain and will lead the team in the upcoming three-match ODI and T20I series against Australia.“I never desired…
Babar Azam with fan (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket finds itself in the middle of upheaval, with coaching exits, leadership changes, and player dynamics making waves just ahead of crucial tours. Amid the chaos, however, former captain Babar Azam has become a fan favourite once again, receiving a warm welcome upon his arrival in Australia…
Gary Kirsten (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali revealed that the former South African cricketer and coach Gary Kirsten was unhappy with the decision to make Mohammad Rizwan the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball teams. Basit stated that Kirsten had a different player in mind for the leadership role and thought he…
Mohammad Rizwan (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the appointment of Mohammad Rizwan as the captain of Pakistan’s ODI and T20I teams, signalling a new chapter in the nation’s cricket leadership. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter replaces Babar Azam, who stepped down following a string of underwhelming performances…
Fakhar Zaman (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under fire from fans following the omission of star opener Fakhar Zaman from the 2024-25 list of centrally contracted players. Zaman, a key player in Pakistan’s white-ball setup, was notably left out despite regularly featuring in ODIs and T20Is…
Babar Azam (Reuters Photo) Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan‘s white-ball captain earlier this week, which came as a surprise to some. But former wicketkeeper-batsman Rashid Latif believes Babar has taken the right call and it will signal his return as the team’s premier batsman. “Thank you, very much. Der aaye durust aaye (he understood late,…
