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,…
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 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: 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…
NEW DELHI: Shahid Afridi didn’t mince his words on Sunday after Pakistan’s surprising 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi, raising “serious questions” about the team’s strategy and selection.The former all-rounder expressed his concerns on X, highlighting the choice of pitch and the selection of four fast bowlers, with the exclusion of…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan keeper Mohammad Rizwan‘s is famously known for his relentless appealing from behind the stumps during matches which on occasions, turns out to be quite irritating for umpires, oppositions and even fans.India umpire Anil Chaudhary, who has officiated in over 50 international matches across formats, on Saturday opened up on Rizwan’s tendency to…
