Lahore-born New Zealand batter Muhammad Abbas sets record for fastest fifty on ODI debut | Cricket News – The Times of India

Muhammad Abbas (Pic credit: Blackcaps) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s 21-year-old right-hand batter Muhammad Abbas made history on Saturday, smashing the fastest-ever fifty on ODI debut during the first match of the three-match series against Pakistan at McLean Park in Napier. The Lahore-born cricketer reached his half-century in just 24 balls, breaking the previous record held…

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Pakistan cricket brings the laughs as Salman Butt hilariously roasts Iftikhar Ahmed’s celebration – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The National T20 Cup semifinal between Abbottabad and Peshawar on Wednesday had its fair share of cricketing action, but it was Iftikhar Ahmed’s over-the-top celebration and Salman Butt’s cheeky commentary that stole the show.Pakistan all-rounder and Peshawar skipper Iftikhar Ahmed put in an impressive bowling performance, bagging two…

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Why all 50 Pakistan cricketers went unpicked in The Hundred Draft – The Times of India

Pakistani players during recitation of the national anthem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Hundred Draft witnessed a notable absence of Pakistani cricketers, with none of the 50 players from the country receiving bids. This development has sparked discussions and raised questions about the potential factors contributing to this outcome.Among the Pakistani contingent, prominent names such…

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‘Pakistan is its worst enemy’: Former coach Mickey Arthur backs Jason Gillespie after ‘clown’ jab at Aaqib Javed | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mickey Arthur (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has once again found itself in the middle of controversy and chaos following its first-round exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 — a tournament they were hosting on home soil after 29 years. The disappointment has not only triggered fan outrage but also exposed…

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‘Don’t want to watch the team play’: Imad Wasim slams Pakistan’s ‘outdated’ playing style – The Times of India

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan interacts with teammate Babar Azam. (Getty Images) Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has lashed out at the national cricket team’s outdated playing style following their disappointing performance in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. As hosts, Pakistan finished last in Group A after a winless campaign, suffering heavy defeats to finalists…

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Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal trolls Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan with iconic one-liner | Cricket News – The Times of India

Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images/AP) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a stage for reinvention, and Yuzvendra Chahal is embracing that spirit wholeheartedly. As he gears up for the 2025 season with his new franchise, Punjab Kings (PBKS), the star leg-spinner is blending business with pleasure — keeping the…

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Shahid Afridi slams PCB, says ‘Pakistan cricket is in ICU because of incorrect decisions’ – The Times of India

Shahid Afridi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has delivered a scathing critique of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying the national cricket setup is in the “ICU” due to a string of poor and inconsistent decisions. His remarks came in the wake of all-rounder Shadab Khan’s surprise recall to the T20…

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‘Some teams win by scheduling’: Ex-Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan slams India ahead of Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

India players during the national anthem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan has stirred controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final by accusing India of benefiting from a favourable scheduling.Taking to X, Junaid on Saturday pointed out the significant travel distances for teams in the tournament, contrasting them with India’s stationary…

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’90’s ka londa’: Waqar Younis hits back at Mohammad Hafeez’s ‘left nothing for Pakistan’ jibe | Cricket News – The Times of India

Waqar Younis and Mohammad Hafeez NEW DELHI: Pakistan pace legend Waqar Younis has taken a dig at former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez after the latter questioned the legacy of stars from the 1990s and early 2000s. Waqar’s response came after Hafeez, during a live television show, claimed that the stars of that era failed to inspire…

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‘Pakistan hosting international tournament a good thing’: BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rajeev Shukla in Pakistan (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla has made it clear that the resumption of bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan is subject to the Indian government’s approval. As a senior BCCI official, he emphasised that the board will follow the government’s decision on this matter.Shukla acknowledged that fans…

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