‘Loss for Pakistan’: Former Pakistan cricketer pushes for Mohammad Rizwan over Babar Azam as captain | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘Shaadi kar le bhai, ab umar zyada ho gayi hai teri’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer’s strange advice to Babar Azam | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently offered unconventional advice to star batter Babar Azam amid his ongoing struggles with form. In a candid statement on his YouTube channel, Basit urged Babar, 29, to consider marriage, suggesting it could be a transformative step in his life both on and off the field.“I know how…

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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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‘Ghee on fire’: Former India cricketer on Gary Kirsten’s ‘remarks’ about Pakistan team’s unity | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has commented that the reported remarks by Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten after the team’s 2024 T20 World Cup exit has worked as ‘ghee on fire’ on the prevailing controversies. Kirsten, who was recently appointed limited-overs head coach, purportedly criticized the team’s lack of unity…

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‘It’s tough times…’: Disappointed Shaheen Afridi opens up on Pakistan’s T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 31 off 34 balls, while star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered magnificent bowling figures of 3 for 22, leading Pakistan to a three-wicket victory against Ireland in their final game at the T20 World Cup.Despite the win, Pakistan, already eliminated from the tournament, finished third in…

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What are Pakistan and New Zealand’s chances for automatic qualification in the 2026 T20 World Cup? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The two major teams, Pakistan and New Zealand, experienced early exits from the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup, failing to reach the Super 8s. Pakistan were eliminated after the match between the USA and Ireland was washed out at Lauderhill in Florida, while New Zealand failed to advance following Afghanistan’s seven-wicket win over…

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Did angry Mohammad Amir make an obscene gesture to ‘fixer’ abuse from the crowd? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It seems that Pakistan’s star pacer Mohammad Amir is still facing repercussions for his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal in England in 2010.After a match at New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Amir was again targeted by fans, who, in a viral social media video, called him a “fixer” as he walked…

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