‘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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‘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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‘Lack of awareness…’: Shahid Afridi questions Pakistan’s selection call after first-ever loss against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘Aap log toh bade Bradman ho na…’: Basit Ali slams Babar Azam after poor show against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali on Sunday came down heavily on Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam following his poor performances against Bangladesh in the Test series opener. Babar, who has often been hailed as one of the top batsmen in the world, failed to impress, scoring a duck in the first innings and a…

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‘Comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli might be the worst’: Pakistan batter trolled after his duck in 1st Test vs Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam faced intense trolling on social media after being dismissed for a duck in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, quickly put Pakistan under pressure, with Babar’s early dismissal adding to their woes.Pakistan’s innings began shakily,…

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‘Na seats the, na bathrooms’: PCB chief admits poor condition of Pakistan stadiums, calls them… – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With preparations underway for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the urgent need for upgrading the country’s cricket stadiums on Monday. In recent remarks, Naqvi acknowledged the significant gap between Pakistani venues and international standards, highlighting the inadequacies that need to be addressed to successfully host…

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‘Afsos hota hai inki soch pe’: Basit Ali slams Pakistan selectors’ ‘all-pace attack’ approach for first Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan team management on Saturday surprisingly dropped leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed and uncapped batter Kamran Ghulam from the 17-man squad ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh at home and former cricketer Basit Ali is unimpressed with the selectors’ call. Slamming the decision, a disappointed Basit said that a genuine spinner should have been…

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‘Had late Bob Woolmer been around, Pakistan cricket would have …’: Younis Khan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Younis Khan, Pakistan’s most prolific Test batsman and former skipper, believes that the nation’s cricket would have attained remarkable success if the late head coach, Bob Woolmer, was still alive.Woolmer, the coach of the Pakistani team, was spotted dead in his Jamaican hotel room shortly after his team’s defeat against Ireland. The loss…

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‘Jay Shah jo bolenge wahi…’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer slams India’s reported refusal to play Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has expressed strong opinions regarding India’s reported reluctance to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Ali criticized several international cricket boards for aligning with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).“5-6 boards jo haina dum hilate…

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