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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‘We will continue to fall further, if …’: Inzamam-ul-Haq criticises Pakistan cricket administration over decline in performance | Cricket News – The Times of India

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concerns over the ongoing decline in Pakistan cricket, attributing the issues to poor decision-making and frequent changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking to journalists in Lahore, Inzamam highlighted how the lack of stability and consistent planning has negatively impacted the national team’s performance in recent years.“We…

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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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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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Pakistan Cricket Board lodges ‘official complaint’ with ICC for sidelining its official at presentation ceremony after Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

The absence of a representative from the host nation’s cricket federation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), at the presentation ceremony after the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on March 9 hasn’t gone down well with the PCB, following which the board has lodged an official complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to a…

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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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‘Wrong anthem, ‘missing’ Indian flag …’: Champions Trophy 2025 marred by off-field blunders and controversies | Cricket News – The Times of India

The trophy displays in the ground before start of an ICC Champions Trophy match. (AP Photo) As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gains momentum after the first round of matches, off-field controversies and administrative blunders have taken center stage. From anthem mix-ups to broadcast issues and flag controversies, the tournament has been overshadowed by multiple…

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‘No one will tolerate such disrespect’: Shan Masood blasts Pakistan media over captaincy query – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: During the post-match conference following Pakistan’s 120-run defeat against the West Indies in the second Test, Shan Masood expressed his dissatisfaction with the disrespectful tone of a journalist’s question. The journalist inquired whether Masood would step down as the team’s captain or if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would have to remove him.Masood…

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