‘It would’ve been easier for Pakistan if they had started against Bangladesh, not New Zealand’: Ramiz Raja | Cricket News – The Times of India

India vs Pakistan in Dubai (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja raised concerns about Pakistan’s strategy in the Champions Trophy after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. He questioned the decision to start their campaign against New Zealand instead of Bangladesh, considering…

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‘If Shubman Gill gets out early, Pakistan will have a good chance’: Ramiz Raja ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli run between the wickets. (PTI Photo) As Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes Champions Trophy showdown against India on Sunday, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and cricketer Ramiz Raja believes their underdog status could work to their advantage. In his column for Dawn, Raja suggested that India’s top-order vulnerabilities…

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‘Hodgepodge in Pakistan cricket’: Ex-cricketer slams PCB after Gary Kirsten’s exit | Cricket News – Times of India

Gary Kirsten (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten, who famously coached India to their 2011 World Cup win, stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball coach just six months into a two-year contract. Kirsten’s unexpected resignation drew criticism from former cricketers, with many calling out the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the…

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‘Pakistan zinda hi social media pe hai’: Ramiz Raja opens up on Shan Masood controversy – Times of India

Ramiz Raja and Shan Masood NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has addressed the controversy surrounding his post-match comments to Test team captain Shan Masood after Pakistan’s 2-1 Test series win over England. Raja’s remarks, particularly his question about Pakistan’s six consecutive losses, sparked criticism from fans and former players, including…

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‘Harkaten padhe-likhon wali kiya karen’: Furious Mohammad Amir hits out at Ramiz Raja – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted on X) NEW DELHI: Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja on Saturday found himself in troubled waters over his absurd questions to Pakistan captain Shan Masood on live television after the team’s series triumph over England. In Rawalpindi, Pakistan thrashed England by 9 wickets in the decider to secure a…

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Ramiz Raja: ‘He sells cricket for Pakistan…’: Ramiz Raja on Babar Azam’s Test axe | Cricket News – Times of India

Babar Azam. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Pakistan face England in the second Test in Multan that got underway in Multan on Tuesday, cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja shared his thoughts on the exclusion of former captain and batting mainstay Babar Azam from the Test side.In a clip shared by Sky Sports…

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‘Why was such a surface provided?’: Ramiz Raja questions the Multan pitch after 1500-runs scored | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, right, bowls as England’s Harry Brook watches during the fourth day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England, in Multan. AP Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja questioned why the pitch in Multan for the first Test match against England was not created to assist the hosts’ bowling attack, with…

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‘Thodi si emergency’: Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja alerts fans following him | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja alerted his fans on Thursday about multiple fake accounts claiming to be representing him on Instagram, and he shared screenshots of all those accounts in a video on his YouTube channel.“Yeh video thodi si emergency mei mujhe banani par rahi hai (I had to publish this video in emergency),” said…

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