NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan, fast bowler Haris Rauf has adopted a pragmatic approach, stating that his team will treat the match like any other and focus on securing a victory to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.After suffering a defeat against New Zealand in…
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nearly three decades after the 1996 ICC World Cup graced Pakistani soil, the nation stands at the precipice of another historic moment. With the hands of the clock glued to the famous tower of Faisalabad ticking fast, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is all set to…
Mohammad Rizwan (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan has hinted that Babar Azam will open the innings in the upcoming tri-series clash against New Zealand in Lahore in the absence of injured Saim Ayub. When pressed about Pakistan’s opening combination, Rizwan responded with the now-famous words, “King kar lega.”The phrase, which translates to “The…
Virat Kohli and Saim Ayub (Agency Photos) Pakistan‘s 22-year-old batting sensation Saim Ayub struck his second century of the ODI series in South Africa to lead a historic 3-0 sweep, which also put him in the company of modern-day legends Virat Kohli and Joe Root. After a century in the first match of the series,…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan shared an Instagram story praising his teammate Saim Ayub. Despite Pakistan’s seven-wicket defeat in the second T20I against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, Ayub impressed with an unbeaten 98-run innings.Stepping in for Babar Azam as opener, the left-handed batsman displayed remarkable skill, striking 11 boundaries and 5…
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub‘s six in Adelaide on Friday with a flick reminded of India’s white-ball legend Yuvraj Singh as the ball sailed over the fine-leg fence deep into the stands, leaving Australia pacer Mitchell Starc scratching his head in the second ODI.Pakistan bowled out Australia for just 163, courtesy Haris Rauf’s fiery spell of…
NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav‘s breathtaking catch in the thrilling final against South Africa in Barbados will forever be etched in the memories of cricket fans worldwide. His incredible feat was a pivotal moment that swung the match in India’s favor, ultimately leading to their seven-run victory and securing the prestigious T20 World Cup trophy.Since that…
NEW DELHI: Young Pakistan batter Saim Ayub found himself at the centre of social media hilarity after a failed attempt at a no-look shot led to his dismissal at the Champions Cup on Saturday.Ayub, who was opening the batting for the Panthers in the clash against the Dolphins at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, was dismissed…
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,…
