‘Wasim must have said that, but…’: Azhar Mahmood denies rift between skipper Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has refuted claims of a disagreement between captain Babar Azam and star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. Mahmood stated that the recent comments made by former captain Wasim Akram, suggesting that Babar and Shaheen are not on speaking terms, are false.Furthermore, Mahmood criticized those who believe that cricketers…

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‘I will speak openly after the T20 World Cup’: Shahid Afridi vows to name people who ‘spoiled’ Pakistan team | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi announced that he plans to reveal the inside story of the current team and expose the individuals who have ‘spoiled the unit’ once the ongoing T20 World Cup concludes.The selection process of the Pakistan team has been under scrutiny, with criticism from several former cricketers, including ex-PCB chairman…

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‘Rohit aur Virat ko apne achche dost samjho…’: Indian fans to Shaheen Afridi ahead of India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shaheen Shah Afridi has been an absolute match-winner with the ball for Pakistan over the years.The left-arm Pakistan pace spearhead is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and generate significant pace and has been particularly effective in limited-overs formats. He has taken numerous wickets in both T20Is and ODIs,…

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‘I understand if you were MS Dhoni…’: Ahmed Shehzad slams Pakistan Cricket Board, accuses Babar Azam of favoritism | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former opener Ahmed Shehzad criticized Babar Azam‘s captaincy and the direction of Pakistan cricket in the last few years. Shehzad expressed his opinions on Geo TV during a T20 World Cup build-up show, just days before Pakistan’s opener against hosts USA.When asked whether Babar Azam shows favoritism in selecting players for the national…

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‘Selectors have trusted Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli but…’: Sanjay Manjrekar says he ‘would not have gone that way’ this time | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar suggests that opting for a younger Indian squad for the T20 World Cup might have been more advantageous, considering the previous lack of success with senior players.He advocates for injecting youthful talent like Yashaswi Jaiswal into the mix, rather than solely relying on experienced players.Despite the absence of…

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‘Sar par nahi chado’: Angry Babar Azam lashes out at fans, asks security to move them away but later… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an unfortunate turn of events, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was seen lashing out at selfie-seeking fans for invading his privacy and later asked the security personnel to remove the fans away.The video is apparently from Cardiff in which Babar was seen irritated after fans followed and surrounded him on the streets.Although Babar…

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How Indian batters can tackle left-arm seamers: Ex-cricketer’s advice | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar emphasised the importance of a strategic approach when facing left-arm seam bowlers. He advised Indian batters to focus on scoring runs in the areas between mid-off and mid-on or mid-wicket, while maintaining a steady head position at the crease.Over the past decade, left-arm bowlers have posed consistent challenges…

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