‘Need a complete overhaul’: Shahid Afridi slams Pakistan’s ‘outdated cricket’ after Champions Trophy exit – The Times of India

Shahid Afridi (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy has sparked strong criticism, with former captain Shahid Afridi calling for a complete overhaul of the team’s approach and mindset. The hosts and defending champions were knocked out in the group stage after losses to New Zealand and India, marking…

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‘Cricket is finished in Pakistan’: Experts lambast Champions Trophy host after India defeat | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s recent losses against arch-rivals India and New Zealand have sparked criticism from former cricketers and experts. Ahmed Shehzad, a former Pakistan opener, expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance and questioned the selection process, alleging favouritism in the system. He suggested that cricket, once the nation’s pride, has now “finished” in Pakistan.“People…

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India vs Pakistan: ‘Haven’t seen such a Pakistan team in years’ – Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News – The Times of India

Expressing surprise over the downfall of Pakistan cricket, former India off-spinner said that there is no comparison between the current Pakistan team and the ones that played till 2011-12.The archrivals are set to renew their rivalry in Dubai on Sunday when they meet in a group-stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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Champions Trophy IND vs PAK: India have more match-winners than Pakistan, says Shahid Afridi | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Both India and Pakistan have kicked off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaigns with contrasting starts. India began on a winning note, defeating Bangladesh by six wickets, while Pakistan stumbled to a disappointing 60-run loss against New Zealand in their opener. Now, all eyes turn to…

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‘When you give players … ‘: Pakistan’s Azam Khan’s post goes viral | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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Kangana Ranaut set to return as Rani in Queen 2,Sonakshi Sinha shuts down pregnancy rumours with Zaheer Iqbal: Top 5 news | – Times of India

Ready to spice up your day with the latest entertainment scoop? We’ve got the top 5 stories that are making waves today- from Kangana Ranaut returning as Rani in Queen 2, Sonakshi Sinha shutting down pregnancy rumours with Zaheer Iqbal, to Shahid Afridi spilling the beans on relationship rumours with Sonali Bendre; stay tuned for…

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‘Post 26/11, Pakistan have … ‘: Shahid Afridi slams BCCI, calls on ICC to assert authority on Champions Trophy deadlock | Cricket News – Times of India

Shahid Afridi opens up on India-Pakistan Champions Trophy stand-off (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has described the standoff between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the 2025 Champions Trophy as a clash of politics and sports. He highlighted how the situation…

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‘Pakistan cricket is back’: Shahid Afridi after emphatic series win over England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan secured a remarkable Test series victory with a nine-wicket thrashing of England on Saturday, thanks to a spin masterclass from Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. The spin duo dismantled England’s batting lineup, claiming all 10 wickets and bowling out the visitors for just 112. Pakistan then raced to victory in Rawalpindi, wrapping…

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