Shoaib Akhtar and Muhammad Jawad Ullah (Creimas Photo) NEW DELHI: “Only 8 runs were needed in the last over. There was a lot of pressure because defending just 8 runs in the last over is very difficult. They had 2 wickets remaining,” UAE southpaw Muhammad Jawad Ullah recalled. Just a fortnight ago, he was tasked…
Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Akhtar NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in history by surpassing Shoaib Akhtar‘s record of 12 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. With his 13th five-wicket haul in the Boxing Day Test against Australi at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Bumrah has now taken his tally to 203 wickets from 44…
NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah‘s unique bowling action has inspired many aspiring cricketers worldwide, including in Pakistan. Due to his unconventional, slingy action and exceptional ability to bowl yorkers, several young bowlers in Pakistan have attempted to replicate his style.In Pakistan’s domestic cricket and street cricket (“tape-ball cricket”), it is common to see…
Shoaib Akhtar and Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan tearaway pacer Shoaib Akhtar has given bold advice to Jasprit Bumrah, urging the Indian fast bowler to focus on shorter formats of the game.Akhtar, reflecting on Bumrah’s injury history and the demands of Test cricket, believes that concentrating on these formats would…
Shoaib Akhtar (Photo Credits: @shoaib100mph on X) Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes India desires to play cricket in Pakistan more than Pakistan does. He suggests Virat Kohli likely shares this eagerness.India has opted not to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, scheduled for February. Consequently, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has…
Shoaib Akhtar shares his take on Champions Trophy situation (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has voiced his thoughts on the ongoing discussions surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan. In a recent video, Akhtar provided a balanced perspective, acknowledging both Pakistan’s stance and the broader implications…
NEW DELHI: Will the Champions Trophy be held in Pakistan? Will it be played under a hybrid model? Or will the tournament be entirely shifted out of Pakistan? The uncertainty surrounding the host venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy continues to dominate discussions in world cricket.The controversy began when the BCCI informed the International Cricket…
Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. (Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP Photo via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The friendship and partnership between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly is one of the most celebrated in cricket history. Both legends are pillars of Indian cricket, and their camaraderie on and off the field has left an indelible mark on the sport….
Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph Twitter handle) Shoaib Akhtar expressed disappointment following Pakistan’s humiliating defeat to England by an innings and 47 runs in Multan. Speaking on PTV Sports, Akhtar criticized the players and management, saying Pakistan cricket has been in decline for over a decade and questioned the current squad’s quality.“You will reap what you sow….
Sachin Tendulkar completes his century in the first Test between Pakistan and India on Indian soil in 12 years on January 31 in Chennai. (Photo by John Macdougall/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar‘s performances against Pakistan are some of the most memorable moments in cricket history. His battles with Pakistan’s fierce…
