PCB Holds Camp to Address Unity and Performance Issues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) organized a “Connection Camp” in Lahore on Monday to address key issues affecting Pakistan cricket. The camp, held at a local hotel, aimed to improve unity within the national team and strengthen communication between players and the board. Players, head coaches Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten, and PCB officials participated …

Younis Khan Advises Babar Azam to Focus on Performance

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan offered advice to current white-ball captain Babar Azam, urging him to focus on his performance. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Younis emphasized that Babar should concentrate on his skills, not external pressures. “My only advice to Babar Azam is to perform,” Younis said. He reminded everyone that Babar …

Babar Azam Shines as Allied Bank Stallions Secure 133-Run

Allied Bank Stallions secured a dominant 133-run victory over Nurpur Lions in the second match of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup on Friday at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. Chasing a challenging target of 337 runs, the Lions were bowled out for 203 in 39.3 overs, falling significantly short. The Stallions’ fast bowlers, Mohammad …

PCB Launches Ambitious Review to Revive Pakistan Cricket’s Glory

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up for a comprehensive review of both international and domestic cricket to “restore the pride and excellence” of Pakistan cricket. The PCB aims to address the declining performance of the national team across all formats with this ambitious initiative. The review will commence with a “connection camp” scheduled …

Rumors Swirl Around Captaincy of Babar Azam

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has set the record straight regarding the future of Pakistan’s men’s cricket team captaincy. On Saturday, Naqvi emphasized that the decision on the captaincy will rest with the coaching staff and selectors. Rumors have been circulating about Babar Azam’s position as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, with reports suggesting …

Pak Vs Ban: Bangladesh Fights Back on Day Three of Second Test

RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh lost their eighth wicket on Day 3 of the second Test against Pakistan. Litton Das and Hasan Mahmud are currently unbeaten at the crease. The visitors began the day at 10/0, trailing by 264 runs. Earlier on Saturday, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets, helping Bangladesh bowl Pakistan out for 274. This was Mehidy’s …

Heavy Rain Delays Start of Pakistan-Bangladesh Test in Rawalpindi

The much-anticipated Pakistan and Bangladesh second cricket test match faced a significant delay on Friday due to heavy rain in Rawalpindi. The downpour not only postponed the toss but also raised fears of a possible washout of the opening day. Both teams remained in their hotel rooms as the rain showed no signs of stopping. …

Islamabad United beats Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 8 by 6 wickets

Islamabad United Clinch Victory against Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2023 MatchIn the 12th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) held at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi, Islamabad United trounced Peshawar Zalmi by six wickets. The match saw a brilliant performance by Afghanistan’s opening batter, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who led United to victory …

Zalmi Defeats Kings by 2 Runs in Nail-Biting Match

In a thrilling second match of the Pakistan Super League 2023 held at the National Bank Cricket Arena on Tuesday, Captain Imad Wasim’s unbeaten 80 went in vain as Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings by just two runs. Peshawar Zalmi batted first after Karachi Kings’ invitation and posted 199-5, thanks to Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s impressive 92 …

Ben Cutting’s Reveals Reason For Returning to PSL 8

Australian cricketer Ben Cutting has revealed his affection for Pakistan and its people as he prepares to play in the upcoming eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The all-rounder, who will play for the Karachi Kings, has emphasized that the love he has received from the Pakistani people was a significant factor in …

ICC names Babar Azam as “Most Valuable Team of the Tournament”

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the official Men’s T20 World Cup Upstox Most Valuable Team of the Tournament, and much to the joy of many Pakistanis throughout the world, Babar Azam has been named captain. Cricketers from World Cup winners Australia, runners-up New Zealand, semi-finalists England and Pakistan, as well as Sri Lanka …

T20 World Cup: Pakistan breaks win streak against India

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam, Pakistan’s openers, set a record for the best-ever partnership for any wicket against India in T20Is. On Sunday, during a World Cup match in Dubai against their arch-rivals, the duo surpassed the milestone. After Babar Azam chose to bowl first, India set Pakistan a 152-run target. Haris Rauf, a Pakistani …

#PAKvIND: The two rivals to come face to face today

Former champions India and Pakistan will play in a Twenty20 World Cup blockbuster in Dubai on Sunday, and the buildup to the match demonstrates the game’s ongoing appeal between the subcontinent’s bickering neighbors. Virat Kohli of India and Babar Azam of Pakistan have both described the match as “just another game,” yet this is plainly …

Babar Azam needs 121 runs to break Chris Gayle’s record

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is so close to achieving another global record, as he is just 121 runs in seven innings away from breaking Gayle’s world record. According the record books Azam has become the fastest T20 batsman to reach 7,000 runs and has, currently, scored 6,879 T20 runs from 184 innings so far. Babar …

Shoaib Akhtar lacks “tameez”, says Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram, former Pakistan captain, has slammed ex-speedster Shoaib Akhtar, stating he doesn’t understand why people take Akhtar seriously. In answer, the former left-arm pacer chuckled and said: “Then appoint him as chairman. I’m not sure why people take Shoaib Akhtar’s words so seriously. A person who lacks “tameez” (manners) knows nothing about life” he …

Babar Azam sits on top of ICC’s ODI batsman rankings

DUBAI: In the recent ICC ODI rankings, Pakistani captain Babar Azam has dethroned Indian captain Virat Kohli to become the top-ranked ODI batsman in the world on Wednesday. Azam now leads the ICC’s ODI batsman rankings with 865 points, while Kohli is second with 857 points. Babar’s latest rankings put an end to Kohli’s five-year …

Shahid Afridi laments the criteria of PCB selection

LAHORE: Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan captain, said on Wednesday that he couldn’t comprehend the “standard of selection followed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).” Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said on Wednesday that the “level of selection adopted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)” baffled him. Selectors, coaches, and captains, according to Shahid Afridi, …

ICC’s best cover drive poll: Virat Kohli again disappointed, Babar Azam wins

Karachi: Pakistani skipper Babar Azam beaten Indian cricketer Virat Kohli in a poll ran by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the current ‘Core Drive King’. He managed to score his 16th Test fifty on Thursday against South Africa. The competition between the two cricketers was tough but Azam managed to get 46% of the …

Babar Azam out of first Test against New Zealand

Karachi: National cricket team captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq have been ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand starting on December 26 due to a thumb injury. A 17-member national squad has been announced for the first Test against New Zealand. National team captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq are not available …

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