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Talent has finished in Pakistan, we will have to play ICC qualifying rounds: Basit Ali
Islamabad, March 3: Former batter Basit Ali believes that if Pakistan continues with its current performance, it will eventually need to appear in the ICC qualifying rounds to fight for a place in the major tournament.
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in ODI opener against New Zealand
Dubai, April 1: Pakistan have been fined 10 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first One-day International against New Zealand at Napier on Saturday. "Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Mohammad Rizwan’s side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," the ICC said in a release on Tuesday.
Pakistan's Usman Khan ruled out of second ODI against New Zealand
Hamilton, March 31: Pakistan opener Usman Khan, who made his debut in the first ODI against New Zealand, has been ruled out of the second ODI due to a hamstring injury, the ICC's official website reported.
Inhe joote maarne chahiye: Basit Ali's jaw-dropping remark on professors who backed Babar Azam as opener
Islamabad, March 30: Former cricketer and coach Basit Ali launched a scathing tirade after Pakistan's shambolic defeat against an inexperienced New Zealand side in the first ODI in Napier.
Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith powers New Zealand to victory over Pakistan by 73 runs in first ODI
Napier, March 29: Left-hand batter Mark Chapman's century and right-arm seamer Nathan Smith's four-wicket haul stormed hosts New Zealand to victory over Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series at the McLean Park in Napier on Saturday.
Chapman, Smith star as New Zealand trigger dramatic Pakistan collapse to register 73-run victory
Napier, March 29: Mark Chapman continued his dominance over Pakistan with a stunning career-best 132 off 111 balls, propelling New Zealand to a 73-run victory in the first ODI at McLean Park. The left-hander's masterful knock, combined with Daryl Mitchell’s gritty 76 and a record-breaking debut fifty from Muhammad Abbas, saw the hosts post an imposing 344.
BJP leader Ajay Mahawar calls for renaming Babarpur; proposes 'Kalampuri'
New Delhi, March 28: BJP leader Ajay Mahawar will raise the issue of renaming Babarpur during the ongoing Delhi Assembly session. He advocated for changing the name, suggesting that it could be named after any Hindu or Muslim freedom fighter or someone who contributed to the nation’s development, such as former President and Bharat Ratna, late APJ Abdul Kalam.
Basit Ali gives technical advice to Babar Azam; predicts best batter in PSL
Islamabad, March 22: Former cricketer Basit Ali has provided technical input to Pakistan's premier player, Babar Azam. The former cricketer predicted that he would be the "best batter" in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Major shuffle begins in Pakistan; Rizwan, Babar dropped from T20Is in NZ, Salman Agha named captain
Lahore, March 4: Premier batter Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped from Pakistan's squad for the T20I series in New Zealand. With the skipper out of the fray, Salman Ali Agha has been named Pakistan's T20I captain, with Shadab Khan acting as his deputy.
Rashid Latif hints Pakistan to introduce fresh players for New Zealand T20Is
New Delhi, March 1: After Pakistan's horrendous exit from home ICC Champions Trophy, former wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif hinted that the side will introduce fresh faces in the team for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting on March 16.
Champions Trophy: After Pakistan's early exit, Basit Ali backs India to lift the title
Islamabad, February 25: After Pakistan's title defence in the Champions Trophy ended in the group stage, former cricketer Basit Ali apologised for his statement that the final would be played in Lahore and backed India to lift the title.
When he scores, its against Zimbabwe...: Kaneria slams Babar's batting intent, poor scoring against big teams
Houston, February 25: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria came hard at premier Pakistani batters Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan for their poor performances in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, slamming the former for his lack of "intent" against big oppositions and piling up runs majorly against smaller nations.
Pakistan fans react following their side's loss against India in Champions Trophy
Islamabad, February 24: Following the defeat against arch-rivals India in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium , fans of the Pakistan Cricket Team expressed disappointment following their team's loss.
'Hope PCB doesn't play Indian national anthem again...': Danish Kaneria
Dubai, Feb 24: The defending champions and host Pakistan are on the verge of being eliminated from the Champions Trophy following a six-wicket loss to India.
Champions Trophy: Kohli pats Babar on the back, photo of heartwarming gesture goes viral
Dubai, Feb 23: India batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased a heartwarming gesture towards Babar Azam when he patted on the back of the former Pakistan skipper before the high-octane match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Huge difference in both the teams...: Fans excited for India-Pakistan clash
New Delhi, February 23: Ahead of the high-stakes clash between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, cricket fans of both countries shared their excitement.
Better team should win: Cricket fans from Srinagar 'excited' for India v Pakistan clash
Srinagar, February 23: Ahead of the high-stakes clash between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, the cricket fans from Srinagar shared their excitement and said the better team should win the match
Team that plays well will win: Former cricketer Kirti Azad on India vs Pakistan clash in Champions Trophy 2025
New Delhi, February 23: Ahead of the much-awaited clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, former cricketer and Trinamool MP Kirti Azad shared his thoughts on the encounter and said the team that plays well will win the match.
Champions Trophy: Babar Azam's struggles against spin persist in ODIs - Can India capitalize?
Dubai, February 23: Ahead of the much-awaited clash between Pakistan and India, all eyes will be on former skipper and right-hand batter Babar Azam, whose performance will be on the radar, especially how he fares against the quality Indian spinners in the Champions Trophy blockbuster clash between the two sides in Dubai on Sunday.
India prepare for Pakistan challenge as they clash in high-stake Champions Trophy clash in Dubai
Dubai, February 23: Team India will lock horns against arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium today in order to book their spot in the semifinals of the ongoing competition.
CT 2025 clash for bragging rights: Pakistan fight for survival, India target revenge
Dubai, February 23: India will be aiming to avenge perhaps their most bitter loss in white-ball cricket in recent years as they take to the field for their Group A clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, with memories of 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final fresh in their minds.
We have an upper hand....: Syed Kirmani ahead of India-Pakistan CT 2025 clash
Hyderabad, February 22: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani said that Men in Blue have an upper hand over the Men in Green and highlighted the positives both teams have going on for them heading into the game.
Champions Trophy: Spin demons continue to haunt Babar Azam in ODIs, will it be same against India?
Dubai, February 22: Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam's performance will be on the radar, especially how he fares against the quality Indian spinners in the Champions Trophy blockbuster clash between the two sides in Dubai on Sunday.
Team which makes fewer mistakes will win the match: Azam Khan on Champions Trophy clash between India, Pakistan
Dubai, February 22: Ahead of an all-important clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and India, former Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan wished the best to the Mohammad Rizwan-led side and said that the side which will play better will win the match.
Ind vs Pak, Champions Trophy: All you need to know ahead of mega clash
New Delhi, Feb 22: India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the much-anticipated clash of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
I want Pakistan to win because...,: Atul Wassan's surprising take for CT's blockbuster clash
New Delhi, February 22: Former cricketer Atul Wassan took everyone by surprise by revealing that he wants Pakistan to win against India in the upcoming blockbuster clash in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Pakistan don't have any chance of winning against India, says Danish Kaneria
New Delhi, Feb 22: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria opined that the Mohammad Rizwan-led side has no chance of winning against India in their Champions Trophy spectacle at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Babar Azam is being rightly criticised, he should've taken more risk, says Rashid Latif
New Delhi, Feb 22: Former Pakistan batter Rashid Latif criticised former captain Babar Azam for his approach in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi as the hosts suffered a 60-run defeat on ICC tournament's return in the country after 1996.
Champions Trophy: Players to watch out for in the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash
New Delhi, Feb 21: The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will hit a crescendo over its first weekend. As Australia take on England in Lahore on Saturday, the eyes and chatter of cricket fans worldwide will be on the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan game happening in the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
No intention to improve...: Akhtar blasts Babar for sluggish knock against NZ in CT opener
Karachi, February 20: Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticised star batter Babar Azam for his slow and conservative knock against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy opener, saying that the batter has "no intention to improve".
Hafeez slams Pakistan's decision to risk injured Fakhar in opener against NZ
New Delhi, Feb 20: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has strongly criticised the team management for risking Fakhar Zaman in the ICC Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand, a move that now cost the star opener the entire tournament.
Tortoise and rabbit story: Ashwin takes hilarious dig at Babar Azam for slow-paced 50 in CT
New Delhi, February 19: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took a subtle dig at Pakistan's premier batter, Babar Azam, for his slow-paced fifty against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday in Karachi.
CT2025: All-round New Zealand eases past sluggish, conservative Pakistan by 60 runs in opener
Karachi, February 19: Sluggishness and conservative are two words, that could define Pakistan's run-chase of 321 runs against New Zealand in their ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener as the defending champions were downed by 60 runs at Karachi on Wednesday.
Gill dethrones Babar as no.1 ODI batter; Theekshana becomes top-ranked bowler
Dubai, February 19: Young India batter Shubman Gill overtook former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to claim the No.1 spot in the ODI batting rankings, days ahead of their teams facing off in the much-awaited clash in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
Gill pips Babar to reclaim top spot in ODI batting rankings; Theekshana becomes no.1 bowler
Dubai, Feb 19: India batter Shubman Gill leapfrogged former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to claim the No.1 spot on the latest ICC men's ODI player rankings released on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy: Pakistan elect to bowl first vs NZ in opener
Karachi, Feb 19: Defending champion Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the tournament opener at National Bank Stadium.
For me, it was a new journey...: Babar Azam recalls CT 2017 triumph against India ahead of NZ clash
Karachi, February 19: Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand on Wednesday, Pakistan batter Babar Azam recalled his favourite memories from the Champions Trophy 2017 final, where his team came up better against the arch-rivals India at The Oval, lifting the trophy for the first time.
Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan begin quest for title defence; New Zealand search for first ICC title since 2000
Karachi, February 19: The Champions Trophy is back on the calendars of cricket enthusiasts as the extravaganza fest returns after over seven years of absence with a high-profile match between Pakistan and New Zealand beginning the tournament in the revamped Karachi Stadium on Wednesday.
Babar Azam receives ICC 'Team of the Year' 2024 cap ahead of Champions Trophy opener
New Delhi, February 18: Ahead of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam received his International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Team of the Year for 2024 cap.
Pak vs NZ: All you need to know ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 opener
Karachi, Feb 18: The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 commences on Wednesday with the winners of the 2017 edition, Pakistan, taking on New Zealand in the opening match of the tournament at the National Stadium in Karachi.