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Watch: Pakistan cricketers go into a frenzy after seeing teammate Azam Khan climb a mountain | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan's cricket team recently underwent rigorous training at the Army School of Physical Training in Abbottabad to gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Videos circulating on social media captured their intense army-style drills, including climbing hills with heavy rocks.One particular clip caught the attention of fans as players erupted in excitement watching teammate Azam Khan conquer a mountain.The ecstatic reactions of teammates Iftikhar Ahmed and Saim Ayub went viral, showcasing their admiration for Khan's feat.Watch:Having made his international debut in a T20I series against England in 2021, 25-year-old Azam has played eight matches in the shortest format of the game, scoring 29 runs with the highest score of 10. The T20 World Cup, slated from June 2 to 29 a...

8Apr

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Virat Kohli’s batting approach questioned, but Babar Azam says ‘strike rate is a separate story’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Virat Kohli's 8th IPL century, which came in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) match against Rajasthan Royals in the T20 league's ongoing season, has been hailed for the batting icon's consistency and also criticised in terms of his strike-rate. But Pakistan captain Babar Azam feels strike-rate and winning a match are two different stories. Against the Royals, Kohli scored a record-extending eighth IPL century, but his knock proved futile as RCB lost the match by six wickets.Consequently, Kohli's 72-ball 113 not out was criticized for being slow.His century, which came in 67 balls, is the joint slowest in IPL history. However, Kohli received little support from other batsmen, who together contributed just 59 runs in RCB's total of 183 for 3, which is possibly why he had to pace ...

8Apr

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Babar Azam speaks on fans chanting his name in India: ‘Logo ne India mey bahut pyar diya’

[ad_1] Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has opened up about his experience of playing in India during the ODI World Cup and also opened up about his post-match interactions with Virat Kohli. “Mai India se expect nahi kar raha tha (I was not expecting it from India),” Babar Azam said on Zalmi TV about fans chanting his name in India. “Mai bilkul nahi expect kar raha tha. Mai first time ja raha tha Indian mujhe wahaan ka koi knowledge nahi tha (I was not expecting it at all. It was my first time in India and I had no knowledge about the country). “Maine baat ki thi wahaan ke conditions and all lekin jab hum wahaan utre aur jaisa unhone welcome diya wo outstanding tha (I have spoken to people about the playing condition and all but the welcome we’re given at Hyderabad airport was ou...

8Apr

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For Babar Azam, Jasprit Bumrah is not likely to do better than Naseem Shah in…. | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah hasn't looked back since his toe-crushing yorkers, bowled with an unconventional stiff-arm action, for Mumbai Indians made him a global star. He has gone on to become the leader of India's battery of pacers, which has been talked about as among the best in the world over the last five years. But when Babar Azam was posed a hypothetical question on a podcast, he said he won't prefer Bumrah to bowl a decisive last over for him as captain in a T20 match. Babar has recently been reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain, replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi in the post, after he led the side in just one T20I series. Speaking on a podcast, Babar was given a situation as a captain on the field and asked which bowler will he trust to deliver the decisive last over in a T20 mat...

4Apr

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‘Always tried to keep Shaheen away…’: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has provided insight into his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi's recent removal from the captaincy, revealing that he had always harboured reservations about Shaheen assuming the role of skipper.Shaheen's tenure as T20I captain was short-lived, as he was relieved of the captaincy last Sunday after leading the Men in Green in just one series, resulting in a 4-1 defeat against New Zealand.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) subsequently reinstated Babar Azam as the captain of the white-ball format ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.It has been reported by ESPNcricinfo that Shaheen expressed dissatisfaction after the PCB issued a statement on its official website regarding the captaincy change, attributing a statement to him that he did not ut...

1Apr

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Watch: Pakistan cricket team undergoes military drills at army camp in Kakul | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team is currently on a two-week training camp at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT), Kakul.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video of the Pakistan cricket team undergoing various drills and exercises at the army base camp.The video is captioned: "A candid peek into the Pakistan team's training at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT), Kakul."The camp features Pakistan fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah, among others.In an effort to get the team back on track for this year's Twenty20 World Cup, the PCB reappointed Babar Azam as white-ball captain on Sunday.In November, following Pakistan's disastrous loss in the opening round of the 50-over World Cup in India, Azam announced his resignation ...

31Mar

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Babar Azam vows to make Pakistan world-beaters after regaining T20 captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Upon his reappointment as captain, Babar Azam expressed his determination to elevate Pakistan cricket to the pinnacle of success, aiming to mold the team into the best in the world.Babar takes over the Twenty20 captaincy from the embattled Shaheen Shah Afridi, who faced criticism following a disappointing 4-1 series loss to New Zealand in January during his brief tenure.Babar's return to leadership comes after he relinquished captaincy across all formats in November, following Pakistan's premature exit from the 50-over World Cup held in India.With a renewed sense of purpose, Babar aims to guide Pakistan cricket to new heights, instilling a winning mentality and fostering a culture of excellence within the team."Our joint aim is to make this team the best in the world," ...

31Mar

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‘If change was necessary…’: Shahid Afridi slams PCB over Babar Azam’s reappointment as Pakistan captain | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the wake of Babar Azam being reappointed as white-ball captain, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their shocking move ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.Babar relinquished his role as captain across all formats in November following Pakistan's early exit from the 50-over World Cup in India. Coincidentally, Babar takes over the captaincy from Shaheen Shah Afridi, who happens to be Afridi's son-in-law. This decision was made by the newly reorganised seven-member selection committee, which was formed just a week ago.Taking to social media platform 'X', Afridi bluntly expressed displeasure over the decision, and went on to say that if it was that necessary than wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan sho...

31Mar

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Babar Azam returns as Pakistan’s white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup

[ad_1] Pakistan captain Babar Azam replaces fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as the T20 captain. File | Photo Credit: AP Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was on March 31 reappointed as the white-ball captain, two months ahead of the T20 World Cup.The decision was taken after a unanimous recommendation from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) selection committee."Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball (ODI and T20I) captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team," the PCB said in a media release.Also Read | We will try to finish on a good note and then see: BabarBabar had stepped down as captain from all three formats for Pakistan after a disappointing outing at the ODI World Cup in India in Nov...

31Mar

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Babar Azam reinstated as Pakistan’s white-ball captain | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Babar Azam has been named as the white-ball captain of the national team in a significant development for Pakistan cricket, marking his return to leadership roles after stepping down as all-format captain following the World Cup debacle in India.Pakistan's disappointing performance in the 50-overs World Cup last year prompted Babar Azam to relinquish the captaincy, as the team failed to progress beyond the group stage."Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, chairman Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team," announced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on social media platform X.The decision comes after pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi was handed the reins of the T20 squad, while Shan Masoo...

30Mar

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Babar Azam still undecided as PCB wants to bring him back as captain

[ad_1] Babar Azam set down conditions to PCB for accepting captainship in white ball formats including having a say in appointment of coaches. | Photo Credit: The HIndu PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has offered Babar Azam captaincy in the white ball formats but the star player has not yet made his decision, sources have claimed. It has been learnt that Babar has set down conditions for accepting the captaincy, including having a say in appointment of coaches. Babar has conveyed that he should given the reins of the side in all three formats. The national selection committee, though is divided on the issue. A former Punjab caretaker minister, who apparently has no cricket background, is not in favour giving back absolute power to Babar. "Some members of the selection committee now feel the b...

30Mar

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Uncertainty looms over Babar Azam’s decision on Pakistan’s white-ball captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered Babar Azam the captaincy for the white-ball formats, but the star batsman is yet to make a decision, sources close to the matter have revealed.According to insiders, Babar has stipulated certain conditions for accepting the captaincy, notably including a role in the selection of coaches. He has expressed his desire to lead the team across all three formats of the game.However, the national selection committee appears to be divided on this issue.Notably, a former Punjab caretaker minister, despite lacking a cricketing background, opposes granting full authority to Babar."Some members of the selection committee now feel the best thing is to let Shaheen Shah Afridi continue as captain for the home T20 series against New Zealand ...

27Mar

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Cricket Australia interested in hosting India-Pakistan bilateral series | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Reports suggest that Cricket Australia (CA) has voiced its interest in hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, provided the Boards of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mutually agree to such matches in the future.India and Pakistan have not engaged in a bilateral series since 2012-13, limiting their encounters to global ICC events such as World Cups and the Champions Trophy.In an intriguing development, both Asian cricketing powerhouses are slated to be in Australia simultaneously this November. CA unveiled its international schedule, featuring Pakistan's three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) just before India's arrival for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series commencing o...

13Mar

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‘I wasn’t satisfied…’: Miffed Babar Azam on batting one down | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The recent public dissatisfaction voiced by former Pakistan captain Babar Azam regarding his batting position in T20 Internationals hints at underlying tensions within the national team's dressing room.The situation arose following the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to relieve Babar of his leadership duties across all three formats. Babar openly expressed his discontent during a media interaction amidst the Pakistan Super League, particularly highlighting his dissatisfaction with being relegated to bat at number three during the T20 series against New Zealand in January.This discontent surfaced following Pakistan's 1-4 series loss to New Zealand, a period during which the successful opening partnership between Babar and Mohammad Rizwan was disrupted, with Rizwa...

13Mar

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‘I did that for Pakistan’: Controversy as Babar Azam reveals he wasn’t satisfied with batting order change

[ad_1] Earlier this year when Pakistan faced New Zealand away from home Babar Azam who was the opener of the side before that was demoted down the order to number three. Pakistan lost the series 4-1. Mohammed Rizwan would blame breaking the opening pairing as one of the reasons behind the loss and he would say it has “hurt Pakistan.” Rizwan also would go on to say “Babar bhai has a big heart,” at the time. However, Pakistan’s talisman during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) would reveal that he “wasn’t satisfied” with the decision to bat down the order. “It was the Pakistan team’s demand at the time. I did that for Pakistan.” he would say to the reporters during a media interaction for PSL. “If I was asked individually, I wasn’t satisfied with the decision to bat at one down posit...

12Mar

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Watch: Babar Azam’s hilarious reaction after close shave with Spidercam during PSL clash | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam found himself at the centre of attention following a sudden encounter with the spidercam during the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings on Monday. As Babar made his way onto the field with Rovman Powell chatting with commentators, the spidercam closely followed the Zalmi skipper, catching him off guard. Startled by the device's proximity, Babar, visibly scared, swiftly dodged the camera, creating a hilarious moment that quickly went viral on social media. Here is the clip showcasing how the unanticipated encounter with the spidercam went wrong for Babar:Despite the spidercam incident, Babar led Zalmi to secure a nail-biting victory over Karachi Kings by two runs, clinching a spot in the playoffs...

8Mar

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Watch: Imad Wasim’s unique celebration channels ‘Messi Magic’ at PSL | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a lively moment during the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL), Karachi Kings' all-rounder Imad Wasim stole the spotlight with a playful response to chants of 'Babar' from the crowd, reminiscent of football icon Lionel Messi's famous celebration.The incident occurred during a PSL 2024 fixture at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Karachi Kings, under the leadership of captain Shadab Khan, opted to bat after winning the toss against Islamabad United.Despite facing early setbacks, Karachi Kings rallied with contributions from James Vince and Kieron Pollard, who forged a crucial partnership after the team found themselves at 49-4.However, it was Imad Wasim's effective bowling spell as first-change left-arm spinner that added further impetus to Karachi's performance, cla...

27Feb

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‘She proved to be good luck for me’: Babar Azam on his mother’s presence in stadium during PSL century | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain and current skipper of Peshawar Zalmi Babar Azam attributed his century against Islamabad United in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the good luck brought by his mother.Peshawar secured an 8-run victory over Islamabad on Monday, marking their third consecutive win in the ongoing season. Babar, opening alongside Saim Ayub, played an outstanding innings, scoring an unbeaten 111 in 63 deliveries, featuring 11 fours and two sixes.With Babar's mother in attendance during the match, he shared the significance of the special moment and the impact of his influential innings."My mother came [to watch] for the first time. She's very happy. She enjoyed it. She always watches at home but she proved to be [a source of] good luck for me. She came to ...

22Feb

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How Ollie Robinson, who has wickets of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in his CV, can be England’s saviour at Ranchi

[ad_1] The first picture that Google throws up of Ollie Robinson, who replaces Mark Wood for Ranchi Test, captures his personality on the field too. He is turning back, has his index finger firmly on his lips, gesturing at a batsman, probably the one he has just dismissed, to shut up, his eyes cold and piercing, the end of his hair standing up. His expressive, and often sweary farewells are famous. His expletive-laden send off after dismissing Usman Khawaja instigated Matthew Hayden to ridicule him as “124 kph nothing.” Australian broadcaster Fox Sports, referred to Robinson as the “No 1 Villain”. Robinson, typically, would defend himself, saying: “If you can’t handle that, what can you handle?” He would shoot on: “I think we’ve all seen Ricky Ponting and other Aussies do the same to us,...

21Feb

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Babar Azam pips Chris Gayle to become fastest batter to score 10,000 T20 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Wednesday achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the fastest batter to score 10,000 runs in the T20 format.Babar accomplished this milestone in just 271 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former West Indies star Chris Gayle, who took 285 innings to attain the feat. India's Virat Kohli is third on the list, having taken 299 innings.Playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Babar needed only six runs to set the world record and successfully achieved it during the match against Karachi Kings. Notably, he is also leading the PSL side.Babar, who missed the milestone by getting out on 68 in the last game against Quetta Gladiators, became the 13th player overall to reach the 10,000-run mark in the T20 form...