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17Oct

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‘Usko akal nahi hai’: Mohammad Haris gets bashed by Basit Ali for ‘ban on India talks’ comment | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammad Haris (Photo: Video grab) Captain of Pakistan Shaheens (A team), Mohammad Haris, made headlines for his revelation that the team is not allowed to talk about India in the dressing room during the Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Oman; and he has expectedly received rebuke for his comment.Talking briefly abt Haris's statement, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali reacted sharply in a video on his YouTube channel."Usko akal nahi hai, kya bolna hai kya nahi bolna (he has no sense, what to speak and what not). If somebody thinks the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) has given those instructions, then that is wrong," said the 53-year-old Basit. In his interaction with the media ahead of the group match against Tilak Varma-led India A on October 19, the Pakistan A skipper had revealed that ...

15Oct

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‘Pakistan played badminton like its chairperson’: Basit Ali rips apart women’s team | Cricket News – Times of India

The Pakistan women's team collapsed like a house of cards on Monday while chasing a victory and a place in the T20 World Cup semifinals, getting bowled out for just 56 against New Zealand in the penultimate group match of the tournament.After restricting New Zealand to a manageable 110 for 6, Pakistan first slipped to 28 for 5 and then crashed from 52 for 6 to 56 all out in 11.4 overs in an effort to win quickly to improve their net run rate and secure a semifinal berth.Women's T20 WC | Schedule | Points TableHowever, it's Australia and New Zealand who reached the semis from Group A, while India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka were eliminated from the race. The win upset former Pakistan players and cricket experts, including ex-batsman Basit Ali."It seemed like Pakistan were playing badminton, not...

11Oct

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‘Sharam to inhe aati nahi’: Basit Ali launches scathing attack on Pakistan team, board after humiliating defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

Babar Azam scored 30 and 5 in the two innings of the Multan Test against England. (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: An unbelievable second innings batting collapse resulted in a humiliating innings defeat for Pakistan against England in Multan on Friday. After Harry Brook and Joe Root turned the match on its head on the penultimate day with triple and double tons respectively, Pakistan had a shock batting meltdown as they lost the match by an innings and 47 runs in the morning session on the final day. The win was England's fourth consecutive Test triumph on Pakistan soil, after a 3-0 whitewash two years ago and former cricketer Basit Ali launched a scathing attack on the team, support staff and the cricket board for their failure across departments. From lambasting the team's embarrassing surren...

10Oct

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‘Team me sifarishi bhare hain’: Basit Ali tears into Pakistan’s ‘top class’ batting in second innings | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammad Rizwan (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali on Thursday came down heavily on the Pakistan cricket team after their disappointing performance against England on the fourth day of the Multan Test. Pakistan batters excelled in the opening two days of the Test, but England quickly seized control and maintained their dominance. Pakistan, trailing by 267 runs, then faced a tough challenge in the second innings, slumping to 82 for six on the penultimate day.As the top six batters failed to go past the 30-run mark, including Babar Azam, who was dismissed for 5, fans and pundits were left stunned by the batting collapse. Star Babar, who was hoping to regain form after a period of poor performances, was once again dismissed cheaply as his woeful run in the traditional forma...

10Oct

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‘Hamare yaha soch nahi hai!’: Basit Ali hails India’s stunning win, wants Pakistan to learn from neighbours | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticized the national team following India's impressive second T20I performance against Bangladesh in New Delhi on Wednesday. Young talent Nitish Reddy excelled with both bat and ball, scoring a half-century and taking two wickets as India secured an 86-run victory over Bangladesh to seal series.Reduced to 41 for three inside Powerplay, India went on to score 221 for 9, riding in Nitish and Rinku Singh's explosive fifties.The bowlers then restricted Bangladesh to 135 for 9 to secure a big win. Basit hailed the temprament of the Indian players and the foresightedness of the coaching staff led by Gautam Gambhir. "The thought process is very important, which is missing in Pakistani cricket. India rested Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal but...

7Oct

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‘Yeh Indian team nahi IPL XI hai’ – says ex-Pakistan batsman | Cricket News – Times of India

Impressed with India's dominating T20I win on Sunday, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali also wondered what happened to the Bangladesh team that registered a historic Test series win in Pakistan before travelling to India."Is this the same Bangladesh team that whitewashed Pakistan (2-0)? You saw in the Test matches (against India). They lost the first one and then were defeated in virtually two days, even the rain could not save them," said the 53-year-old Basit.India hammered Bangladesh by 280 runs in the Chennai Test and then won in Kanpur by seven wickets, despite two days getting washed out by rain, to sweep the series 2-0.Basit was particularly in awe of India's back-up strength, saying the team of young Indian Premier League (IPL) stars led by Suryakumar Yadav made Bangladesh look lik...

2Oct

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‘Sensible decision’: Basit Ali hails Babar Azam for quitting captaincy and benefiting Pakistan cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

Basit Ali and Babar Azam (Screengrab and Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has praised Babar Azam's decision to step down as captain of Pakistan's white-ball cricket team, calling it a "sensible decision" that will benefit both Babar and the national side. Basit, speaking on his YouTube channel, expressed that Babar's resignation came at the right time, following a series of disappointing performances in recent major tournaments."Babar Azam stepping down is a very sensible decision," Basit said. "In fact, he should have done this right after the 50-over World Cup in India. This will not only benefit Pakistan cricket but also Babar himself. It’s a brave decision that will help him refocus on his individual game."Babar Azam's Bold Decision to Quit Captaincy | Now,...

29Sep

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‘Suspend Test matches in Kanpur’: Basit Ali’s massive take after India-Bangladesh Day 3 gets abandoned | Cricket News – Times of India

Kanpur Stadium (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali feels that Kanpur should not host Test matches in the future, and if the second match between India and Bangladesh ends in a draw, then it could have a big impact on the hosts in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Only one session of the opening day has been played since the commencement of the Kanpur Test.On Sunday, the impact of rain continued to impact the Test as the third day was washed away due to wet outfield at Green Park. Basit Ali slammed the management for their inability to make the ground ready for play despite the availability of two super soppers. "They couldn't manage to dry the ground even though it hadn't rained since last night. Even after two super soppers, the ground was still wet. It ...

25Sep

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‘Pakistan dosti-yaari group ka naya head Gary Kirsten’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Gary Kirsten, Pakistan's ODI & T20I coach Pakistan's next assignment is the Test series at home against England, but as per claims made by country's former batsman Basit Ali, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is working overtime to ensure the team does well in ICC Champions Trophy that the country is set to host in February-March next year. Talking about a meeting before the one that was held to pick the squad for the first Test against England, Basit made serious claims, alleging that white-ball coach and former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten is now part of the politics in Pakistan cricket. "Pehle dosti yaari group ka jo head tha ab woh change ho gaya hai. Babar (Azam) ne step down kar diya hai group se. Ab uss group ko sambhala hai white-ball ke head coach Gary Kirsten sahab ne (t...

24Sep

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Shaheen Afridi back as Pakistan announce squad for first Test against England | Cricket News – Times of India

Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was on Tuesday recalled as the Pakistan selectors announced the squad for the first Test against England, starting on October 7.Afridi was previously left out of the team for the second and final Test against Bangladesh earlier this month due to a dip in form. He is now back in the squad for the match set to take place in Multan.In addition to Afridi, seasoned left-arm spinner Noman Ali has also been named in the squad. Ali was not considered for selection in the recent two-Test series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh secured victory in both of those matches, serving a big upset.Noman Ali replaces pace bowler Khurrum Shehzad, who is yet to recover from an injury he suffered during the home series against Bangladesh....

24Sep

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‘Virat shuru hoga Australia se’: Basit Ali says Kohli’s low scores vs Bangladesh not an issue | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's recent return to Test cricket against Bangladesh didn't go down quite well as the star India batter could only manage scores of 6 and 17 in the two innings.Kohli, who missed the England series earlier this year, was making a return after the January Test he played against South Africa in Cape Town.And against Bangladesh, Kohli wasn't the best version of himself and didn't look as threatening as the visitors were expecting him to be.Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently said that Kohli's low scores against Bangladesh aren't a sign of worry for the Indian team and the middle-order batter will be back at his best in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Basit said that big players like Kohli perform against big teams and when India travel Down Under towards the end of the...

23Sep

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‘Jahil log’: Pakistan’s Basit Ali slams home curators after India’s win over Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The pitch curators at the Chepauk came up with a perfect and balanced strip for the first India vs Bangladesh that saw a good competition with bat and ball.While the start of the Test saw assistance for the seamers, the surface aided the spinners as well throughout the Test. The third day of the match also saw two hundred being scored by the Indian batters.For India, alongside R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill tons, bowlers too made their mark with both pacers and spinners making good use of the surface and conditions.Lauding India's clinical win over Bangladesh, former Pakistan batter Basit Ali heaped praise on pitch curators for providing a good Test pitch.Along with praising the India curators, Basit hit out at the Pakistan Cricket Board for providing poor playing surfa...

23Sep

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Indian pacers are on the level with Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar and Waqar Younis: Former Pakistan cricketer | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has heaped praise on India’s bowling attack after their comprehensive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai. India's pacers, led by Jasprit Bumrah (4/50), Mohammed Siraj (2/30), and Akash Deep (2/19), outclassed Bangladesh’s batting lineup, dismissing them for a meager 149 in the first innings.Bumrah’s four-wicket haul and Akash Deep's early breakthroughs, combined with Siraj's consistency, left Bangladesh reeling.The dominant performance has drawn comparisons from Basit, who likened India’s current pace attack to Pakistan’s legendary fast-bowling trio of Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, and Waqar Younis."The Indian bowling unit is so impactful that they are on the level with pacers Wasim Akram, Shoa...

18Sep

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‘Stupid statement’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali blasts Australian bowler for predicting 5-0 victory over India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Australian spinner Nathan Lyon for his bold prediction regarding the outcome of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between Australia and India. Lyon, during an appearance on the Willow Talk podcast, confidently forecasted a 5-0 victory for Australia in the series, a statement that Basit Ali found inappropriate for a player of his stature. Ali expressed his views on his YouTube channel, suggesting that such bold claims are better suited to former cricketers or analysts rather than current players. "I will only say one thing about Nathan Lyon's stupid statement that Australia will defeat India by six Tests, but only by words. In the past two series, India have dominated Australia. Such comments don't suit cricketers. Ric...

16Sep

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‘Loss for Pakistan’: Former Pakistan cricketer pushes for Mohammad Rizwan over Babar Azam as captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has endorsed Mohammad Rizwan as the ideal candidate to succeed Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team. With reports circulating about Babar's potential removal from the white-ball captaincy, Rizwan has emerged as a strong contender for the position, sparking diverse opinions among fans and former players.Basit's support for Rizwan stems from his observations during the Champions One-Day Cup, where Rizwan led the Markhors against the Stallions. He highlighted Rizwan's ability to assess the pitch conditions, a skill that he believes even Babar and Test captain Shan Masood lack. "The way Rizwan led the side, he proved there is no better skipper than him. He has shown it with his captaincy. He read the pitch; it is a big thing. Eve...

14Sep

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‘If Shreyas Iyer is thinking he is similar to Virat Kohli…’: Basit Ali | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batter Shreyas Iyer drew criticism from former Pakistan batter Basit Ali after he failed to make any impact in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy match.The India D captain's move of coming out to bat with sunglasses backfired badly as he was dismissed for a duck after facing just seven deliveries against India A.Basit suggested that Iyer missed a chance to make a significant contribution to the team's total, stating that he "should've scored 100-200 runs.""As a cricketer, it saddens me to see him.If you are getting out in front, your concentration isn't in the game. And especially the red-ball game. He has scored two centuries in the World Cup, he's an IPL-winning captain, he should've scored 100-200 runs here. Iyer is so lucky that Rahane and Pujara aren't playing in ...

6Sep

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‘Shaadi kar le bhai, ab umar zyada ho gayi hai teri’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer’s strange advice to Babar Azam | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently offered unconventional advice to star batter Babar Azam amid his ongoing struggles with form. In a candid statement on his YouTube channel, Basit urged Babar, 29, to consider marriage, suggesting it could be a transformative step in his life both on and off the field."I know how a player feels when he is not performing well.I request Babar's parents to get him to marry," Basit said, emphasizing the emotional stability that marriage could bring. "Like an elder brother, I want to tell him, ‘Shaadi kar le bhai, ab umar zyada ho gayi hai teri’ (Get married, brother, you’re old enough now)," Basit added, expressing his concern for Babar’s well-being and performance.Heroes of the day in Duleep Trophy, Musheer Khan and Axar Patel | Basit Ali...

3Sep

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‘Pakistan team has done surgery on themselves’: Basit Ali after disappointing Test loss to Bangladesh – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's unexpected loss to Bangladesh in the second Test in Rawalpindi has sparked widespread criticism, with former players and fans expressing disappointment over the team's performance. The defeat, a first for Pakistan against Bangladesh in Test cricket, has ignited a debate about captaincy, team selection, and the future of Pakistan's red-ball cricket.The match witnessed a dramatic turnaround after Bangladesh, reeling at 26/6 in their first innings, staged a remarkable recovery. Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz emerged as the architects of Bangladesh's victory, stitching together a match-defining 165-run partnership.This dramatic shift in momentum has drawn sharp criticism, particularly aimed at captain Shan Masood. Former cricketer Basit Ali attributed the loss directly...