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

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 position. H...
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Pakistan register consolation win, beat New Zealand in 5th T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan spinners orchestrated a consolation 42-run victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final Twenty20 international on Sunday, preventing a series clean sweep. Despite losing the series 4-1, the tourists finished on a positive note by defending their total of 134 for 8, as the Black Caps crumbled for a meager 92.In an impressive bowling performance, part-time offspinner Iftikhar Ahmed delivered a career-best performance, claiming figures of 3 for 24.The New Zealand batting lineup, weakened by the absence of key players like Kane Williamson, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell, struggled against the turning ball. Only Finn Allen (22) and Glenn Phillips (26) managed to go past 20 runs, and Pakistan seized the last eight wickets for just 39 runs, showcasing their best bowling display of...
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Pakistan name two debutants in playing XI for 1st Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the eve of the first Test against Australia, Pakistan unveiled their playing XI, featuring two Test debutants and the return of key players. Shan Masood, leading the team as skipper for the first time, has made significant changes to the squad for the Perth Test.All-rounder Aamir Jamal and right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad are set to make their Test debut in this clash.Aamir Jamal previously made his international debut for Pakistan in 2022 against England and also represented the team at the 19th Asian Games. Khurram Shahzad is making his first appearance for the national Test team.In addition to the debutants, some players are making a comeback after a year of absence from red-ball cricket. Faheem Ashraf is returning to the team, donning the white jersey, while experienced...
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Fit-again Hasan Ali hit straps, batters slog it out in Pakistan training | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the eve of their World Cup match against Bangladesh at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, the Pakistani team witnessed a series of activities and practice sessions.Hasan Ali, who is now fit after missing the previous match due to illness, displayed good form. Meanwhile, captain Babar Azam and senior player Mohammed Rizwan extended their net sessions.Pakistan, having faced four consecutive defeats, confront a must-win situation against Bangladesh to sustain their slim hopes for semi-final qualification.With Hasan back and deemed fit to play, the team might consider including him alongside Mohammad Wasim Junior to establish a formidable four-pronged pace attack on the seam-friendly Eden pitch.The potential strategy might involve dropping Mohammad Nawaz, who faced criticism for loose bo...
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‘I’ve been watching Saud Shakeel…’: Kuldeep Yadav explains his strategy against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav's keen observation and precise execution of dismissal strategies emerged as the game-changer in a high-stakes showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. In a clash that had been the center of attention, Yadav's tactics bore fruit as he outfoxed Pakistan's Saud Shakeel with a deceptive leg-spinner, causing it to skid off the pitch and strike Shakeel on the pads.Scorecard: India vs PakistanWhile the on-field umpire initially showed little enthusiasm for a leg-before-wicket (LBW) decision, a review was called for, and it played into the hands of the Indian team. Technology confirmed that the ball's trajectory was destined to impact the middle and leg stumps, leading to a successful dismissal.Kuldeep, speaking ...
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‘Should play with each other’: Inzamam-Ul-Haq advocates for India-Pakistan cricket matches | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain, Inzamam-Ul-Haq, voiced his opinion on Wednesday, calling for India and Pakistan to engage in bilateral cricket matches. Inzamam expressed his sentiments while visiting Amritsar and took the opportunity to commend the Pakistan cricket team for their outstanding victory against Sri Lanka in a high-scoring World Cup match on Tuesday.Inzamam, known for his illustrious cricketing career and insights, particularly lauded the performance of Abdullah Shafique and Mohammed Rizwan, who played pivotal roles in Pakistan's historic win. During an interview with ANI, he stated, "Pakistan team is playing well, and credit should go to the team, especially Abdullah Shafique and Rizwan; they played well. If the team continues this performance, the result will b...
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World Cup, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Playing in Hyderabad felt like playing in Rawalpindi, says Mohammed Rizwan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In his prayers, Mohammed Rizwan will cherish the memory of the local curator, who produced a batting mastery that enabled him to smash a century and lead his team to a record-breaking World Cup chase victory against Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday.The fervently pious keeper-batter amassed an undefeated 131 off 121 balls, helping Pakistan achieve the best successful run-chase in World Cup history with 345 for 4. "When we got to the ground for the first time, he (curator) said, 'Rizwan, you must hit two 100s on this ground'. I met him today as well. We can pray for him and you should pray for him too," Rizwan said at the post-match press conference as Pakistan team ended its two-week Hyderabad leg on a high with two wins in two games.Rizwan felt as though he wa...
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Rizwan credits ton against Sri Lanka to Hyderabad curator, says he will pray for him

Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan celebrates after scoring the winning run during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Hyderabad, India, on October 10, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Mohammed Rizwan will fondly remember the local curator in his prayers for producing a batting beauty that helped him smash a ton and guide his team to a comfortable six-wicket win against Sri Lanka in a record-breaking chase in the World Cup. The deeply religious keeper-batter scored an unbeaten 131 off 121 balls as Pakistan's 345 for 4 is the highest successful run-chase in the history of World Cup."When we got to the ground for the first time, he (curator) said, 'Rizwan, you must hit two 100s on this ground'. I met him today as well. We can pray for him and you should pray for him ...
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‘We were 20-25 runs short on this wicket’: Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka reacts to Pakistan defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's ICC World Cup campaign faced its second defeat, and captain Dasun Shanaka acknowledged that his team fell short by 20-25 runs with their batting performance. Pakistan achieved the highest run chase in World Cup history, securing a 6-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, fueled by centuries from Abdullah Shafique and Mohammed Rizwan.Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis (122) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (108) played remarkable innings that posed significant challenges for the Pakistan bowlers."Mendis is in form at the moment and is in the zone. Also, Sadeera has been playing very well recently, but we should've finished stronger in the end. Of course, I thought with the way the wicket behaved, we were 20-25 runs short," ...
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Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead ICC T20 batter rankings

Suryakumar Yadav is leading the ICC T20I batter chart with 906 rating points. | Photo Credit: ANI He might be going through a lean patch in the ongoing Indian Premier League but Suryakumar Yadav continued to top the ICC Men's T20I Batter Rankings released on Wednesday. Suryakumar is leading the chart with 906 rating points ahead of Pakistan duo of Mohammed Rizwan (811 points) and skipper Babar Azam (755), South Africa's Aiden Markram (748) and Devon Conway of New Zealand (745). Virat Kohli remained static at the 15th spot. Suryakumar is not having the best of IPL, registering scores of 15, 1 and 0 in Mumbai Indians' first three games. Babar, who moved up to third, will get further opportunity to make gains on Suryakumar when Pakistan commence their five-game T20I series against New Zea...