DUBAI: A major reason why Pakistan are floundering in the ICC tournaments in recent years, and are being beaten by arch-rivals India consistently, is the steady decline of Babar Azam, once their premier batter.Having made his debut against Zimbabwe in Lahore in May 2015, Babar, then just 22, announced his fine talent to the world … Read more
Last Updated:February 22, 2025, 17:09 IST More often than not, an India-Pakistan clash is as much a battle of nerves as cricketing abilities and India would be in a much better space on both counts come Sunday afternoon. India captain Rohit Sharma (left) and his Pakistan counterpart Mohammad Rizwan (AP Photo) Hyped as a marquee … Read more
Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 07:01 IST Babar Azam opened for Pakistan in the first match of Champions Trophy 2025 and scored 64 runs from 90 balls against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. Babar Azam becomes 2nd Pakistani to score 100 half-centuries in international cricket. (Picture Credit: X/@TheRealPCB) Star Pakistani batter and former captain Babar … Read more
Last Updated:February 17, 2025, 22:04 IST Here’s a look at the Pakistan cricket team for Champions Trophy 2025. Check out India’s best playing XI, full squad, injury list, full fixtures for the ICC Champions Trophy. Babar Azam (L) and Mohammad Rizwan. (AFP Photo) Hosting an ICC tournament comes with its advantages and disadvantages. For a … Read more
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nearly three decades after the 1996 ICC World Cup graced Pakistani soil, the nation stands at the precipice of another historic moment. With the hands of the clock glued to the famous tower of Faisalabad ticking fast, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is all set to … Read more
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s comeback to the Pakistan cricket team for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against New Zealand. The article will cover various aspects related to Shaheen’s comeback, the series against New Zealand, the players’ selection, and the cancellation of the 2021 tour by the New Zealand team. Let’s get started. Shaheen Shah Afridi … Read more
Babar Azam is once again being considered, but this time, his T20 strike rate is in doubt. When reporting on the third Twenty20 international between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Simon Doull and Ameer Sohail got into a verbal spat live on television. It was Babar Azam’s strike rate that was in dispute in this case. His … Read more
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is one of the most popular T20 leagues in the world, and the upcoming 2023 season promises to be a thrilling one. One team that is expected to make a strong impression in the upcoming season is Peshawar Zalmi. The team has made some exciting additions to its lineup, which … Read more