shot-button
Loader

Babar+Azam

Articles

Internet abuzz with trolls as Babar Azam resigns from white-ball captaincy

Internet abuzz with trolls as Babar Azam resigns from white-ball captaincy

Babar took to X to announce resigning from the post in ODIs and T20Is, adding that he had informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management of his decision in September

02 October,2024 12:40 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

"Yeh fizool ki baatein hai": Zaheer Abbas on comparing Babar to Kohli

Hailed as the 'Asian Bradman' for insatiable appetite for runs, Zaheer Abbas was one of the most elegant batters of his time. He played 78 Tests and 62 ODIs for Pakistan, accumulating 5062 and 2572 runs respectively

30 September,2024 03:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kamran Akmal slams PCB and praises BCCI

Kamran Akmal slams PCB and praises BCCI

Kamran Akmal lambasted PCB for their lack of "professionalism" and claimed that Pakistan's cricket wouldn't be suffering if everything was working in order. Pakistan cricket saw multiple changes out of which the major ones were Shaheen Shah Afridi replacing Babar Azam for captaincy

23 September,2024 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gillespie, Kirsten want Masood and Babar to continue as Pakistan captains

Gillespie, Kirsten want Masood and Babar to continue as Pakistan captains

A PCB source, however, told PTI that recent media speculations about Masood and Babar’s sacking are nothing more than kite flying

10 September,2024 08:07 AM IST | Karachi | PTI
Pakistan cricket just died a thousand deaths

Mid-Day Premium Pakistan cricket just died a thousand deaths

PAK vs BAN: The very notion of Pakistan cricket being mercurial might captivate loyalists with its unpredictability, but it masks the deeper flaws that hinder their stability

04 September,2024 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
The Rawalpindi roadmap to failure: Pakistan declares, then loses by 10 wickets

Mid-Day Premium The Rawalpindi roadmap to failure: Pakistan declares, then loses by 10 wickets

Pakistan found themselves at the mercy of a disciplined and relentless Bangladeshi attack. Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s figures of 4-21 and Shakib Al Hasan’s 3-44 were instrumental in the collapse, with Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana each adding a wicket to their tally. Shanto lauded his team’s performance, acknowledging the harsh conditions

28 August,2024 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"There have been mistakes...": Pakistan skipper Shan Masood after loss vs BAN

Shan Masood said that they need to perform better in the upcoming second Test match against Bangladesh. Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim delivered a stunning performance as he smashed 191 runs in the first innings. Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after the historic win in the first Test

25 August,2024 09:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Butt snubs Babar from the fittest Pakistan players' list

Salman Butt snubs Babar from the fittest Pakistan players' list

Further, Salman Butt stated that just because of a few players, the whole team gets painted as unfit. This also overshadows the effort of the players who are in excellent shape. Butt also said that the team management should manage the fast bowlers properly, ensuring that the pacers participate in the longest format or first-class cricket

18 August,2024 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PCB to take decision regarding Azam's captaincy after conversation with Kirsten

PCB to take decision regarding Azam's captaincy after conversation with Kirsten

“I have asked them [Kirsten and Mahmood] to come here as I want to talk to them in person and in detail based on Kirsten’s report on the World Cup,” he told media here

05 July,2024 07:35 AM IST | Lahore | PTI
Shahid Afridi praises the body language of India skipper Rohit Sharma

Shahid Afridi praises the body language of India skipper Rohit Sharma

Shahid Afridi, the father-in-law of Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, said the Pakistan Cricket Board should give the national selection committee the authority to appoint the team captain

02 July,2024 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK