KARACHI — Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam has joined the ranks of cricketing legends as his bat is now showcased in the prestigious Long Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This exhibit already features bats donated by icons such as Don Bradman, David Boon, Jack Hobbs, and Brian Lara. The MCG management extended a special […]
NEW DELHI — Pakistan batter Babar Azam said his team will try to utilise the upcoming ODI series against Australia as crucial preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in February next year. “We are looking forward to the Champions Trophy because we have 10 to 15 one day matches (to come) and […]
NEW DELHI — Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman expressed frustration with former captain Babar Azam’s omission from the Test squad for the remaining two matches against England. The news came after Babar failed to score a single Test half-century since December 2022. However, Fakhar criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not backing the senior player […]
ISLAMABAD — Former captain and key batter Babar Azam is among the key names dropped for Pakistan’s second and third Test against England, with the second match beginning on Tuesday in Multan. Following extensive conversations held by a newly-formed selection committee, some of Pakistan’s most well-renowned players will miss the second Test in Multan against […]
KARACHI — Premier batter Babar Azam had lost his interest in captaining the national white ball teams after a critical report submitted by the limited overs head coach Gary Kirsten to the Pakistan Cricket Board. In discussions with insiders in the cricket board and those close to the Pakistan team, it was apparent that Babar […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Tuesday announced that he was stepping down from the white-ball captaincy, saying that it was time for him to focus on his playing role and personal growth. “By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth, the 29-year-old […]
LAHORE — Amid captaincy crisis in Pakistan cricket team, wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has emerged as the hot contender for the post of captaincy, initially for the white ball cricket only. Sources told Geo News that Babar’s not being given the opportunity to lead in the Champions One-Day Cup was an indication that he might […]
LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said no decision has been made on Babar Azam’s future as captain yet, and the future course of action will be taken after consultation with former players and head coach Gary Kirsten. Naqvi said he will meet head coach Kirsten and his assistant Azhar […]
AHMEDABAD — Babar Azam, who quit as Pakistan captain a few days ago, congratulated Australia for their commanding win after they beat India in the final of ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 by six wickets. Australia lift the trophy for the sixth time in the history of the sport, at Narendra Modi Stadium here […]
KARACHI — Babar Azam on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan Cricket team’s captain from all formats of the game four days after his side’s debacle in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India where they finished fifth spot. The 28-year-old player has relinquished the captaincy role of the side from all […]