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Rohit Sharma opens up about playing tests against Pakistan

Rohit Sharma opens up about playing tests against Pakistan

"Yeah, I would love to (play against Pakistan), it would be a great contest between two sides. We play them in ICC trophies, pure cricket I am looking at, great contest, so why not?" Rohit Sharma said when asked whether Indo-Pak Tests are possible at a neutral venue like England or Australia

18 April,2024 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 World Cup 2024: Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain

T20 World Cup 2024: Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Under the leadership of Azam, Pakistan reach the final of the T20 World Cup 2022. The upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 will begin on June 1 in the West Indies and the USA. The right-handed batsman replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi as the T20 captain. The speedster was snubbed from the leadership role after just one series loss against New Zealand in January

31 March,2024 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 World Cup 2024: Shaheen Shah Afridi likely to quit T20 captaincy

T20 World Cup 2024: Shaheen Shah Afridi likely to quit T20 captaincy

The source said Shaheen was disappointed that he was not kept in the loop as the PCB chief held discussions with the national selectors and Babar Azam this week to discuss the T20 World Cup 2024, appointment of coaches and captaincy

30 March,2024 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PCB looking to bring Babar Azam back as Pakistan captain

PCB looking to bring Babar Azam back as Pakistan captain

The source added: “Feelers have been sent out to Babar to find out if he is ready to take charge again and he has shown some reservations”

28 March,2024 07:25 AM IST | Lahore | PTI
Former India all-rounder Y. Singh to feature in World Championship of Legends

Former India all-rounder Y. Singh to feature in World Championship of Legends

The director of Zabawa Entertainment Harshit Tomar said the current announcement strengthens WCL's status as a top-tier platform for veteran cricketing champions. "Creating new opportunities for the league's development and global significance", he added

28 January,2024 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PCB names Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan T20I vice-captain

PCB names Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan T20I vice-captain

Babar Azam announced his decision to step down as Pakistan captain from all formats of the game after his side's debacle in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India last year. Later, PCB announced that Afridi would take over as T20I captain after Babar's decision to step down

08 January,2024 05:46 PM IST | Lahore | ANI
Shaheen absent due to workload mgmt: Hafeez

Shaheen absent due to workload mgmt: Hafeez

“We took the decision to rest Shaheen and manage his workload because we didn’t want his body to be adversely affected,” Hafeez said after the third Test against Australia

08 January,2024 07:25 AM IST | Karachi | PTI
Wasim Akram slams Shaheen’s omission for Sydney Test

Wasim Akram slams Shaheen’s omission for Sydney Test

“Straight after this there are five T20s in New Zealand, and Shaheen’s the captain. But T20 cricket, who cares? I understand, it’s there for entertainment and it’s there for financial gain for cricket boards, for players, but cricketers should know that Test cricket is the ultimate

04 January,2024 07:50 AM IST | Sydney | IANS
Masood stands up for Babar; Afridi excluded

Masood stands up for Babar; Afridi excluded

The surprise omission of Shaheen Shah Afridi touted as the leader of Pakistan’s bowling attack, sent ripples through the cricketing community

03 January,2024 07:09 AM IST | Sydney | IANS
AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Shaheen Shah Afridi and Imam-ul-Haq rested for Sydney Test

AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Shaheen Shah Afridi and Imam-ul-Haq rested for Sydney Test

On Tuesday, Pakistan announced their playing XI for the Sydney Test. The 21-year-old Saim Ayub and 30-year-old Sajid Khan have been added to the playing XI. David Warner will be the most-eyed player from the test as he is all set to say goodbye to Test cricket in front of his home crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground

02 January,2024 04:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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