Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Mike Hesson, on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting he had advised star batter Babar Azam to take up wicketkeeping in order to reclaim his place in the national T20I squad. Local media had widely reported that Hesson made the suggestion during a recent formal discussion with senior players in Lahore, where Mohammad…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly approved a significant hike in the salaries of centrally contracted international players, with a 37 per cent increase in pay for the 2024–25 fiscal year. The decision was ratified by the PCB’s Board of Governors as part of the new annual budget, which has been raised to PKR…
Jason Gillespie (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has taken a direct jab at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), revealing that he’s still waiting to be paid for work he did during his brief tenure. In a candid interview with PakPassion, the Australian great said, “Yes, without going into details. I’m…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has suggested that Babar Azam, currently struggling with form, might be either too egotistical or too shy to seek advice from experienced players. Zaheer, who scored 100 first-class centuries, emphasised the importance of Babar consulting with senior players to address technical flaws in his batting.Go Beyond The Boundary…
Shadab Khan and Saqlain Mushtaq (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s senior all-rounder Shadab Khan has expressed frustration over repeated allegations of favouritism and promotion due to his relationship with Saqlain Mushtaq, his father-in-law and a mentor appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Saqlain, who has held influential positions within the PCB, including head coach…
Khushdil Shah incident after PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Tensions boiled over after Pakistan’s crushing 3-0 ODI series loss to New Zealand, as all-rounder Khushdil Shah was involved in a heated exchange with two Afghan spectators at Bay Oval on Saturday. The confrontation unfolded shortly after the match concluded, adding…
Kamran Akmal Demands PCB Chairman Regisnation: पाकिस्तान के पूर्व विकेटकीपर बल्लेबाज कामरान अकमल ने पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट बोर्ड के चेयरमैन (PCB Chairman) मोहसिन रजा नकवी को जमकर लताड़ लगाई है. अकमल ने यह तक कह दिया है कि अगर पाक टीम अगले कुछ महीनों में अपने प्रदर्शन को सुधार नहीं पाती है तो नकवी को चेयरमैन…
Abrar Ahmed gestures after dismissing Shubman Gill in the India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has found himself in the spotlight once again — this time not for his bowling but for a light-hearted confrontation with a fan following a controversial send-off to India’s Shubman…
Pakistan cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The National T20 Cup semifinal between Abbottabad and Peshawar on Wednesday had its fair share of cricketing action, but it was Iftikhar Ahmed’s over-the-top celebration and Salman Butt’s cheeky commentary that stole the show.Pakistan all-rounder and Peshawar skipper Iftikhar Ahmed put in an impressive bowling performance, bagging two…
Tim Seifert (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the final T20I match between New Zealand and Pakistan, Tim Seifert‘s destructive batting display ensured a comprehensive eight-wicket victory for the hosts, securing the series with a 4-1 scoreline. Chasing a modest target of 129 runs, Seifert’s blistering unbeaten knock of 97 off just 38…