Shahid Afridi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has delivered a scathing critique of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying the national cricket setup is in the “ICU” due to a string of poor and inconsistent decisions. His remarks came in the wake of all-rounder Shadab Khan’s surprise recall to the T20…
India players during the national anthem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan has stirred controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final by accusing India of benefiting from a favourable scheduling.Taking to X, Junaid on Saturday pointed out the significant travel distances for teams in the tournament, contrasting them with India’s stationary…
Waqar Younis and Mohammad Hafeez NEW DELHI: Pakistan pace legend Waqar Younis has taken a dig at former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez after the latter questioned the legacy of stars from the 1990s and early 2000s. Waqar’s response came after Hafeez, during a live television show, claimed that the stars of that era failed to inspire…
Mohammed Hafeez (Photo credit: X) Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy, their first ICC tournament hosting in nearly three decades, has sparked widespread criticism from cricket experts and former players. The team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, failed to secure a single victory in their three group-stage matches.Pakistan lost to New Zealand and India, while…
File photo of Jason Gillespie and Aaqib Javed. (ANI/AP) Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has slammed Pakistan‘s interim head coach Aaqib Javed on social media, calling him a “clown” for his campaign to become the team’s coach across all formats.Javed had expressed concerns about Pakistan’s performance being affected by frequent changes in management and…
Rajeev Shukla in Pakistan (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla has made it clear that the resumption of bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan is subject to the Indian government’s approval. As a senior BCCI official, he emphasised that the board will follow the government’s decision on this matter.Shukla acknowledged that fans…
Pakistani players during the national anthem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Pakistan fought hard to get hosting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and made sincere efforts to make it a grand spectacle. Although India didn’t travel to Pakistan and instead opted to play their matches in Dubai, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)…
South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen, right, and Heinrich Klaasen. (AP Photo) South Africa’s journey to the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals took an unexpected detour, with the team flying to Dubai and back within 18 hours. However, as they prepare to face New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday, batter Heinrich Klaasen insists the whirlwind trip…
England and Pakistan cricketers DUBAI: At a time when Pakistan’s cricket team has been panned left, right and centre by many of the country’s former players – now experts on TV shows – and the disgruntled public, there is someone who is not willing to be as harsh on Mohammad Rizwan & Co. In an…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Moin Khan has urged the cricket authorities to rebuild the national team following their elimination from the home Champions Trophy without winning a single game. Khan believes it’s time for senior players to prove their worth in the team through performance.“I am listening to the comments of many former…