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"Just Copy What India Is Doing": Ex-Pakistan Star Tells PCB After Huge Bangladesh Loss

The disappointing loss against Bangladesh in the first Test match has sparked massive criticism for the Pakistan cricket team. It was the first time that Pakistan were defeated by Bangladesh in Test cricket and their performance has left both fans and experts fuming. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take ideas from India when it comes to hosting more red ball tournaments in order to create a bigger pool of players. He expressed his displeasure at PCB organising a One-Day tournament after the Bangladesh Tests and said that more focus should be on red-ball cricket as Pakistan lack a strong pool of cricketers when it comes to the format.

Krishan Bahadur Pathak Named India Goalkeeper In Asian Champions Trophy Squad

Krishan Bahadur Pathak, on expected lines, was on Wednesday named the main goalkeeper after the retirement of PR Sreejesh in the Harmanpreet Singh-led 18-member Indian team for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. The tournament will see defending champions India vie for top honours alongside Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and hosts China at Hulunbuir from September 8-17. Sreejesh announced his retirement after India won a second successive Olympic bronze medal in Paris earlier this month. Pathak, who was India's standby goalkeeper at the Paris Olympics and in many tournaments prior to that, will now be the man in charge at the post, while Suraj Karkera will be the reserve custodian.

Ollie Pope Seeks Joe Root Advice On How To Balance Batting And Captaincy

Ollie Pope has asked Joe Root for guidance on how best to balance the demands of batting and captaincy after an awkward first outing as stand-in England skipper against Sri Lanka. Pope, in the first of three matches deputising for the injured Ben Stokes, led England to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford last week as they went 1-0 up with two Tests to play. Nevertheless, No 3 batsman Pope was himself twice out for six in Manchester -- the second time to an ill-judged reverse sweep.

Jay Shah Got Backing Of 15 Members To Become ICC Chairman. Report Says Pakistan Cricket Board Did This

Jay Shah On Tuesday was elected unopposed as the independent chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The current honorary secretary of the BCCI will assume his position at ICC on 1 December, 2024. After the election, Shah, who was the sole nominee for the chairmanship, emphasised his commitment to expanding the global reach and popularity of cricket, especially with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics.

Declining Pace Among Pakistan Fast Bowlers Hot Topic Of Discussion In Dressing Room? Report Makes Big Claim

The Pakistan cricket team faced a lot of criticism following their humiliating 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test match in Rawalpindi. Pakistan were completely outplayed by Bangladesh as they slumped to a massive defeat and both experts as well as fans have blasted their performance - specifically the show from the bowlers. According to Geo Super, the team management has also expressed their dissatisfaction over how the four fast bowlers performed during the encounter.

Regina women want to play cricket competitively, but their teams keep folding

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PCB Appoint 5 Pakistan Greats As Mentors After Bangladesh Defeat

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed five former stalwarts of Pakistan cricket to mentor their domestic and international cricketers, in preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The Champions One-Day Cup will be held in Pakistan between five domestic teams, with the intention of featuring not only the best domestic performers in Pakistan but also senior team players who are centrally contracted. In light of this, the PCB has named Waqar Younis, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Saqlain Mushtaq as mentors for the teams during the Champions One-Day Cup.

Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal Move Up In Test Rankings, Rohit Sharma Slips To...

Senior India batter Virat Kohli moved up two rungs to eighth place while his captain Rohit Sharma dropped a spot to sixth in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday. Joining Rohit and Kohli in the top 10 is young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has moved up a spot to seventh. Veteran England batter Joe Root maintained his place as the top ranked Test batter in the world following their success in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Manchester. But Root's teammate Harry Brook has made a massive jump on the back of scores of 56 and 32 during that Old Trafford contest.

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"Just Copy What India Is Doing": Ex-Pakistan Star Tells PCB After Huge Bangladesh Loss

Krishan Bahadur Pathak Named India Goalkeeper In Asian Champions Trophy Squad

Ollie Pope Seeks Joe Root Advice On How To Balance Batting And Captaincy

Jay Shah Got Backing Of 15 Members To Become ICC Chairman. Report Says Pakistan Cricket Board Did This

Declining Pace Among Pakistan Fast Bowlers Hot Topic Of Discussion In Dressing Room? Report Makes Big Claim

Regina women want to play cricket competitively, but their teams keep folding

PCB Appoint 5 Pakistan Greats As Mentors After Bangladesh Defeat

Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal Move Up In Test Rankings, Rohit Sharma Slips To...