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Babar Azam Unlikely To Be Given Back Pakistan Test Captaincy: Reports

Babar Azam's prospects of becoming Test captain again have seemingly taken a major hit after the USA ended Pakistan's chances of claiming a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Sources told Geo News that Shan Masood will retain the Test captaincy for their two-match red-ball series against Bangladesh in August. It was also reported that following the T20 World Cup fiasco, the board is disappointed in Babar's ability to lead. The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.

"Pakistan Cricket Board Needs To Be Sacked": Ex-Captain Demands Action After T20 World Cup Exit

Following Pakistan's earlier than expected exit from the T20 World Cup, reports have emerged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to take some strict actions against the players. While some reports have claimed that the board is set to sack 8-9 players from the current squad, others suggested that the cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed and their salaries potentially reduced. Even PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, after the loss the India, suggested that a "major surgery", added that board might have to "look beyond" the current players in the squad.

"No Concern At All": India Batting Coach Backs Virat Kohli Amid Poor Show In T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli's string of single digit scores in the ongoing T20 World Cup is hardly a concern as he has been in superb touch during nets and is looking hungrier than ever ahead of the Super Eight, India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said. Kohli, who was the highest run-scorer in the IPL, went through a dry run so far scoring 1, 4 and 0 against Ireland, Pakistan and USA respectively. The moment the question popped up at the post-match media conference after the game against Canada got washed out on Saturday, Rathour was ready with the answer.

"Hum Insaan Hai...": Pakistan Star Breaks Silence On Ridicule After T20 World Cup Exit

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim expressed his disappointment after the team's shocking exit from the T20 World Cup in the group stage. However, Imad suggested that the team's disappointing show could be a blessing in disguise as it will give the players a chance to do some soul searching and figure out what needs to be done to avoid this capitulation in the future. Imad, alongside veteran pacer Mohammad Amir, was recalled to the side for the tournament on the back of their performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

"Virat Kohli Didn't Score Runs...": Harbhajan Singh's Blunt Take On Why India Star Is Yet To Fire At T20 World Cup

Former India bowler Harbhajan Singh has refused to criticise Virat Kohli's poor start to the 2024 T20 World Cup. Instead, Harbhajan has raised the poor batting conditions at New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, and said that it would be unfair to judge a batsman's performance on such a pitch. Kohli has scored just five runs so far in the tournament; 1 against Ireland, 4 against Pakistan and a golden duck against the USA. Harbhajan asked for improved consistency from the Indian batting.

"Hamara Neta Kaisa Ho": Crowd Chant Goes Viral. Here's How Virat Kohli Reacted - Watch

A hilarious chant from the crowd during the T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and United States has gone viral on social media. In a video that has been shared multiple times by users on the social media platform, a section of the crowd could be heard shouting - "Hamara neta kaisa ho, Virat Kohli jaisa ho." The video also features Virat Kohli who was fielding near the chanting crowd and he even acknowledged them during the match. Kohli turned around and even waved his hand at the crowd.

"Raise Pay By 60 Percent": Oracle Flooded With Bizarre Requests For T20 WC Hero Saurabh Netravalkar

Prior to the 2024 T20 World Cup, India-born USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar had gone viral on social media due to being an engineer at American company Oracle. Now, Netravalkar has turned into a household name after his heroics. Netravalkar bowled a brilliant Super Over to win the game for USA against Pakistan, and then dismissed India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the next game. That has prompted Oracle to congratulate their employee, and their wholesome interaction went viral on X.

"Should Not Host...": Angry Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Message To ICC After India vs Canada T20 WC Is Abandoned

For the third straight match in Florida, play had to abandoned without a ball being bowled at the T20 World Cup on Saturday. After Sri Lanka vs Nepal on Tuesday and USA vs Ireland on Friday, it was India vs Canada on Saturday. On three occasions play was abandoned due to rain or wet outfield. Saturday was heights. There was not rain at all and yet no play was possible as the pitch was damp due to earlier rain.

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Babar Azam Unlikely To Be Given Back Pakistan Test Captaincy: Reports

"Pakistan Cricket Board Needs To Be Sacked": Ex-Captain Demands Action After T20 World Cup Exit

"No Concern At All": India Batting Coach Backs Virat Kohli Amid Poor Show In T20 World Cup

"Hum Insaan Hai...": Pakistan Star Breaks Silence On Ridicule After T20 World Cup Exit

"Virat Kohli Didn't Score Runs...": Harbhajan Singh's Blunt Take On Why India Star Is Yet To Fire At T20 World Cup

"Hamara Neta Kaisa Ho": Crowd Chant Goes Viral. Here's How Virat Kohli Reacted - Watch

"Raise Pay By 60 Percent": Oracle Flooded With Bizarre Requests For T20 WC Hero Saurabh Netravalkar

"Should Not Host...": Angry Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Message To ICC After India vs Canada T20 WC Is Abandoned