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"Coach Cannot Teach": Wasim Akram Tells 'Spoon-fed' Pakistan Players To Ask For Break Amid T20 WC Debacle

"A very, very sad day in Pakistan cricket" is how Pakistan legend Wasim Akram labelled the nation's loss to India at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Reviewing the game on his own X account, Akram posted a video calling for immediate changes to the present Pakistan unit. The Babar Azam-led side fell to a six-run defeat despite being in control of the run chase, with India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picking up three wickets. Akram blasted the performance, and requested PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for changes to the side.

On Shaheen Afridi-Babar Azam Rift Rumours, Pakistan Coach's 'Good Friends' Clarification

There has been a lot of chatter regarding a possible rift between Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam. Afridi was removed from captaincy ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 with Babar regaining the position. The change did not change Pakistan's fortunes as they slumped to consecutive defeats against United States and India. Following the loss against India, legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram alleged that all is not well in the national side with Babar and Shaheen not talking to each other following the captaincy saga.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Wife Priceless Reaction After Star Survives Close Call

India continued with their winning momentum in the ongoing T20 World Cup as they defeated co-hosts USA by 7 wickets in their previous Group A match. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma and co restricted USA to 110/8 after pacer Arshdeep Singh registered a magnificent four-wicket haul. Later, India lost three early wickets in the chase but the unbeaten partnership Suryakumar Yadav (50*) and Shivam Dube (31*) took them across the line. It was a good day with the bat for both Surya and Dube as the duo regained form after a string of low scores.

T20 World Cup: Yuvraj Singh Not Recognised In New York, Indian Fans To The Rescue

Yuvraj Singh is the darling of 1.4 billion Indians, having been instrumental in the country's two latest World Cup wins. So when New York-based vlogger Yi Wang failed to recognize the legendary all-rounder, Indians on Instagram were quick to inform. Yuvraj - in New York for the 2024 T20 World Cup - can be seen swarmed by fans on an NYC street, asking for selfies. In a viral video posted on his account 'nyc_food_and_drinks', Wang asked his audience to inform him about who the person is, and internet users had many compliments in store.

"Question Remains If...": PCB's Bold 'Lahore' Proposal To BCCI For 2025 Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will start on February 19 and will be held in Pakistan, refusing to entertain a hybrid model for India's matches, like in case of the Asia Cup 2023. As per the PCB proposal, the ICC Champion's Trophy 2025 will be scheduled from February 19 to March 9 2025 with all the matches to take place across three major cities -- Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore. As per sources in the PCB, International Cricket Council (ICC) officials, who visited Pakistan to inspect the arrangements for the event, have expressed satisfaction with the systems in place.

"Felt Like Ranji Trophy": Shivam Dube On His Batting Struggles On New York Pitches

Accustomed to batting on belters in India, big-hitting all-rounder Shivam Dube conceded that the two-paced tracks for the T20 World Cup matches in New York left him bamboozled to such an extent that it almost felt like playing a Ranji Trophy game. The Chennai Super Kings star regained some form with a 35-ball 31 in the seven-wicket win over a fighting USA team that propelled India into the event's Super Eight stage on Wednesday. The World Cup would move entirely to the West Indies with the Super Eight games.

Pakistan May Face T20 World Cup Elimination Due To "State Of Emergency", Internet Says 'Qudrat Ka Nizam'

A state of emergency was declared in Fort Lauderdale due to the life-threatening flash floods in Florida. Hundreds of flights bound to and from South Florida airports have been grounded by the local authorities. As a result, the Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently taking part in the T20 World Cup, was left stranded in the city. Fort Lauderdale is one of the three venues in USA scheduled to host the T20 World Cup matches. The first game in the city -- Sri Lanka vs Nepal -- was also washed out due to heavy rain in and around the stadium.

Bulldozers Arrive To Demolish India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Venue. Reason Is Interesting

After hosting eight games of the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, a temporary yet significant venue located in Eisenhower Park, Long Island, New York is set to be dismantled on Friday, June 14. Constructed in just five months, India's Group A fixture against co-hosts USA on Wednesday was the last game to be played at the venue. In a viral video, bulldozers were seen parked outside the stadium, ready to wipe out the temporary venue.

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"Coach Cannot Teach": Wasim Akram Tells 'Spoon-fed' Pakistan Players To Ask For Break Amid T20 WC Debacle

On Shaheen Afridi-Babar Azam Rift Rumours, Pakistan Coach's 'Good Friends' Clarification

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Wife Priceless Reaction After Star Survives Close Call

T20 World Cup: Yuvraj Singh Not Recognised In New York, Indian Fans To The Rescue

"Question Remains If...": PCB's Bold 'Lahore' Proposal To BCCI For 2025 Champions Trophy

"Felt Like Ranji Trophy": Shivam Dube On His Batting Struggles On New York Pitches

Pakistan May Face T20 World Cup Elimination Due To "State Of Emergency", Internet Says 'Qudrat Ka Nizam'

Bulldozers Arrive To Demolish India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Venue. Reason Is Interesting