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"Pakistan Team Was Too Soft...": Ex-India Star's Damning Cricket World Cup 2023 Verdict

Pakistan cricket team had a disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and the Babar Azam-led side failed to qualify for the semifinals after losing five out of their nine group stage matches. A massive reason behind the capitulation was the lack of form shown by the Pakistan pacers and the bowling department as a whole. Former Indian cricket team star Mohammed Kaif took to social media and said that the Pakistan side was "too soft" and their pacers were "too nice" in this World Cup.

Shoaib Akhtar Blasts Ex-Pakistan Stars For 'Clapping' As Abdul Razzaq Made 'Aishwarya Rai' Comment

Legendary Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was extremely critical of his one-time teammate Abdul Razzaq after the latter namedropped Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan while slamming the national side's disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023. During a recent interaction, Razzaq talked about the changing 'neeyat' or motive of the team and mentioned Aishwarya in an attempt to make his point. The statement faced a lot of criticism from social media users and Shoaib Akhtar also blasted the other guests present at the event for clapping and not criticising the comments made by Razzaq.

"Captaincy Does Matter": Ex-Pakistan Star Namedrops MS Dhoni To Criticise Babar Azam

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir blasted current skipper Babar Azam for the team's disappointing performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Pakistan lost five out of their nine group stage matches and missed out on the semifinals. Amir was not convinced by former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja's suggestions that it was not Babar but the system in Pakistan that was to blame for the elimination. Responding to the statements in a recent interaction, Amir reminisced about trophies won in the past and emphasised on the impact that former skipper had on the national team.

Mohammed Siraj Replaced As Number 1 ODI Bowler By Keshav Maharaj

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj's reign as the world's number one bowler in ODIs lasted barely a week as he was on Tuesday replaced by South African spinner Keshav Maharaj. While the Indian had reclaimed the number one position in place of Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on November 8, the updated rankings on Tuesday showed the South African spinner as the top-ranked bowler. Since November 1, Maharaj has taken seven wickets in three matches in the World Cup, including a four-for versus New Zealand in Pune.

"Hit With Tomatoes, Rotten Eggs": Ex-Pakistan Star Recounts 1996 World Cup Experience, Says Babar Azam-led Side Lucky

Pakistan cricket is currently going through a tough phase. After a poor ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign, which saw the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team finish fifth in the 10-team competition, it's time for assessment of the side. And, former Pakistan cricket team stars have not been too kind. From criticising the coaching staff to the Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, the side is under fire. However, according to former Pakistan cricket team pacer, Aquib Javed the treatment meted out to the current Pakistan cricket team is very mild compared to what happened to earlier teams.

India vs New Zealand, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final: India's Records In Semi-Finals

Team India will make their fourth straight appearance in the ODI Cricket World Cup semi-final when they clash with New Zealand on Wednesday, November 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match will start at 2:00 PM IST. Ahead of the knock-out match, we take a look at India's records in the semi-finals of the ODI Cricket World Cups. India's performances in the ODI World Cup semi-finals

'Kohli Ghar Jao': Ex-Pakistan Star Brings up Skipper Virat's Record To Blast Babar Azam's Cricket World Cup Show

Babar Azam and Pakistan cricket team are facing the heat after a below par Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. The Pakistan cricket team was deemed a pre-tournament favourite but they could not pass the stern test. They even lost to Afghanistan, who are rather new to international cricket. Ultimately, the Babar Azam-led side finished fifth and could not qualify for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals. After the Cricket World Cup, there have been calls to dismiss Babar Azam as the Pakistan cricket team.

3 Wins And 4 Losses - India's Performance In Cricket World Cup Semifinals Over The Years

Rohit Sharma-led India are set to take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday. It will be an eighth appearance for the Indian team in final-4 of the tournament. India have made it to the semi-final of the mega event for the third consecutive time. Out of the seven semi-finals that India have already played in the Cricket World Cup, they have managed to win only three. Here is the look at India's performance in the semi-final matches of the tournament -

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"Pakistan Team Was Too Soft...": Ex-India Star's Damning Cricket World Cup 2023 Verdict

Shoaib Akhtar Blasts Ex-Pakistan Stars For 'Clapping' As Abdul Razzaq Made 'Aishwarya Rai' Comment

"Captaincy Does Matter": Ex-Pakistan Star Namedrops MS Dhoni To Criticise Babar Azam

Mohammed Siraj Replaced As Number 1 ODI Bowler By Keshav Maharaj

"Hit With Tomatoes, Rotten Eggs": Ex-Pakistan Star Recounts 1996 World Cup Experience, Says Babar Azam-led Side Lucky

India vs New Zealand, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final: India's Records In Semi-Finals

'Kohli Ghar Jao': Ex-Pakistan Star Brings up Skipper Virat's Record To Blast Babar Azam's Cricket World Cup Show

3 Wins And 4 Losses - India's Performance In Cricket World Cup Semifinals Over The Years