Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain in all formats after Cricket World Cup woes
Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan captain in all formats.
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"Will Just Text Him...": Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul Clarify Stance On 'Aishwarya Rai' Comment
Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Shahid Afridi distanced himself from the controversial statement made by his one-time teammate Abdul Razzaq involving Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. During a recent event, Afridi was in attendance along with Razzaq and former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul. Razzaq criticised Babar Azam and Pakistan's performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 where they failed to reach the semifinals after losing five out of their nine matches. During his analysis, Razzaq made a comment where he namedropped Aishwarya but it was not received well by the internet as he was criticised massively. On Tuesday, Afridi made it clear that he was not aware of exactly he was saying on stage and clarified that he will ask Razzaq to apologise.
Eyes on Mancini’s Saudi team as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off against Pakistan
On Thursday, it will be six days short of one year since Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the World Cup.
"ICC Has Independent Curator Who...": Pat Cummins On World Cup Semi-Final Pitch Controversy
A raging pitch controversy may have taken the centrestage ahead of the World Cup semi-finals but Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Wednesday said they have "faith" in ICC and his team has not faced any issue so far in the ongoing tournament. Hours before India's highly anticipated semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai, reports emerged that the Indian cricket team management has sought a 'slow pitch' for the game.
"Won't Be Taking Contract": David Warner On His Future In Australian White-Ball Cricket
Veteran opener David Warner will continue to play white-ball cricket for Australia but said he won't take up a central contract if Cricket Australia offers one next year. Warner has already announced that he will end his Test career in January next year after the home series against Pakistan. The 37-year-old, who will play in his third World Cup semifinal on Thursday against South Africa, however, reiterated he is open to playing white-ball cricket for Australia until the ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies next year, and possibly till the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Roberto Mancini and Saudi Arabia begin World Cup 2026 quest with one eye on future
Nearly two-and-a-half years before the first 48-team Fifa World Cup kicks off in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Saudi Arabia start their journey to find out if they can make it three appearances in a row at the global finals.
"Apologise To Her Personally": Abdul Razzaq On Controversial 'Aishwarya Rai Comment'
Pakistan cricket great Abdul Razzaq triggered a huge controversy as he insulted Indian actress Aishwarya Rai while critcising the performance of Babar Azam's men in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Razzaq's comments triggered a huge storm on social media that saw him earn plenty of flak, not just from fans but also from a few cricketers from both sides of the border. Seeing the controversy over his comments spirlling, the retired cricketer issued an apology, saying his comment on Aishwarya Rai was only a 'slip of tongue'.
On This Day: Sachin Tendulkar Made His International Debut Against Pakistan In Karachi
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar made his debut on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16 against Pakistan in Karachi and went on a remarkable journey of 24 years which saw him standing at the summit. On this day, Sachin walked out on the field against a fierce Pakistan bowling line-up which included the likes of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. He was completely bamboozled by Younis's pace and walked back to the pavilion after scoring 15 runs.