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"Isko Chhorunga Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar Revisits Old Days Of Coaching With Babar Azam

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar hasn't been mincing his words while criticising Pakistan skipper Babar Azam over his poor communication skills. He has been hitting out at the young batter, stressing that he can never become a "brand" in the country, as he doesn't know how to express himself in front of the media. However, on a lighter note, Akhtar recently shared an old incident about him bowling to a young Babar in the nets during his coaching days. He revealed how the Pakistan skipper had hit him for a straight drive, which had left him fuming in anger.

"Ready To Give Up Life For Babar Azam": Pakistan Star Makes Massive Statement

Pakistan cricket team batsman Shan Masood said that the entire team is completely behind skipper Babar Azam and even claimed that the players are “ready to give their lives” for him. In the recent past, a number of ex-cricketers have criticised Babar and even hinted towards a possible rift in the Pakistan team. However, in a recent interaction, Masood completely denied any such reports and said that the team is more united than ever and are ready to perform under Babar's leadership.

"I Didn't Care How...": Shoaib Akhtar Takes Indirect Dig At Babar Azam

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently got under fire after he criticised skipper Babar Azam over his lack of communication skills. He had stated that Babar can never become a "brand" in Pakistan as he cannot speak proper English in front of the media. Shoaib received a lot backlash from the fans and some former players for his statement as they insisted that a player should be judged only on his cricketing skills and not on the basis of his language. As the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League in going on, Akhtar once again took an indirect dig on Babar after wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan played a match-winning knock for Islamabad United in a match against Karachi Kings.

Watch: Ex Pakistan Captain Shoaib Malik Gets Out In Bizarre Way As Bat Flies Out Of Hand, Everyone Stunned

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was at the receiving end of a bizarre dismissal in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 match against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi. Malik, while playing for Karachi Kings, attempted a pull shot off a short delivery from Aamer Jamal in a recent match. However, the bat flew off his hand. At almost the same time the ball hit the bat too, as the bowler coolly lapped the ball to get Malik's wicket.

Watch: Mohammad Amir's Toe-Crushing Yorkers Rattle Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris In PSL Match

Karachi Kings pacer Mohammad Amir was in sublime form during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday. Despite his team falling short in the end, Amir got the ball rolling with three wickets in the powerplay. He dismissed Zalmi openers Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam in the first over, before also getting the better of youngster Saim Ayyub in the third over. Amir gave Haris his marching orders with a toe-crushing yorker, also leaving the Pakistan star injured.

Journalists, Police Clash At Gaddafi Stadium In Pakistan's Lahore City

Chaos descended upon the Gaddafi Stadium, which was hosting a PSL cricket match, after a group of journalists were denied entry to the venue by police officials for wearing masks in solidarity with the slain journalist Arshad Sharif. Sharif, 49, a former reporter and TV anchor with ARY TV, was shot dead in Nairobi on October 23 last year under mysterious circumstances, sending shockwaves across Pakistan. On Sunday, television anchor Imran Riaz and his friends donning masks with the picture of Sharif were stopped by police from entering the Gaddafi Stadium, the venue of a PSL-8 match, despite having tickets.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Wins Battle Against Babar Azam, Rattles Stumps Of Pakistan Captain In PSL Match

Pakistan pacer and Lahore Qalandars captain, Shaheen Afridi, was on top his powers during a Pakistan Super League match against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi. The 22-year-old produced one of the finest new balls spells as he scalped two wickets in as many overs. After breaking Mohammad Haris' bat, before cleaning up the young opener, Shaheen also won the battle against his Pakistan teammate and Zalmi captain Babar. After being hit for a boundary, Shaheen stunned Babar with a brilliant in-swinging delivery, which the Pakistan captain failed to read.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Breaks Bat, Shatters Stumps On First Two Deliveries Of Innings

Pakistan pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi truly seems to be returning to his best, with his exploits in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In the match between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday, Shaheen produced two rattling deliveries that left the cricket world stunned. On the first delivery, Shaheen broke the bat of Peshawar batter Mohammad Haris. Just as Haris was preparing to face Shaheen's fiery pace, the left-arm seamer dismissed him clean bowled on the very next delivery.

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"Isko Chhorunga Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar Revisits Old Days Of Coaching With Babar Azam

"Ready To Give Up Life For Babar Azam": Pakistan Star Makes Massive Statement

"I Didn't Care How...": Shoaib Akhtar Takes Indirect Dig At Babar Azam

Watch: Ex Pakistan Captain Shoaib Malik Gets Out In Bizarre Way As Bat Flies Out Of Hand, Everyone Stunned

Watch: Mohammad Amir's Toe-Crushing Yorkers Rattle Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris In PSL Match

Journalists, Police Clash At Gaddafi Stadium In Pakistan's Lahore City

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Wins Battle Against Babar Azam, Rattles Stumps Of Pakistan Captain In PSL Match

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Breaks Bat, Shatters Stumps On First Two Deliveries Of Innings