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"No Place In Team If...": Ex-Pakistan Captain's Fires Ultimatum To Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Adapt or perish. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has fired an ultimatum to star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan following the side's T20 World Cup disappointment. Babar and Rizwan have been out of touch for more than a year, and there lack of form was evident during the recently-concluded T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Pakistan crashed out of the tournament in the group stage, and the team has come under heavy criticism as a result. During a recent interaction, Latif didn't shy away from expressing his concerns and offering solutions for the betterment of Pakistan cricket.

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi are yet to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the nation's Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in the Global T20 Canada league. The PCB on Tuesday issued NOCs to 12 players for different leagues but the trio, who are in the top bracket of central contracts, is still waiting for clearance. "The PCB is not comfortable with the status of the Global League and has sought some information from the organisers and ICC, which is why the issuance of NOCs has been delayed," a PCB official said.

"No Captain Got So Much Time": Shahid Afridi Calls For Babar Azam To Be Removed As Pakistan Captain

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has made another scathing attack at current Pakistan captain Babar Azam, stating that it is time for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to look at a new captain. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Afridi stated that enough time has been given to Babar as captain, and that now a new captain should be appointed and backed. Afridi stated that Babar has already received a lot more backing than any captain during his own era, but with little success to show for it.

"Playing Religion Card": Pakistan Star Slams Mohammad Rizwan Over 'Brand Ambassador Of Islam' Remark

Out-of-favour Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has launched a scathing attack on wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan for using 'religion' as a shield justify his poor show in the recently concluded T20 World Cup. Rizwan addressed a press conference in his hometown Peshawar on Tuesday, reflecting on Pakistan and his individual performances in the tournament. Rizwan had a disappointing campaign in the T20 World Cup, amassing 110 runs at an average of 36.66 with an underwhelming strike rate of 90.90.

PCB To Discuss Coach Gary Kirsten's Scathing Report, Babar Could Lose Captaincy: Report

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi summoned white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to talk about the team's future according to Geo News. The meeting is being held in light of the recent criticism by some sections of fans and former Pakistan cricketers on the Men in Green's performance in the T20 World Cup. In the marquee event, the Babar Azam-led side had a woeful campaign that saw them crash out in the group stage itself.

Pakistan Batters Struggle Against Net Bowlers, Internet Rips Them Apart

Pakistan cricket team batting stalwarts Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed are in the news again for the wrong reasons. After the nation's group stage exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, many former players, experts and fans have called for a major reshuffling in the team, and for many senior players to be chopped off. Whilst no major changes are likely to be made yet, a video has resurfaced across X, showing Rizwan and Iftikhar struggling against a Pakistani net bowler in a practice session.

Watch: Harbhajan Singh Can't Stop Laughing As Babar Azam Gets Compared To Brian Lara

A video of Harbhajan Singh is going viral on social media in which the former India spinner could be seen getting into a laughter riot when asked to pick one between Pakistan batter Babar Azam and West Indies great Brian Lara. The surfaced clip is from Star Sports' Caught & Bold show. At the start of the video, Harbhajan was asked to pick one between Brian Lara and Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara. The Indian picked Lara. This was when he was asked to pick one between Lara and Babar, and what followed was absolute laughter from Harbhajan and other members present in the panel.

T20 World Cup Top Moments: USA's Sparkling Debut, Afghanistan's Dream Run And India's Brilliance

The curtains on arguably the most exhilarating of all T20 World Cups were drawn with India's magnificent triumph over South Africa in a pulsating final which aptly summed up the entire tournament that twisted this way and that till the very end. While India strengthened their position as one of the true behemoths of the modern game with their embarrassment of riches in terms of talent, and an unerring determination to win, the others too, with their extremely high standard of cricket, contributed handsomely in making it an unforgettable tournament.

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"No Place In Team If...": Ex-Pakistan Captain's Fires Ultimatum To Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

"No Captain Got So Much Time": Shahid Afridi Calls For Babar Azam To Be Removed As Pakistan Captain

"Playing Religion Card": Pakistan Star Slams Mohammad Rizwan Over 'Brand Ambassador Of Islam' Remark

PCB To Discuss Coach Gary Kirsten's Scathing Report, Babar Could Lose Captaincy: Report

Pakistan Batters Struggle Against Net Bowlers, Internet Rips Them Apart

Watch: Harbhajan Singh Can't Stop Laughing As Babar Azam Gets Compared To Brian Lara

T20 World Cup Top Moments: USA's Sparkling Debut, Afghanistan's Dream Run And India's Brilliance