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Inzamam-ul-Haq's Blunt Take Amid Jibes On '90s Stars': "Pakistan Cricket Would Lose..."

Former national team captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concern over the constant decline in Pakistan cricket and attributed it to the mistakes made by those running the game in the country. Inzamam told the media in Lahore that there had been a rapid decline in the performance of the national team in the last two years. "We are not working in the right direction and making the wrong calls in many areas," he said. The former chief selector warned that the team would continue to spiral downwards if there is no planning and execution. He blamed frequent changes in the team's management, coaches, and players for the chaotic situation.

"Keep Mouths Shut": Pakistan Great Tears Into Ex Stars For Degrading Babar Azam

The cricketing affairs in Pakistan have gone from bad to worse over the last couple of years. Changes in leadership, management, coaches and even selectors haven't shown any signs of progression. In fact, the musical chairs system in Pakistan cricket has destabilised the careers of many, including the country's biggest cricketing talent Babar Azam. Over the last couple of years, Babar's form has hit rock-bottom and the player has twice been stripped of captaincy responsibilities too. Even after Pakistan's early Champions Trophy exit, Babar's performances were singled out by many former stars.

After Champions Trophy Flop Show, Babar Azam Skips Major Tournament In Pakistan

Dropped from the Pakistan T20 squad for the series in New Zealand, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has decided to skip the National T20 Championship. Babar, Muhammad Rizwan and fast bowler Naseem Shah were all dropped for the five-match T20 series starting March 16 in Christchurch, but have been retained for the three ODIs against New Zealand. While announcing the team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had indicated that Babar, Rizwan, Naseem, who are all centrally contracted players, would be taking part in the National T20 in Faisalabad starting this week.

Pakistan Great Rips Into Babar Azam's Father Over 'Insulting Post' After Champions Trophy

The absence of Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam from the nation's T20I series against New Zealand rose a few eyebrows. Even Pakistan's white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan wasn't picked for the assignment, triggering intense chatter on social media. Even Babar Azam's father Azam Siddique took to social media to share his views on his son's omission from the shortest format side. Though Siddique shared his son's exclusion in a positive manner, he did fire a warning to the country's legendary cricketers who have been criticising the star cricketer for his below-par performances.

Babar Azam's Father Slams PCB, Critics Over New Zealand T20Is Snub: "Hint Is Enough..."

Pakistan cricket team batter Babar Azam was dropped for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand following a disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. The batter was unable to score big as his side crashed out of the group stage without winning a single match. As a result, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) went for a complete overhaul and dropped both Babar and Mohammad Rizwan. Babar's performances were also slammed by both fans as well as critics with Shoaib Akhtar even calling him a 'fraud'. Amidst the criticism, Babar's father - Azam Siddique - has slammed both PCB and the critics for their constant comments and also backed Babar to bounce back and perform well in the T20 format.

"Starting From PCB...": Pakistan Interim Coach Goes On Rant After Champions Trophy Embarrassment

Pakistan's interim head coach and national selector Aaqib Javed on Tuesday expressed concerns over the lack of consistency and continuity in Pakistan Cricket and rued that most players are just not playing four-day domestic games to improve their skillsets. Defending champions Pakistan suffered defeat in their opening two matches against New Zealand and India, which led to their elimination from the Champions Trophy. Their final Group A match against Bangladesh was washed out.

Agha named Pakistan T20 captain, Rizwan to continue leading ODI side

Pakistan all-rounder Salman Agha was named skipper of their Twenty20 International team while Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead the one-day international side, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan Dropped After Champions Trophy 2025 Flop Show. New Pakistan T20I Skipper Is...

Captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam were on Tuesday dropped from the Pakistan squad for the five-match T20 series in New Zealand. Salman Ali Agha replaced Rizwan as captain of the T20 outfit with all-rounder Shadab Khan being recalled and named his vice-captain. Rizwan has been retained as captain of the ODI squad after the team's disappointing show in the Champions Trophy. The selectors have avoided an overhaul in the one-day squad and retained majority of the players who flopped in the ongoing ICC event. Babar is also retained in the ODI squad but batters Saud Shakil and Kamran Ghulam have been axed. The selectors have also sidelined fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf from the one-day squad. Pakistan play five T20s and three ODIs in New Zealand starting March 16.

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Inzamam-ul-Haq's Blunt Take Amid Jibes On '90s Stars': "Pakistan Cricket Would Lose..."

"Keep Mouths Shut": Pakistan Great Tears Into Ex Stars For Degrading Babar Azam

After Champions Trophy Flop Show, Babar Azam Skips Major Tournament In Pakistan

Pakistan Great Rips Into Babar Azam's Father Over 'Insulting Post' After Champions Trophy

Babar Azam's Father Slams PCB, Critics Over New Zealand T20Is Snub: "Hint Is Enough..."

"Starting From PCB...": Pakistan Interim Coach Goes On Rant After Champions Trophy Embarrassment

Agha named Pakistan T20 captain, Rizwan to continue leading ODI side

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan Dropped After Champions Trophy 2025 Flop Show. New Pakistan T20I Skipper Is...