45 Roshn Saudi League players called up for international duty
RIYADH: Forty-five Roshn Saudi League players have been called up to represent their countries in the November 2023 international break.
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Babar Azam Steps Down From Pakistan Cricket Team Captaincy After Cricket World Cup 2023 Debacle
Babar Azam has stepped down as Pakistan cricket team skipper following his team's disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Pakistan lost five out of their nine matches and failed to qualify for the semifinals. Babar himself did not have a great outing in the tournament with 320 runs from 9 matches. The cricketer came under a lot of pressure from both experts and fans regarding his captaincy and his lack of form with the bat did not help matters. Currently, Shadab Khan was the vice-captain of Pakistan's World Cup team with Shaheen Afridi among the probable names to take over as the next skipper.
"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.
Did Babar Azam Stop Mohammad Rizwan From Celebrating? Social Media Reacts To Viral Video
During Pakistan's last match of Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, their skipper Babar Azam hogged the limelight for the wrong reason. Pakistan's game which was against England kicked off with captain Jos Buttler winning the toss and opting to bat first. On the first ball of the 41st over of the England innings, Shaheen Afridi dismissed Ben Stokes. As the Pakistan players gathered to congratulate the bowler, Babar seemingly tried to put Mohammad Rizwan's hands down while the wicketkeeper was trying to celebrate the wicket with his teammates.
Wasim Akram's Huge 'Afghanistan Remark' On Pakistan's Cricket World Cup Exit
Reflecting on Pakistan's poor show in Cricket World Cup 2023, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Mailk expressed their disappointment. The former international cricketers felt that Afghanistan played better cricket than the Babar Azam-led side at the mega event. Pakistan failed to enter the semi-finals of the tournament after ending at the fifth spot in the ten-team points table. They lost five of their nine matches played in the league stage and that also included one against Afghanistan -- an eight wicket defeat that played a crucial role in Pakistan's elimination.
"Never Expected Pakistan To...": Ramiz Raja's Rant On Team's Cricket World Cup Exit
When the Pakistan cricket team entered the Cricket World Cup 2023, the Babar Azam-led side were among the favourites. As they leave the Cricket World Cup, with just four wins in nine games in t he round-robin stage, it's a sorry state of affairs. Pakistan ended their campaign at the Cricket World Cup 2023 with a 93-run loss to England. Pakistan needed a miracle in the match to go through the semifinals.
Did Babar Azam Stop Mohammad Rizwan From Celebrating? Social Media Reacts To Viral Video
During Pakistan's last match of Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, their skipper Babar Azam hogged the limelight for the wrong reason. Pakistan's game which was against England kicked off with captain Jos Buttler winning the toss and opting to bat first. On the first ball of the 41st over of the England innings, Shaheen Afridi dismissed Ben Stokes. As the Pakistan players gathered to congratulate the bowler, Babar seemingly tried to put Mohammad Rizwan's hands down while the wicketkeeper was trying to celebrate the wicket with his teammates.
Pakistan must take game to next level to reach WC semis, says Arthur
KOLKATA : Pakistan need to take their game to the next level and rattle up 300-plus totals regularly if they are to make the business end of 50-overs World Cups, director of cricket Mickey Arthur said after their elimination from the tournament on Saturday.