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Babar Azam "Won't Be Considered In T20Is, ODIs": Shoaib Akhtar's Blunt Reality Check

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam is yet to find his lost rhythm back and former skipper Shoaib Akhtar has now given him a final ultimatum. Despite being the top ranked ODI batter in the world, Babar is time and again failing to register a big knock. After a poor show in the first Test against, Babar was dropped from the squad for the rest of the two games and Pakistan clinched the three-match series 2-1. Later, the 30-year-old batter played in the white-ball series against Australia but returned with only 47 runs in three T20Is and 80 runs in as many ODIs.

"Virat Kohli, India Dying To Play In Pakistan": Shoaib Akhtar's Strange Claim Amid BCCI vs PCB Champions Trophy Row

Will the Champions Trophy 2025 happen at all? As things stand, there is no clarity. The BCCI has said that the Indian cricket team won't be travelling to Pakistan, the designated hosts of the 2025 Champions Trophy, after not getting clearance from the Indian government. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said they won't accept a hybrid model of hosting.

"Wahin Unhe Maarke Aao": Shoaib Akhtar's Explosive Take On Champions Trophy Row

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar isn't on board with how the ICC Champions Trophy saga has dragged on. A hybrid model has reportedly been agreed between all parties, though the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a few demands to give their stamp of approval. PCB, who hold the hosting rights for the tournament, were hell-bent on organising the entire tournament in Pakistan but the recent meeting with ICC has seen them soften their stance. However, PCB has also reportedly demanded all ICC events, to be held in India, be organised in a hybrid model too.

Amid Champions Trophy Row, Pakistan Great Fires 'Rs 844 Crore' Warning To PCB, ICC

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding India's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025. While there were doubts about their travel plans, India have made it clear that they will not be coming to Pakistan for the competition. There were proposals of a hybrid model where India play their games in Dubai but it was rejected by Pakistan. With both BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) adamant on their stands at the moment, there is no clarity over the future of the competition. However, legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar fired a grave warning to both PCB and International Cricket Council (ICC) as he reminded them that without India, they stand to lose $100 million (around Rs 844 crore).

"Virat Kohli Trying To Play In Pakistan...": Amid Champions Trophy Stand-Off, Pace Great's Stunning Insight

The puzzle surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025 host venue is showing no signs of getting solved. Will it be held in Pakistan, or a hybrid model will be followed, or it will be completely shifted out of Pakistan? These are the three questions that have been the talking points in world cricket in recent past. It all started when the BCCI informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the Indian cricket team won't be travelling to Pakistan, the designated hosts, for the Champions Trophy.

"Took Us 22 Years...": Pakistan Great's Emotional Reaction To ODI Series Win Against Australia

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was all praise for the youngsters as Pakistan registered a historic ODI series victory over Australia. Pakistan won the final ODI encounter by 8 wickets to clinch the three-match series 2-1 to register their first ODI series win on Australian soil in 22 years. Akhtar praised fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah for their impressive performances and recalled his experiences of 2002 - the last time when Pakistan won in Australia.

Pakistan Star Sajid Khan Left Bloodied After Ball Hits Face, Goes On To Hit Four Sixes. Image Viral

Sajid Khan was grit personified for Pakistan against England in the third Test in Rawalpindi on Friday. Coming to bat at No. 10, Sajid Khan scored a crucial 48 off 48 balls with the help of four sixes and two fours. He was even hit on the face when he top-edged one that hit his chin off the bowling of Rehan Ahmed. Undeterred Sajid continued to bat with blood stains on his shirt and played one of the bravest innings that Pakistan cricket team has seen in recent times. His effort was appreciated by all.

"Former Players Are Paid To...": Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Gives Firm Warning Regarding External Criticism

Pakistan's red-ball format head coach, Jason Gillespie has urged former cricketers to avoid unwarranted criticism of the national team as he believes it can deeply affect the players. Gillespie admitted that the comments former players made in TV shows and Youtube channels indeed bruised the cricketers. “I'm very protective of players and very protective of staff I work with and just want to make sure that the environment that we're trying to create is a safe space for everyone and if that gets eroded then that can lead to a bit of frustration,” Gillespie told Sky Sports.

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Babar Azam "Won't Be Considered In T20Is, ODIs": Shoaib Akhtar's Blunt Reality Check

"Virat Kohli, India Dying To Play In Pakistan": Shoaib Akhtar's Strange Claim Amid BCCI vs PCB Champions Trophy Row

"Wahin Unhe Maarke Aao": Shoaib Akhtar's Explosive Take On Champions Trophy Row

Amid Champions Trophy Row, Pakistan Great Fires 'Rs 844 Crore' Warning To PCB, ICC

"Virat Kohli Trying To Play In Pakistan...": Amid Champions Trophy Stand-Off, Pace Great's Stunning Insight

"Took Us 22 Years...": Pakistan Great's Emotional Reaction To ODI Series Win Against Australia

Pakistan Star Sajid Khan Left Bloodied After Ball Hits Face, Goes On To Hit Four Sixes. Image Viral

"Former Players Are Paid To...": Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Gives Firm Warning Regarding External Criticism