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Are India Favourites For Asia Cup 2023? Pakistan Legend's 'Dangerous' Verdict

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram on Sunday said the upcoming Asia Cup will test readiness of subcontinental bowlers for 50-overs cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup, but refused to pick any favourites for the tournament. The Asia Cup begins on Wednesday with Pakistan taking on Nepal in the tournament-opener in Multan, but all eyes are fixed on the mega clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Kandy on September 2. "Be it India or Pakistan or Sri Lanka, we will find out if the bowlers are able to deliver 10 overs or not, now-a-days they are all used to bowling four-overs (per game)," Akram told reporters here during a tournament sponsor's event.

No End To Controversy As Pakistan Cricket Board Replaces Wasim Akram With Imran Khan In Tribute Video. Fans Not Impressed

In an apparent bid to end the controversy over the release of a video in honour of the former players, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has created more problems for itself. The PCB had faced a lot of backlash on social media over completely ignoring former captain Imran Khan in the tribute video released on August 14. Late Wednesday night, the PCB came out with an inexplicable explanation that due to duration problems, the tribute video was abridged and some important clips were missing from it but it had been rectified in the complete version.

"Pakistan Cricket Board Should Apologise": Wasim Akram Reacts To Imran Khan's Absence From Independence Day Video

On the occasion of the country's 77th Independence Day, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video on social media, remembering the contributions of some of its greatest players. However, there was no mention of former captain Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to their only World Cup triumph back in 1992. Imran's absence from the video sparked a huge backlash within the Pakistan cricketing folklore. Now, former skipper Wasim Akram, who made his debut under the leadership of Imran, took to X (formerly Twitter) and blasted the PCB for ignoring Imran's contribution to the game in the country.

"Always An Extra Added Pressure": Pakistan Great's Grim Reminder To India On Playing World Cup At Home

All the cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the 2023 ODI World Cup, which will be held in October in India. The 10-team tournament will kick start from October 5 with England taking on New Zealand in the first match. The Rohit Sharma-led side, who will aim to end their decade-long ICC trophy drought, will be opening their campaign against Australia on October 8. As all the teams are preparing for the marquee event, former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has come up with a warming for Team India.

Pakistan Star Ayesha Naseem, Once Praised By Wasim Akram As 'Serious Talent', Retires Due To Religious Reasons: Report

Ayesha Naseem, an 18-year-old Pakistan women's cricketer, has reportedly announced retirement from the game due to religious reasons. Ayesha has so far played played four ODIs and 30 T20Is. She is a top-order batter, who has scored 369 runs in T20Is at an average of 18.45. In ODIs, she has a tally of 33 runs. At the 2023 Women's 2023 T20 World Cup, Ayesha scored a 25-ball 43* for Pakistan against India. According to a report in Cricket Pakistan, Ayesha has already informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about her decision.

As Shaheen Afridi Completes 'Century' With The Ball, Wasim Akram's Tweet Is Gold

Back in the side after a year, Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi enjoyed a dream return to Test cricket on Sunday. On Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Shaheen scalped three important wicket to breach the mark of 100 wickets in Test cricket. Shaheen, who has been out of action due to a knee injury, dismissed Dilshan Madushka to achieve the milestone. Madushka was beaten by the extra pace and bounce, edging straight to Sarfaraz Ahmed behind the stumps.

Pakistan offers to share batting, bowling expertise amid rise in cricket popularity in Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari, who heads the ministry for inter-provincial coordination which oversees the Pakistan Cricket Board, said on Tuesday Pakistan would share its batting and bowling expertise with Saudi Arabia and help strengthen the Kingdom’s national squad amid a rise in popularity of the game in the Middle Eastern country.

"Cause For Laughter...": Wasim Akram Slams Pakistan Board Over World Cup Stance

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over its reluctance to play the ODI World Cup in India. With the schedule of the ODI World Cup officially out, PCB have raised doubts over the participation of the Babar Azam-led side at the showpiece event. India and Pakistan will square off on October 15 in Ahmedabad, but the PCB has denied playing at venue, as per multiple reports. Akram, however, feels that the PCB has made a mockery of itself by commenting on the World Cup venues.

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Are India Favourites For Asia Cup 2023? Pakistan Legend's 'Dangerous' Verdict

No End To Controversy As Pakistan Cricket Board Replaces Wasim Akram With Imran Khan In Tribute Video. Fans Not Impressed

"Pakistan Cricket Board Should Apologise": Wasim Akram Reacts To Imran Khan's Absence From Independence Day Video

"Always An Extra Added Pressure": Pakistan Great's Grim Reminder To India On Playing World Cup At Home

Pakistan Star Ayesha Naseem, Once Praised By Wasim Akram As 'Serious Talent', Retires Due To Religious Reasons: Report

As Shaheen Afridi Completes 'Century' With The Ball, Wasim Akram's Tweet Is Gold

Pakistan offers to share batting, bowling expertise amid rise in cricket popularity in Saudi Arabia

"Cause For Laughter...": Wasim Akram Slams Pakistan Board Over World Cup Stance