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As Babar Azam Slips To 9th In Test Ranking, Ex-Pak Star Says "Should Go Down In ODIs Too"

Pakistan star batter Babar Azam slipped to the 9th spot in the latest ICC Test rankings amid a poor run of form in the longest format of the game. Babar, who hasn't scored a Test century since December 2022, managed scores of 22 and 0 as Pakistan were stunned by Bangladesh in the first Test last week. However, former Pakistan batter Basit Ali feels that Babar slipping to ninth could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the former Pakistan captain, who will be motivated to do well in the series-deciding second Test against Bangladesh.

Pakistan Great's Plea As Jay Shah Takes Up ICC Chairman Job

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah is set to take over as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in December. Shah was elected unopposed with the backing of 15 board members, making him the youngest chairman of world cricket's governing body. For Shah, the first thing on the agenda would be next year's Champions Trophy, which as of now, is slated to be held in Pakistan. As the Champions Trophy's fate hangs in the balance, former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has urged Shah to uphold sportsman spirit, suggesting that the new ICC chairman should help in getting the Indian cricket team travel clearance for the Champions Trophy.

"Want To Give Good Answer But...": Jasprit Bumrah's Reply To Tough Batsman Question Stuns Internet

Truly the 'Kohinoor' of Indian cricket, Jasprit Bumrah is arguably the most important player in Indian cricket across the three formats at present. His pace and precision was crucial to help India win the T20 World Cup 2024, and the marquee pacer remains key to the national team's plans for winning more ICC trophies in the years to come. Though not the most talkative of cricketers, Bumrah left everyone stunned when he was asked if he has come across 'tough' batters in his career that he was troubled against.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score: Toss Delayed Due To Rain

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Score and Updates: After losing to Bangladesh for the first time in Test cricket, nothing but a dominant win would help Pakistan make amends. However, they've already been struck by a blow, as talisman Shaheen Shah Afridi had to leave the team to attend the birth of his child. In place, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed could find a spot. With the match staying at the same location - Rawalpindi - Bangladesh will be hoping to bat out a draw at the very least, in order to pull off a historic series win. (Live Scorecard)

South Africa Star Takes Dig At Suryakumar Yadav's T20 World Cup Catch. Gets Trolled, Then Says This

Suryakumar Yadav's sensational catch in the final of 2024 T20 World Cup against South Africa in Barbados went viral. The stunning grab from Suryakumar at the boundary line was so close that it led to a controversy. Needing 16 runs from the final over, South Africa had David Miller on the strike. The southpaw hit a wide full toss from Hardik Pandya but Suryakumar was able to catch the ball inside the ropes at long-off, realised it just as he went over the boundary, and then came back in to complete an astonishing catch.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Snubbed As R Ashwin Names Captain of His All-Time IPL XI

Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his all-time XI, with a total of 7 Indians making the cut. There were some notable omissions too, with superstars like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Gautam Gambhir, etc. being snubbed. In Ashwin's XI, as many as four Mumbai Indians players were picked while those who represented Chennai Super Kings, his former franchise, were just two. When it comes to the captaincy pick, Ashwin picked MS Dhoni over Rohit Sharma, despite the fact that the latter has won more IPL titles, especially as a captain.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, 2nd Test: When And Where To Watch Match Online?

After a humiliating start to the Test series, the Pakistan cricket team regroups to take on Bangladesh in the second and final Test at Rawalpindi. The hosts suffered their first defeat to the Bangla Tigers in the longest format of the game when the tourists secured a 10-wicket triumph in the first match. The result caused plenty of uproar in Pakistan, prompting the management to take some harsh selection calls too. Marquee pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is out from the Pakistan team for the second Test, following the birth of his son.

"When I Saw Highlights...": Ravichandran Ashwin's Brutal Take On Pakistan's Loss vs Bangladesh

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not shy away from a bold comment when talking cricket, and it was no different as he analysed Pakistan's recent loss to Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi. Pakistan fell to a dramatic Day 5 defeat, losing to Bangladesh for the first time ever in Tests. In the game, Pakistan captain Shan Masood had declared the first innings at 448, despite the team having lost only six wickets. On a flat wicket, Bangladesh went on to post a higher total, before the Pakistan batting collapsed in the second innings. Ashwin expressed his bamboozlement.

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As Babar Azam Slips To 9th In Test Ranking, Ex-Pak Star Says "Should Go Down In ODIs Too"

Pakistan Great's Plea As Jay Shah Takes Up ICC Chairman Job

"Want To Give Good Answer But...": Jasprit Bumrah's Reply To Tough Batsman Question Stuns Internet

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score: Toss Delayed Due To Rain

South Africa Star Takes Dig At Suryakumar Yadav's T20 World Cup Catch. Gets Trolled, Then Says This

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Snubbed As R Ashwin Names Captain of His All-Time IPL XI

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, 2nd Test: When And Where To Watch Match Online?

"When I Saw Highlights...": Ravichandran Ashwin's Brutal Take On Pakistan's Loss vs Bangladesh