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PCB Is A Bunch Of Confused People, Says Former Pakistan Head Coach Mudassar Nazar

Former Pakistan head coach Mudassar Nazar on Monday called Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials a bunch of confused people, who do not learn from mistakes. Mudassar's comment came in the wake Pakistan's heavy 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test. "The PCB is full of confused people and they are making mistakes after mistakes, leading to increasing problems in Pakistan cricket," Mudassar who also worked as Director of the National Academy said. The former Test cricketer he was surprised that no one in the PCB and the team think tank is aware that in the month of August playing with four fast bowlers in Rawalpindi is not a good idea.

Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: How "Gabbar" Became A Modern-Day White-Ball Great

After India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his decision to retire from the international and domestic circuit, here is a look at the remarkable cricketing journey of the southpaw batter that began in Delhi and ended with an everlasting impression globally. The fans of Indian cricket were left tongue-tied after Dhawan announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on his social media platform. In a career that spanned over 14 years, the calmness that Dhawan exuded on and off the field was one characteristic that set him apart from the other stalwarts of Indian cricket. From becoming famous as "Gabbar" and hitting his trademark 'thigh celebration' in international games and Indian Premier League, Dhawan made his presence felt throughout his career.

Suryakumar ready to do the hard yards to reclaim India test spot

NEW DELHI : India's Twenty20 captain Suryakumar Yadav hopes a stint in first class cricket will improve his chances of reclaiming a spot in the test squad.

BCCI Introduces Prize Money For Players In All Junior And Women Events

In a significant development, the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Monday introduced prize money for player-of-the-match and player-of-the-tournament award winners in all women's and junior cricket competitions at domestic level. In a post on social media, BCCI secretary Jay Shah Shah announced that in men's cricket, prize money will be awarded for player of the match in Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali tournaments. "We are introducing prize money for the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in all Women's and Junior Cricket tournaments under our Domestic Cricket Programme," Shah tweeted.

Behind Pakistan's Loss To Bangladesh, Ramiz Raja's Stunning 'India Factor'

The Pakistan men's cricket team suffered arguably its worst defeat ever in the history of Test cricket, going down by 10 wickets against Bangladesh in their own home. The embarrassing loss put Shan Masood and his team under the spotlight, with questions being raised by both fans and former cricketers. Ramiz Raja, one of the finest batters to play for Pakistan, painted a unique 'India Angle' behind the team's defeat against the Bangla Tigers, saying it all started when the Indians bashed Pakistani bowlers in the Asia Cup.

Pakistan Star Asked To "Pack Bags And Leave" After Bangladesh Test Debacle

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali slammed Abdullah Shafique for his lacklustre performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh. Pakistan's decision to declare at 448/6 in the first innings came back to haunt them after Bangladesh outplayed them in all facets of the game. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side scripted history by clinching a 10-wicket win in Rawalpindi. Their emphatic triumph marked their first win against Pakistan in the Test format. Pakistan's downfall began after Bangladesh managed to take a 117-run lead over the hosts.

India vs Pakistan In Women's T20 World Cup On This Date: Full Fixtures Here

India will be taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6 here as per the revamped fixtures of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup released by the ICC on Monday. The tournament starts on October 3. The global competition, initially scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, was moved out of the country by the ICC after many players expressed concerns around security due to the prevailing political unrest. Dubai and Sharjah are the only two venues in the event hosting a total of 23 matches.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Throws Entire Team Under The Bus After Bangladesh Loss

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi refused to mince words when asked about his opinion on the team's harrowing 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the Rawalpindi Test. It was the first time that Pakistan suffered a defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in the longest format of the game, sending a shockwave across the nation. Be it skipper Shan Masood's captaincy, team selection, performances of top batters like Baba Azam, or inability of pacers like Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, etc. to deliver with the ball, many factors contributed to Pakistan's embarrassing loss on Sunday.

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PCB Is A Bunch Of Confused People, Says Former Pakistan Head Coach Mudassar Nazar

Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: How "Gabbar" Became A Modern-Day White-Ball Great

Suryakumar ready to do the hard yards to reclaim India test spot

BCCI Introduces Prize Money For Players In All Junior And Women Events

Behind Pakistan's Loss To Bangladesh, Ramiz Raja's Stunning 'India Factor'

Pakistan Star Asked To "Pack Bags And Leave" After Bangladesh Test Debacle

India vs Pakistan In Women's T20 World Cup On This Date: Full Fixtures Here

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Throws Entire Team Under The Bus After Bangladesh Loss