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"He Wasn't...": Shan Masood Breaks Silence On Rumours Of Rift With Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan cricket is not having a good time, be it on or off the ground. While the side suffered an embarrassing 2-0 loss to Bangladesh in the recently-concluded Test series, there were also rumours about the team having cracks in it. A video involving Pakistan captain Shan Masood and star pacer Shaheen Afridi had gone viral on social media after the first Test and the internet speculated that all was not well between the duo. In the video, Shan was standing next to Shaheen during a team hurdle when the latter removed the former's arms from his shoulders. After Pakistan's series loss to Bangladesh, Masood has cleared the air on the incident.

This Reason Could Shift Pakistan's Home Test Series vs England To Sri Lanka Or UAE: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to consider alternatives such as Sri Lanka or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for hosting Pakistan's Test series against England, according to Geo News. In Jason Gillespie's first assignment as Test head coach of Pakistan, the Shan Masood-led team hit rock bottom after enduring a whitewash against Bangladesh on their home soil. During the two-match Test series, PCB had to shift the second Test to Rawalpindi, which was originally scheduled to be held in Karachi. Due to the ongoing construction work in Karachi National Stadium for next year's Champions Trophy, it was not viable to host the second Test in Karachi.

"IPL Mein Rs 130 Ka Bhi Nhi Bikega": Babar Azam Roasted By YouTubers After Flop Show Vs Bangladesh

The Pakistan cricket team's 0-2 defeat at home to Bangladesh in the recently concluded Test series has triggered a plethora of reactions. The entire team is in the line of fire, owing to its below-par show in recent months. One of the players who has been criticised the most is the talismanic Babar Azam. First the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies, then the Bangladesh Test series, Babar has failed to live up to the expectations, making many question his skill, temperament, and willingness to deliver the desired performances.

"Illiterates Of Cricket": Former Pakistan Captain Slams Strike-Rate Experts After Bangladesh Loss

Pakistan suffered an embarrassing 2-0 Test series loss at the hands of Bangladesh on Tuesday. It was the side's first-ever series defeat in the format at the hands of the Bangla Tigers. The Shan Masood-led side was already subjected to harsh criticism ever since it lost the first Test, and a series whitewash only added to its trouble. Many experts, including former batter Salman Butt, lashed out at the side's performance. However, Butt criticized those experts, who asked the Pakistan batters to improve their strike rate in Test cricket.

Pakistan Coach Unhappy With Players' Fitness After Bangladesh Loss, PCB Set To Impose 'Central Contract' Condition

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will conduct stringent fitness tests before awarding central contracts for the next 12 months, bringing currently contracted players and other international and domestic performers into the ambit. The fitness test will be carried out between September 6 and 8 at Lahore and the process will be supervised by white ball head coach Gary Kirsten and the team's physiotherapist and trainer. The players will then leave for Faisalabad for the Champions Cup.

Shan Masood Achieves Unwanted Record, 1st Pakistan Captain To...

Pakistan cricket is going through a disappointing low. The side suffered a 2-0 whitewash at the hands of Bangladesh in a recently-concluded Test series. Bangladesh inflicted a six-wicket defeat on the home team in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday to complete the clean sweep. It also saw Bangladesh, who had won the first game by 10 wickets, registering their first ever Test series win over Pakistan. While the home team was humiliated by Bangladesh, Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood too achieved an unwanted feat.

Former PCB Boss Zaka Ashraf Denies Any Groupings In Pakistan Dressing Room

Zaka Ashraf, the former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman held responsible for starting a slide in the fortunes of the national team, has denied any groupings in the dressing room. Ashraf also brushed aside that his decision to appoint Shaheen Shah Afridi as the national T20 captain and Shan Masood as the Test captain after last year's ODI World Cup had sparked a rift in the dressing room. “There were no differences between Babar Azam or Shaheen even after I decided to have the latter as the T20 captain,” Ashraf said on a local news channel.

"Removed Babar Azam From Captaincy, Divided Team": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As Team Hits Rock Bottom

The Pakistan cricket team hit one of its lowest points in cricketing history, losing at home to Bangladesh in the 2-match Test series. Pakistan were swept aside by the tourists who produced one of their most memorable triumphs of all time. Though there remain a few personnel in the Pakistan team who have been drawing fans and experts' ire, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hasn't been immune from criticism either. In fact, former Pakistan star Rashid Latif feels it's the Pakistan Board and its recent chairmen who deserve the most blame.

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"He Wasn't...": Shan Masood Breaks Silence On Rumours Of Rift With Shaheen Afridi

This Reason Could Shift Pakistan's Home Test Series vs England To Sri Lanka Or UAE: Report

"IPL Mein Rs 130 Ka Bhi Nhi Bikega": Babar Azam Roasted By YouTubers After Flop Show Vs Bangladesh

"Illiterates Of Cricket": Former Pakistan Captain Slams Strike-Rate Experts After Bangladesh Loss

Pakistan Coach Unhappy With Players' Fitness After Bangladesh Loss, PCB Set To Impose 'Central Contract' Condition

Shan Masood Achieves Unwanted Record, 1st Pakistan Captain To...

Former PCB Boss Zaka Ashraf Denies Any Groupings In Pakistan Dressing Room

"Removed Babar Azam From Captaincy, Divided Team": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As Team Hits Rock Bottom