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Azhar Mahmood, Ex Pak Star Who Later Became British Citizen, Keen To Coach Pakistan Team

Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood on Wednesday expressed his interest in becoming the next head coach of the national team, saying he will soon apply for the high-pressure post. The PCB was forced to begin a fresh search to find a new head coach and Director of the National Cricket Academy after foreign coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie resigned last year, less then eight months into their two-year contracts.

On Shikhar Dhawan's Kargil Reminder, Bizarre 'Fantastic Tea' Reply From Shahid Afridi

Amid a tense standoff between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, a war of words has erupted on social media between retired cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Shahid Afridi. The former Pakistan captain's controversial comments over the Pahalgam attack prompted a sharp reply from Dhawan. As the former India opener reminded Shahid Afridi of the past India-Pakistan confrontations, including the Kargil war, the ex-cricketer from across the border gave a bizarre response. Even former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria doubled down on Afridi, calling him a 'hypocrite'.

Pahalgam Attack: What India's Boycott Means For Pakistan Cricket And Its Board

In the wake of the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government has taken some significant stands in order to isolate Pakistan. The steps haven't only come from the political standpoint but also from a sporting perspective, with the aim being to cut all possible ties with the country. While India has not been playing bilateral cricket with Pakistan since the 2012-2013 series, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) not to put the two teams in the same groups in global events going forward.

"Kargil Mein Haraya...": Shikhar Dhawan Rips Into Shahid Afridi For Insulting Indian Army After Pahalgam Attack

A day after former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi made unsavoury comments about the Indian Army, Shikhar Dhawan has given a strong reaction. The comment and the reaction come days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, that claimed 26 lives. The incident has resulted in one of India's worst face-offs with Pakistan. Days after the attack, Afridi, a veteran of 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20Is, mocked Indian Army and media for their take on the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Ex-Pakistan Star Danish Kaneria's Serious Allegation Against 'Extremist' Shahid Afridi: "Declined To Share A..."

Danish Kaneria, former Pakistan cricket team player and the country's highest-wicket taking spinner in Tests, has levelled some serious allegations against former captain Shahid Afridi. Kaneria, with 261 scalps is the fourth highest wicket-taker among Pakistan players after Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Imran Khan. As a spinner, Kaneria played from 2000 to 2010. Afridi was his long-time teammate and the two shared dressing room too.

Pakistan Star's Startling Remark On Playing World Cup In India After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: "We Are Not..."

After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, that killed 26 civilians on April 22, reactions have been strong from all quarters. Terrorists from a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot opened fire on a group of unsuspecting tourists in the scenic meadows of Baisaran in Pahalgam, resulting in one of the worst face-offs with Pakistan. The effect of the incident is being felt on the cricket field too.

'Break All Cricket Ties With Pakistan': Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Blunt After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack

Former Indian captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly said that India should break all cricketing ties with Pakistan. Ganguly spoke to ANI in Kolkata. Over the years, India and Pakistan have only met in ICC events, such as the T20 and 50 Over World Cups, the ICC Champions Trophy, and Asian Cricket Council (ACC)- organised Asia Cup events. Speaking to ANI, Ganguly said, "100 per cent, this (breaking ties with Pakistan) should be done. Strict action is necessary. It is no joke that such things happen every year. Terrorism cannot be tolerated."

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Azhar Mahmood, Ex Pak Star Who Later Became British Citizen, Keen To Coach Pakistan Team

On Shikhar Dhawan's Kargil Reminder, Bizarre 'Fantastic Tea' Reply From Shahid Afridi

Pahalgam Attack: What India's Boycott Means For Pakistan Cricket And Its Board

"Kargil Mein Haraya...": Shikhar Dhawan Rips Into Shahid Afridi For Insulting Indian Army After Pahalgam Attack

Ex-Pakistan Star Danish Kaneria's Serious Allegation Against 'Extremist' Shahid Afridi: "Declined To Share A..."

Pakistan Star's Startling Remark On Playing World Cup In India After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: "We Are Not..."

'Break All Cricket Ties With Pakistan': Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Blunt After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack