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Afghanistan records lowest ODI total by any team against Pakistan to lose by 142 runs in 1st ODI

Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf's 5-18 spell led to Afghanistan's 142-run loss in the 1st ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan also contributed to the win. Imam-ul-Haq and Iftikhar Ahmed shared a 50-run stand. The teams move to Colombo for the final match on Saturday.

The Hindu

Haris Rauf leads Pakistan's rout of Afghanistan in first ODI

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's fiery fast bowler, Haris Rauf, spearheaded a relentless pace attack against Afghanistan, achieving a career-best five-wicket haul and propelling his team to a resounding 142-run victory in the first one-day international (ODI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Babar Azam-led team more stable than India, feels legendary Pakistan pacer

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Sarfaraz Nawaz feels the Babar Azam-led team appears to be a more stable unit compared to their Indian counterparts and pointed out that new players were being 'tried out' just ahead of the World Cup.

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Shubman Gill climbs to career-high 5th in ICC ODI rankings

NEW DELHI: The Indian opening pair consisting of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan achieved their highest career rankings in the latest ODI list on Wednesday, setting the stage for the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India, which is less than two months away.

The Times of India

WATCH - 'Want to marry him': Ramiz Raja's hilarious commentary on Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Pakistan batting icon Babar Azam has solidified his reputation as one of the finest cricketers globally, showcasing his exceptional skills across various formats.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan: How Pakistan captain Babar Azam is preparing for Asia Cup 2023 clash vs India

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam is simultaneously acclimatising himself to the Sri Lankan conditions, while keeping his focus on the much-anticipated high-octane Asia Cup encounter against India. He keeps his cricket pads on, facing fierce pace deliveries and playing long spells by spinners.

The Times of India

PCB mulls sending psychologist with squad for ODI World Cup in India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is exploring the possibility of including a psychologist in the squad for the high-stakes ICC ODI World Cup 2023 to be held in India. The decision, however, will be finalised only after a meeting between PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and the team's captain,…

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Abdullah Shafique double ton puts Pakistan in command of 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique showcased an exceptional performance, scoring his maiden double century on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

The Times of India

Pakistan takes 12-run lead over Sri Lanka at stumps in rain-hit 2nd test in Colombo

Pakistan leads Sri Lanka 12 runs in 2nd Test after rain-hit day. Opener Abdullah Shaffique 87, Babar Azam 28* in 57-run 3rd wicket stand. Pakistan 48.4 overs to dismiss Sri Lanka on Day 1, Abrar Ahmed 4 wickets, Naseem Shah & Shaheen Afridi 4 wickets. Pakistan needs draw to win…

The Hindu

2nd Test: Pakistan in lead before rain plays spoilsport in Colombo

NEW DELHI: Rain played a significant role in halting the proceedings on the second day of the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday.

The Times of India

WATCH: Pakistan's Babar Azam, Abrar Ahmed explore picturesque Galle after victory in first Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and his teammate Abrar Ahmed explored the city of Galle after defeating Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in the opening game of the two-match Test series.

The Times of India

1st Test: Imam-ul-Haq anchors nervy chase as Pakistan win Galle Test by four wickets

NEW DELHI: Opener Imam-ul-Haq displayed a brilliant batting performance to anchor Pakistan's chase and secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a nerve-wracking opening Test in Galle on Thursday.

The Times of India

SL vs Pak | Pakistan lose three wickets in chase of 131 to raise Sri Lanka's hopes

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were batting at close of play.

The Hindu

Shakeel, Salman help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin

Pakistan's Shakeel/Salman rescue innings from precarious 101-5, de Silva's 122 bolsters SL to 312. Shakeel/Salman's 120-run stand steadies Pak, de Silva's 50th Test ton helps SL to respectable total.

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'We would also demand same for our World Cup games': Pakistan sports minister on India playing Asia Cup at neutral venue

NEW DELHI: Ehsaan Mazari, the minister in-charge of sports in Pakistan, expressed his disappointment over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) stance on the venue for the Asia Cup, saying that they would also demand the same for Babar Azam-led side's ODI World Cup games in India…

The Times of India

'We are going to play the World Cup not just India in India', asserts Pakistan skipper Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Thursday firmly stated that they are not thinking only about playing and winning against arch-rivals India in the World Cup but to perform well overall in the tournament.

The Hindu

We don't focus on what is happening in PCB, we just focus on cricket: Babar Azam

The rumblings in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not have any bearing on the national team’s performance in the ICC World Cup, or in the assignments prior to that, asserted skipper Babar Azam.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan is not be all and end all of ODI World Cup: Pakistan Team Director Mickey Arthur

KARACHI: Pakistan's marquee October 15 clash against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad might be huge from perspective of fans on both sides of the border but it is certainly not the "be all and end all" from cricketing point of view, reckons Team Director and head coach Mickey Arthur.

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Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller headline Lanka Premier League

NEW DELHI: International stars like Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan and David Miller will be part of the Lanka Premier League beginning July 30.

The Hindu

Unlike PSL, Babar Azam refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League, even as betting companies sponsor many franchises of the Pakistan Super League.

The Hindu

PCB unsure but ICC ‘confident’ Pakistan will travel to India for ODI World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still apprehensive about sending its team to India for the ODI World Cup but International Cricket Council (ICC) is “confident” that the Babar Azam-led team will compete in the 50-over showpiece.

The Hindu

Babar Azam leads Pakistan to big win over NZ and No. 1 ODI ranking

Babar Azam-led Pakistan defeated New Zealand in the fourth ODI to become the number-one-ranked ODI team.

The Times of India

Babar Azam becomes fastest to 5,000 ODI runs

NEW DELHI: World no.1 ODI batter Babar Azam on Friday became the fastest to complete 5,000 runs in the format. The Pakistan skipper achieved the milestone in the fourth one-dayer against New Zealand in Karachi.

The Times of India

'Don't have time to do experiments': Imam-ul-Haq on Pakistan's underperforming middle-order

NEW DELHI: An underperforming middle-order in the ODIs has been a concern for Pakistan for quite some time now but opener Imam-ul-Haq feels that the team should not experiment with it and instead opt for consistency.

The Times of India

PAK vs NZ: New Zealand survive Iftikhar Ahmed onslaught to win third T20I against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over and stopped the dangerous Iftikhar Ahmed to hand New Zealand a thrilling four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore.

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