MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

'A political selection; a joke': Former cricketers slam Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has criticised the squad selected for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 by the hosts, calling it “a political selection” and blaming the national selection committee for making controversial decisions.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2025

No Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman returns in Pakistan's squad for Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Friday brought back top-order batter Fakhar Zaman while Saim Ayub missed out due to injury as the selectors named the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy schedule to start from February 19.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025

Pakistan struggle in second Test as West Indies sniff series-levelling win

NEW DELHI: Kevin Sinclair led Windies spin trio to give the tourists a chance of levelling the series in the second Test on Sunday as Pakistan struggled to 76 for 4 after day two in Multan.

The Times of India · Jan 26, 2025

Arshdeep Singh nominated for ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

NEW DELHI: India's left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award after a stellar year on the international stage. The nomination recognizes his pivotal role in India’s success, including a memorable performance during their T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. Arshdeep…

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024

After 733 days, Babar Azam finally breaks unwanted streak in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Saturday ended an unwanted streak, notching up a half-century in Test cricket after a gap of 733 days.

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024

Babar Azam makes history, becomes third player after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to secure elusive feat

NEW DELHI: Pakistani batter Babar Azam on Thursday achieved a remarkable milestone by joining an exclusive group of cricketers who have accumulated over 4,000 runs across all three international cricket formats.

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024

Watch: When Sam Konstas chose Virat Kohli over Steve Smith

NEW DELHI: As Australian opener Sam Konstas made a dazzling debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Thursday, his knock was also marked by an on-field altercation with Virat Kohli.

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024

'We have more questions than answers': South Africa captain Temba Bavuma after series whitewash by Pakistan

NEW DELHI: After a series loss to Pakistan at home, South African skipper Temba Bavuma voiced his disappointment, stating the team has "more questions than answers" and needs "deep introspection as a team and at the individual level."

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2024

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam comparison makes me laugh, says ex-Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir

NEW DELHI: Recently retired Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir says Virat Kohli is the greatest 'player of this generation' and his comparisons with the likes of Babar Azam, Joe Root and Steve Smith 'make me laugh'.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

Watch: Rizwan's verbal clash with Klaasen and Miller in Cape Town, Babar acts as pacifier

Pakistan secured an emphatic 81-run victory against South Africa in the second ODI at Newlands, Cape Town, clinching the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. While the contributions of veterans Babar Azam (73) and Mohammad Rizwan (80) were pivotal in setting a competitive total of 329, and the bowling…

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024