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'Pressure was there, but...': Centurion Kamran Ghulam on replacing Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Debutant Kamran Ghulam expressed the significant pressure he felt to deliver a strong performance after being selected to replace Babar Azam in the team. On Tuesday, he rose to the challenge by scoring a determined century in his first Test match.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024

Pakistan vs England: Kamran Ghulam hits debut century in eventful start to second Test

Huddersfield League graduate enjoys first Test appearance to remember as tourists claim five wickets on day one in Multan

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024

Kamran Ghulam leads Pakistan rally against fast-starting England with debut ton

Pakistan closed on 259 for five after the first day of the second Test.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024

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'He sells cricket for Pakistan...': Ramiz Raja on Babar Azam's Test axe

NEW DELHI: As Pakistan face England in the second Test in Multan that got underway in Multan on Tuesday, cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja shared his thoughts on the exclusion of former captain and batting mainstay Babar Azam from the Test side.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024

'Ladka bindaas hai, but...' - Fakhar Zaman lauded and advised by ex-Pakistan batsman

After Fakhar Zaman expressed his support for Babar Azam, the opening batsman was issued a show-cause notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). While his thoughts have been lauded by Basit Ali, the former Pakistan batsman also cautioned Zaman about the consequences he might face.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024

'Nothing to do with me': Ben Stokes reacts to absence of Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah

NEW DELHI: England's Test captain Ben Stokes on Monday stayed clear of the debate regarding the absence of Pakistan's key players — Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah — from the second and third Tests, stating that it's purely Pakistan cricket's issue and has nothing to do with him.

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2024

Pakistan vs England 2nd Test: Kamran Ghulam replaces Babar Azam in hosts' playing XI

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors have announced the playing XI for the second Test match against England, set to begin on October 15 (Tuesday) at Multan Cricket Stadium.

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2024

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Shaheen Afridi breaks silence after being dropped from Pakistan Test squad

NEW DELHI: Breaking his silence after being dropped from Pakistan Test squad, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi hoped that the team lead by Shan Masood would mount a formidable fight in the second Test match against England in Multan.

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2024

PCB defends decision to drop Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah

NEW DELHI: The decision to leave out the top quartet for the final two Test matches against England - batter Babar Azam, former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, and elite pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah-was supported by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2024

'England won't mind ... ': Nasser Hussain on Babar Azam's Test axe

NEW DELHI: Regarding Pakistan's great batsman Babar Azam's exclusion from the next two Test matches against England, former England captain Nasser Hussain spoke, saying that although the batsman is "nick at the moment," Babar is a guy who can get runs when things get tough.

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2024

'Stupid decision': Former England captain Michael Vaughan slams Pakistan for dropping Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam, who has been a key player for Pakistan across all formats, faced a major setback as the selectors decided to drop him for the second Test against England. His omission came in the wake of Pakistan's crushing innings defeat in the first Test in Multan, despite…

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2024

England confidence in stark contrast to turmoil of Pakistan for second Test

A newly rebooted Pakistan selection panel decided to drop Babar Azam and pacemen Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah for the second Test

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

Pakistan vs England second Test: Babar, Shaheen, Naseem dropped from squad

Babar and both leading pacers are being ‘rested on the basis of current form and fitness’, Pakistan Cricket Board says.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2024

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series

The 29-year-old last scored a Test century in December 2022 and has a top score of just 41 in 18 subsequent innings.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

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The Times of India · Oct 13, 2024

Out-of-form Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi dropped for second and third Tests against England

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi were on Sunday dropped from the Pakistan squad for the second and third Tests against England.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2024

Pakistan set to drop Babar Azam for second Test against England: Report

NEW DELHI: Pakistan are set to drop their star batsman Babar Azam for the second Test against England, starting October 15, just two days after their embarrassing innings loss to England in Multan.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024

Talking points after England’s record-breaking first Test win in Pakistan

The second Test starts in Multan on Tuesday after the tourists opened the series with victory by an innings and 47 runs.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2024

'Team me sifarishi bhare hain': Basit Ali tears into Pakistan's 'top class' batting in second innings

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali on Thursday came down heavily on the Pakistan cricket team after their disappointing performance against England on the fourth day of the Multan Test.

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Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2024

Harry Brook hits triple century as dominant England chase remarkable Pakistan win

Tourists produce the fourth-highest score in Test cricket history before stunned Pakistan lose six wickets

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024

Records fall in Pakistan as Brook’s 317 helps England close on win in first Test

Harry Brook (317) and Joe Root (262) shared an all-time best stand of 454 in Multan with England posting 823 for seven, before Pakistan closed day four on 152-6

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

Harry Brook stars as record-breaking England push for stunning win over Pakistan

The visitors are in control going into the final day of the first Test in Multan.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2024

Watch: Babar Azam drops a sitter before Joe Root's double century in Multan Test

NEW DELHI: Joe Root's masterful double century on the fourth day of the opening Test against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium showcased his brilliance and resilience.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

Babar Azam's terrible run in Test cricket continues: When was the last time he hit a fifty?

Pakistan had a fantastic Day 1 in their first Test against England in Multan, amassing 328 runs for the loss of just four wickets.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024

Jeetan Patel hails England bowlers for ‘digging deeper’ on docile Pakistan pitch

England’s bowlers were praised for “digging deeper” after they fought back to take three wickets as Pakistan ended the opening day in Multan on 328 for four

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

Pakistan make England toil in Multan heat but tourists’ tenacity brings late rewards

Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique struck fine hundreds on a flat deck in Multan, but three late wickets gave England hope of fighting back on day two of the opening Test

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