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'ICC has given Pakistan Cricket Board a lollipop' - Basit Ali on Champions Trophy standoff

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'Agar India bahar hoti hai toh ... ': Ex-Pakistan cricketer on Rohit Sharma's WTC Final hopes

NEW DELHI: South Africa claimed the top position in the ICC World Test Championship standings on Monday, displacing Australia following their decisive 109-run victory over Sri Lanka, whilst Team India now occupies third place after their Adelaide Test defeat. South Africa have accumulated 63.33 percentage points from 10 matches, with…

The Times of India

Prithvi Shaw saab, doosre Vinod Kambli mat bano: Basit Ali

NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw not being picked by any of the ten Indian Premier League franchises in last month's auction came as a surprise for many.

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'Agar Shami ko 4th Test ke liye bula rahe toh na hi bulayen': Basit Ali says Team India needs veteran speedster right now

NEW DELHI: India suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in just over two days in the day-night Test in Adelaide as Australia levelled the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-1.

The Times of India

'Bad captaincy by Rohit Sharma in Adelaide Test' - says former Pakistan batter

Rohit Sharma hasn't found his mojo both as a batter and as a captain so far in Australia, struggling to regain his form and get into the thick of things as a skipper. After missing the series opener in Perth, which India won, Rohit is back at the helm but…

The Times of India

'After Wasim Akram, it's Jasprit Bumrah who the Australians are scared of the most'

Jasprit Bumrah couldn't spell his magic on day one of India's pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, but the home team's batters were looking to see him off rather than score off him. And former Pakistan batter Basit Ali could read the fear in Aussie eyes while facing the Indian…

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Basit Ali questions former Pakistan skipper's return to Test side

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali has expressed concerns about Pakistan's squad selection for the South Africa tour, particularly regarding Babar Azam's inclusion and Shaheen Shah Afridi's omission from the Test squad.

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'Is the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit... ?' Ex-Pakistan batter makes shocking claims

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has made shocking claims about foul-play in league cricket around the world and said that the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit needs to take action against it urgently.

The Times of India

'Is the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit... ?' Ex-Pakistan batter expresses disgust

The Times of India

'Pakistan ki Champions Trophy pe daaka daalne ki koshish'

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) virtual meeting to break the impasse over next year's Champions Trophy ended in a little over 15 minutes on Friday, and the deadlock between India and Pakistan continued. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stands by its decision to not travel…

The Times of India

Hybrid Champions Trophy after political unrest in Pakistan?

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) meeting on November 29 to end the impasse over Champions Trophy hosting may no longer be crucial as the political unrest in designated host nation Pakistan has in all probability tilted the scales in favour of a hybrid model, believes former Pakistan batter Basit Ali.

The Times of India

Broadcaster has said no to hybrid Champions Trophy, claims former Pakistan batter

As the impasse over the Champions Trophy hosting and scheduling continues, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has claimed that the tournament's official broadcaster has said 'no' to the hybrid model or to have India and Pakistan in different pools.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy Impasse: 'IPL ki wajah se India boht strong ho chuka hai'

The stalemate over the hosting of Champions Trophy refuses to end as designated hosts Pakistan have categorically denied accepting a hybrid model, while India are firm on their decision to not play the tournament in Pakistan -- leaving the International Cricket Council (ICC) scratching its head looking for a solution.

The Times of India

'Chhup ke practice': India's confidence is low, says former Pakistan batter

India opted for closed-door practice sessions in Perth ahead of the series-opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), and former Pakistan batter Basit Ali feels it shows that the Indian team isn't confident about their title-defence.

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'Agar Indian team Australia mei perform na kar payi....'

The best way for the Indian team to silence its critics and detractors is by performing well in the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) on their tour of Australia, failing which a few farewells could be seen -- says former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali.

The Times of India

'Ab ICC kya karega?': Former batter challenges ICC to conduct Champions Trophy without India vs Pakistan

India's refusal to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year has irked fans and former players across the border, who have criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to not accede to any demands of making the tournament hybrid or taking it out…

The Times of India

'Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy cost India dear' - says former Pakistan batsman

Leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy bowled a brilliant five-wicket spell to put India within sight of victory in the second T20I against South Africa on Sunday, but an error of judgement by captain Suryakumar Yadav cost the visitors dear -- according to former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali.

The Times of India

'IPL ki taiyari' in T20Is: Hardik Pandya slammed by ex-Pakistan batsman

India came close to defending a small total in the second T20I against South Africa in Gqeberha on Sunday, before Tristan Stubbs played a cameo to take his team home for a series-levelling three-wicket win at St. George's Park. But former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali slammed Hardik Pandya for playing…

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'BCCI ke saath saath…': Former Pakistan cricketer makes startling revelation about Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: As the suspense on the India-Pakistan standoff over the hosting of Champions Trophy continues, there were reports on Friday that BCCI had informed Pakistan Cricket Board that it won't send the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament and wanted play its matches in Dubai, even though PCB…

The Times of India

'Lahore walo, India ke liye taiyar ho jao': Basit Ali claims 70% confirmed India will play Champions Trophy in Pakistan

There have been reports that the Champions Trophy next year will follow a hybrid model to accommodate India playing its matches outside the host nation, Pakistan; but former batsman Basit Ali has claimed that it's 70% confirmed India will play their matches in Lahore, while adding that possibilities of a…

The Times of India

'Apne heroes ko zeroes mat banao': Out-of-form Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli get support from Pakistan

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's poor run in India's home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand has led to a debate on whether it's the end of the road for the two batting icons. But former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has advised the fans to not be so impatient…

The Times of India

'India ka batting coach hai kaun?' - Basit Ali blasts India's white-ball thinking in Tests

India's batting failures, particularly against spin, in the Test series against New Zealand has ignited a debate on the nature of pitches and the over-aggressive approach of the Indian batsmen in red-ball cricket; and former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has pointed finger at the batting coach for not doing his…

The Times of India

'His performance showed that he is...': Basit Ali on Babar Azam's batting

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commended Babar Azam's performance in the first ODI against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, describing his display as 'top-class'.

The Times of India

'Babar Azam ke baad, Rohit Sharma aur Virat Kohli ki same situation' - says former Pakistan batsman

Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have had a forgettable home season, which saw India go through an embarrassing first when New Zealand whitewashed their fancied hosts in a three-Test series.

The Times of India

'Aaj India ko Rahul Dravid ki yaad aa rahi hogi' - Former Pakistan batsman slams Gautam Gambhir's IPL-like tactics

India's embarrassing 0-3 whitewash, first such instance ever in a Test series on home soil, against New Zealand will rankle for a while. Down 0-2 and chasing a mere 147 runs to win in the third Test in Mumbai, India fell into its own trap on a red-soil turner at…

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