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'MS Dhoni should have retired a long time ago'

Once hailed as Indian cricket’s ultimate ‘finisher’, MS Dhoni is under increasing pressure in IPL 2025 after failing to make an impact with the bat for the third consecutive match. Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions, began their season with a narrow win over Mumbai Indians but have since…

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'Younis Khan said no to Pakistan cricket to work with Afghanistan'

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan's decision to mentor Afghanistan's national team instead of working with Pakistan during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked debate, with ex-wicketkeeper Rashid Latif claiming financial reasons played a role in his choice.

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'They are not learning nor improving': Wasim Akram blasts Pakistan cricketers after Champions Trophy exit

Former cricketers in Pakistan expressed dismay on Tuesday following the team's group-stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy, shortly after celebrating the nation's first major tournament hosting in almost three decades.

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Champions Trophy: Babar Azam is being rightly criticised, says Rashid Latif

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan batter Rashid Latif criticized former captain Babar Azam for his tactics during the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi, where the hosts lost by 60 runs on the ICC tournament's first visit to the nation since 1996.

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Desert Duels: The five best India-Pakistan ODIs in the UAE

For decades, the UAE has been the battleground of some of the most unforgettable India-Pakistan One-Day International clashes. From the legendary Sharjah thrillers of the 1980s and 1990s to modern-day encounters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this neutral turf has witnessed heartbreaks, last-ball finishes and heroic performances. Here are five…

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'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.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli are being targeted and forced to play domestic cricket: Former Pakistan cricketer

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif criticised the decision to target Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli over their red-ball form, suggesting that they are being forced to play domestic cricket ahead of important white-ball fixtures.

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Pakistan should focus solely on playing attacking cricket in Champions Trophy, says Rashid Latif

Pakistan is gearing up to welcome the return of big-ticket cricket to the country, when the ICC Champions Trophy begins on February 19, and former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has advised the team to take an aggressive approach to do well in the tournament.

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'Ashwin can take over BCCI, ICC in future': Former Pakistan cricketer hails off-spinner

NEW DELHI: As one of cricket's most renowned spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, shocked fans and experts with his abrupt departure from international cricket, former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif lavished praise on India's star for his tactical skills and keen cricketing mind, claiming that the 38-year-old has the potential to "take over…

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Champions Trophy: How ICC's planning 'will benefit both India and Pakistan'

NEW DELHI: Speaking on India-Pakistan matches in ICC events, which will be held at neutral locations, former Pakistani batsman and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif stated that a settlement of this kind ought to have been reached following the 2017 Champions Trophy adding that the ICC is developing a formula that will…

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'Pakistan should boycott Champions Trophy before BCCI ...': Rashid Latif makes explosive remark

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif recently made a big statement regarding the 2025 Champions Trophy, suggesting that Pakistan should consider boycotting the ICC event before the Indian cricket board -- BCCI -- takes any further step.

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'Panga nahi lene ka': Ex-Pakistan cricketer reveals his India connection

NEW DELHI: Rashid Latif, regarded as one of Pakistan’s finest wicketkeepers, shares a fascinating and personal connection to India that extends beyond the cricket field. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Rashid is the son of Abdul Latif Quraishi, who migrated from Uttar Pradesh, India, to Pakistan during the 1950s.

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'If we don't play India at all...': Former Pakistan captains dismayed at India's Champions Trophy decision

NEW DELHI: As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initiated talks with senior government officials to discuss future course of action after ICC conveyed to PCB about India's unwillingness to tour the country for next year's Champions Trophy, Pakistan's cricket community reacted with anger on India's decision.

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Bold prediction! 'Ab Babar Azam ka time aayega'

Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball captain earlier this week, which came as a surprise to some. But former wicketkeeper-batsman Rashid Latif believes Babar has taken the right call and it will signal his return as the team's premier batsman.

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'Pakistan cricket in ICU', 'Should have done it earlier': Babar Azam's resignation stirs a fresh storm

With a late night announcement, a social media post no less, Pakistan cricket dipped into further turmoil as Babar Azam announced his resignation as captain in the limited-overs format.

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'Pakistan cricket aajkal ICU mein hai': Former cricketer slams team

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's cricket team has been facing severe criticism following their humiliating defeat against Bangladesh in a two-match Test series played in Pakistan.

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'Aapki Pakistan team toh toot gayi': Rashid Latif lists reasons for the nosedive

Pakistan's continuous nosedive in world cricket and their first ever Test series defeat against Bangladesh has led to scathing criticism of both the players as well as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by former players and fans alike, with ex-wicketkeeper Rashid Latif putting fingers on the role of individuals who…

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Team India's 'safety' not sure, former Pakistan star advises hybrid Champions Trophy

The question mark over India travelling to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy continues to be a topic of debate. While the former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rashid Latif lately said there is "fifty percent confirmation" that India will come to Pakistan, the country's ex-spinner Danish Kaneria has flagged safety concerns…

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'Fifty percent confirmed India is coming to Pakistan for Champions Trophy' - says Rashid Latif

The Champions Trophy is set to make a comeback to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) calendar after a gap of seven years, and Pakistan will host the event from February 19 to March 9 next year. However, India's participation in the tournament remains a question mark, owing to the tense…

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'From 145 to 130...': Former Pakistan captain rues downfall of fast-bowling stocks

NEW DELHI: Rashid Latif, a former captain and wicketkeeper-batter for Pakistan, expressed regret about the team's declining fast-bowling capabilities, claiming that their initial 145 kmph pacers have now dropped to 130 kmph.

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'We treat cricket as...': Former Pakistan captain on why they are lagging behind India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has highlighted the differing paths of his country and India in the cricketing world, especially focusing on how India has turned its cricket scene into a lucrative industry. Latif's comments come in the wake of India's undefeated 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, while…

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'This is how you retire in glory': Pakistan greats hail Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Numerous Pakistani cricketing legends, including Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad, commended the Indian duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their impeccable timing in announcing their retirement following the Indian team's victorious campaign at the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

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'Not a Bengaluru pitch': Rashid Latif feels out-of-form Virat Kohli went out of his plan against England

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's run of low scores at the T20 World Cup continued on Thursday as the star India batter fell for just nine in a semi-final against defending champions England in Guyana on Thursday.

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Watch: Imran Tahir shares the story of Jacques Kallis sleeping before a Test knock and then scored...

Jacques Kallis is one of the legends of the game who has been part of many a historic moments for South Africa. Not just a top-order batsman, Kallis's seam-up bowling made him one of the greatest allrounders the game has seen.

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'With Babar Azam under the pump, India start as favourites against Pakistan'

Former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif commented that Babar Azam has a long way to go before becoming a captain who can effectively handle pressure, while adding that India would be favorites in their upcoming clash against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup because Rohit Sharma's team is more balanced.

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