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India vs Pakistan at Asia Cup: Three classic matches to relive

A low-scoring thriller, a Shahid Afridi special and a last-over six – Al Jazeera picks three matches you must revisit.

Al Jazeera

'Babar Azam is no Virat Kohli, but …': Former Pakistan captain defends under-fire star batter

Pakistan's disastrous ICC Champions Trophy campaign ended in disappointment, with the hosts failing to register a single win. Their final group-stage game against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was washed out, and they finished last in the Group A standings. A heavy defeat to arch-rivals India only deepened the wounds, raising serious…

The Times of India

Winning the Champions Trophy is more important than beating India: Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali Agha

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has emphasised that winning the Champions Trophy is more important than merely defeating arch-rivals India in the upcoming ICC event. He also expressed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to win the tournament.

The Times of India

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'It was because of his misjudgment': Ex-Pakistan captain blames Rachin Ravindra for injury

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has come out in strong support of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) amid the controversy surrounding Rachin Ravindra's injury during the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan.

The Times of India

'Respect wahi deta hai jiski apni hoti hain': Salman Butt defends Babar Azam amid controversy over captaincy resignation

NEW DELHI: Former captain Salman Butt has defended Babar Azam after his resignation as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. This comes after ex-pacer Sikander Bakht made critical remarks about the star batter.

The Times of India

'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.

The Times of India

Salman Butt backs Babar Azam's decision to step down as Pakistan white ball skipper

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Salman Butt opened up on Babar Azam stepping down as Pakistan's white-ball skipper and said that the 29-year-old should have taken the decision earlier.

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Betrayal at Lord's: When world cricket was rocked by spot-fixing scandal in 2010

NEW DELHI: The 2010 Pakistan spot-fixing scandal was one of the most infamous episodes in cricket history, deeply shaking the sport's integrity.

The Times of India

Babar Azam scored truckloads of runs and proved his fitness: Salman Butt

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt praised Babar Azam, stating that the right-hander has demonstrated his fitness and amassed massive runs over the last two years.

The Times of India

'Luckily Virat Kohli not playing for Pakistan; his performances much worse than Babar Azam's'

"Being Babar Azam is not an easy task." Salman Butt's words depict the tough time that the Pakistan captain has been facing lately, especially since the ODI World Cup disaster last year, leading up to the team's sorry early exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup. Additionally, Butt chose to…

The Times of India

Watch: Calling Babar Azam 'king' is like a click-bait YouTube thumbnail, says former Pakistan captain Salman Butt

Captain Babar Azam and the Pakistan team continue to draw flak for their lackluster show in the ongoing T20 World Cup, where the team's hopes of progressing to the 'Super 8' stage are not anymore in their hands alone.

The Times of India

'Pakistan have once again found a way...': Salman Butt on Pak's 6-run defeat to arch-rivals India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt criticised Babar Azam's team after their 6-run defeat against arch-rivals India, calling it a "tragic loss."

The Times of India

'Kid who doesn't look at his field': Salman Butt criticizes 'unprofessional' Haris Rauf after Pakistan's shock loss to USA

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt did not hold back his criticism of Haris Rauf following the fast bowler's performance in Pakistan's T20 World Cup match against the USA in Dallas, Texas.

The Times of India

'His fitness is always going to be under the scanner': Salman Butt's blunt take on Pakistan's Azam Khan

NEW DELHI: After Pakistan's seven-wicket loss to England in the fourth T20I match, former cricketer Salman Butt advised wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan to improve his fitness, warning that it will be "very difficult" for him to continue playing otherwise.

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'Already punished for spot-fixing, please...': Mohammed Amir's appeal to former Pakistani players

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Amir's frustration with former Pakistani cricket stars continually bringing up his involvement in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal is understandable. Despite serving a five-year suspension and enduring an additional four years of international hiatus, the stigma of the scandal continues to haunt him.

The Times of India

Salman Butt wants Pakistan to follow India's footsteps to end winless run in Australia

NEW DELHI: In the 12 times Pakistan have toured Australia, they have never managed to win a series Down Under. Making the matter worse is the 14 straight defeats that Pakistan have endured as their winless run since 1995 continues.

The Hindu

PCB chief selector Riaz reverses decision, removes Butt from national selection panel

A day after Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz included the tainted former captain Salman Butt in the national selection panel, he reversed the decision following a “thorough review”

Al Jazeera

Fixing-convicted former Pakistan cricket captain withdrawn as consultant

PCB has withdrawn Salman Butt as a selection consultant following criticism from fans and experts.

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Spot-fixing accused Salman Butt's consultancy role abruptly withdrawn by PCB chief selector

NEW DELHI: Former international cricketer Salman Butt's appointment as a consultant to chief selector Wahab Riaz by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was abruptly revoked a day after the announcement, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

The Independent UK

Pakistan appoint Salman Butt to first official role since spot-fixing conviction

In 2011, Butt was jailed for 30 months for his part in a conspiracy to bowl deliberate no-balls during the Test against England at Lord’s.

The Times of India

Salman Butt included in national selection panel by PCB

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board made a significant move by adding Salman Butt, the disgraced former captain, to the national selection panel ahead of Pakistan's five-match Twenty20 International Series against New Zealand in 2019.

The Times of India

'Everyone knows what Shaheen will do': Salman Butt favours Pakistan over India in Asia Cup blockbuster

NEW DELHI: Former captain Salman Butt feels Pakistan holds a slight advantage over India in the upcoming Asia Cup clash on Saturday, citing non-cricketing factors.

The Hindu

Pakistan’s Ijaz Butt passes away

During his eventful tenure, Butt oversaw some momentous occasions in Pakistan cricket.

The Times of India

Pakistan cricket mourns the passing of controversial administrator Ijaz Butt

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has lost one of its most vibrant, controversial, and influential administrators with the passing of the indomitable Ijaz Butt in his hometown, Lahore. The cricketing world bid farewell to Butt on Wednesday at the age of 85, following health issues.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan: Best of the Asia Cup

Whether played over 50 or 20 overs, the biggest attraction of this tournament has always been the high-octane Indo-Pak rivalry. A look at five memorable battles...

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