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Watch: 'Azam Khan ko team ke kareeb nahi aane dunga' - Shahid Afridi questions under-fire Pakistan wicketkeeper's fitness and selection

Azam Khan won't be in the ideal frame of mind ahead of his T20 World Cup debut after a series of below-par performances on the England tour, which led to a lot of criticism of the Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman, especially related to his fitness and heavyset body.

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'It's all good, these things happen': Shahid Afridi clears the air with Suresh Raina over social media banter

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has clarified his recent interaction with former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina over a social media post, which led to Raina deleting his comment.

The Times of India

Shahid Afridi lauds Pakistan's bowling line-up as strongest ahead of T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Shahid Afridi has declared Pakistan's bowling line-up as the strongest in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to begin on June 1.

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Shahid Afridi picks 'leader' Babar Azam, feels Pakistan should make the T20 World Cup final

NEW DELHI: Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi is optimistic about the Babar Azam-led team's chances of reaching the final in the upcoming 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup.

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Shahid Afridi joins Yuvraj Singh and Chris Gayle as tournament ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket legend Shahid Afridi has been announced as a tournament ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in the West Indies and the USA.

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India vs Pakistan, shocks, records, stars: History of the ICC T20 World Cup

A look at the biggest shocks, brightest stars and moments that mattered the most in the T20 World Cup’s 17-year history.

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'Relationship jitna behtar, utna acha': Shahid Afridi welcomes Rohit Sharma's proposal on India-Pakistan bilateral series resumption

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has responded to recent remarks made by Rohit Sharma, regarding the potential revival of bilateral Test series between the two countries, by welcoming the comments made by the Indian captain.

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Ex-PCB chief Zaka Ashraf defends removing Babar Azam as Pakistan skipper after World Cup in India

Zaka Ashraf, the ex-chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, has justified his choice to depose Babar Azam as captain after Pakistan's underwhelming performance in the ODI World Cup in India.

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'Always tried to keep Shaheen away...': Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has provided insight into his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi's recent removal from the captaincy, revealing that he had always harboured reservations about Shaheen assuming the role of skipper.

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Babar Azam vows to make Pakistan world-beaters after regaining T20 captaincy

NEW DELHI: Upon his reappointment as captain, Babar Azam expressed his determination to elevate Pakistan cricket to the pinnacle of success, aiming to mold the team into the best in the world.

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'If change was necessary...': Shahid Afridi slams PCB over Babar Azam's reappointment as Pakistan captain

NEW DELHI: In the wake of Babar Azam being reappointed as white-ball captain, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their shocking move ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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Shahid Afridi takes on PCB in defence of son-in-law Shaheen's captaincy

Shahid Afridi, the ex-captain of Pakistan, has voiced his support for his son-in-law, Shaheen Shah Afridi, amidst rumors of the towering pace bowler being replaced as the captain of the national T20 team.

The Times of India

Shahid Afridi advocates one captain for all formats in Pakistan cricket

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to adopt a unified captaincy policy across all formats to avoid internal conflicts and infighting.

The Times of India

Shahid Afridi wants Mohammad Rizwan, not Shaheen Afridi, to lead Pakistan

NEW DELHI: After Babar Azam's departure from captaincy in all three formats in November, Pakistan named Shaheen Shah Afridi as their new T20I captain and Shan Masood as their Test captain. Former Pakistan skipper and dynamic batsman Shahid Afridi expressed his inclination towards wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan over left-arm fast bowler Shaheen…

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Watch: Gautam Gambhir chooses this footballer over Ronaldo and Messi in viral video

NEW DELHI: In a recent viral video that has added fuel to the buzz surrounding former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir, the cricketer was posed with a choice between two football legends—Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi.

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Babar Azam hasn't improved as a leader in last 3-4 years: Shahid Afridi

NEW DELHI: Amid Pakistan's group-stage exit from the ongoing World Cup, Babar Azam and his leadership skills continue to be the hot topic of discussion in the neighbouring country.

The Times of India

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam arrives in Lahore, to meet PCB chief this week

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam returned to Lahore on Monday following a disappointing World Cup campaign, amid speculation that he won't step down voluntarily but will await the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision.

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Under-fire PCB chief Zaka Ashraf likely to get extension

NEW DELHI: Under scrutiny, PCB chief Zaka Ashraf is reportedly set to receive an extension from the caretaker government headed by Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar.

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Watch: 'Apne kaam se kaam rakho' - Shahid Afridi slams Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf

The alleged leak of Pakistan captain Babar Azam's chat with a top Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official and irresponsible statements originating from the board have not gone down well with the country's former players, including Shahid Afridi who has slammed PCB chief Zaka Ashraf, asking him to "deliver and work"…

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"Team India know how to....": Shahid Afridi after India's sixth win in a row

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami claimed 4 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah bagged three as India hammered England by 100 runs on Sunday in a low-scoring affair to stay unbeaten in the World Cup and all but push the defending champions out of the semi-final race. With this win, Rohit Sharma and…

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'Shahid Afridi told me to convert...': Danish Kaneria accuses former Pakistan skipper

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner, Danish Kaneria, has made startling revelations about his cricketing career, accusing former captain Shahid Afridi of persistently pressuring him to convert to Islam. Kaneria, who is the highest wicket-taking spinner in Pakistan's cricket history, opened up about the discrimination he faced during his playing days.

The Times of India

'Miracles only happen when you...': Shahid Afridi slams Babar Azam's leadership skills

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's shock defeat against Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup on Monday continues to be the biggest talking point in the neighbouring country as former skipper Shahid Afridi joined the bandwagon in criticising the team for their lacklustre campaign at the cricketing extravaganza.

The Times of India

World Cup: Shahid Afridi wants Iftikhar Ahmed to play like Glenn Maxwell vs South Africa

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell smashed the fastest hundred in the history of the ODI World Cup as Australia pummelled the Netherlands by a record 309 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday.

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE: The word pressure is not in Virat Kohli's dictionary; India hot favourites to win World Cup, says Mohammad Amir

NEW DELHI: The impact of Virat Kohli's exceptional innings against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 remains alive in the memory of every Pakistani cricketer, particularly as they approach the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup.

The Times of India

Watch: Babar Azam attends pacer Shaheen Afridi's wedding reception amid rift rumours

NEW DELHI: Amidst swirling rumours of a rift within the Pakistan cricket team, captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi put those speculations to rest by attending the latter's wedding reception. The event, which took place on Tuesday, was a heartwarming display of camaraderie as Babar Azam extended…

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