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Gillespie, Kirsten want Masood and Babar to continue as Pakistan captains

Gillespie, Kirsten want Masood and Babar to continue as Pakistan captains

A PCB source, however, told PTI that recent media speculations about Masood and Babar’s sacking are nothing more than kite flying

10 September,2024 08:07 AM IST | Karachi | PTI
Pakistan cricket just died a thousand deaths

Mid-Day Premium Pakistan cricket just died a thousand deaths

PAK vs BAN: The very notion of Pakistan cricket being mercurial might captivate loyalists with its unpredictability, but it masks the deeper flaws that hinder their stability

04 September,2024 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
The Rawalpindi roadmap to failure: Pakistan declares, then loses by 10 wickets

Mid-Day Premium The Rawalpindi roadmap to failure: Pakistan declares, then loses by 10 wickets

Pakistan found themselves at the mercy of a disciplined and relentless Bangladeshi attack. Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s figures of 4-21 and Shakib Al Hasan’s 3-44 were instrumental in the collapse, with Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana each adding a wicket to their tally. Shanto lauded his team’s performance, acknowledging the harsh conditions

28 August,2024 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"There have been mistakes...": Pakistan skipper Shan Masood after loss vs BAN

Shan Masood said that they need to perform better in the upcoming second Test match against Bangladesh. Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim delivered a stunning performance as he smashed 191 runs in the first innings. Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after the historic win in the first Test

25 August,2024 09:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Butt snubs Babar from the fittest Pakistan players' list

Salman Butt snubs Babar from the fittest Pakistan players' list

Further, Salman Butt stated that just because of a few players, the whole team gets painted as unfit. This also overshadows the effort of the players who are in excellent shape. Butt also said that the team management should manage the fast bowlers properly, ensuring that the pacers participate in the longest format or first-class cricket

18 August,2024 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PCB to take decision regarding Azam's captaincy after conversation with Kirsten

PCB to take decision regarding Azam's captaincy after conversation with Kirsten

“I have asked them [Kirsten and Mahmood] to come here as I want to talk to them in person and in detail based on Kirsten’s report on the World Cup,” he told media here

05 July,2024 07:35 AM IST | Lahore | PTI
Shahid Afridi praises the body language of India skipper Rohit Sharma

Shahid Afridi praises the body language of India skipper Rohit Sharma

Shahid Afridi, the father-in-law of Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, said the Pakistan Cricket Board should give the national selection committee the authority to appoint the team captain

02 July,2024 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 World Cup 2024: Babar Azam likely to take legal action against criticism

T20 World Cup 2024: Babar Azam likely to take legal action against criticism

Pakistan ended their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a three-wicket win over Ireland in Florida on Sunday, a dead rubber after India and the USA, from Group A, advanced to the Super 8 stage

22 June,2024 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
New Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie to arrive next month in the country

New Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie to arrive next month in the country

The source said that some senior players are likely to be rested ahead of the series as Jason Gillespie also wants to look for backup. According to a source, Shaan Masood indicated to PCB that he wants Babar Azam to feature in Bangladesh's series

21 June,2024 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WI legendary pacer Curtly Ambrose is a huge fan of this Indian star

WI legendary pacer Curtly Ambrose is a huge fan of this Indian star

Curtly Ambrose in his playing days was known to trouble the best batsmen in the world due to the extra bounce he used to create with his 6"7' height. In modern-day cricket, he would like to test himself against Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Babar Azam and Kane Williamson

20 June,2024 03:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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