During a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) fixture between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and Barbados Royals, Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir was heard shouting at his teammate Imad Wasim for his lack of effort in fielding. This incident has sparked tension within the team, as Pakistan has had a rough start to their Test series against Bangladesh. The level of commitment and attitude towards the game has been questioned, causing concern for the team's performance in future matches.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has declined the NOC requests of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi to participate in the Global T20 Canada 2024 season. Considering their busy international calendar, including nine ICC World Test Championship matches and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the board has decided to prioritize their workload management and have them available for future contests. However, the board has allowed white-ball specialists Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed and Asif Ali to participate in the event.
The Afghanistan cricket team's remarkable journey in the T20 World Cup 2024 continued as they defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling encounter to secure a spot in the semi-finals. This is the first time that Afghanistan has ever qualified for the semi-finals in any ICC event. The victory caught the attention of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who personally called and congratulated Captain Rashid Khan for the exceptional performance. Despite facing doubts and challenges, this Afghanistan team has proved themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket.
Despite being eliminated from the tournament, Pakistan's pace duo Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir shone with the ball as they restricted Ireland to 106 runs and secured a three-wicket win. The win proved to be a consolation for Pakistan who were already out of the race, with India and USA progressing from their group.
In a thrilling T20 World Cup match in Lauderhill, USA, left-arm pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir stole the show, restricting Ireland to a paltry 106/9. Despite their efforts, Pakistan and Ireland have been eliminated from the tournament, with India and USA advancing to the Super Eight stage. With impressive performances from Imad Wasim and Haris Rauf, Pakistan's bowlers proved to be too much for Ireland to handle.
In a crucial Group A T20 World Cup match, Pakistan's batters delivered a dominant performance to secure a seven-wicket victory over Canada in New York. Led by a strong showing from Mohammad Amir, Pakistan's bowlers restricted Canada to just 106 runs. Opener Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam then led the way with a partnership of 63 runs to lead Pakistan to a well-deserved win.
In a crucial T20 World Cup Group A match, Canada's Aaron Johnson scored a fine 52 runs off 44 balls against Pakistan. However, Pakistan's bowlers Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf limited Canada to a modest 106 for seven. Pakistan must win the match by a big margin to stay alive in the tournament.
The highly anticipated match between Kabul Knight Riders and Speenghar Warriors at the Kabul Premier League was abruptly suspended due to security concerns. This comes after a string of recent attacks in the city, raising concerns over the safety of players and spectators. The Shaheen Hunters v Shamshad Eagles match and the Band-e Amir Stars v Kabul Zalmi match, scheduled for the same day, have also been postponed. The decision has received mixed reactions from fans, some expressing disappointment while others understanding the necessity of ensuring safety in such a volatile time.
In a highly anticipated match, Pakistan proved victorious over India in the T20 World Cup 2024, scoring a modest 120-run target with the loss of only one wicket during the powerplay. Led by an impressive performance from their fast bowlers, Pakistan held India to just 119 runs, with wickets tumbling at regular intervals. Pakistan's Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah claimed three wickets each, while Mohammad Amir contributed with two wickets in his four overs. Pakistan's Amir spoke positively about the team's bowling performance during the innings break, but expressed the importance of batting well and sensibly to claim the win.
In a thrilling Group A match at the 2024 T20 World Cup, USA pulled off a stunning upset over Pakistan in a Super Over. Pakistan's decision to not follow the advice of veteran bowler Mohammad Amir ultimately cost them the game, as USA scored 18 runs thanks to some poor fielding by Pakistan. Despite a strong performance by their pacers, Pakistan's decision to bring in a spinner in the crucial 15th over proved costly, leading to their defeat. Pakistan captain Babar Azam was disappointed with his team's performance and acknowledged that their failure to capitalize on early chances and adapt to the pitch conditions cost them the game.