The Pakistan national cricket team, led by captain Mohammad Rizwan, is all set for a three-match T20I series against South Africa. The first match will be played at Kingsmead, Durban, with start time of 09:30 PM IST. Despite a recent loss to Zimbabwe, Pakistan aims to bounce back and secure a 1-0 lead in the series. On the other hand, South Africa will be led by Heinrich Klaasen and boasts a strong squad including players like David Miller and Anrich Nortje. Fans can catch all the action live on Sports 18 channels or through the Jio Cinema app.
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has been summoned by the Lahore High Court over sexual harassment allegations made against him by Hamiza Mukhtar. The court has asked Hamiza Akhtar to appear on December 12 for the next hearing. Babar Azam had earlier challenged the trial court's order to register a case against him. His lawyer, Barrister Haris Azmat, has represented him during the case.
Fans at the second T20I match between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney made their disappointment known to Babar Azam, as the Pakistani captain struggled with his performance in the series. Despite the tense 13-run victory for Australia, fans were seen shouting and insulting Babar, even telling him to return to his hometown of Lahore. However, in the face of this rude behavior, Babar remained calm and even greeted the fans who were chanting his name in support.
Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the top spot in ICC ODI rankings after his impressive showing in the recent series against Australia. Along with Afridi, teammate Haris Rauf also jumped to a career-high 13th position in the rankings. Despite being demoted in their central contracts, Afridi and Rauf have proved their worth on the field, with Rauf also earning the Player of the Series award. Afridi's journey to the top has not been without setbacks, including a controversy during the T20 World Cup and losing the captaincy after one series loss. Rauf, on the other hand, had refused to play for Pakistan and his central contract was terminated before being restored.
After leading Pakistan to a series win against Ireland and a loss against England, Babar Azam has announced his resignation from white-ball captaincy. Citing a desire to prioritize his batting performance and spend time with family, Azam stepped down from captaincy for the second time. He mentioned the added workload of captaincy and his intention to focus on personal growth and performance.
With Pakistan preparing for their upcoming Test series against England, star batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were seen showcasing their batting abilities in a recent net session. Rizwan, who was the standout performer for Pakistan in their Test series against Bangladesh, showed off his power-hitting skills against the slower bowlers. Meanwhile, Babar took on Shaheen Afridi, driving his deliveries with ease. With Pakistan's recent struggles in the T20 World Cup and Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes will be on Babar and team to see if they can bounce back against England.
The Pakistani cricket team suffered another setback as limited-overs captain Babar Azam announced his resignation amidst a management crisis that has plagued the team's international performance. With a revolving door of bosses, coaches, and captains, and allegations of nepotism within the sport, Pakistan cricket is facing a leadership crisis. Former captain Rashid Latif describes the situation as being in the "ICU with no specialist for treatment," highlighting the dire state of the team.
In the ongoing first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, former captain Babar Azam's dropped catch of Mushfiqur Rahim, who was on 150, has been exposed to severe criticism. With the series opener heading towards a draw, Bangladesh's strong response to Pakistan's total of 448/6 has challenged the hosts repeatedly. Babar's underwhelming performance in the match has not helped his case either, making him an easy target for social media trolls.
Bangladesh's star batsman, Mushfiqur Rahim, shined on the fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, scoring a massive 191 runs and helping his team to a first-innings total of 565, their highest against Pakistan. As the visitors took a lead of 117 runs, they now have an outside chance of securing their first-ever victory over Pakistan in Tests. With the home team trailing by 94 runs and hoping for their spinners to turn the tables, the final day of this exciting test match promises to be a nail-biting affair for cricket fans.
In a stunning performance, Mushfiqur Rahim led his team to a 47-run lead against Pakistan in the first Test match in Rawalpindi. His unbeaten score of 173 runs shattered the previous record set by Javed Omar in 2003. Despite a strong display by the home team, Bangladesh now has a chance to claim their first win against Pakistan in their 14 matches.