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Virat Kohli bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan in Melbourne, Australia. India and Pakistan have faced each other eight times in ICC T20 World Cup history. While the head-to-head record stands at 7-1 in India’s favour, the contests have often been close. From their two meetings in the 2007…
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan reacts after playing a shot on a delivery by India’s Jasprit Bumrah, right, during the Asia Cup cricket match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) In the T20 format, teams rely on data to plan match-ups, making individual contests a key part…
Pakistan batter Babar Azam during the T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands. (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Babar Azam’s uneasy start to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has triggered a rare and searching debate, with two of the game’s most respected voices — Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri — openly questioning Pakistan’s use…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) The debate around Babar Azam’s place in Pakistan’s T20I setup shows no signs of easing. The former captain came under sharp criticism after a disappointing outing against the Netherlands in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Group A opener in Colombo on Saturday. Babar’s stay at the crease was brief and…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Pakistan narrowly avoided a major upset in their T20 World Cup opener against the Netherlands, winning by three wickets in Colombo on Saturday. But during the match, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif took a swipe at Babar Azam on Hindi commentary, saying, “Aapne bola chakka maro, kaha…
File Pic: Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Babar Azam etched his name into T20I history on Sunday, surpassing Virat Kohli to become the batter with the most half-centuries in the format, as Pakistan completed a dominant 3–0 series sweep of Australia in Lahore. Babar’s unbeaten 50 not only anchored a commanding…
Babar Azam of Pakistan walks off the field after being dismissed by Adam Zampa of Australia during the T20 International match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on January 31, 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan. (Photo/Getty Images) Pakistan batter Babar Azam had another low return in the ongoing T20I series against Australia, getting out for…
Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have announced their 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.The 2009 champions, captained by Salman Agha, will look to mount a strong challenge for their second title when the tournament begins on…
Babar Azam of the Sixers acknowledges spectators during the BBL Qualifier match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium, on January 20, 2026, in Perth, Australia (Photo/Getty Images) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria on Thursday shared his views on Babar Azam’s early exit from the Australian Big Bash League and an on-field moment…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan( AP/PTI) Several leading Pakistani cricketers, including former captain Babar Azam, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, and pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi, are reportedly among the victims of a massive financial scam that could see them lose millions of rupees, a source has revealed. What is a Ponzi scheme? A Ponzi scheme…
