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  • Reasons behind Babar’s resignation from captaincy revealed

    Reasons behind Babar’s resignation from captaincy revealed

    Have you been curious too? Well, we now know why Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam left captaincy.

    The head coach of the white ball team, Gary Kirsten, wanted Babar Azam to continue as captain only for the ODI format, and for this purpose, he had mentioned in his report after the T20 World Cup to remove the star cricketer from the captaincy of the T20 format.

    Gary also mentioned his strategy in the meetings with Babar Azam, what he wants from him, and what his thoughts are for the next T20 World Cup.

    Babar was not in favour of becoming the captain of any format; he was not even being consulted in important matters. Babar Azam complained to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official that the attitude of the board to him was not the same as before.

    Gary Kirsten is keen to bring in young cricketers in T20 cricket, and the preference for the T20 format could be Muhammad Haris, while there is a strong possibility that Muhammad Rizwan will be given the lead in the ODI format after the resignation of Babar Azam.

    Rizwan will be part of the team’s consultation for the first phase of the tour of Australia. The Pakistani team will tour Australia in November, in which they have to play 3 ODIs and three T20 matches from November 4 to November 18.

  • New Zealand’s Tim Southee resigns from red ball captaincy

    New Zealand’s Tim Southee resigns from red ball captaincy

    New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee has resigned from captaincy after the team’s embarrassing performance in Sri Lanka.

    The 35-year-old fast bowler took over the captaincy after Kane Williamson in 2022 and led the team in 14 Test matches.
    “I have taken this decision in the interest of the national team. It is an honour and a matter of pride for me to lead the Black Caps. I have always put my team first, and I believe this decision is best for the team. I think I can serve the team better by focusing on my performance on the field to keep taking wickets and help New Zealand win Test matches,” he said in a statement.

    The fast bowler has announced his decision to step down as New Zealand’s Test captain following a whitewash in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

    Opening batsman Tom Latham will lead black caps in the three-Test series against India starting October 16.

  • England cricket team reaches Pakistan for Test series

    England cricket team reaches Pakistan for Test series

    England’s cricket team has reached Pakistan for the two-match Test series.

    Under the leadership of Ben Stokes, the England team reached Multan Airport, where they will start their practice on October 4 after two days of rest.

    The first Test match between Pakistan and England will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium from October 7. The second Test will also be played in Multan from October 15, while the third Test will be played in Rawalpindi from October 24.

  • Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan cricket team captain

    Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan cricket team captain

    Pakistan cricket team’s white ball captain, Babar Azam, has stepped down from the captaincy.

    He announced this on his Instagram account, stating, ” Dear Fans, I’m sharing some news with you today. I have decided to resign as captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team, effective as of my notification to the PCB and Team Management last month. It’s been an honour to lead this team, but it’s time for me to step down and focus on my playing role.”

    “Captaincy has been a rewarding experience, but it’s added a significant workload. I want to prioritize my performance, enjoy my batting, and spend quality time with my family, which brings me joy.”

    “By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth. I’m grateful for your unwavering support and belief in me. Your enthusiasm has meant the world to me. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and excited to continue contributing to the team as a player. Thank you for your love and support.”

    Babar has resigned after consulting his family and close friends; he had been consulting his close friends regarding the captaincy for many days.

    Babar Azam resigned from the captaincy of all three formats in November after the defeat in the World Cup last year. After that, PCB appointed Shaheen Afridi as T20 and Shan Masood as Test captain. No decision was made regarding Day’s captain.

    But then, in March this year, Babar Azam was once again made the captain of Pakistan’s white ball cricket.

    Under the leadership of Babar Azam, Pakistan played 43 ODIs, winning 26 and losing 15. Apart from this, under the leadership of Babar, Pakistan won 48 and lost 29 in 85 T20 International matches.

  • Pakistan rickshaw driver and martial artist breaks India’s Guinness World Record

    Pakistan rickshaw driver and martial artist breaks India’s Guinness World Record

    Pakistani martial artist Arshad Mehsood, a rickshaw driver from South Waziristan, broke the Guinness World Record previously held by Indian Chinmay Sharma.

    Indian martial artist had 334 elbow strikes in one minute, while Arshad Mehsud of Pakistan broke the Indian record by a large margin by making 373 elbow strikes.

    Talking to Geo News, Arshad said, “My father has passed away. I belong to Upper South Waziristan, and now I go to the fight club every day after driving a rickshaw in Dera Ismail (DI) Khan.”

    Arshad is a disciple of Presidential Award Winner and Guinness World Record Holder Irfan Mehsood.

    More than 20 Irfan students have made Guinness World Records.

  • Who is Urvashi Rautela’s favourite Pakistani cricketer? Actress reveals

    Who is Urvashi Rautela’s favourite Pakistani cricketer? Actress reveals

    Indian actress and model Urvashi Rutela has named her favourite cricketer from Pakistan during an interview at the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) red carpet in UAE, and no prizes for guessing who it is.

    Yes, its Naseem Shah, the man the internet suspects is Urvashi’s crush.

    A Pakistani journalist asked Urushi, “Who is your favorite player in the Pakistani team?”

    Urvashi replied that Pakistan has a good team, and Naseem Shah is a very good cricketer.

    Urvashi has been trending on social media in the past because of Naseem Shah. In 2022, she shared a fan made edit of her and Naseem smiling on Instagram.

    After this, she sent greetings and congratulations to the Pakistani star on his appointment as an honorary DSP, attracting media attention. Naseem once replied, “Thank You”, but later clarified that his manager handles his social media, and he responded to her.

  • Another Pakistani cricketer marries Indian woman

    Another Pakistani cricketer marries Indian woman

    Another Pakistani cricketer has decided to make an Indian girl his life partner. Pakistani cricketer Raza Hassan got engaged to a non-Muslim girl named Pooja from India in America. The engagement ceremony took place in New York.

    According to the cricketer, a formal wedding ceremony will be held in January-February. Raza said that Pocha is deeply interested in the religion of Islam and will soon become a Muslim.

    32-year-old left Pakistan permanently and settled in America and represented Pakistan in one ODI and 10 T20 international matches.

  • ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Complete schedule and Live Streaming details

    ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Complete schedule and Live Streaming details

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) women’s T20 cricket World Cup is starting on October 03, 2024, in the United Arab Emirates. A total of 10 teams arround the golobe will compete for the title while Australia will try to defend this title.

    Here is the complete schedule for all matches.

    Thu, October 03 ,2024

    • Bangladesh Women vs Scotland Women – 3:00 PM
    • Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 7:00 PM

    Fri, October 04, 2024

    • South Africa Women vs West Indies Women – 3:00 PM
    • India Women vs New Zealand Women – 7:00 PM

    Sat, October 05, 2024

    • Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 3:00 PM
    • Bangladesh Women vs England Women – 7:00 PM

    Sun, October 06, 2024

    • India Women vs Pakistan Women – 3:00 PM
    • Scotland Women vs West Indies Women – 7:00 PM

    Mon, October 07 ,2024

    • England Women vs South Africa Women – 7:00 PM

    Tue, October 08, 2024

    • Australia Women vs New Zealand Women – 7:00 PM

    Wed, October 09, 2024

    • Scotland Women vs South Africa Women – 3:00 PM
    • India Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 7:00 PM

    Thu, October 10 ,2024

    • Bangladesh Women vs West Indies Women – 7:00 PM

    Fri, October 11, 2024

    • Australia Women vs Pakistan Women – 7:00 PM

    Sat, October 12, 2024

    • New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 3:00 PM
    • Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women – 7:00 PM

    Sun, October 13, 2024

    • England Women vs Scotland Women – 3:00 PM
    • Australia Women vs India Women – 7:00 PM

    Mon, October 14 ,2024

    • New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women – 7:00 PM

    Tue, October 15, 2024

    • England Women vs West Indies Women – 7:00 PM

    Thu, October 17 ,2024

    • 1st Semi-Final – 7:00 PM

    Fri, October 18, 2024

    • 2nd Semi-Final – 7:00 PM

    Sun, October 20, 2024

    • Final – 7:00 PM

    This event was scheduled in Bangladesh but later was shifted from Bangladesh to UAE due to political instability in Bangladesh. Almost all the participating teams raised their concerns over security in Bangladesh.

    Here is where to watch the women’s T20 World Cup live.

    Region Streaming Platform TV Channel
    India Disney + Hotstar + Fancode Star Sports
    US ESPN+ ESPN+
    UK SkyGO Sky Cricket
    South Africa SuperSport website SuperSport
    Australia Kayo, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW Fox Sports 501 and 503
    Pakistan ARY ZAP, Tamasha, Jazz Tamasha PTV Sports
  • Win one million rupees with PUBG Mobile in Iron Squad Showdown Pakistan

    Win one million rupees with PUBG Mobile in Iron Squad Showdown Pakistan

    Player Unknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile Pakistan has announced the Iron Squad Showdown, with a prize of one million rupees. You can register your team and get a chance to win big!

    Here is how to register:

    Registration Form Link

    Page-1

    Enter Your Team details:

    Step 1: Click on the link below.

    Step 2: Register your email.

    Step 3: Enter your team name.

    Step 4: Enter your team tag.

    Step 5: Upload your team logo.

    Step 6: Select your city (Multan, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Lahore).

    Note: At least one player from the team must be from these cities.

    Step 7: Enter the name of the player from these cities.

    Step 8- Answer the question (Do you have a manager)

    Page-2

    Add player one details

    Step 1: Enter the player’s real name

    Step 2: Enter the player’s in-game name

    Step 2: Enter player gmail

    Step 4: Enter the player’s phone number

    Step 5: Enter discord ID

    Step 6: Enter player PUBG Mobile User ID, i.e. (5918355097)

    Step 7: Enter player role in the game Like (IGL, Entry Fragger, Support player, or free man)

    Add the remaining players’ details on page numbers, 3,4 and 5.

    Next Page

    Answer the question in Yes or No

    Do you have any substitute players in your team?

    Last page

    Submit Your Form

  • ‘Aap log aik din sar pe betha lete ho, doosre din utaar dete ho’; Iftikhar Ahmed lashes out at media

    ‘Aap log aik din sar pe betha lete ho, doosre din utaar dete ho’; Iftikhar Ahmed lashes out at media

    Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed had an emotional reply to a seemingly simple question from a journalist.

    After the final of the Champions Cup on Sunday, during the post-match press conference, a journalist asked Iftikhar, “Who do you think is the discovery in the Champions Cup?”

    The all-rounder replied, “I do not want to talk against anyone, but instead of taking someone up for one innings, we should be talking about making him a part of the national team after performing well in domestic cricket many times.”

    “In innings, you (the media) take them up from here, when they fail, you people say, where did you get this from? Then you people talk behind their backs, and we have to listen. First, let someone top in all three formats and then promote him,” he stressed.

    “Because of you guys (media), the whole environment of cricket has been ruined. Let everyone perform two or three seasons, then you should talk, we will too,” he added.

    Pakistan’s cricket team is under severe criticism after poor performances over the last two years. Yesterday, cricket team selector Muhammad Yusuf resigned due to conflicts with the coach.