Tag: Ahmed Shehzad

  • Ahmed Shehzad calls Babar Azam ‘Fake King’

    Ahmed Shehzad calls Babar Azam ‘Fake King’

    Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad called Babar Azam a “fake king” while commenting on his performance as the head of the team.

    During the Geo News program ‘Harna Mana Hai‘ on Wednesday, host Tabish Hashmi showed Ahmed Shahzad his statistics against Babar Azam and asked him for his opinion.

    On this, the cricketer said, “Babar Azam is being compared to my eight-year-old stats on social media, while the situation was completely different at that time. We used to get 2.5 to three lakh rupees, but now we get 50 lakh rupees per month. He has every opportunity, but still, he is behind in the world in modern cricket.”

    The former opener batsman went on to say, “The strongest captain in Pakistan was held accountable after two to three series but no one held Babar accountable. In five years of captaincy, he could not win a single trophy. Babar ignored domestic cricketers to accommodate his friends and disrupted the system of domestic cricket.”

    The 32-year-old added, “I believe I could have improved my stats, but Babar’s stats are worse than mine, but if you are a king, then you are a fake king. You have made people crazy on social media, now you should raise your hands and admit that you are responsible.”

    National players, including captain Babar Azam, are under severe criticism for the worst defeat in the first two matches of the T20 World Cup.

  • Ahmed Shehzad says goodbye to Pakistan Super League

    Ahmed Shehzad says goodbye to Pakistan Super League

    After not getting a place in any Pakistan Super League (PSL) team, Ahmed Shehzad has made a major decision about his future.

    Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Ahmed Shehzad said goodbye to PSL.

    All the teams have completed their squads for season 9 of the Pakistan Super League during the drafting, but now some players will be selected in the supplementary as well. Ahmed Shehzad seems to be quite depressed for not being part of any team in the draft.

    “A heartfelt goodbye to Pakistan Super League! I’m writing this note which I thought I wouldn’t be writing this year. Another PSL draft goes by and the same old story – didn’t get picked. God knows why, but they plan, and Allah plans. Indeed ALLAH is the best of Planners. I have tried hard by giving it all in the domestic circuit consistently in the last few years and did reasonably well in the National T20 Cup just before the PSL draft.”

    “There seems a deliberate effort to keep me out, even when franchises have opted for other performers with inferior numbers than me. But when everything is pre-planned it doesn’t matter. I don’t know whose responsibility it is to get top domestic performers in the PSL then. But I exactly know the reasons why I’m not made part of the PSL – the whole country, and my fans will know it very soon.”

    He wrote, “I’m parting ways and saying goodbye to Pakistan Super League for my own self-respect. I’ve never played for money and will never do it. While many chose international leagues across the globe, I decided to grind in the domestic circuit to prove my love for the game, and to wear the Green Flag again. I’m taking this decision to keep money out of it (was offered several contracts to play leagues yet chose Pakistan)”.

    “I will not play the PSL again with these 6 teams. It seems like a shared responsibility to keep me away from PSL, and all franchises have shaken hands”.

    “Lastly, I’m thankful for all the support I’ve received from my fans across the world. I can only assure one thing and that’s never giving in to unfair demands or accepting anything that lets my country down”.

    “All I know is in this day and age being patriotic and putting your nation first goes against you. I’m thankful to Allah that I always stood firm on my moral responsibilities and have never let myself, my family, and my country down. If that’s the price I have to pay for my honesty and dedication, it’s a small price to pay and I will continue doing it. Pakistan Zindabad!”

  • Ahmed Shehzad not picked by any franchise for PSL 9

    Ahmed Shehzad not picked by any franchise for PSL 9

    Aggressive batsman Ahmed Shehzad was not inducted into any franchise for the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Ahmed Shehzad, who performed well in domestic cricket this season and left the world’s leagues for Pakistan’s domestic cricket, could not find a place in the Pakistan Super League.

    All six franchises participating in the event selected players from different categories, completing their 18-member squads.

    Umar Akmal, Sharjeel Khan, and young player Haider Ali also failed to earn the trust of the franchises and were also not included in any team.

  • Ahmed Shehzad becomes father again

    Ahmed Shehzad becomes father again

    Ahmed Shehzad took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to share the news that he had become a father again.

    The batsman wrote, “Allah has given me a daughter, now our family has five members, daughters are a blessing that fills life with happiness, I am extremely grateful to Allah, remember me in your prayers.”

    Ahmed Shehzad is playing domestic cricket and leaving his mark. Chief Selector and Sports Minister Wahab Riaz has said that he is keeping an eye on the batsman’s performance as he is performing well in domestic.

  • Ahmad Shahzad wants Brad Pitt to do his biopic?

    Ahmad Shahzad wants Brad Pitt to do his biopic?

    Cricketer Ahmad Shahzad recently indulged in a conversation with anchor Syed Yahya Hussaini on his show. When Yahya asked him that which actor does he wants to play his role in his biopic, the 30-year-old athlete replied that he wants Hollywood legend Brad Pitt to essay him on the big screen.

    Netizens gave a polarised reaction to his desire.

    Public Makes Fun Of Ahmad Shahzad For His Expectations From Brad Pitt
    Public Makes Fun Of Ahmad Shahzad For His Expectations From Brad Pitt

    Last year Shahzad was blessed with a baby girl, He tweeted,  “I have been blessed with a daughter. Allah is great.”

    Following the good news, friends and fans extended their best wishes to Shahzad. Former Pakistan captains Shahid Afridi and Sarfaraz Ahmed congratulated Shahzad.

    Read More: PSL set to resume on June 9, final on June 24

    Cricketers Fakhar Zaman, Umar Amin, Shadab Khan and other players also congratulated Shahzad on the birth of his baby girl.

    Shahzad got married in 2015 with his childhood friend Sana. The couple had a baby boy, Ali Ahmad Khan, in 2017.

  • Pakistani sportsmen extend support to Kashmiris as Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day

    Pakistani sportsmen extend support to Kashmiris as Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day

    The nation on Saturday observed Kashmir Solidarity Day and expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir. Pakistani sportsmen, including cricketer Shahid Afridid and boxer Mohammad Waseem extended their support to the people of Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) who are living under atrocities of Indian government and army.

    Taking to Twitter, Shahid Afridi shared poetry and wrote: “On this #KashmirDay, I stand with all my brothers and sisters who continue to fight for their rights and freedom as a Nation. May Allah give us the strength to facilitate our brethren in need.”

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    Similarly, boxer Mohammad Waseem took to Twitter and wrote: “I express all my support and extend sincerest prayers for the courageous people of Kashmir. May they be blessed with their much longed right of freedom and peace ameen.”

    Other Pakistani cricketers also shared their thoughts and extended solidarity with the Kashmiri people on Twitter.

    In a statement on Twitter, Prime Minister Imran Khan slammed the incumbent Indian PM Narendra Modi’s policies in IOJK and paid tributes to the Kashmiri brethren.

    “It is time the world takes notice of India’s grave human rights violations in IIOJK which include crimes against humanity, war crimes & genocidal acts as well as the threat of forced demographic change,” he said in a series of tweets.

  • Afridi-led Rawalakot Hawks crowned champions of KPL 2021

    Afridi-led Rawalakot Hawks crowned champions of KPL 2021

    Shahid Afridi’s Rawalakot Hawks defeated Mohammad Hafeez-led Muzaffarabad Tigers by seven runs in an epic final of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) 2021.

    Chasing a target of 170 runs, the Tigers were restricted to 162 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

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    They went off to a decent start with Hafeez (29 off 21) and Zeeshan Ashraf (46 off 26) putting up 54 runs for the opening partnership.

    However, Hafeez’s departure triggered Tigers’ collapse as they kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.

    Hawks’ skipper Afridi, who was playing despite not being fully fit, removed Ashraf and Sohaib Maqsood in the middle overs to keep his side in the hunt.

    All-rounder Hussain Talat also chipped in with three wickets to stem the flow of runs.

    His economical bowling spell, 3 for 18 in four overs, was instrumental in laying the platform for the side’s victory. 

    Batting first, the Hawks posted 169 runs in their allotted 20 overs courtesy of Kashif Ali’s brilliant 28-ball 54.

    For Tigers, Hafeez and Usama Mir claimed two wickets each.

    Expressing his joy, Afridi took to Twitter and wrote: “So proud of my players and staff, one of the most memorable wins for me! The KPL was a wonderfully organised event and it has great potential, I’m sure next year will be bigger and better.”

    He also thanked the Pakistan Army: “Special thank you to Pakistan Army for their wonderful support throughout.”

  • Don’t compare me with Ahmed Shehzad: Umar Akmal

    Don’t compare me with Ahmed Shehzad: Umar Akmal

    Pakistan’s middle-order batsman Umar Akmal has said that it was not right to compare him with opener Ahmed Shehzad and asked to be assessed in an individual capacity, Cricket Pakistan reported.

    According to the details, Umar in a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday said, “I am usually associated and compared with Ahmed Shehzad, which is not right. We have different goals and identities”.

    He added that we have different roles and should be criticised or praised in our individual capacities.

    The 29-year-old batsman accepted the fact that his performance against Sri Lanka was below the required standard and vowed to make a comeback in the side.

    “It is not easy to make a comeback whatever team you play for. There is always pressure to solidify your place in the side. I can only say that I was unlucky to get out on the first ball against Sri Lanka. I could not perform well. I am working harder and I believe that the chief selector Misbahul Haq will give me another chance and I will not disappoint,” Umar said.

    Akmal praised the media for its role in the return of international cricket in Pakistan and expressed hope in the Pakistan Test side to deliver a good performance against Australia in their upcoming Test series Down Under.