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[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has shown off his acting skills in a new advertisement for a soft-drink. In the ad, Babar can be seen alongside his fellow teammate, pacer Naseem Shah. The advertisement has been well-received by fans. Babar’s expressions and acting skills have been particularly praised by fans.   Face expressions by Bobby and Naseem nailed it🔥🔥 — PakCricNews 🇵🇰🇭🇲 (@OZPAKCRIC) May 2, 2023 Babar nailed the expressions 🙌 https://t.co/9NjTB0Pahh — M. (@m_bobbystan) May 2, 2023 oh my goodness, Babar's expressions are too good to handle. Damn 🔥 https://t.co/DPODr14hk9 — Aiman Sohail (@aimansohaill) May 2, 2023 Look at those expressions, OMG, I'm highly and unexpectedly impressed Bobbyyyy chha gye 😍😍😍 @babarazam258 https://t.co/RckoSu9N72 — Mehak (@MehakBA56) May 2, 2023   Babar and naseem acting in this >>>salman khan whole career in bollywood' https://t.co/PuPcuRFRu9 — S (@xtrracover) May 2, 2023 B

[ad_1] Babar Azam, the Pakistan captain and one of the best batsmen in the world, named four batters whom he enjoys watching play. Pakistan captain has earned a reputation as a stylish and technically proficient batsman, and his admiration for the players he listed speaks to his appreciation for the artistry of batting. At the top of Azam's list was Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain and one of the most respected batsmen in world cricket. Abdullah Shafique was also mentioned, who has drawn comparisons to Azam himself for his elegant strokeplay and impressive technique. “I try to follow batting of most batters. I try to watch the highlights if I miss someone’s batting. Mostly, I really enjoy [watching] Kane Williamson. I also enjoy [watching] Abdullah Shafique, considering the way he plays and is a stylish batsman,” Babar shared in an interview with Cricwick. The 28-year-old also named Joe Root, who is known for his classical strokeplay and his ability to score run

[ad_1] Pakistan extend the lead at the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings after beating Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo. Pakistan are the only team with an unblemished record during the new 2023-25 WTC cycle following their 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka.   Pakistan reigns supreme 🔥 With a clean sweep in this series, they sit proudly at the top of the World Test Championship 2023-2025 leaderboard #WTC25 #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/IDi6PyW37f — Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) July 27, 2023   Babar Azam's men have earned 24 points in two wins (12 points for each Test), with 100 percent while India, who are now No.2 on the list have 16 points (66.67%) following their 1-0 series win over West Indies. India hold on to second place on the standings, with Australia (third), England (fourth) and the West Indies (fifth) the other teams to have already featured in the World Test Championship cycle. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.co

[ad_1] Pakistan and India squared off against each other in Group A match of Asia Cup in Kandy on Saturday Opting to bat first, Rohit-led side set up a target of 267 for Pakistan to chase in 50 overs. However, rain being the spoilsport halted the second innings even before it began. During the match, some moments caught the attention of audience when Pakistan right-arm pacer, Haris Rauf dismissed India’s Ishan Kishan at 37.3 overs when Kishan’s lovely innings of 82 runs came to an end. After dismissing Kishan, Rauf was caught giving a send-off to Indian batter in frustration. haris rauf nikal, nikal, nikal pic.twitter.com/VGUr6ZtAyc — amara. (@r__aymara) September 2, 2023 Shortly after, Pakistan captain Babar Azam was seen involved in an animated discussion with wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Shadab Khan. However, the reasons for his frustration are unknown. Shadab getting the ben stokes treatment from babar like pic.twitter.com/TYJSpY1eHk — adi

[ad_1] Former Indian cricketer, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, has expressed his views on why Pakistan cannot be considered as favorites for the upcoming 2023 World Cup in India. Although Srikkanth did not completely dismiss Pakistan's chances, he pointed out that the absence of recent matches in India could be a significant disadvantage for them. “I would like to see what kind of team they are going to select; that’s the most important thing," Srikkanth told India Today. “I am not ruling out Pakistan. Yes, they are used to sub-continent conditions, but the point is, they have not played in India for a long time,” he added. Not a single player from Pakistan, who participated in the recent One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand, has played an international match in India. Srikkanth further added that the teams to watch out for are India, Australia, and England, as he sees one of them emerging as the champions. [ad_2] Source link https://worldn

[ad_1] Babar Azam was adjudged player of the match for his gritty knock as Colombo Strikers beat B-Love Kandy by 27 runs, to register their first win in Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 on Monday. Impressed by Babar's performance, skipper Niroshan Dickwella delivered a motivating post-match pep talk to the entire team, using Babar's innings as an example for others to learn from. Dickwella urged his teammates to draw inspiration from Babar's never-give-up attitude, especially in challenging conditions, which ultimately led to the team's victory. “Learn from the best. He didn’t give up. It was not easy to bat on that wicket and he was there till the end. That inning gave us a good score,” Dickwella said.   Learn from The Best; he didn’t give he was there until the end: Captain Dickwella about Babar Azam #BabarAzam #LPL2023 pic.twitter.com/u25tz1I8BC — Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) August 1, 2023   Choosing to bat first, Strikers encountered an earl

[ad_1] Rashid Latif has questioned Babar Azam’s authority as captain , following a statement made by Imam ul Haq regarding Pakistan's plans to experiment with their batting order in the remaining two matches against New Zealand in Karachi. During the post-match presentation in Karachi on Wednesday, Imam was asked if Pakistan need Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Haris in the middle-order to bolster power-hitting in the remaining matches of New Zealand series. “If I tell you honestly, I don’t think so, because we don’t have time to do experiments, and with Agha [Salman], Shadab [Khan] and [Mohammad] Nawaz, we have enough power-hitting in our ranks. We just need to give them confidence. We could have given chance to Haris and Iftikhar if we had more matches. That is what I think. Babar might think differently," Imam said. Latif was questioned about Imam's statement and whether he had the authority to make such statements about the team's batting order despite not

[ad_1] India target a third World Cup when cricket’s global showpiece gets underway on Thursday with the country buoyed by a growing, international self-confidence and with a sport which unites and divides the sub-continent like no other on the verge of joining the Olympic elite. The epic tournament features 10 nations playing 48 matches over 46 days at 10 different venues. However, the build-up has been far from smooth after arch-rivals Pakistan considered a boycott when India refused to travel across the border for the Asia Cup. As a result, the announcement of the schedule for the World Cup was delayed until just three months before the first ball was to be bowled. Fears over security for the India-Pakistan World Cup blockbuster in Ahmedabad then saw the match moved back a day, sparking a domino effect of nine rescheduled fixtures. Pakistan’s visit to India is their first since the 2016 Twenty20 World Cup but they were welcomed warmly when they arrived in Hyderabad last

[ad_1] Pakistan all-rounder, Shadab Khan, has come out in support of Babar Azam, who has been recently criticised by former cricketers and fans for his captaincy. Pakistan failed to win a single Test at home under Babar’s captaincy in 2022 and recently lost an ODI series to New Zealand at home as well. However, Shadab, in a recent interview with a local TV channel, said that Pakistani people should understand the value of Pakistan captain and not unnecessarily criticise him. “I think we are doing injustice with such a diamond. Pakistan has been blessed with such a big diamond. He [Babar] is even a bigger diamond than Kohinoor,” Shadab said. “As a nation, we are not valuing Babar for what he is worth and are pressurising him. At the end of the day, he is human . We should respect him the way the world respects him , ”  he added. ALSO READ:  Simon Doull questions Babar Azam’s decision to avoid facing Shaheen Afridi The all-rounder was also surprised with the criticism on Baba

[ad_1] Umar Gul, who recently served as Pakistan’s interim bowling coach for Afghanistan and New Zealand series, shared his observations and commended skipper Babar Azam's dominance and relentless pursuit of success for the Men in Green. In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Gul stated that Babar's authority as a captain was evident through his exceptional performance in the recently-concluded New Zealand series. He also emphasized that a dominant captain leads with authority, and when the team's performance is great, it further solidifies their position. As Babar continues to lead the team, Gul believes he should maintain this dominance, as it holds him accountable for the team's success. "I have observed Babar Azam closely during the New Zealand series, and one thing is clear that he is a dominant force, relentlessly striving for the success of his team. When we looked at his performance against the Blackcaps as the skipper, it's eviden

[ad_1] The central contracts of Pakistan cricketers for the 2022-23 period expired on June 30th. There were talks of a possible one-month extension, but so far, no agreement has been signed. During this time, the players have raised various concerns that they wish to discuss with Zaka Ashraf, the head of the PCB management committee. One significant issue the players are raising is their remuneration. The previous management committee had suggested a 45% increase, but the players are seeking more than just a raise. They believe that a complete overhaul of their contracts is necessary because they feel they are being underpaid compared to cricketers from other countries. According to a recent research report, even players like Babar Azam, ranked as the number one ODI batter, do not rank among the top 10 highest-earning cricketers globally. The players want the PCB to conduct its own research and establish a system that ensures their financial security in the future. Another d

[ad_1] KARACHI: “I’m really hurt that this country only values cricketers, and even worse is that high achievers on international and national level from Balochistan are ignored, as if we don’t exist,” said Pakistan’s only World Boxing Council belt winner and professional boxer Muhammad Waseem, as he expressed his disbelief when cricketer Naseem Shah was given the honorary DSP post and was made the goodwill ambassador of the Balochistan Police. The 19-year-old cricketer, who has far fewer international achievements than many of the athletes from Balochistan, does not even belong to the province and yet he was bestowed with the honour, leaving the athletes from the province feeling left out and ignored. “I was asked by the Balochistan Police officials to attend this ceremony and it left me extremely disappointed and hurt,” Waseem told The Express Tribune. “It feels so bad because they never honour us. Not just me, but other athletes from Balochistan too. “We have done so muc

[ad_1] Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who was retained by Peshawar Zalmi, is eager to learn from the franchise newly appointed captain, Babar Azam, in the upcoming eighth edition of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). While speaking to media on Saturday, the English batsman expressed his delight over sharing the dressing room with one of the best batsmen in the world. “Let’s be honest, to be able to play with Babar, it is going to be great,” Cadmore said. “To be able to learn a thing or two from him will be great for my game.” The 28-year-old also heaped praised on the bowling standards in the HBL PSL. “Every time I come here, the quality of bowling has really impressed me and it is challenging as a batter. It helped me improve my game a lot, I hope to contribute to the team,” he said. Cadmore believes that Zalmi has assembled an excellent combination of players for the eighth season, which will make it hard to select the playing XI. “I know, it is going to cause a headache to our team

[ad_1] New Zealand's Devon Conway (left) walks from the field after being caught during day two of the second cricket Test match between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 25, 2023. — AFP WELLINGTON: New Zealand are contemplating the possibility of a rare Test win after following on, having dug in with the bat on Sunday to set up an absorbing last two days of the second Test against England . The Black Caps unearthed some much-needed tenacity to reach 202-3 in their second innings at stumps on day three in Wellington, closing within 24 runs of the tourists. Their gritty response after being asked to follow on was founded on half-centuries by openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway. Kane Williamson was a patient 25 not out at the close, needing just four more runs to surpass Ross Taylor as New Zealand's greatest Test run-scorer. The former skipper will resume on Monday alongside Henry Nicholls (18 not out) with New Zealand harbouring

[ad_1] Pakistan A secured a spot in the ACC Men's Emerging Asia Cup 2023 final after a convincing 60-run victory over Sri Lanka A in Colombo on Friday. The win was celebrated joyously by Pakistan's senior team members, including Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Upon the junior team's return to the hotel after the semi-final, they were warmly welcomed by the senior players, who commemorated the occasion with a cake-cutting ceremony. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a delightful video of the celebration on their social media channels, capturing Afridi and Shah in high spirits with the victorious A team. 🇵🇰 men's team 🤝 🇵🇰 Shaheens Shaheens' win in the #ACCMensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup semi-final celebrated in star-studded company 🤩 pic.twitter.com/X3IHAH48sh — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 21, 2023 During the semi-final, Pakistan A displayed their dominance by setting a total of 322, presenting Sri Lanka A with a challenging target of 323

[ad_1] The central contracts of Pakistan cricketers for the 2022-23 period expired on June 30th. There were talks of a possible one-month extension, but so far, no agreement has been signed. During this time, the players have raised various concerns that they wish to discuss with Zaka Ashraf, the head of the PCB management committee. One significant issue the players are raising is their remuneration. The previous management committee had suggested a 45% increase, but the players are seeking more than just a raise. They believe that a complete overhaul of their contracts is necessary because they feel they are being underpaid compared to cricketers from other countries. According to a recent research report, even players like Babar Azam, ranked as the number one ODI batter, do not rank among the top 10 highest-earning cricketers globally. The players want the PCB to conduct its own research and establish a system that ensures their financial security in the future. Another d

[ad_1] Former Pakistan pacer, Mohammad Amir, is set to join Derbyshire as a local player next season, reported The Telegraph . This move comes as Amir is set to acquire British citizenship in 2024, thanks to his marriage to Narjis Khan, a British citizen and a lawyer. Having retired from international cricket in 2020, the 31-year-old cricketer is now focused on obtaining British citizenship before finalizing his deal with Derbyshire. Amir brings valuable experience in county cricket, having previously played for Essex and Gloucestershire. He also participated in the first season of the Hundred for London Spirit. Should he become a British citizen, Amir would gain the opportunity to play in the Hundred as a local player. Interestingly, Derbyshire shares an intriguing connection with Pakistan, as their head coach, Mickey Arthur, also holds the position of director of cricket for Pakistan. Arthur was the full-time head coach of Pakistan during the period when Amir was a pivot

[ad_1] Sri Lanka is all set to host Afghanistan's three-match ODI home series against Pakistan in August ahead of the 2023 Asia Cup, reported Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka . Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was approached and has reportedly agreed, in principle, to allow three ODIs to take place at a single venue, with the rental of their stadium. "As Afghanistan does not have any stadium, playing in Sri Lanka will be a good preparation for the Asia Cup and the World Cup to follow soon after," well-placed sources in the Kabul-based Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) told Daily Mirror. "We were also keen to host these matches in the UAE or Qatar, but it was not feasible considering the extreme heat of the climate there," the source added. Earlier this year in March, the neighbouring countries also played a three-match T20I series in Sharjah, which Afghanistan won by a margin of 2-1. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/stports/afghanistan-pakistan-to

[ad_1] As day four commenced, Lankan batters were eyeing to cruise past and set a considerable target for Pakistan; however, sharp catches by Pakistan's fielders is what they didn't see coming. Today, three brilliant catches were taken as Sri Lanka lost their six batters by session two at 185. The first catch came from the skipper himself when Babar Azam took a sharp one-handed catch while fielding at first slip to dismiss Angelo Matthews, who walked back after scoring 64 (109). pic.twitter.com/9jac7y4m11 — ︎ ︎ (@PCT_Edits_) July 19, 2023 The second catch was taken by Imam-ul-Haq when Dinesh Chandimal was dismissed at 28 runs. Chandimal tried to flick it low, but the short midwicket was equal to it, where Imam grabbed a sharp low catch by diving forward. Catch of The Day From Imam ul Haq🔥💯. #ImamUlHaq #PAKvSL #SLvPAK #PAKvsSL pic.twitter.com/CMhC2Fxfkx — Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) July 19, 2023 Lastly, the third catch was brilliantly taken by Abd

[ad_1] Afghanistan and Pakistan are scheduled to play a three-match ODI series in August, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Tuesday, according to a report by Pajhwok Afghan News. Earlier today, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also announced a revised Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2023-2025. In the revised FTP, Pakistan is supposed to play an away ODI series against Afghanistan in August, 2023. The venue and dates of the series are yet to be announced, but the series is likely to take place in UAE. Earlier this year in March, the neighbouring countries also played a three-match T20I series in Sharjah, which Afghanistan won by a margin of 2-1. The aforementioned series between the two countries will serve as preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Asia Cup is scheduled to take place from August 31st to September 17th, under the hybrid model, according to which, the first four matches of the tournament will be held in Pakistan, followed by a shift to Sri La