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[ad_1] In the midst of Pakistan's challenging performance in the ongoing Test series against Australia, left-handed batter Saim Ayub emerged as a beacon of promise. The 21- year-old cricketer has captured the attention of cricket fraternity, drawing praise for his impressive display during the third day of the Sydney Test. Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle expressed his delight in watching Saim Ayub play, noting there is something special about the young talent.  Really enjoying watching Saim Ayub. Something about him. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 5, 2024 Former England captain, Michael Vaughan, went a step further, predicting that Ayub is destined to be a cricket superstar. Despite his early dismissal in the current match, Vaughan's endorsement reflects the high expectations cricket enthusiasts have for Ayub's future. Saim Ayub will be a superstar .. #AUSvsPAK .. Gone early on this one .. — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 5, 20...

[ad_1] Star-studded Zimbabwe A have beaten Pakistan Shaheens by 24 runs in the first one-day match held in Harare on Wednesday. While chasing a target of 235, Shaheens suffered early blows as they lost their top-order inside seven overs. Tendai Chatara was on fire as he removed Saim Ayub (8), Imran Butt (6) and Muhammad Huraira (3) in his first spell. With Pakistan reeling at 29/3, Kamran Ghulam stitched a 48-run partnership with Hussain Talat, before Tallat was dismissed by Wellington Masakadza for 29. Ghulam also departed shortly after scoring 42, courtesy of Masakadza. With half of Pakistan side back in the dressing room, Haseebullah and Mubasir Khan took charge of the proceedings and got Pakistan back on track. Haseebullah played a gritty 45-run knock before Masakadza also had his number and picked up his third and final wicket of the match. Mubasir kept fighting as wickets fell at the other end. However, his lone battle came to end as he was bowled by experienced pac...

[ad_1] Pakistan veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has stated that skipper Babar Azam is working on the things that Shoaib Akhtar pointed out. In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan , Malik spoke about Shoaib Akhtar's recent controversial comments regarding Babar’s communication skills. ALSO READ:  Never asked Babar for my inclusion in Pakistan team: Shoaib Malik “It's his [Akhtar] opinion, and yes, we should respect that, only if that opinion is not hurting the sentiment of an individual player. After hearing that statement, the thing that came in my mind was that he gives his statements bluntly. He has a clean heart, and always speaks positively about everyone," he said. "His statement was not meant to hurt anyone. I understood from his statement that he was only trying to say that it's the demand of modern cricket to groom your personality along with your cricket skills to become a better brand. I know Babar is working on things that Akhtar has...

[ad_1] The preparatory camp for the Pakistan cricket team ahead of their upcoming Test tour in Australia is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi from November 22 to 29. As per the proposed itinerary, the team is set to depart from Islamabad for Australia on November 30. Test captain Shan Masood, in consultation with Team Director Mohammad Hafeez and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz, has identified potential players for the training camp, with top performers from the Quaid-e-Azam (QeA) Trophy such as Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, and the leading wicket-taker Khurram Shehzad being among those selected. Furthermore, the coaching staff for the Pakistani team has been finalised, with Mohammad Hafeez assuming the dual role of head coach and batting coach. Umar Gul will serve as the bowling coach, while coach Abdul Majid has been entrusted once again to enhance fielding skills. Naveed Akram Cheema will manage the Pakistan team during the tour, and Shahid Aslam will take on the role of as...