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PCB appoints new T20I, Test captains
Lahore, November 15, 2023 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the appointments of Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi as captains for Test and T20I formats, respectively. Addressing X, formerly Twitter, the PCB announced the Test and T20I team captains. “Introducing our leaders: [Shan Masood] named Test captain, and [Shaheen Shah Afridi] to lead…
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan’s all-format captain
Lahore, November 15, 2023: Pakistan’s premier batsman, Babar Azam, has resigned from the position of all-format captain in the wake of the team’s disappointing performance in the ongoing 2023 World Cup. “Today, I am stepping down as the captain of Pakistan in all formats. It’s a difficult decision but I feel it is a right…
‘Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf were specifically groomed for T20 cricket, not ODIs
Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed expressed his thoughts on Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf in the aftermath of the Green Shirts’ exit from the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. It is noteworthy that Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf have faced scrutiny for their disappointing showings in the current 50-over tournament….
Morne Morkel steps down from his role as the bowling coach for Pakistan
Lahore, November 13, 2023 : On Monday, Morne Morkel, the former South African pacer, resigned from his position as Pakistan’s bowling coach, citing his commitments to upcoming leagues. The ex-South African fast bowler had entered into a six-month contract with the Pakistan team in June of this year. Morne Morkel’s initial assignment with the Green…
Greatest ODI innings ever played
Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, praised Glenn Maxwell’s remarkable double century in the World Cup, referring to it as the “greatest innings.” Despite battling an injury, the dynamic batsman played a crucial role in securing a thrilling three-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match held at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday….