Former Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram has revealed his top five cricketers from his illustrious playing days, naming Sir Vivian Richards as the toughest batter he bowled to. Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast alongside England greats Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell, Akram reflected on the highlights of his […]
Gill and Bumrah in India’s Asia Cup squad, Jaiswal ignored
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (L) celebrates with teammate Shubman Gill after taking the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) final match between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. — AFP Defending champions India named top order batter Shubman […]
As the Cricket World Cup 2023 kicks off later this week in India
Despite a lacklusture Asia Cup campaign, the top-ranked ODI batter remains a crucial anchor in Pakistan’s top order as they aim to bounce back from recent disappointments. Fast bowler Naseem Shah’s absence due to injury could hamper Pakistan’s World Cup campaign but Babar’s brilliance with the bat means they are capable of posting imposing totals […]
KARACHI: Pakistan fell to their worst Test ranking in nearly six decades on Wednesday
Bangladesh inflicted a six-wicket defeat on Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, their first series win against Pakistan. “Pakistan dropped two places — from sixth to eighth — n the Test rankings after suffering a shock series loss at home to Bangladesh,” the International Cricket Council (ICC) said. The ICC said it […]