'The real problem for Shaheen Afridi is the pressure of being the spearhead of this Pakistan attack and without much real support at the other end when it comes to pace, genuine pace.'
Joe Root and Harry Brook's centuries powered England's strong reply on Day 3 of the first Test in Multan.
Pakistan Cricket Management Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf has landed in India to attend the ICC Executive Board meeting to be held in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test played between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Saturday.
The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be India's home ground during the group stage, featuring matches against Ireland and the hosts USA.
Pakistan lost Mohammad Rizwan for a duck in the first over when Moeen Ali had him caught and his opening partner Saim Ayub holed out in the deep to leave the tourists reeling at 14-2.
Pakistan's Babar Azam does not think the burden of captaincy has affected his batting at the World Cup and is not losing sleep over whether he will keep the job after the showpiece event.
'As public figures we are entitled to receive all kinds of feedback. They are entitled to support or criticise us. Nevertheless, when it comes to my parent or family. I will not hesitate to respond accordingly. It is important to show respect to people and their families, irrespective of their professions.'
Yousuf, who had been attached with the Pakistan Cricket Board in different roles since last year, was part of a broad-based national selection committee that includes two former Test players, head coaches, captains and an analyst, among others.
The 21-year-old consistently bowled in the range of 150 kph and stood out as the star performer in Bangladesh's 2-0 series sweep in Pakistan.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sent a strong message to his team as they go into a crucial set of matches ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup.
2009 champions Pakistan were stunned by debutants USA in the Super Over.
Arshdeep became just the second bowler to dismiss the Pakistan captain -- one of the finest batters currently in world cricket -- on a golden duck in T20 internationals.
A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.
Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series
Mohammed Yousuf, offered support to struggling batter Babar Azam amid a challenging Test series against Australia.
The Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, BCCI sources told ANI.
Pakistan are 1-0 up in the two-Test series having won the opening match in Galle by four wickets.
India play Pakistan in the opening encounter of the Asia Cup on Sunday.
Lahore Qalandars took to Twitter and shared the pictures from Shaheen's wedding ceremony.
During the Multan Test between Pakistan and England, which ended with an unlikely English win on Monday evening, banners inviting Virat Kohli to the country has gone viral on social media.
Afghanistan's opener, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, rose a career-high 12th spot -- Gurbaz is the leading run-getter in the ongoing T20 World Cup, with 156 runs from two innings under his belt.
Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival
Hardik became the highest wicket taker for India against Pakistan in T20Is.
It was Pakistan's sixth defeat in their last 10 Tests at home and this was also the first time Bangladesh have beaten their neighbours in a Test and series.
Saurabh Netravalkar stunned tournament favourites Pakistan in a thrilling encounter.
Babar Azam's decision to step down from Pakistan captaincy has evoked a mixed reaction from his teammates.
Kuldeep Yadav becomes only the second Indian spinner after Sachin Tendulkar to scalp a fifer against Pakistan.
Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.
Uncertainty shrouds Naseem Shah's availability for Pakistan's World Cup opening matches
India and Pakistan will play at least two games in the Asia Cup, and possibly a third if they feature in the final.
Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hailed his team's pace bowling unit, saying the fast bowlers would boost the side's confidence ahead of its Super Sunday clash against arch-rivals India.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam rued the mistakes his side made against India and the United States of America in their earlier Group A matches, even as the former champions bid adieu to the T20 World Cup with a consolation three-wicket victory over Ireland at Lauderhill, Florida, on Sunday.
Bowling has traditionally been Pakistan's strong suit but since that is unlikely to be the case in World Cup 2023.
The PCB strongly denied recent speculations about any internal discord in the Babar Azam-led side.
Babar Azam became the first batsman to twice score three consecutive centuries
Morne Morkel resigns as Pakistan's bowling coach
Most of the Pakistani players, who were down with viral fever, after their arrival in Bengaluru have recovered though some are still under medical observation.
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their woeful Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement.
