'There was no need to remove Babar from the captaincy. They have acted in haste'
Pakistan were stunned by the co-hosts USA in a thrilling nail-biting clash, settled in the Super Over.
Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.
On Tuesday, the 6' 6" Pakistan fast bowlers was bowled over yet again by Ansha Afridi, whose dad Shahid played some cricket in his day :)
West Indian legend Curtly Ambrose said he would not want to change anything in Jasprit Bumrah's unorthodox action.
The last time Pakistan won a Test Down Under was in late 1995 when nearly half of the current side were not even born
'His focus is like that only, he will give his 100 per cent in whatever he takes up, be it studying or be it playing cricket.'
'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.'
It was a starry affair at the Narendra Modi stadium as the skippers of all ten World Cup teams attended the captain's day.
Images from the World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan, at Birmingham, on Wednesday.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test played between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Saturday.
In a digital briefing, she said that Kejriwal, in his message, said even though he is in jail, the two crore people of Delhi, who are his family, should not face any problems.
Both were equally good balls: Kuldeep Yadav on prized wickets of Babar Azam and Jos Buttler
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lashed out at his countrymen following Saturday's "battering" by India in the ODI World Cup match in Ahmedabad, saying the national team has got to do something about it.
Mohammed Yousuf, offered support to struggling batter Babar Azam amid a challenging Test series against Australia.
Imam-ul-Haq embarked on a new journey as he exchanged vows with girlfriend, Anmol Mehmood.
Afridi added that players in The T20 squad should be given a long run ahead of the World Cup later this year.
'First 34 overs in the field cost us. We dropped Warner and such batters ensure they cash in'
Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said Pakistan Babar Azam, who is a big fan of Virat Kohli, should learn to play like his "idol" and convert good starts into big knocks by adapting to match situations the way the Indian captain does.
'In a World Cup, if you are not good even in one department, you lose. We started well while bowling, but we couldn't take wickets.'
From England's fiery all-rounder Ben Stokes to India's rising star Shubman Gill, and the ever-reliable Babar Azam from Pakistan, these cricketing maestros are ready to redefine the game.
A Pakistani media baron, the 45-year-old is the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB.
Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart
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.
Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has heaped praise on right-handed batsman Babar Azam, saying he is as good as swashbuckling Indian batsman Virat Kohli. During the recently concluded Hamilton Test against New Zealand which Pakistan lost by eight wickets, Azam scored an unbeaten 90 and Arthur says the former deserves the high praise.
Participating in the debate on the triple talaq bill on Thursday, Khan made certain observations on a ruling party member.
Virat Kohli's admiration for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam isn't a hidden secret.
Rising star Babar Azam hit his third successive hundred to anchor Pakistan's 3-0 clean-sweep of the West Indies with a comfortable 136-run win in the third and final one-dayer on Wednesday. Azam smashed a 106-ball 117 while skipper Azah Ali returned to form with a 109-ball 101 as Pakistan compiled 308-6 before restricting West Indies to 172 in 44 overs on a flat Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch.
If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday.
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.
Sehwag poked fun at Pakistan's history of losses to India in World Cups.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League.
A desperate Pakistan will be wary of a competent group of Afghanistan spinners' ability to strike hard on an often-gripping Chepauk pitch when the teams meet in the World Cup match in Chennai on Monday
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq was on Monday handed a 20-month ban from participating in the International League T20
Abdullah termed the gag order as an attempt by the EC to please the BJP.
A first information report was registered on Wednesday against Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan on the charge of sedition for his controversial comments on Kashmir following a court order.
R Ashwin feels Pakistan will be the side to beat in Asia Cup and consistent performances from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will make them even more dangerous in the continental event.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, now in the United States, on Friday boycotted the Harvard lecture he was due to deliver in protest against his minister Azam Khan's detention at the Boston airport.
The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.
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