Pakistan's cricket captain is with his mother in Mecca; Rizwan is with his mother and wife.
Pakistan registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
A severe discord is brewing between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the players who are unhappy at not having their NOCs extended for league appearances through this month.
'The whole Kashmiri population is seemed to be a suspect community. This status is not good.'
Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh
USA caused the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup when they shocked former champions Pakistan via the Super Over.
Rohit Sharma, while facing left-arm throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne, got hit on his left thumb by a delivery that lifted from the back of a good length area.
Who will win these contests on Saturday?
Opener Ahmed Shehzad has been recalled to Pakistan's Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka after being dropped for the April-May series against Bangladesh on disciplinary grounds. Besides Shehzad, the selectors also recalled southpaw Shan Masood, another out-of-favour opener, who was ignored for the last few series and tournaments.
A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.
Former Pakistan players tore into captain Babar Azam and other players for their poor performance in World Cup 2023.
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
India steamrollered Pakistan by seven wickets in a lopsided blockbuster match at a heaving Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday to maintain their unblemished 50-overs World Cup record against their arch-rivals.
Pakistan scored 182 runs and Tom Latham's side fell well short of their target despite a hat-trick from Matt Henry, with Haris Rauf claiming four wickets for 18 runs as New Zealand were dismissed for 94, with more than four overs remaining.
Despite the win the Pakistan skipper expressed disappointment at the form shown by him and opener Mohammad Rizwan, as both the batters failed to contribute.
Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.
Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.
Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.
Pakistan's unpredictability will once again be their big strength at the T20 World Cup.
Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources
Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival
Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.
India has also taken note of reports of Saeed's son Talha contesting elections in Pakistan and said the "mainstreaming" of radical terror outfits in the neighbouring country is nothing new and that it has been part of its State policy for a long time.
The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.
Images from the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Bengal too good for Uttarakhand
Pakistan needs to win all its matches and expect Australia to falter in at least two of their remaining four games.
India's batters will have to counter a potent Pakistan bowling attack that can make an impact irrespective of the nature of the pitch.
Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Adelaide on Sunday.
The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has been the envy point of other cricketing nations. Zaman Khan is the latest to join that illustrious line.
Babar Azam's decision to step down from Pakistan captaincy has evoked a mixed reaction from his teammates.
With the rejection of the review petitions, Sharif's disqualification as a member of parliament remains valid.
South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.
But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history
'Babar Azam needs to listen to suggestions'
Pakistan might have heaved a sigh of relief to see that Shaheen Shah Afridi did not show any signs of a draining fever that had gripped the team upon its arrival in Bengaluru.
'Our middle order stepped up in the last two matches'
Leg-spinner Shah's selection was subject to the 35-year-old clearing a fitness test, chief selector Mohammad Wasim said in a statement.
PCB newly selected Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq announced squads for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup and the three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan.
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