Former captain Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah have been recalled to Pakistan's T20 squad for the upcoming home assignment against South Africa and a tri-Series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe next month.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha and Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh were spotted on a tuk-tuk ride near Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the T20I series opener in Lahore, triggering mixed reactions on social media.
Social media was quick to react, urging the former captain to 'focus on his batting' rather than engaging in photo sessions.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said the team is ready for the Pakistan T20I series despite a short, interrupted build-up, calling the tour vital preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Pakistan's cricket captain is with his mother in Mecca; Rizwan is with his mother and wife.
Former Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has launched a scathing attack on former captain Babar Azam, accusing him of failing to build a strong bench during his tenure.
Abbas also acknowledged the consistency displayed by India across formats and said the Rohit Sharma-led team will be a strong contender for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam "should not be mentioned in the same line" as Indian icon Virat Kohli
Pakistan selectors want Babar Azam to open in CT, hope star batter will emulate Sachin Tendulkar
'He's still at his peak. I wanted to take something from his game. I learnt a lot from him.'
The dismissal marked a significant low point in Azam's otherwise illustrious career.
With stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan sidelined, it will be a test of character for the Salman Agha-led Pakistan side.
Pakistan collapsed from 362-5 to 378 all out as Muthusamy finished with Test best figures of 6-117.
Former Sindh governor Mohammad Zubair also lashed out, alleging Naqvi dropped Pakistan's top players, leading to team's three consecutive defeats at the hands of arch-rivals India.
The 34-year-old actor took to Instagram and said he is recovering well.
It is often speculated that the Pakistan team has two factions -- one supporting Skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is loyal to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam has come out in Virat Kohli's support after the latter's slump in form.
Pathan slammed the Pakistan skipper for his knock and felt that Babar didn't help his team's cause.
Babar had stepped down from his leadership role across formats following the conclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Jason Gillespie has backed Babar Azam to find his purple patch after his lean form continued in their ongoing series against Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi summoned white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to talk about the team's future
The 53-year-old said he had immense respect for some of the Indian players of his generation but never showed it on the field.
Gambhir expressed his confidence in Babar Azam's potential
Afridi said Rohit instils a sense of self-belief in his team with his aggressive style of play.
Mohammed Yousuf, offered support to struggling batter Babar Azam amid a challenging Test series against Australia.
Pakistan's Kamran Akmal identified technical problems that are affecting Babar Azam's recent slump in form
Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.
These transfers can be seen as part of a continuing process on General Asim Munir's part to keep his senior generals happy, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.
The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be India's home ground during the group stage, featuring matches against Ireland and the hosts USA.
Babar's answer stumped the questioner and left everyone in splits.
Morne Morkel resigns as Pakistan's bowling coach
The Indian team has long gap between its group matches and Lahore is located close to the Indian border.
'There is hard work involved and that is why I have been able to give good performances.'
Pakistan captain Babar Azam picks Kohli, Rohit, and Williamson as his favourite batters
In the four Tests played during the year, Babar scored 338 runs at an average of 67.6.
Babar who currently sits comfortably at the summit of the ODI rankings continued to impress with bat in the month of August.
'As players, you need to stay calm, try and block that noise out, and just play with the same intensity as you would play Australia or any other team.'
Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-Test series in South Africa in a bid to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy at home next year
A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive
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