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 captain Babar Azam has surpassed India's Virat Kohli in becoming the world No.1 T20I batter for the longest period of time after he maintained his top spot in the latest ICC T20 batting rankings.
The role of outside elements including agents of players and some former players who ran social media campaigns also have not helped ease the simmering tensions in the team.
In an explosive press conference on Sunday, a woman accused Pakistan skipper Babar Azam of 'physical abuse' for nearly 10 years.
In the four Tests played during the year, Babar scored 338 runs at an average of 67.6.
Phil Salt (45) and Buttler (39) broke the back of the chase, smashing 78 from the first six overs, both caught off the bowling of the impressive Haris Rauf (3-38).
Former Pakistan cricketers and the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and the players, after their six-run loss to India on Sunday.
The youngster's video, which showed him engaged in a dangerous act while clinging on to a train moving out of a platform, had gone viral after it was posted on X on July 14.
Rohit currently sits at fourth place in the overall list of captains with the most T20I wins.
Harbhajan Singh suggested Gary Kirsten not to waste his time in Pakistan
'He (Kohli) is one of the best players, and we will plan against him as well'
Babar said the pressure on him for tickets for the match against India was more than the match itself.
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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.
The case relates to a forged birth certificate for Azam's son Abdullah, who allegedly gave a wrong date of birth while filing his nomination papers for the assembly elections.
Set 183 for victory, Andrew Balbirnie produced a stunning knock to take Ireland over the line with five wickets and a ball to spare in front of a sell-out crowd.
Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.
'After Diwali, I don't see this trend of re-releases going forward. We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.'
Sources informed Geo News that Shaheen and Yousuf exchanged heated words, but later, the pacer apologised to him.
Ponting believes Saim Ayub is worth keeping an eye on during the T20 World Cup.
The judge remarked that the allegations were disturbing and serious to warrant a full investigation.
In his speech on April 25, SP leader Azam Khan allegedly referred to Kargil war and also used religious slogans.
'So whatever runs he might not have gotten (against Ireland), you know, he wants to score double the runs.'
A vacation bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Bela M Trivedi said that prima facie the Allahabad high court's bail condition imposed on Khan is disproportionate and sounds like a decree of a civil court.
England clinched the three-match one-day international series against Pakistan
The BCCI is yet to give its consent to the tentative schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.
Pakistan and India have faced each other seven times at the T20 World Cup, with Pakistan winning just once.
Shaan Masood also didn't agree that the last two Tests were the darkest days of Pakistan cricket over three decades.
Afridi said Rohit instils a sense of self-belief in his team with his aggressive style of play.
Rishabh Pant took three catches in India's narrow win over Pakistan on Sunday and fielding Coach T Dilip was quick to appreciate the efforts of his wards.
A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.
Legendary Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq ripped into the team's selection for the recent T20 World Cup, highlighting the lack of specialist middle-order batsmen as a key reason for their group stage exit.
Former captain Younis Khan said Pakistan had made some tactical blunders when it mattered the most.
Australia opener Travis head on Wednesday toppled India's Suryakumar Yadav as the number one batter in the latest ICC T20 rankings.
India's young batter Yashaswi Jaiswal was placed sixth with 714 points.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Ireland in Lauderhill, USA on Sunday.
Babar Azam's public expression of his unhappiness at being asked to bat at number three in T20 Internationals indicates that all is not well
'Madhubala stipulated in her contracts that she wanted only me to do her playback singing.'
Chasing a target of 135 runs, Haider Ali's 65* off 43 including three sixes and skipper Azam's 51 from 28 balls put their side over the line with 29 balls to spare.
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