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“Can’t Make A Team Without…”: Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s T20I Snub | Cricket News
6Jul By adminNo Comments
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“Can’t Make A Team Without…”: Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s T20I Snub | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kamran Akmal has questioned the exclusion of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20Is.© AFPFormer Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned the exclusion of star batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from India's T20 squad for the tour of West Indies. The BCCI announced on Wednesday that Hardik Pandya will lead India during the five-match T20I series in West Indies, with Suryakumar Yadav deputising him. However, the biggest talking point was the exclusion of Rinku Singh, who enjoyed a brilliant season with the bat in the Indian Premier League earlier this year.Veterans Rohit and Kohli headline the Test and ODI squads, but have been rested for T20Is with an eye on this year's World Cup this year on home soil.However, Akmal feels both Rohit and Kohli are prove match matc...
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Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Board’s ‘Stupidity’ Over World Cup Venue Changes Request | Cricket News
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Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Board’s ‘Stupidity’ Over World Cup Venue Changes Request | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Najam SethiThe Pakistan Cricket Board's request of venue changes for the matches against Afghanistan, Australia and India was rejected by the International Cricket Council as the ODI World Cup 2023 schedule was announced on Tuesday. With their matches being held at the same venue that was proposed in the draft schedule, there are a few in the PCB who aren't entirely happy. Former Pakistan star Kamran Akmal has slammed the board over its 'stupidity', suggesting ICC was right to reject the request for venue changes.In a video on his YouTube channel, Akmal said that the ICC was right to turn down the PCB's request as other boards could've also demanded something similar."Pakistan requested to swap their venues for group matches against Australia and Afghanistan. They we...
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‘Show Your Presence Like Virat Kohli…’: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Strong Message For Rohit Sharma | Cricket News
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‘Show Your Presence Like Virat Kohli…’: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Strong Message For Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kamran Akmal feels Rohit Sharma needs to be more aggressive on the field.© AFPWith India set to tour West Indies next month, the BCCI announced the squads for the Test and ODI series earlier this week. Rohit Sharma will lead the side in both formats, while Ajinkya Rahane and Hardik Pandya will deputise him in Tests and ODIs, respectively. In another big development, veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara was axed from the team, following his poor outing with the bat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. While analysing India's squad, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal shared his views on the upcoming tour.Akmal said that while India captain Rohit Sharma has done well during his short stint as India's Test captain so far, he needs to show a bit more authority on the f...
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Babar Azam “Still Doesn’t Know How To Do Captaincy”: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Scathing Remark | Cricket News
28Apr By adminNo Comments
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Babar Azam “Still Doesn’t Know How To Do Captaincy”: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Scathing Remark | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kamran Akmal has questioned captain Babar Azam's leadership credentials.© AFPPakistan squandered a 2-0 lead against New Zealand in the recently concluded five-match T20I series as the visitors fought their way back to level the series 2-2. After the fourth T20I was called off due to a hailstorm in Rawalpindi, New Zealand secured a comprehensive win in the fifth and final T20I to level the series. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned captain Babar Azam's leadership credentials.Akmal lashed out at Babar by saying that even after four years of being captain, he still doesn't know how to handle situations."Speaking of their mistakes, they deflect and accuse us of criticism. But our focus is on their captaincy, not their performance. We're not blind to their ...
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“Keep Your Personal Agendas Aside”: Fuming Kamran Akmal Tells Babar Azam | Cricket News
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“Keep Your Personal Agendas Aside”: Fuming Kamran Akmal Tells Babar Azam | Cricket News

[ad_1] Veteran Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal isn't happy with the treatment his brother Umar Akmal has been getting from the Pakistan Cricket Board. Unhappy to see his brother being 'unfairly' snubbed, Akmal lashed out at Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, suggesting he should keep his 'personal agendas' aside and put the national team first. Akmal further accused Babar of putting his preferences on top priority when it comes to national selection especially with regards to the fact that Umar is being overlooked for the ODI team."Keep your personal agendas aside, drafting a team should be about putting Pakistan first, not personal agendas or preferences. It's concerning to see players being shifted between formats based on connections rather than performance. We can't afford to treat team s...
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Should Virat Kohli And Co Play In PSL? Ex-Pakistan Star Has A Stunning Reply | Cricket News
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Should Virat Kohli And Co Play In PSL? Ex-Pakistan Star Has A Stunning Reply | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ex-Pakistan cricketer had a clear reply on whether Indian players should play in PSL© TwitterFormer Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal believes that no Indian player should take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). When asked about Indian cricketers' possible involvement in the tournament, Akmal said that the BCCI has taken a smart decision by not allowing them to play in any T20 league other than the Indian Premier League (IPL). Akmal, who is currently the head coach of PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi, also said that the Indian board is financially secure to take that decision.“Indian players should not play in the PSL,” Akmal said on the YouTube channel ‘Nadir Ali Podcast'.“The Indian board is doing the right thing by not allowing their players to play in overseas...
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“Ishant Sharma Hurled Abuse…”: Ex-Pakistan Star Reveals Heated Exchange With India Pacer | Cricket News
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“Ishant Sharma Hurled Abuse…”: Ex-Pakistan Star Reveals Heated Exchange With India Pacer | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of India pacer Ishant Sharma© TwitterFormer Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has finally opened up about his on-field spat with Ishant Sharma during an India-Pakistan match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in December 2012. Akmal claimed that it was Ishant who initially started abusing him and, as a result, he got it back. He then went on to reveal that it was Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni who came in to settle the matter. As quoted by cricket pundit Farid Khan, Akmal said: "Ishant Sharma did hurl abuse, he got all the abuses back too (Ishant ne gaali diya par baad mein usko bhi bohot pada). MS Dhoni was really nice and Suresh Raina came and settled it down. India were losing and it happened in the heat of the moment. Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez played very well, so...
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“Shoaib Akhtar Is A Delusional Superstar”: Ramiz Raja Takes A Dig At Ex-Pakistan Star | Cricket News
25Feb By adminNo Comments
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“Shoaib Akhtar Is A Delusional Superstar”: Ramiz Raja Takes A Dig At Ex-Pakistan Star | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ramiz Raja slammed Shoaib Akhtar and labelled the former pacer a "delusional superstar".© YouTubeFormer Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has lashed out at Shoaib Akhtar, following his comments on star batter Babar Azam. During a recent appearance on a local news channel, Akhtar had criticised Babar's communications, saying that the Pakistan captain can't speak English properly. The 47-year-old faced a lot of flak for his comments on Babar, as well as former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal. Raja labelled Akhtar a "delusional superstar", adding that it is more important to become a human first than a brand."Shoaib Akhtar is a delusional superstar. He also had an issue recently with Kamran Akmal. He wants everyone to become a brand, but it is more important ...
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“We Also Have Respect”: Ex-Pakistan Star Comments As Asia Cup Hosts Venue Confusion Continues | Cricket News
25Feb By adminNo Comments
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“We Also Have Respect”: Ex-Pakistan Star Comments As Asia Cup Hosts Venue Confusion Continues | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of an India-Pakistan cricket match.© AFPThe confusion over the host venue of the 2023 Asia Cup still remains. Pakistan were originally accorded the host status. However, after BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who is also the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) head, said last year that India won't travel to Pakistan, there is confusion over the status of the continental event. According to a report in news agency PTI, in a possible solution to the Asia Cup logjam, Pakistan may remain the host and India could be offered to play its matches in the UAE where some games will be held, according to sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In such a scenario, the UAE will also host the final if India qualifies for it, according to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) source.An emergent meeting ...
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“Sakreen Ni Hota Hai…”: Shoaib Akhtar Mocks Kamran Akmal On Live TV. Watch | Cricket News
23Feb By adminNo Comments
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“Sakreen Ni Hota Hai…”: Shoaib Akhtar Mocks Kamran Akmal On Live TV. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] During a recent appearance on a local news channel, legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was critical of Pakistan captain Babar Azam's communication skills. He had also pointed out the shortcomings of the Pakistan players, saying that most of them can't speak english properly. As a result, Akhtar was criticised by several current and former Pakistan players. Now, another video of Shoaib Akhtar, this time, mocking former teammate Kamran Akmal on live TV has surfaced on social media.In the video, Akhtar, while talking to the anchor of ARY News, was seen mocking Akmal, who was present at the studio, for his accent."Kami is our match winner...he must be listening to this...he has played really well for Pakistan. Mai sun raha tha, ye bhi keh raha tha sakreen...sakreen ni hota hai screen...
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