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Called Out For Not Praising Babar Azam Enough, ‘Brother’ Kamran Akmal Responds To Criticism | Cricket News
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Called Out For Not Praising Babar Azam Enough, ‘Brother’ Kamran Akmal Responds To Criticism | Cricket News

[ad_1] Babar Azam will lead the Peshawar Zalmi franchise in PSLThe run-up to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) saw the reunion of cousins Babar Azam and former Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal. While Babar will be leading the Peshawar Zalmi franchise in the T20 tournament, Akmal was appointed head coach of the side. In the video published on social media, Akmal can be seen bowling to Babar in the nets as the star batsman gears up for the competition. While there were other pacers who were also bowling to Babar in the nets, Akmal focused mainly on maintaining a short-pitched length in order to make him ready for that length.In the recent past, Akmal has been criticised for not praising Babar but the Peshawar Zalmi head coach made it clear that the reports are not true and lauded the Paki...
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Days After Being Named Pakistan Selector, Kamran Akmal Announces Retirement | Cricket News
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Days After Being Named Pakistan Selector, Kamran Akmal Announces Retirement | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Kamran Akmal© AFPPakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after being named on the national selection committee. Kamran told the media on Tuesday that he had taken retirement with immediate since he had also taken up coaching as a profession. "I don't think after you come into coaching or become a national selector you can focus on playing,” he said.Kamran, who appeared in 268 international matches for Pakistan until 2017 was also dropped by Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi for the 8th season and instead signed the wicketkeeper to be on its coaching staff.Kamran, who is the first cousin of Pakistan captain Babar Azam, made it clear he had a lot of respect for the latter's cricketing prowess....
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“Ek Toh Poori Kare Lein”: Pakistan Cricketer’s Brutal Response On Copying ‘India Model’ | Cricket News
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“Ek Toh Poori Kare Lein”: Pakistan Cricketer’s Brutal Response On Copying ‘India Model’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Several top teams have adopted the policy of multiple teams, under different captains, across formats. While England and Australia were the first teams to adopt the policy, India, over the past year or so, have fielded a number of different combinations, with different captains across formats. While several current and former cricketers have lauded India for setting up a big pool of players, some have also criticised them for too much chopping and changing. On being asked if Pakistan can also field multiple teams like India, veteran wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal had a rather blunt remark on the same."Pehle aap ek toh poori kar lein (Firstly, you need to complete your first team)," Akmal told Paktv.tv.The 41-year-old, who last played for Pakistan in 2017, said that the scrapping of dep...
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“Toss Mein Bataana Bhool Gaya…”: Pakistan Star Takes Dig At Rohit Sharma | Cricket News
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“Toss Mein Bataana Bhool Gaya…”: Pakistan Star Takes Dig At Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma ended his century drought as India defeated New Zealand to sweep the series.© AFPVeteran wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal said that he is against the policy of three captains in different formats. While making his point, Akmal took a sly dig at India skipper Rohit Sharma, saying that the all-format captaincy has already taken its toll on the star batter. To back his claim, Kamran pointed out an incident from the recently-concluded ODI series between India and New Zealand. Incidentally, during the toss of the 2nd ODI between the two side, Rohit had a brain-freezing moment as he forgot what to do after winnings the toss.Akmal also lauded Virat Kohli for efficiently leading the Indian team for five years, across formats."You can have two captains, for sure. You can manag...
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“Indian Bowling Unit Might Struggle In…”: Ex-Pak Cricketer Makes Big Statement | Cricket News
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“Indian Bowling Unit Might Struggle In…”: Ex-Pak Cricketer Makes Big Statement | Cricket News

[ad_1] Umran Malik in action for the Indian cricket team© BCCIVeteran Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal said on Sunday that the Indian cricket team need to accommodate fast bowler Umran Malik in their playing XI in order to help his development. Malik started his career with a couple of impressive performances but has been unable to find a fixed spot in the team. In the ongoing series against New Zealand, India have decided to play Shardul Thakur along with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami. However, Akmal believes that the current Indian bowling attack may struggle on batting-friendly pitches and that is where Malik can turn out to be an asset.“This Indian bowling unit might struggle in conditions that are good for batting, especially against top teams. It is very important for India t...
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“Players Can’t Even Imagine…”: Ex-Pakistan Star On Virat Kohli’s Greatness | Cricket News
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“Players Can’t Even Imagine…”: Ex-Pakistan Star On Virat Kohli’s Greatness | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli has been on the receiving end of some huge praise from the cricketing fraternity.© AFPVirat Kohli stood out with his 73rd international century as India defeated Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Guwahati on Tuesday. Kohli, who survived two dropped catches on 52 and 81, hammered 113 off 87 balls to drive India to 373-7 after they were invited to bat first. It was Kohli's 45the century in ODI cricket, and is now only four such knocks away from equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons. After his match-winning knock, Kohli has been on the receiving end of some huge praise from the cricketing fraternity.Now, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has hailed Kohli, saying that players nowadays can't even think of scoring 45 tons across formats, let alone in ...
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“Management Is Ignoring Me”: Star’s Plea To Pakistan Board Chief Ramiz Raja | Cricket News
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“Management Is Ignoring Me”: Star’s Plea To Pakistan Board Chief Ramiz Raja | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Ramiz Raja© TwitterPakistan wicketkeeper-batter Umar Akmal has requested the chief of the country's apex cricket board to meet him. In a recent interaction with media, Akmal revealed that he wants to play cricket but the team management is ignoring him without any reason. He added that he wanted to discuss "a few things" with PCB chairman Ramiz Raja. It is worth noting that Akmal was banned by PCB from all cricket activities in 2020 but his ban sentence was later reduced to see him resume playing competitive cricket in 2021."Ramiz bhai! I want to meet you, I want to play cricket and I want to discuss a few things with you. Management is ignoring me without any reason," Akmal said on ARY News as quoted by Cricket Pakistan.Umar Akmal was banned by PCB for not reporting...
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Ex-Pakistan Captain’s “Notice Na Aa Jaye” Jibe At Cricket Board
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Ex-Pakistan Captain’s “Notice Na Aa Jaye” Jibe At Cricket Board

[ad_1] File photo of Salman Butt© AFPFormer Pakistan captain Salman Butt took a dig at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after they reportedly issued a legal notice to ex-wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal for allegedly making defamatory and offensive comments in the media. Although there hasn't been any official confirmation, rumours have been doing rounds in the media over such an action being taken by the board. While sharing his views on the same, Butt said that there is nothing wrong in passing opinions, especially when someone has a lot of experience regarding a particular topic."Rehne de ye show? Kahi legal notice na aa jaaye (Should we stop the show? Else we might also get legal notice). Speaking about technical aspects, giving your opinion and speaking based on your experience, esp...
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PCB Serves Legal Notice To Kamran Akmal For His Comments On Media: Reports | Cricket News
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PCB Serves Legal Notice To Kamran Akmal For His Comments On Media: Reports | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Kamran Akmal© AFPPakistan's discarded wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has been served with a legal notice by Pakistan Cricket Board chairman for allegedly making defamatory and offensive comments on the media. A source close to Kamran confirmed that he got a notice from the legal department of the board, served on behalf of chairman Ramiz Raja. "I don't know exactly what charges they have made against Kamran but apparently the legal notice has been sent because the chairman feels Kamran made defamatory, false and offensive comments on the media about him," the source said.A source in the cricket board made it clear that more legal notices could be sent to some other former players who have their own YouTube channels and appear regularly on the media for their comme...
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“Babar Azam Should Quit Captaincy After T20 World Cup”: Pakistan Greats Issue Stern Message | Cricket News
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“Babar Azam Should Quit Captaincy After T20 World Cup”: Pakistan Greats Issue Stern Message | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is a man under the spotlight. Following a string of poor performances, both with the bat and as a captain, the superstar batter has been advised by many greats of Pakistan cricket to contemplate leaving his role as a skipper. While some have directly questioned various decisions that Babar has taken in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022, others feel the pressure of captaincy might be taking a toll on his performance as a batter.Speaking on ARY News, former Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan and Kamran Akmal made a rather bold plea to Babar Azam, asking him to quit captaincy after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in Australia."If he considers me an elder brother, Babar Azam should quit captaincy after this World Cup. If you want him to score 25,000 runs or 22...
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