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Azhar Mahmood Named Pakistan Head Coach For New Zealand T20I Series | Cricket News
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Azhar Mahmood Named Pakistan Head Coach For New Zealand T20I Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former fast bowler Azhar Mahmood has been named as the head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. The five-match T20I series will start on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on April 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore. "Azhar represented Pakistan in 164 internationals, taking 162 wickets and scoring 2,421 runs," PCB said in an official statement.Azhar's previous assignment with the Pakistan men's cricket team was from 2016-2019 when he was the bowling coach.Meanwhile, Wahab Riaz has been named senior team manager, with Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach. Saeed Ajmal, who was the bowling coach on the last tours of Australia and New Zealand,...
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Pakistan Selectors Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq Likely To Coach Team In T20Is vs New Zealand | Cricket News
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Pakistan Selectors Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq Likely To Coach Team In T20Is vs New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] Gary Kirsten could be the next white ball format coach if it all goes as per plan.© AFPThe Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach, respectively, for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month. The decision comes as negotiations with foreign coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillispie continue for a long-term role. A reliable source in the board said that while matters with Gillispie were nearly complete as he had agreed to take over as head coach of the red-ball format, discussions with Kirsten were not yet finalised as he is busy in the Indian Premier League.“Gillispie had agreed with certain conditions pertaining to his fees and presence for a number of days in Pakistan,” the source said...
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“Heard Babar Azam Cried…”: Pakistan Great’s Sensational Claim On Under Fire Captain After Afghanistan Loss At Cricket World Cup | Cricket News
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“Heard Babar Azam Cried…”: Pakistan Great’s Sensational Claim On Under Fire Captain After Afghanistan Loss At Cricket World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Pakistan cricket team is literally on the brink of exit from the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. If things don't go their way in the remaining matches of the league stage, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team may not be able to qualify for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Pakistan have so far lost their last three games to India, Australia and Afghanistan. They next face South Africa on Friday and they must win that match to keep their semi-final hopes. (World Cup 2023 points table)Amid such a pressure situation, former Pakistan star player Mohammad Yousuf said that he heard Babar cried after the loss."I saw the press conference and it seemed that Babar Azam is under pressure. I heard Babar Azam cried too. We are with Babar Azam. We don't lose due to one individual, it's a t...
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Captain Babar Azam Faces Heat. Wasim Akram’s Stance Shocks Pakistan Great Mohammad Yousuf | Cricket News
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Captain Babar Azam Faces Heat. Wasim Akram’s Stance Shocks Pakistan Great Mohammad Yousuf | Cricket News

[ad_1] Since the conclusion of the India vs Pakistan match in Cricket World Cup 2023, Babar Azam and his players have faced plenty of criticism. In fact, a few critics even questioned the leadership skills of Babar, suggesting Shaheen Shah Afridi should take up the baton from him. It was Shoaib Malik who raised a finger at Babar's ability to lead the team in the right direction, but Pakistan great Mohammad Yousuf isn't pleased to see such suggestions being made in the middle of the tournament. Speaking of the topic, Yousuf didn't just side with Babar but also questioned the great Wasim Akram for not correcting Shoaib Malik when he made such comments.Discussing Pakistan's defeat against India in the World Cup on a TV channel, Malik said that he remains of the opinion that Babar should sol...
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“Captaincy Is A Hard Thing”: Inzamam-ul-Haq Opens Up On Babar Azam’s Struggles | Cricket News
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“Captaincy Is A Hard Thing”: Inzamam-ul-Haq Opens Up On Babar Azam’s Struggles | Cricket News

[ad_1] Inzamam-ul-Haq feels that Babar Azam has silenced his critics with the bat.© AFPDespite a string of poor results, former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has backed skipper Babar Azam and the coaching staff. Pakistan failed to win a single Test match in 2022, and were whitewashed by England in a three-match Test series in December last year. While a lot has been said and written about the poor pitches, skipper Babar and head coach Saqlain Mushtaq have also drawn criticism from several current and former Pakistan players.However, Inzamam feels that Babar has silenced his critics with the bat, adding that the star batter needs support, instead of criticism."There is no captaincy pressure on him, he is answering the critics with his bat. Captaincy is a hard thing, and you learn it wit...
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“Mohammad Yousuf Batting Coach Hain Na…”: Shahid Afridi After Pakistan’s Loss To England | Cricket News
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“Mohammad Yousuf Batting Coach Hain Na…”: Shahid Afridi After Pakistan’s Loss To England | Cricket News

[ad_1] After Pakistan's Test series loss against England, the Babar Azam-led side is facing some tough questions. England took a 2-0 lead in the three-Test series on Monday, defeating Pakistan by 26 runs in Multan. Pakistan's batting coach Mohammad Yousuf was asked during the post-match conference about the inconsistent form of vice-captain and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan so far in the series and the reason behind him being persisted with. In reply, Yousuf said: "I don't think this question belongs to my domain. Don't mind but this is not my domain."Former Pakistan star Shahid Afridi said that as a batting coach Mohammad Yousuf should be playing a proactive role."Mohammad Yousuf batting coach hain na waha pe? Toh batsmen agar perform nahi karenge, zahir si baat hai ki Mohammad Yo...
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