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“If My Son Had Done Such A Thing…”: Ramiz Raja’s Brutal Verdict On ‘Tainted’ Mohammad Amir | Cricket News
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“If My Son Had Done Such A Thing…”: Ramiz Raja’s Brutal Verdict On ‘Tainted’ Mohammad Amir | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Mohammad Amir© AFPPakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir announced his decision to reverse international retirement and make himself available for the T20 World Cup 2024. While fans in Pakistan are optimistic about the team's chances in the showpiece event, having heard of Amir's return, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja isn't happy seeing a tainted cricketer like the fast bowling making a return to international cricket. In a candid chat with a TV channel in Pakistan, Raja took a brutal swipe at Amir, saying if his son had done such a thing (fixing) he would've disowned him.Raja recalled his commentary stint when Amir committed the heinous cricketing crime (fixing). The cricketer-turned-commentator recalled the hate he received for finding players committing such corrupt...
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“Who’s This Genius?” Wasim Akram’s Blunt Reply On Ramiz Raja’s T20 Stars For Tests Advice | Cricket News
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“Who’s This Genius?” Wasim Akram’s Blunt Reply On Ramiz Raja’s T20 Stars For Tests Advice | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Wasim Akram.© X (formerly Twitter)A video of Wasim Akram's reaction to former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja's old suggestion is going viral on social. In the surfaced clip, former Pakistan batter Azhar Ali, during a discussion, recalls how a former PCB chairman put forward his opinion of drafting T20 players in the Test team citing the advancement in cricket. Listening to this, Akram could not hold back and said, "Yeh kon the genius (Who this genius was)?" "Ramiz Raja," said Azhar in reply, and the discussion panel was left in splits.Watch it here:Wasim Akram : Yeh Kon Tha Genius?Azhar Ali : Ramiz Rajapic.twitter.com/jh898bNXMr— Thakur (@hassam_sajjad) March 3, 2024The comment of Raja that was the topic of the talk was made by him during England's vis...
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Pakistan Selection Panel Has Member “Who Was Locked Up For Match Fixing”: Ex-PCB Chief Ramiz Raja Blasts Salman Butt | Cricket News
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Pakistan Selection Panel Has Member “Who Was Locked Up For Match Fixing”: Ex-PCB Chief Ramiz Raja Blasts Salman Butt | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Pakistan cricket team has seen several changes in the last few weeks after a disappointing Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. Skipper Babar Azam resgined from his post while Shan Masood was named as the new Pakistan cricket team Test captain. Pacer Shaheen Afridi has taken over the reins of the T20I Team. There have been change of personnel too with a new selection panel in place.Former Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz was named  the chief selector and former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, along with Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum, were named as consultant member to the selection panel.The appointments have left former Pakistan captain and Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja unimpressed."It's insane..." he told Cricbuzz after the appointments. "It's insane to have a selection c...
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“NASA Sets Cristiano Ronaldo’s Diet Plan”: Ex-Pakistan Cricket Board Chief’s Claim Viral | Cricket News
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“NASA Sets Cristiano Ronaldo’s Diet Plan”: Ex-Pakistan Cricket Board Chief’s Claim Viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo scored 10 goals in Portugal's EURO 2024 qualifying campaign.© AFPFormer Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has made a shocking claim that star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's diet plan is curated by scientists from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Ronaldo is famous for his exemplary fitness across. Even star India batter Virat Kohli, who has also inspired a generation of cricketers with his fitness, has also praised the star footballer for his same. At 38 years of age, Ronaldo continues to compete with the best players of the current generation.However, Ramiz's remark on Ronaldo has now gone viral on social media."Ronaldo's ki jo diet plan hai vo NASA ke scientists set karte hain (Ronaldo's diet plan is curated by scientists at N...
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“Who Put Them In Charge?”: Ramiz Raja Slams PCB, Defends Babar Azam Over Poor Run In Cricket World Cup 2023 | Cricket News
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“Who Put Them In Charge?”: Ramiz Raja Slams PCB, Defends Babar Azam Over Poor Run In Cricket World Cup 2023 | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Pakistan cricket team.© AFPFormer Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja slammed the bowlers and the country's cricket board following the team's poor performance in ODI World Cup 2023. The Babar Azam-led side failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament after finishing at the fifth spot in the points table at the end of the league stage. Pakistan lost five of their nine matches that included a disappointing eight-wicket loss at the hands of Afghanistan. Ramiz didn't mince words while slamming the bowlers and the Pakistan Cricket Board."Jab naye ball pe aap out nahi karenge, jab aap expensive se expensive hote jayenge toh Babar Azam kya khaak kapataani karega (When bowlers would not take wickets with the new ball and start getting more and more expensive, how would B...
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“Captaincy Does Matter”: Ex-Pakistan Star Namedrops MS Dhoni To Criticise Babar Azam | Cricket News
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“Captaincy Does Matter”: Ex-Pakistan Star Namedrops MS Dhoni To Criticise Babar Azam | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam© AFPFormer Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir blasted current skipper Babar Azam for the team's disappointing performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Pakistan lost five out of their nine group stage matches and missed out on the semifinals. Amir was not convinced by former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja's suggestions that it was not Babar but the system in Pakistan that was to blame for the elimination. Responding to the statements in a recent interaction, Amir reminisced about trophies won in the past and emphasised on the impact that former skipper had on the national team.“Captaincy does matter. What is the system? It is not a wall. Five and six people have been given responsibility to run the Pakistan cricket. A captain is also one of...
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Cricket World Cup – “Ye Jaadugari Hai”: Ex Pakistan Board Chief On “Suspicious Balls” Accusation Against India | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup – “Ye Jaadugari Hai”: Ex Pakistan Board Chief On “Suspicious Balls” Accusation Against India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket World Cup: Indian cricket team will play New Zealand in the semi-finals.© AFPIndia's dominance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 has been such that some retired cricketers have been left scratching their heads, wondering how Rohit Sharma's men have done so well, both with the bat and the ball. Former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza has even accused the Indian team of cheating, suggesting the home team has been using different balls when they bowl, in comparison to when they bat. Responding to such accusations, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lauded the Indian team, saying India's dominance with both the bat and the ball is "jaadugari (magic)"."We are seeing that when they are batting, they bat really well and suddenly the ball starts doing things when India bowl. There have b...
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Babar Azam “Will Make A Call Once…”: Ex-Captain Major Revelation On Star’s Pakistan Captaincy Decision | Cricket News
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Babar Azam “Will Make A Call Once…”: Ex-Captain Major Revelation On Star’s Pakistan Captaincy Decision | Cricket News

[ad_1] With Pakistan cricket team bowing out of the Cricket World Cup without making an impact, the next big question for the side is the Babar Azam's captaincy. There have been several reports on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) top brass rethinking about Babar Azam's captaincy. Former PCB chief Ramiz Raja has said that he met with Babar Azam ahead of the match against England in Kolkata. The former Pakistan cricket team captain revealed that Babar Azam was not really upbeat."I met Babar yesterday. He was very down. The players are under massive media glare. Things can be cold and ruthless. I don't know whether he wants to lead Pakistan. I think he will make a call once he lands in Pakistan. More than Babar Azam leading them, it's more about how this team wants to be led. What about the...
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“Specimen Of The 80s”: Ex-PCB Chief’s No Holds Barred Rant On Pakistan Batting At Cricket World Cup | Cricket News
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“Specimen Of The 80s”: Ex-PCB Chief’s No Holds Barred Rant On Pakistan Batting At Cricket World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] When the Pakistan cricket team entered the Cricket World Cup 2023, the Babar Azam-led side were among the favourites. As they leave the Cricket World Cup, with just four wins in nine games in t he round-robin stage, it's a sorry state of affairs. Pakistan ended their campaign at the Cricket World Cup 2023 with a 93-run loss to England. Pakistan needed a miracle in the match to go through the semifinals.After England had set them a 338-run target, Pakistan had to surpass the target in 6.4 overs which was practically impossible. What was more disheartening was that the Pakistan top-order gave up without a fight.The batting show brought out some raw emotions from former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja, who is also an ex-Pakistan cricket team skipper."Even the batting...
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“Dont Want To Make It Public…”: Ex-Pakistan Board Chief On Chat With ‘Depressed’ Babar Azam | Cricket News
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“Dont Want To Make It Public…”: Ex-Pakistan Board Chief On Chat With ‘Depressed’ Babar Azam | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ramiz Raja shed light on his conversation with Babar Azam, but did not revealed much.© AFPWith Pakistan on the verge of getting knocked out of the Cricket World Cup semi-finals, captain Babar Azam is reportedly contemplating stepping down from his leadership role in white-ball cricket. Reports have emerged that Babar is likely to step down from his role after the Cricket World Cup. Ahead of Pakistan's must-win game against England on Saturday, Babar was seen having a chat with former Paksitan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.While speaking to a local news channel, Ramiz shed light on his conversation with Babar, but did not revealed much.The 61-year-old revealed that Babar 'seemed a bit off and looked depressed' during their chat."Babar seemed to...
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