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On Shaheen Afridi-Babar Azam Rift Speculation, Pakistan Cricket Team Manager Says “The Ones Ruining…” | Cricket News
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On Shaheen Afridi-Babar Azam Rift Speculation, Pakistan Cricket Team Manager Says “The Ones Ruining…” | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan men's national team manager Wahab Riaz has rubbished the rumours of rift between star players Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam after the latter was handed back the T20I captaincy following the pacer's brief stint as skipper during T20I series in New Zealand back in January. Shaheen was given the T20I leadership following Pakistan's underwhelming performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup held in India back last year, in which they finished fifth after winning just four matches out of nine. This appointment was made keeping in mind the ICC T20 World Cup, starting this year from June 1 in the West Indies/USA.But during his first assignment as captain, Shaheen suffered a 1-4 loss to the Kiwis away from home. A disastrous bottom-place finish in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)...
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“Never Made Such Suggestion”: Ex-PCB Chief Blasts Shahid Afridi’s Captaincy Theory | Cricket News
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“Never Made Such Suggestion”: Ex-PCB Chief Blasts Shahid Afridi’s Captaincy Theory | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shaheen Afridi got the axe after just one series as the leader of the side.© YouTubeFormer Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India. Zaka also denied claims from Pakistan's former captain Shahid Afridi that he had advised him to appoint Mohammad Rizwan as white-ball captain and not Shaheen Shah Afridi who is his son-in-law. Babar was recently re-appointed as white-ball skipper while Shaheen got the axe after just one series as the leader of the side.“No from what I recall Shahid (Afridi) never made any such suggestion to me to appoint Rizwan as captain in white-ball formats,” Zaka told the media in Lahore.Shahid has claimed several times on television and in...
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“Don’t Test My Patience”: Shaheen Afridi’s Cryptic Post Amid Pakistan Captaincy Saga | Cricket News
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“Don’t Test My Patience”: Shaheen Afridi’s Cryptic Post Amid Pakistan Captaincy Saga | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Shaheen Afridi© AFPPakistan cricket team fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has shared a cryptic post on his Instagram account amid ongoing controversy surrounding the captaincy of the national side. Shaheen was stripped of the T20 captaincy by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with Babar Azam regaining the position. The decision was taken after Pakistan slumped to a 4-1 series defeat against New Zealand just ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Shaheen shared a video on his Instagram story which featured the lines - "Never ever put me in a position where I have to show you how cruel and ruthless I can be. Don't test my patience. Because I might be the kindest and sweetest person you've ever met, but once I reach my limit, you'll see me do the things that no one thought I was cap...
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Pakistan Cricket Team Takes Part In Military Drills At Army Camp – Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan Cricket Team Takes Part In Military Drills At Army Camp – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Pakistan cricket team, under the leadership with newly-appointed white ball skipper Babar Azam, took part in military drills during their two-week training program at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) in Kakul. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to hold a training season with the Pakistan army and the players were seen going through rigorous workouts in a video posted by the cricket governing body on social media. The cricket scene has been going through some turmoil in Pakistan at the moment with Babar reclaiming his captaincy from Shaheen Afridi.The players taking part in practice session at the army camp in Kakul are -Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah, Saud Shakeel, Usman Khan, Mohammad Haris, Salman Ali Agha...
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Son-In-Law Shaheen Sacked, Shahid Afridi Reacts As Babar Azam Returns As Pak Captain | Cricket News
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Son-In-Law Shaheen Sacked, Shahid Afridi Reacts As Babar Azam Returns As Pak Captain | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi expressed his shock over the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s decision to re-appoint Babar Azam as captain of the national team. On Sunday, PCB re-appointed Babar as the captain of the white-ball teams. Babar has stepped down from his role after the ODI World Cup last year. PCB had named Shan Masood as Test captain, with pacer Shaheen Afridi taking over the mantle in the shortest format. The board, however, did not name a captain for the ODI side.Rumours of Babar's return had been rampast over the past few weeks and the PCB confirmed the development on Sunday.In a post, the Pakistan Cricket Board wrote: "Babar Azam appointed as white-ball captain. Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB's selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi ha...
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On Babar Azam’s Return As Captain, Report Reveals Shaheen Afridi’s “Unfair” Reaction | Cricket News
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On Babar Azam’s Return As Captain, Report Reveals Shaheen Afridi’s “Unfair” Reaction | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star batter Babar Azam was on Sunday reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain, two months ahead of the T20 World Cup. Babar replaces fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as the T20 captain. The pacer has been removed after just one series which Pakistan lost 1-4 to New Zealand in January. The decision to reinstate Babar was taken after a unanimous recommendation from the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) selection committee."Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB's selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball (ODI and T20I) captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team," the PCB said in a media release.During a recent meeting in Lahore with PCB Chief Naqvi, Babar allegedly sought assurances about his tenure and asked to be appointed capta...
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Rift In Pakistan Cricket Team: Shaheen Afridi ‘Upset’ With PCB Over Captaincy Row – Report | Cricket News
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Rift In Pakistan Cricket Team: Shaheen Afridi ‘Upset’ With PCB Over Captaincy Row – Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shaheen Afridi was named T20 captain after the World Cup in India last November.© AFPDisappointed that he was not involved in discussions concerning Pakistan cricket and his future as T20 skipper, fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is contemplating stepping down as captain. A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned. "Shaheen is rightly upset as being the national T20 captain he expected that even if the board/selectors wanted to remove him they have the decency to also inform him for the reasons behind this and keep him in the loop about everything," the source said.The source...
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Shaheen Afridi Out, Babar Azam To Return As Pakistan T20I Captain: Report | Cricket News
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Shaheen Afridi Out, Babar Azam To Return As Pakistan T20I Captain: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi© TwitterThere is a big change that is about to happen in Pakistan cricket, according to a report in geo.tv. Babar Azam is set to be re-appointed as the Pakistan cricket team's T20I captain while Shaheen Afridi's tenure has all but ended. Azam will be the captain from Pakistan's upcoming five-T20I series against New Zealand, which starts from April 18, sources told the Pakistan website. Babar Azam was earlier sacked as the Pakistan cricket team captain after a disastrous campaign at the ICC ODI World Cup last year in India.Earlier, according to a report in news agency PTI, sources in the PCB think-tank said the board had come to the conclusion that, with no viable option available, Babar was the best choice to lead the side again."The fun...
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Ireland To Host Pakistan For Three-Match T20I Series In May | Cricket News
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Ireland To Host Pakistan For Three-Match T20I Series In May | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan's last visit to Ireland was during the hosts' inaugural Test match in 2018.© AFPMarch 29 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the schedule for Pakistan's tour of Ireland for a three-match T20I series. The matches, which are set for May 10, 12, and 14, will take place on Castle Avenue in Dublin.???? Schedule announcement ????Pakistan to play three T20Is against Ireland in Dublin in May ????#IREvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/lGDeKpLXt9— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 28, 2024The series is part of Pakistan's 12-match preparation for the T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies. Before Pakistan leaves for Ireland, New Zealand arrives in Pakistan in April to play five T20Is, the first of which is on April 18.The final game will...
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Shahid Afridi’s Blunt Message To PCB On Son-In-Law Shaheen’s Likely Sacking As T20 Captain | Cricket News
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Shahid Afridi’s Blunt Message To PCB On Son-In-Law Shaheen’s Likely Sacking As T20 Captain | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Shahid AfridiFormer Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has come out in defence of his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi following speculation that the tall pace bowler was going to be removed as the national T20 captain. "I think that if you have appointed someone as captain (Shaheen) and given him the responsibility then give him time as well," Afridi told the media on Tuesday. "The biggest problem with our cricket is that our system changes whenever the faces change in the board. Whoever comes thinks whatever he is doing is the best for Pakistan cricket," said Afridi.Afridi remarked that Shaheen should be given adequate time to prove himself."If you change the captain then either the decision to appoint him was wrong or the decision to change him now is wrong," he added.A...
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