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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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Pakistan Name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal As Bowling Coaches For Upcoming Tour Of Australia, New Zealand | Cricket News
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Pakistan Name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal As Bowling Coaches For Upcoming Tour Of Australia, New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Saeed Ajmal© AFPFormer Pakistan bowlers, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches of the national squad for the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. Umar, a member of the 2009 World T20 winning squad, has worked before with the Pakistan team as bowling coach, while this is the first time Saeed has been given an assignment with the national side. The Pakistan cricket board said that initial assignments for both former stalwarts would include the Test series against Australia scheduled from 14 December 14 to January 7 and the T20I series against New Zealand from January 12 to 21 next year.The board has already named Muhammad Hafeez as the Director and head coach of the Pakistan squad and fast bowler Wahab Riaz as ...
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“Habit Of Getting Beaten By Shoes”: Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul Clarify Stance On ‘Aishwarya Rai’ Comment | Cricket News
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“Habit Of Getting Beaten By Shoes”: Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul Clarify Stance On ‘Aishwarya Rai’ Comment | Cricket News

[ad_1] (L to R) Umar Gul, Abdul Razzaq and Shahid Afridi© X (formerly Twitter)Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Shahid Afridi distanced himself from the controversial statement made by his one-time teammate Abdul Razzaq involving Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. During a recent event, Afridi was in attendance along with Razzaq and former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul. Razzaq criticised Babar Azam and Pakistan's performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 where they failed to reach the semifinals after losing five out of their nine matches. During his analysis, Razzaq made a comment where he namedropped Aishwarya but it was not received well by the internet as he was criticised massively. On Tuesday, Afridi made it clear that he was not aware of exactly he was saying on stage an...
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Shoaib Akhtar Blasts Ex-Pakistan Stars For ‘Clapping’ As Abdul Razzaq Made ‘Aishwarya Rai’ Comment | Cricket News
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Shoaib Akhtar Blasts Ex-Pakistan Stars For ‘Clapping’ As Abdul Razzaq Made ‘Aishwarya Rai’ Comment | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan© X (formerly Twitter)Legendary Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was extremely critical of his one-time teammate Abdul Razzaq after the latter namedropped Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan while slamming the national side's disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023. During a recent interaction, Razzaq talked about the changing 'neeyat' or motive of the team and mentioned Aishwarya in an attempt to make his point. The statement faced a lot of criticism from social media users and Shoaib Akhtar also blasted the other guests present at the event for clapping and not criticising the comments made by Razzaq.Former Pakistan cricketers Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi were in attendance."I highly condemn the inappropriate joke...
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World Cup Star Accused Of ‘Faking Injury’ By Former Pakistan Stars | Cricket News
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World Cup Star Accused Of ‘Faking Injury’ By Former Pakistan Stars | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ex-Pakistan pacer Umar Gul has slammed Shadab Khan for going off the field vs South Africa.© AFPFormer Pakistan pacer Umar Gul has slammed all-rounder Shadab Khan for going off the field during a crucial juncture of the team's World Cup match against South Africa in Chennai. Pakistan suffered a fourth straight defeat on Friday to all but bow out of the tournament. During the South African innings, Shadab took a blow to the head while diving to stop the ball. He went off temporarily, only to return after a while. However, he was soon withdrawn from the game, with Usama Mir replacing him as a concussion substitute."I don't think Shadab had a serious injury. When one or two wickets were left, he came out on camera to cheer and clap for the team. It just means that you are playing wit...
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