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“Let’s Not Talk About Pakistan”: Pace Legend’s ‘Rubbish Cricket’ Remark On Babar Azam’s Men | Cricket News
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“Let’s Not Talk About Pakistan”: Pace Legend’s ‘Rubbish Cricket’ Remark On Babar Azam’s Men | Cricket News

[ad_1] Babar Azam after Pakistan's loss against Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023© X (formerly Twitter)Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis was extremely critical of the Babar Azam-led side following their shock defeat against Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday. Pakistan were completely outplayed by Afghanistan with fans and experts slamming their disappointing fielding effort. Following the match, Waqar said that Pakistan played 'rubbish cricket' against Afghanistan and slammed their multiple mistakes while fielding. "Let's not talk about Pakistan cricket. They played rubbish cricket. Afghanistan played some superb cricket," Waqar said on Star Sports.Afghanistan put on a superb batting and bowling display to hand Pakistan a stunning eight-wicket defeat in the...
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Pakistan Legend Tells Shaheen Afridi To Copy Jasprit Bumrah Cricket World Cup 2023 Blueprint | Cricket News
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Pakistan Legend Tells Shaheen Afridi To Copy Jasprit Bumrah Cricket World Cup 2023 Blueprint | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan legend Waqar Younis on Monday advised misfiring strike bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to learn from India seamer Jasprit Bumrah if he wants to make an impact at the Cricket World Cup 2023. Shaheen is struggling with his pace and fitness and has been unimpressive in all three games at the World Cup where his four wickets have come at a cost of 139 runs. "I don't know if there is a problem with his fitness," Waqar, who is India as a commentator, told AFP.  "The missing link in his bowling is discipline and he is over trying to get wickets. "When you do the same thing again and again, like Shaheen is bowling to get his yorker going, then batsmen know that and they are ready for it."Waqar suggested Shaheen should follow the example set by Bumrah who he described as a "top bowler....
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“What If Shaheen Afridi’s Carrying A Niggle?”: Pakistan Great Warns Management Ahead Of India World Cup Clash | Cricket News
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“What If Shaheen Afridi’s Carrying A Niggle?”: Pakistan Great Warns Management Ahead Of India World Cup Clash | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has raised concerns over the fitness of star pacer Shaheen Afridi amid his slow start in the World Cup in India. In Pakistan's first two games so far, Shaheen has picked up just two wickets, conceding 103 runs in the process. The legendary pacer pointed out how Pakistan's success depends on Shaheen's ability to consistently grab early wickets, adding that the management needs to figure out the reason behind his struggles."Pakistan's success has come when Shaheen really picks up early wickets and over the years, he's done it many times and, uh, and he's got capacity, capability, but at the moment he's trying too hard. He's just falling all over the place, you know, bowling on the pads, outside the off stump he's tried around the wicket over the ...
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‘Used To Choke Against India But…’: Ex-Pakistan Captain Fires “World Cup” Warning To Rohit Sharma And Co. | Cricket News
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‘Used To Choke Against India But…’: Ex-Pakistan Captain Fires “World Cup” Warning To Rohit Sharma And Co. | Cricket News

[ad_1] After losing 12 matches on the trot, Pakistan finally ended its streak of losing to India in World Cups during the T20 World Cup in the UAE in 2021. Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan win by 10 wickets after the bowlers had laid the foundation with a strong performance. Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has revealed that pressure was never a concern for the high-octane clash against India, adding that the team used to choke against their arch-rivals at ICC events."In our times, the pressure wasn't that of a big concern as what it seems right now. The lesser you play against a team, that too against a big team - so whenever you'll play them, especially if it is Pakistan and India, the pressure would be immense and tripled. Pressure is always high, but maybe i...
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Wanindu Hasaranga Equals 33-Year-Old Record With 5-Wicket Haul Against Ireland | Cricket News
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Wanindu Hasaranga Equals 33-Year-Old Record With 5-Wicket Haul Against Ireland | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Wanindu Hasaranga© AFPWanindu Hasaranga created history on Saturday as the Sri Lanka spinner became the second bowler ever in ODI history to take three consecutive five-wicket hauls. Hasaranga achieved the feat in the ICC World Cup 2023 qualifying match against Ireland - 33 years after Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis. Sri Lanka powered into the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament with a crushing 133-run win over Ireland on Sunday that eliminated their opponents. The result also guaranteed Scotland and Oman will join Sri Lanka in progressing from Group B.Opener Dimuth Karunaratne made a run-a-ball 103 and Sadeera Samarawickrama hit 82 as Sri Lanka compiled an imposing total of 325 all out off 49.5 overs after being put in to bat in Bulawayo. Mar...
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“It Was My Right”: Ramiz Raja Opens Up On Controversial Dismissal Of Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis | Cricket News
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“It Was My Right”: Ramiz Raja Opens Up On Controversial Dismissal Of Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Ramiz Raja© TwitterSince being replaced by Najam Sethi as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ramiz Raja has made some stunning revelations. Be it the much-debated Asia Cup topic or the manner in which certain changes took place in the board, Raja has constantly been clearing the air on major topics. In a chat with a Pakistani TV channel, the former PCB chairman has now opened up on the controversial removal of Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis from the coaching staff right before the start of the T20 World Cup 2021.Misbah and Waqar were employed by the PCB as the head coach and bowling coach respectively but were released from their roles not long before the mega event. The two were replaced by Saqlain Mushtaq (head coach) and Abdul Razzaq (bowling coach)...
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“I Would’ve Banned Them”: Ramiz Raja’s Big Statement On Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis | Cricket News
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“I Would’ve Banned Them”: Ramiz Raja’s Big Statement On Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has been in the news since he was relieved of his duties. Recently, Ramiz had claimed that he wasn't allowed to "go to office and collect" his belongings, and also slammed the interim PCB chief Najam Sethi. Now, Ramiz, while referring to Justice Malik Muhammad Qayyum report on match-fixing, has targetted legendary fast bowlers, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Notably, Akram, whose name came up in the report quite a few times, was fined and removed from captaincy.Former Pakistan captain Waqar was also fined after the report went public.Despite being fined, both Akram and Waqar were part of Pakistan's management staff, with the later having two separate stints as the head coach of the team.Ramiz, however, has said that if he was ...
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Watch: Pakistan Greats Dance In Studio As Team Qualifies For T20 World Cup Final By Beating New Zealand | Cricket News
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Watch: Pakistan Greats Dance In Studio As Team Qualifies For T20 World Cup Final By Beating New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan legends dancing their hearts out© YouTubeOnce considered all but out of the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan cricket team scripted a dramatic comeback into the tournament to qualify for the semi-finals. In the penultimate round of the tournament, Pakistan outmuscled New Zealand to secure their qualification into the final. Pakistan's journey into the summit clash was full of drama. The fact that they are into the final of the tournament is a surprising development to many, including some of the team's former players. But, as soon as Pakistan defeated the Kiwis, the likes of Wasim Akram, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis got into an impromptu dance.The quartet, which has been analysing Pakistan's journey in the T20 World Cup on A Sports, has been critical of skipper ...
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Pakistan Anchor Calls Wasim Akram “National Dhobi”. Here’s Why | Cricket News
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Pakistan Anchor Calls Wasim Akram “National Dhobi”. Here’s Why | Cricket News

[ad_1] Some serious discussions are on in cricket circles as the focus shifts to the semi-final stage of the T20 World Cup. But then, some fun in the midst of all serious talks wouldn't hurt anybody. The same happened during a show on Pakistan channel 'A Sports', which had a stellar guest list, which included legends Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Misbah Ul Haq. After some serious talks on the T20 World Cup, where Pakistan came from the brink of ouster to qualify for the last four stage, it was time for the former players to take the fans' questions. Former Pakistan coach and pace great Waqar Younis came up with a unique question from a fan for his long-time teammate Wasim Akram. The outcome of the question and the subsequent discussion ended up with the show's anchor calling Akram "our n...
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“He Said, I Got Dropped As Captain…”: Wasim Akram Explains What Separates Virat Kohli From The Rest | Cricket News
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“He Said, I Got Dropped As Captain…”: Wasim Akram Explains What Separates Virat Kohli From The Rest | Cricket News

[ad_1] One of the finest cricketers the game has ever seen, Virat Kohli has turned heads with his performances in the T20 World Cup 2022 for India. He might not be a captain any more but Kohli arguably remains the most lively Indian player on the field. Wasim Akram, while speaking of the qualities that Kohli brings with him, highlighted how the Indian stalwart refused to let the 'captaincy sacking' incident affect his game and continued to deliver his best.In a panel discussion on A Sports, Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis discussed the importance of fitness in the modern game. Malik even credited Kohli's fitness as the reason behind him being such a consistent player over the years.Akram then said that Kohli is so determined to deliver his best that he continued...
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