TOP STORIES
Former Pakistan cricketer tears into Babar Azam
Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been under fire for the underwhelming outings he has been having, especially in the longest format. He has been unable to silence his critics as he continues to flop innings after innings. Babar again failed to make the most of the opportunity during the first Test match against England, scoring only (30) and (5) runs in both innings.
It’s been long since Babar registered a three-digit score as this was his 18th consecutive innings without a half-century. Amid Babar’s unimpressive show, former Pakistan player Basit Ali feels that it is the right time for Babar to take rest.
“Babar needs rest. Babar should say that I need to rest. It has been 18 innings since he has performed. If some other player was playing, then he would be out of the squad after three games, like Fawad Alam. This is the bitter truth. Babar should reduce his stance. It is a lot now. The whole world is laughing. Is this how to play?"
Basit Ali also asserted that skipper Shan Masood should open the batting for the team in Tests. Masood rose to the occasion in the first Test against England, scoring (151) off (177) in the first innings.
“I have been saying that Shan is an opener, he should open. But he played at number three. Now, what will happen? Who will you drop? He should play at his number. He doesn't even know captaincy. What has happened to this cricket team? It is shameful," said Basit.
England, on the other hand, dominated Pakistan amassing a staggering 823-7 declared in response to Pakistan’s first innings total of 556. Harry Brook’s (317) and Joe Root’s (262) led England to their highest total since 1938.
Tags
More News
India name squad for South Africa Tests, Rishabh Pant earns recall
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series at home against South Africa, with Rishabh Pant marking his return to Test cricket after injury. Pant injured his foot in the England series and missed the recent home Test series against West Indies.
However, he proved his fitness by scoring 90 for India A again...
Rishabh Pant set to make red-ball return
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant looks primed to return to India's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa that is slated to start on November 14 with the first game in Kolkata, according to ESPNcricinfo. He will come in for N Jagadeesan in the Test squad. Pant fractured his foot during the fourth Test match against England in Manchester in July...
Santner's fight in vain as West Indies edge past New Zealand
In a nail-biting showdown, West Indies clinched a hard-fought victory over New Zealand by 7 runs in the first of a five-match T20I series on Wednesday at Eden Gardens. Asked to bat, West Indies posted a magnificent total of 164/6 in 20 overs, riding on an outstanding performance from Shai Hope, who anchored the innings with a 53-run knock. Roston Chase and Rovm...
"There is a bigger picture": Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel on management's decision to drop Arshdeep Singh
India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has shed light on the team management’s decision to rest India's leading wicket-taker in T20I, Arshdeep Singh, for the first two matches of the ongoing T20I five-match series against Australia. Morkel stated the move was part of a broader strategy to test different bowling combinations.
"I think Arshdeep is experienced...
Sean Williams reveals drug addiction, will not be considered for selection
Veteran Zimbabwe cricketer Sean Williams will no longer be considered for selection by Zimbabwe Cricket. The batter's future in international cricket is effectively over following revelations of drug addictions and his voluntary entry into rehabilitation. The all-rounder pulled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025 on the eve of the tournament in Harare.
<...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram