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Reports of Babar Azam unhappy with T20 World Cup squad incorrect: PCB

Wasim Khan, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said that the reports of captain Babar Azam being unhappy with the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup were 'factually incorr

Pressure will be more on India than us: Babar Azam on T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan captain Babar Azam feels pressure will be more on the fancied India when the arch-rivals meet in the T20 World Cup on October 24. After a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman in waiting, Ramiz Raja, Babar said: "I think India will be under more pressure as compared to Pakistan during the World Cup match. "We would like to start our campaign by defeating India." The arch-rivals are set to clash in Dubai in the group stage of the World T20 Cup as per the draws released by the International Cricket Council. Both teams have not played any cricket against each other since the World Cup 2019 in England when India won comfortably. India have had the upper hand over Pakistan in ICC events and remain undefeated in the 50-over World Cup. Babar pointed out that playing in the UAE would be like playing at home for Pakistan. "It is like playing at our home ground when we play at UAE venues and we want to give our 100 percent on the field coupled with that, he added. Bab

ENG vs PAK 1st T20 highlights: Pakistan wins by 31 runs at Nottingham

Livingstone smashed nine sixes and six fours in a 43-ball 103 but Pakistan bowlers held their nerve to eke out a hard-fought victory on Friday night.

ENG vs PAK: England sweeps Pakistan with Vince's century in 3rd ODI

England completed a 3-0 sweep of Pakistan in their one-day international series after James Vince's century led the hosts to a three-wicket victory on Tuesday.

PCB announces across the board hike for centrally-contracted players

Babar Azam in category A

Babar Azam becomes first Pakistan captain to win his opening four Tests

Pakistan Cricket Board congratulated the Pakistan men's cricket team on their sixth consecutive series win and Babar Azam, who has become the first Pakistan captain to win his opening four Tests

Babar Azam, Alyssa Healy voted ICC players of the month

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Australian women's team wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy were on Monday declared the ICC players of the month for their stellar performances during the month of April

ICC rankings: Babar ends Kohli's reign at top of ODI batting chart

Azam became only the fourth batsman from Pakistan to attain the number one position in the latest update released on Wednesday.

I am used to hurdles in life: Babar Azam on sexual harassment allegation

Pakistan skipper captain Babar Azam on Friday asserted that his game has not been affected by the sexual harassment allegations he is facing since he is accustomed to facing hurdles as a sportsperson. Azam said he is determined to do well on the upcoming tours of South Africa and Zimbabwe. "It is my personal issue and it is in court. My lawyer is handling it. We face all sorts of hurdles in life and I am used to it. This issue has not affected my form or cricket," he said during a virtual press conference on Friday. Azam is embroiled in court cases in Lahore after a woman, Hamiza Mukhtar filed several charges against him, including sexual harassment, threatening her and making false promises of marriage. A sessions court in Lahore on Thursday asked the Federal Investigation Agency Cyber Crime Cell to file an FIR against Azam in connection with the case after proper investigation as per the law. Azam also confirmed that he had asked for the inclusion of hard-hitting opener Sharjeel

Lahore court orders FIA to register case against Pak captain Babar Azam

Azam's problems in his personal life continue to grow as a sessions court in Lahore has ordered the Federal Investigation Agency's Cyber Crime Circle to register a FIR against him in a harassment case

Pak vs SA: On-field aggression is not a good thing, says Babar Azam

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Monday said that he is not a fan of on-field aggression, as one is required to play as per the plans prepared prior to the match

PAK vs SA: Babar Azam hopes to counter tough Proteas in own conditions

Babar Azam will make his test captaincy debut on January 26 against a tough South Africa team that is touring Pakistan for the first time in more than 13 years

Lahore court orders FIR against Babar Azam on sexual exploitation complaint

The judge remarked that the allegations were disturbing and serious to warrant a full investigation

NZ vs PAK: Azam, Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of first Test against New Zealand

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq were ruled out of the first Test with thumb injuries, prompting the tour selection committee to include rookie Imran Butt in the 17-member squad

PAK vs NZ T20Is: Azam's absence should not affect our chances, says Miandad

Javed Miandad does not believe that the absence of captain Babar Azam due to injury should affect Pakistan's chances of doing well in the upcoming T20 International series in New Zealand

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam's absence in T20Is 'major setback' for us, says Waqar

Pakistan captain Azam suffered a fracture on his right thumb during a throw-down session

Babar Azam leads Karachi Kings to maiden Pakistan Super League title

An unbeaten half-century by Babar Azam anchored Karachi Kings to its maiden Pakistan Super League title after beating Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in the final

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli retains top spot; Bumrah second in bowlers list

Kohli and Rohit, who have not featured in any one-day game since the Covid-19 pandemic suspended all cricket activities across the globe, are ranked one and two respectively in the batting chart

Pak vs Eng highlights, 3rd T20: Pakistan wins by 5 runs, level series 1-1

Hafeez along with debutant Haider Ali (54) stitched a 100-run stand for third wicket as Pakistan post 190-4

England vs Pakistan 3rd T20 live streaming, match and toss timing details

The England vs Pakistan 3rd T20 match will be telecast live on the Sony Six HD and Sony Six channels