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  • “He was neither under consideration by me nor by Babar Azam…” Afridi on PCB’s logic of naming Shan as vice captain

    “He was neither under consideration by me nor by Babar Azam…” Afridi on PCB’s logic of naming Shan as vice captain

    Babar Azam was heavily criticized for his captaincy after Pakistan lost a home Test series against England, failed to win one against New Zealand and then lost an ODI contest against the Black Caps.

    Many experts advised to remove him from captaincy and suggested different names who could fit that role. However, few recent reports claim that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering Shan Masood as a strong candidate, after he was named as a vice-captain for the ODI series against New Zealand. This has not been received well by former Interim Chief Selector, Shahid Afridi, who ridiculed the call from PCB, questioning the logic behind picking Masood for the role.

    “Shan Masood should not have been named as vice-captain of the ODI squad. Chairman of the PCB should have taken captain or chief selector under confidence; he was neither under consideration by me nor by Babar Azam for the first two ODI’s against New Zealand,” Afridi said.

    Also read: PCB Offers Bowling Coach Role to Waqar Younis

    “Shan Masood cannot be named as captain or vice-captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team based on his performances for Derbyshire,” he added.

    Shahid Afridi also gave his verdict on the ongoing criticism on Babar and also on split captaincy in Pakistan cricket team.

    He said: “I believe that Babar Azam has a lot of room for improvement in his captaincy. I am not in favour of having three different captains for the different game formats, and instead suggest naming one captain for ODI and Test cricket and a separate captain for T20s.”

  • Babar Azam Sexting Video is Fake: Twitter User Mocks Indian Media

    Babar Azam Sexting Video is Fake: Twitter User Mocks Indian Media

    Twitter user Nimo who posted an alleged video of Babar Azam sexting has come forward to say he run a parody account and it was a satirical Tweet that he just posted out of a whim. The alleged sexting video of Babar Azam became the highlight and top news of many news channel across the world.

    Bahar Azam fake sexting video

    Fox Sports News from Australia and NDTV and News18 from India were among the media channels that ran this alleged sexting video of Babar Azam as top stories. The Twitter user Nimo who posted the video has now posted another Tweet in which he clarified that the sexting video was fake and it was just some humour on his part. He also added that Indian media a clown that goes after any news without verification.

    Nimo Tweeted, “What a clown 🤡 media we have, mirror now telecasted a dedicated show based on my satirical tweet and put nasty allegations on Babar Azam without even verifying the source of the news (me).@MirrorNow I was the one who started bf in team story, this was fake. Apologise to Babar.”

    He Tweeted this with the video of the news channel Mirror Now which also broadcasted this story about Babar Azam sexting video. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has earlier criticised Fox Sports for sharing this fake sexting video. After which Fox Sports deleted the post about Babar Azam’s sexting video which has now turned out to be just a prank.

  • Watch- Babar Azam Sexting Video; Pakistani Captain Caught in a Honey Trap

    Watch- Babar Azam Sexting Video; Pakistani Captain Caught in a Honey Trap

    The Pakistani cricket team, captain Babar Azam, is caught sexting, and the video of him being honey trapped is going viral on social media. Allegedly, the sexting video of Babar Azam is with the girlfriend of a fellow Pakistani cricketer.

    Social media is abuzz with the theory that Babar Azam is sexting with the girl to allow her boyfriend to secure a place in the Pakistani cricket team. The official video was posted on Twitter by Dr Nimo Yadav. This sexting video has surfaced amidst the controversy surrounding Babar Azam’s captaincy. PCB is considering removing him from the captaincy.

    Watch- Babar Azam Sexting Video; Pakistani Captain Caught in a Honey Trap

    Dr Nimo Yadav posted the video of Babar Azam’s sexting and Tweeted, “Babar Azam sexting with gf of another Pakistan cricketer and promising her that her bf won’t be out of the team if she keeps sexting with him is just. I hope Allah is watching all this.”

    Here is Babar Azam’s Sexting Video

    PCB is undergoing many changes, and this recent reveal of Babar Azam’s sexting video might be the final nail that PCB required to remove Babar from the captaincy.

    Many Pakistani cricketers have been caught in this type of sexting scandal in the past. Recently, Imam-Ul-Haq’s chat also twenty viral on social media and wreaked havoc.

  • “If Babar Azam is selfish, we need two to three additional selfish players in the team” – Saeed Ajmal

    “If Babar Azam is selfish, we need two to three additional selfish players in the team” – Saeed Ajmal

    Babar Azam faced criticism for his relatively slow strike rate of 69.29 while chasing a 262 run target in Pakistan vs New Zealand’s second ODI. Saeed Ajmal, however, defended him, stating that any negative aspects of his game can be rectified. He also said that Pakistan does not need separate captains for different formats, and if they choose to, they should only opt for separate captains in white and red-ball cricket.

    Babar Azam during second ODI against New Zealand
    Babar Azam during 2nd ODI vs New Zealand on Wednesday

    Former Pakistan cricket player Saeed Ajmal has defended Pakistan’s national team captain Babar Azam against recent criticism, stating that calling him “selfish” is baseless. Ajmal believes that if Azam is considered selfish, Pakistan’s national team needs more players like him.

    Babar has been one of Pakistan’s most prolific players in recent years, across all formats. In 2022, he was their highest run-getter in ODIs and Tests, and the second-highest in T20Is. In nine Tests, he scored a total of 1184 runs, the most by any player.

    As the series decider against New Zealand approaches, fans and experts anticipate a strong performance from Babar Azam. New Zealand levelled the three-game series in the second ODI, and Pakistan will be looking to close it out today in the third ODI. The national team will be counting on their captain to step up again after consecutive half-centuries, with 79 in the second ODI, and 66 in the first ODI.

  • Watch- “Jaan Ke Single Karaya Na,” says Babar Azam in PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI

    Watch- “Jaan Ke Single Karaya Na,” says Babar Azam in PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI

    Pakistan lost the second ODI against New Zealand by 79 runs, in which Babar Azam top scored for Pakistan with 79 off 114. The Pakistani batters failed to put on a substantial partnership with Babar Azam to take the game away from the Kiwi team. However, a video of Babar Azam is going viral from the 2nd ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand.

    Babar Azam’s hilarious video is doing rounds on social media, and people are saying that he is a treat to listen on stump pic. Babar Azam said to one of the Pakistani fielders in the PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI, “Jaan ke single karaya an.”

    Here is the viral video of Babar Azam from PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI

    The series between Pakistan and New Zealand are now levelled. Both teams have won one match each, and the series decider has now become quite exciting. Currently, New Zealand has the upper hand as they won the 2nd match quite emphatically, and the first match was won by Pakistan by a slight margin.

  • Pakistani News Agency reported that PCB would soon take over the captaincy in Tests and ODIs from Babar Azam

    Pakistani News Agency reported that PCB would soon take over the captaincy in Tests and ODIs from Babar Azam

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly made the decision to replace Babar Azam as captain of the national team in both the One Day International (ODI) and Test formats.

    This comes amid rumors that Babar’s underperformance as captain and the team’s lack of success under his leadership may have played a major role in the decision. During his captaincy, the Men in Green lost three test series at home and lost two finals.

    Sarfaraz Ahmed To Replace Babar Azam

    Sarfaraz Ahmed, who recently returned to Test cricket after a four-year absence and performed exceptionally well, is expected to take over as captain in the Test format, while vice-captain Shan Masood is likely to become captain in the ODI format.

    Shan Masood To Replace Babar Azam

    Babar had a wonderful run with the bat in 2022, being the leading run-getter across all formats. However, Babar will continue to captain the team in the Twenty20 International format.

    The PCB has undergone several changes recently, including the reappointment of Najam Sethi as the new chairman and the hiring of Shahid Afridi as interim chief selector. Pakistan may opt for different captains in all three formats, according to reports.

  • Watch- Babar Azam Gets Rude with Media

    Watch- Babar Azam Gets Rude with Media

    Babar Azam did a press conference on 8th January 2023 to answer questions about the ODI series against New Zealand, which is scheduled to start on 9th January 2023. The reporters present at the press conference asked Babar Azam questions relating to Sarfaraz Ahmed and the recent Test losses.

    Watch- Babar Azam Gets Rude with Media

    Babar Azam seemed enraged with the reporters as he told them he is here to win matches for Pakistan and not answer needless questions that did not relate to the ODI series against New Zealand. There were rumours that Babar Azam did not know that Shan Masood was named the vice-captain of the ODI series by the PCB selection committee headed by Shahid Afridi.

    Babar Azam said, “my job is to play cricket and enjoy it. I don’t have to answer anyone or satisfy anybody. I know what my responsibility is. I don’t have to make anyone happy, my job is to help Pakistan win.”

    Watch- Babar Azam’s response at the press conference

  • Shahid Afridi’s recent comments on the T20 selection criteria have stirred up controversy in Pakistan cricket

    Shahid Afridi’s recent comments on the T20 selection criteria have stirred up controversy in Pakistan cricket

    “No batter will be selected for the T20 side if his domestic strike rate does not exceed 135” according to Boom Boom Afridi, who is currently the Chief Selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s players’ committee.

    The former Pakistani captain’s comments have sparked a debate among cricket fans and experts. Some back his stance and others argue that other factors such as technique and temperament should also be taken into account.

    Afridi, who retired from international cricket in 2018 after representing Pakistan in over 500 matches, has always been known for his aggressive style of play and high strike rate. He is considered one of the greatest T20 players of all time, having achieved numerous achievements in the format.

    However, critics have pointed out that a high strike rate alone does not necessarily make a player a success in T20 cricket. They argue that other factors such as the ability to rotate the strike, build partnerships and adapt to different situations are also crucial. 

    Despite the criticism, Afridi has defended his comments, saying that a high strike rate is an important indicator of a player’s ability to score runs quickly and put pressure on the opposition.

    It remains to be seen how the PCB will respond to Afridi’s comments and whether they will adopt similar selection criteria for the national T20 team. What is certain is that Afridi’s views have sparked a lively debate on the selection criteria for T20 players in Pakistan.

  • Shahid Afridi Announces Pakistan’s 16 Men Squad for the ODI Series Against New Zealand

    Shahid Afridi Announces Pakistan’s 16 Men Squad for the ODI Series Against New Zealand

    The interim Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector, Shahid Afridi, held a press conference on 5th January 2023 in which he announced the Pakistani cricket team squad for the ODI series against New Zealand.

    Shahid Afridi announced the names of the 16 men for the ODI series against New Zealand. These 16 Pakistani players were chosen from the pool of 24 players, which were identified by the Pakistani Selection Committee before the official squad was announced.

    PCB announces Pak squad vs NZ

    Here is Pakistan’s Squad for the ODI Series against New Zealand

    Pakistan squad for ODI vs New Zealand: Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Imam-Ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir and Usama Mir

    The three-match ODI series will start on 9th January 2023. Meanwhile, the Test series is on the verge of a draw.

  • Watch- Simon Doull on Babar Azam, “He wants to bat on road and improve his stats”

    Watch- Simon Doull on Babar Azam, “He wants to bat on road and improve his stats”

    Pak vs NZ 2nd Test is currently in the balance and most likely heading towards a draw due to the Karachi pitch, which offers nothing to the bowlers. The pitch for the 2nd Test had a bit of grass on it on the first two days when New Zealand was batting at the crease. However, it is rumoured that the curators had used a heavy roller on the pitch before the start of the 3rd day of the Test to completely evaporate all the help for the bowlers.

    Simon-Doull-Babar-Azam

    It seems that Simon Doull has recognised this fact. The former Kiwi pacer was doing the commentary on the third day of the Test match and said something very shocking. His remark has caused outrage among the fans of Babar Azam, but many cricketing experts also agree with him as well.

    Here is the video of Simon Doull saying Babar Azam wants to bat on the road to improve his own stats:

    The other commentator laughed it off, and we did not get the answer to this serious question which Simon Doull posed. The accountability regarding the pitches in Pakistan has been a topic of hot discussion, and the new Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regime needs to sort out this matter as soon as possible to avoid the wrath of the cricketing fans.