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Babar Azam Congratulates Arshad Nadeem on Historic Gold Medal Victory
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Babar Azam Congratulates Arshad Nadeem on Historic Gold Medal Victory

Pakistan's cricket team captain, Babar Azam, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Arshad Nadeem for making history by winning a gold medal in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. This remarkable achievement is a source of immense pride for the entire nation. In a post on his social media account X (formerly known as Twitter), Babar Azam shared his joy over this historic win, marking the return of an Olympic gold medal to Pakistan after a long 40-year wait. "Heartiest congratulations to Arshad Nadeem for this wonderful achievement," Babar wrote. "You have made the entire nation proud." Babar Azam Wished "Good Luck" to Arshad Nadeem Earlier, Babar Azam had expressed his support for Arshad Nadeem before the javelin throw final. He posted a video message encouraging...
Joe Root Reclaims Top Spot, Babar Azam Maintains Third Position in ICC Test Rankings
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Joe Root Reclaims Top Spot, Babar Azam Maintains Third Position in ICC Test Rankings

LONDON: England’s Joe Root has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings following a standout series against the West Indies. Root’s impressive performance, including 291 runs over three matches and an innings of 87 in the final Test, has propelled him past New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, who drops to second place. Joe Root Reclaims Top Spot and Hits Career Milestones Joe Root recent success marks his return to the top spot he held from August 2015 until last year, and adds to his career achievements, including his 32nd Test century and a rise to seventh on the all-time Test run-scorer list. The rankings have also seen notable changes for other players. Pakistan’s Babar Azam and New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell now share the third position. Australia’s Steve S...
Ahmad Ali Butt Calls on Babar Azam to Apologize for T20 World Cup Loss
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Ahmad Ali Butt Calls on Babar Azam to Apologize for T20 World Cup Loss

Renowned actor and host Ahmad Ali Butt has called on Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam to apologize to the nation for the team's poor performance in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The veteran actor shared his thoughts on social media, suggesting that Babar should offer an explanation instead of focusing solely on gym training. Pakistan's cricket team, led by Babar Azam, failed to secure victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, leaving fans and critics disheartened. As the team prepares for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi this August, Babar Azam has intensified his workout regimen. On Sunday, Babar Azam shared a video on his Instagram account showcasing his rigorous gym training.Babar captioned the video "work," which featured him engaging ...
Babar Azam Now to Play Under Rizwan’s Captaincy
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Babar Azam Now to Play Under Rizwan’s Captaincy

Pakistan's cricket team skipper, Babar Azam, will now play under captaincy of wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan. Global T20 Canada League franchise, Vancouver Knights, has appointed Rizwan as their new captain. On Sunday, franchise announced Rizwan’s new role with a social media post. The announcement included an honorary title for Rizwan, calling him "Sir." Vancouver Knights shared, "Hear ye, hear ye! Vancouver Knights have chosen their captain for GT20 Season 4: Sir Mohammad Rizwan! ????️ With his mighty batting skills and sharp wicketkeeping, he's ready to lead our charge to victory. Prepare for battle, Knights!" Vancouver Knights also includes notable players such as pacer Mohammad Amir, batsman Asif Ali, New Zealand’s Michael Rippon, South Africa’s Dwaine Pretorius, Namibia...
Wasim Akram Predicts Shaheen Afridi Will Reclaim Pakistan Captaincy
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Wasim Akram Predicts Shaheen Afridi Will Reclaim Pakistan Captaincy

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram believes that Shaheen Shah Afridi, the talented left-arm fast bowler, will be given the captaincy of the national team once more. In an interview with an international sports media, Akram discussed the ongoing captaincy issues within Pakistan men's cricket team. He criticized the frequent changes in leadership, saying that such instability prevents consistent performances. "Babar Azam was removed and Shaheen Shah Afridi was brought in. He then lost one series and a new chairman changed the captain again," Akram explained. "This is not acceptable. People laugh at us in cricket world. They don't understand it. If you make Afridi captain, you should give him at least an year," he added. Akram also mentioned that staying away from Pakistan cricket ...