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Babar Azam Takes Legal Action Against Mubasher Luqman for False Accusations

23Jun

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Babar Azam Takes Legal Action Against Mubasher Luqman for False Accusations

Babar Azam, captain of Pakistan's national cricket team, has taken legal action against senior anchor Mubasher Luqman, filing a defamation lawsuit. This move comes in response to allegations made by Luqman, accusing Azam of involvement in match-fixing, which Azam vehemently denies. According to sources familiar with the situation, Babar Azam initiated this legal challenge after careful consideration with his legal advisors. Lawsuit demands compensation of Rs 1 billion from Luqman, arguing that accusations made by the anchor are not only baseless but also damaging to Azam's reputation. In a widely circulated video on social media, Mubasher Luqman alleged that Azam had received an Audi E-Tron as a gift from his brother, supposedly sourced from questionable bookies. Additionally, Luqma...

Shoaib Malik Criticizes Babar Azam’s Captaincy After US Defeat

8Jun

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Shoaib Malik Criticizes Babar Azam’s Captaincy After US Defeat

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik criticized Babar Azam’s captaincy following Pakistan’s defeat to USA in T20 World Cup 2024. Malik expressed his disappointment, saying that Babar has not shown any growth or development in his leadership skills over the past four years. Shoaib Malik, who played under Babar’s captaincy in 2021 T20 World Cup, believes that Babar's approach is too rigid. He stated that Babar sticks to his plans even when they are not working and doesn’t adapt to changing situations. Malik pointed out that Babar’s batting strategy, including placement of certain players in specific positions, has remained same for four years. “This captaincy talk, I would like to go into its depth. You [Babar] have set a blockage in your mind, that is the problem. If you have decided...

USA Defeated Pakistan in Thrilling Super Over of ICC T20 WC

7Jun

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USA Defeated Pakistan in Thrilling Super Over of ICC T20 WC

In a thrilling match at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, USA clinched a historic victory over Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Match ended in a heart-stopping Super Over, where USA managed to pull off a surprising win. Mohammad Amir bowled Super Over for Pakistan, USA scored 18 runs, losing just one wicket. Pakistan's response was insufficient, as they scored only 13 runs, losing one wicket. USA won the Super Over by 5 runs. Earlier in regular match, Pakistan set a target of 160 runs for USA. USA started their chase and lost their first wicket at 36 runs when Mohammad Rizwan caught Steven Taylor off Naseem Shah's bowling. USA lost second wicket at 104 runs when Andres Goss was bowled out for 35 runs. USA's third wicket fell at 111, with Monanik Patel caught by Mohammad Rizwan ...

Pakistan Team Has One of the Best Batsmen in World

7Jun

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Pakistan Team Has One of the Best Batsmen in World

US Ambassador Donald Blome has praised Pakistan cricket team, saying they have one of the best batsmen in world. Speaking to News Channel in Dallas before Pakistan vs United States match in ICC T20 World Cup 2024, he mentioned how impressed he is with team’s talent, particularly highlighting Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Ambassador Blome shared his excitement for upcoming match and impact it has on cricket in United States. "It's really exciting. It's a thrill to be here and to see what this means for cricket in the United States," he said. He noted that cricket has a long history in USA, and T20 World Cup is helping to bring sport back into spotlight. US Envoy Recalls Interaction with Pakistani Cricketers Blome recalled his recent meeting with Pakistan cricket team in Islamabad...

PCB Reappointed Babar Azam as Captain in White Ball Cricket

3Apr

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PCB Reappointed Babar Azam as Captain in White Ball Cricket

On Sunday, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi appointed Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan men’s White Ball cricket team. He will lead the team in both ODI and T20 formats. The selection of Babar Azam to lead Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) and Twenty-20 (T20) cricket teams marks a significant turn of events in the cricketing landscape of the nation. With the recommendation of Pakistan’s Cricket Board selection committee, Babar has been selected as the captain for white-ball cricket. The decision to replace Shaheen Shah Afridi comes ahead of Pakistan’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand. It is scheduled to begin on April 18, 2024. This announcement comes after a period of transition for Babr Azam, who previously held the ODI captaincy but was temporarily...