Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan climb in latest ICC Test rankings D Trends

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan climb in latest ICC Test rankings D Trends

Listen to article Pakistan cricketers experience a ranking boost, with key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan making notable improvements in the latest ICC Test rankings. Babar Azam, Pakistan’s white-ball captain, has improved his standing in the Test rankings. Despite ongoing struggles in the red-ball format, Babar has climbed one position to 11th place, … Read more

Fan sneaks past security to greet Babar Azam at practice session D Trends

Fan sneaks past security to greet Babar Azam at practice session D Trends

Listen to article Pakistan’s white-ball skipper Babar Azam has once again showcased his trademark humility and warmth during a recent training session ahead of the Champions One-Day 2024. As he and his Stallions teammates were preparing for the upcoming tournament, Babar took a moment to connect with a passionate fan who had managed to bypass security. During … Read more

Is Babar Azam on the verge of losing his white-ball captaincy? D Trends

Is Babar Azam on the verge of losing his white-ball captaincy? D Trends

Listen to article Babar Azam’s position as Pakistan’s white-ball captain is under scrutiny, with reports suggesting that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may not appoint him for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup. This has fueled speculation about his future as the leader of the limited-overs side. According to sources, the PCB is considering naming a new … Read more

Babar Azam out of top 10 Test batsmen ranking D Trends

Babar Azam out of top 10 Test batsmen ranking D Trends

Pakistan’s Babar Azam walks back to pavilion after his dismissal during a Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on September 2, 2024. —AFP Star batsman Babar Azam has ostensibly lost the shine for which he was admired across the world as he has slipped out of top 10 list … Read more

Babar Azam out from ICC’s Top 10 test players rankings D Trends

Babar Azam out from ICC’s Top 10 test players rankings D Trends

International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the ranking of Test players and due to the poor performance, Babar Azam out from the top 10 batsmen list. Babar Azam has moved down to 12th position after being demoted by three ranks after the poor performance in the Bangladesh Test series which the guests whitewash by winning … Read more

Babar Azam falls to 12th in ICC Test Rankings as Rizwan and Agha climb D Trends

Babar Azam falls to 12th in ICC Test Rankings as Rizwan and Agha climb D Trends

Listen to article Pakistan’s seasoned batter Babar Azam has fallen out of the top 10 in the latest ICC Test Rankings, dropping three places to 12th after a disappointing two-match series against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi . This marks a notable shift for the 29-year-old, who was previously among the top contenders. Babar , who hasn’t managed a … Read more

Babar Azam announces Test retirement after series loss to Bangladesh? D Trends

Babar Azam announces Test retirement after series loss to Bangladesh? D Trends

Listen to article Social media was abuzz after alleged posts from Babar Azam announcing his retirement from Test cricket went viral, following Pakistan’s 2-0 series loss to Bangladesh. The right-handed batter has been under fire for his poor performance in the series, where Bangladesh secured a clean sweep against the hosts. As Pakistan struggled in the final … Read more

Former PCB chief Zaka Ashraf denies rift between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi D Trends

Former PCB chief Zaka Ashraf denies rift between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi D Trends

Zaka Ashraf, the former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has firmly denied rumors of discord between white-ball captain Babar Azam and left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi. In a recent interview on a local news channel, Zaka asserted that team unity has actually strengthened following Shaheen Afridi’s appointment as T20I captain. “No, the unity didn’t … Read more

Pakistan 65 for 5 after Shan Masood, Babar Azam depart on 4th day of Test D Trends

Pakistan 65 for 5 after Shan Masood, Babar Azam depart on 4th day of Test D Trends

Bangladesh’s Taskin Ahmed (L) celebrates with teammates after taking wicket of Saim Ayub during fourth day of second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on September 2, 2024. —AFP Pakistan had a shaky start on fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh as they lost their two more … Read more

Agha Salman shows faith in Babar Azam despite lean patch D Trends

Agha Salman shows faith in Babar Azam despite lean patch D Trends

Listen to article Pakistan all-rounder Agha Salman has voiced his support for former Test captain Babar Azam, following his struggles to convert starts into big scores during the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh. On the second day of the Rawalpindi Test, Babar Azam once again fell short of a half-century, dismissed for 37 by Bangladesh’s Shakib Al … Read more