PCB under fire after report claims Babar, Fakhar played World Cup injured | Cricket News – The Times of India

PCB under fire after report claims Babar, Fakhar played World Cup injured | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Pakistan cricket team has been hit by a fresh controversy after questions were raised over the fitness of senior players Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman during the T20 World Cup selection process.According to a PTI report, the issue came to light following post-tournament medical evaluations conducted…

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‘Babar Azam doesn’t have a voice’: Former Pakistan batter cites Virat Kohli example in T20 World Cup rant | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Babar Azam doesn’t have a voice’: Former Pakistan batter cites Virat Kohli example in T20 World Cup rant | Cricket News – The Times of India

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (Agency Image) The decision to push Babar Azam down to No.4 during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup created plenty of debate in Pakistan, and the experiment ultimately failed to deliver. The former Pakistan captain endured a difficult campaign as he struggled to accelerate in the middle order throughout the…

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Mike Hesson Pakistan coach breaks silence on Babar Azam exclusion after World Cup disaster | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mike Hesson Pakistan coach breaks silence on Babar Azam exclusion after World Cup disaster | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has clarified that the absence of several senior players from the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh national cricket team should not be interpreted as punishment following the team’s disappointing campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan crashed out before the knockout…

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Babar Azam, four others dropped from Pakistan’s squad for ODIs against Bangladesh | Cricket News – The Times of India

Babar Azam, four others dropped from Pakistan’s squad for ODIs against Bangladesh | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam has been dropped from Pakistan’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Bangladesh, as the selectors begin reshaping the team with an eye on next year’s 50-over World Cup. The decision follows Pakistan’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign in India and Sri Lanka, where they failed to reach the semi-finals….

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‘Enough pampering’: PCB to fine Pakistan players PKR 50 lakhs each after T20 World Cup exit? | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Enough pampering’: PCB to fine Pakistan players PKR 50 lakhs each after T20 World Cup exit? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha reacts in the field during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup has led to financial penalties for the players, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deciding…

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Umar Akmal clears air over post on Pakistan batter: ‘Not comparing myself with Babar Azam’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Umar Akmal clears air over post on Pakistan batter: ‘Not comparing myself with Babar Azam’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Umar Akmal, left and Babar Azam (Agency Images) Former Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has addressed the controversy over his recent post comparing Pakistan’s performances in T20 World Cups. Akmal emphasized that he never intended to compare himself with Babar Azam or disrespect him.Akmal shared a collage highlighting two contrasting innings for Pakistan. The first featured…

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