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  Pakistan announce ODI squad for Australia series; Babar Azam returns, while Mohammad Rizwan dropped

  Cricket | May 22, 2026 17:19 IST

  Pakistan recalled Babar Azam for the ODI series against Australia starting May 30, while Mohammad Rizwan was dropped after a lean run in Bangladesh. Shaheen Afridi will captain the side, with several returning stars and uncapped players included.

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  'I don't deserve': Mohammad Rizwan responds after reporter asks him to retire from T20 cricket

  Cricket | April 20, 2026 16:32 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan and T20 cricket are not a great match anymore as the cricketer has been struggling to perform in the format for quite some time now. After not doing well in the Big Bash League, Rizwan is also struggling for runs in the ongoing edition of Pakistan Super League.

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  Why is Mohammad Rizwan not playing vs India in T20 World Cup 2026?

  Cricket | February 15, 2026 18:59 IST

  Due to a series of poor performances, Pakistan dropped Mohammad Rizwan from their T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Usman Khan replaced him in the middle. Meanwhile, Pakistan have opted to bowl first after winning the toss in Colombo. Pakistan announced an unchanged playing XI.

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  Why were Haris Rauf and Rizwan not picked in Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 squad? Check reason

  Cricket | January 25, 2026 22:07 IST

  Pakistan named their T20 World Cup 2026 squad with Babar Azam included, but Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan were omitted. Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson explained the reasons behind not picking the duo for the tournament.

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  Mohammad Rizwan forced to retire out in BBL after strike rate concerns against Sydney Thunder: Watch

  Cricket | January 12, 2026 16:40 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan was controversially retired out for Melbourne Renegades in the BBL against Sydney Thunder after a slow 26 off 23 balls. His poor strike rate capped a disappointing season, raising fresh doubts over his future in Pakistan’s T20I side.

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  Mohammad Rizwan's flop show continues in BBL, scores 6 runs at strike rate of 60 for Renegades

  Cricket | January 01, 2026 11:31 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan is featuring in the Big Bash League (BBL) at the moment for Melbourne Renegades. However, he hasn't been able to stamp his authority yet in the tournament and his flop show continued in the New Year as well. Rizwan scored only six runs at a strike rate of 60.

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  Pakistan record highest successful chase in ODIs in Faisalabad, take 1-0 lead in the SA series

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 14:05 IST

  Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, after making a meal of a rather straightforward-looking chase after a 91-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha for the fourth wicket. Pakistan chased down 264 with two wickets remaining.

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  Abhishek Sharma surpasses Mohammad Rizwan on T20I batting list after one-man show with bat for India

  Cricket | October 31, 2025 18:15 IST

  Abhishek Sharma was the only batter for India who showed some sort of a fight for his team on a spicy MCG wicket in the second T20I against Australia when the rest of the batting order was falling like nine pins. Abhishek smashed a 37-ball 68 as he continued his smashing form with the bat.

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  Mohammad Rizwan reportedly declines PCB central contract over unmet demands

  Cricket | October 28, 2025 23:20 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan has declined Pakistan’s 2025–26 central contract, reportedly over unmet demands. The PCB rejected his conditions, though he remains in the ODI squad vs South Africa. Rizwan and Babar Azam were both demoted from Category A to B in the new contracts.

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  Pakistan in desperate need of Babar-Rizwan magic as tail turns the tide for SA in Rawalpindi

  Cricket | October 22, 2025 19:57 IST

  South Africa were comfortably ahead at the stumps as the third day ended up being the moving day of the ongoing second Test in Rawalpindi as the tail wagged and how for the visitors, adding 169 runs for the final two wickets. Pakistan need a humongous batting effort to save this Test match.

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  Shaheen Afridi appointed Pakistan's new ODI captain after Mohammad Rizwan's sacking

  Cricket | October 21, 2025 1:18 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan's dismissal comes after a selection meeting convened by PCB chairman, including the selectors and the head coach Mike Hesson. Pakistan won just one ODI in the last nine matches under Rizwan's captaincy, including a winless campaign in the home Champions Trophy.

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  Mohammad Rizwan's future as Pakistan's ODI captain in doubt ahead of South Africa series

  Cricket | October 19, 2025 16:17 IST

  Star Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan's future as the ODI captain has been put into doubt after the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) is looking to make some changes in the captaincy front ahead of the SA series.

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  PAK vs SA 1st Test live score: Rizwan and Salman Agha key for Pakistan, SA look for wickets on Day 2

  Cricket | October 13, 2025 10:50 IST

  PAK vs SA 1st Test live score: Pakistan ended the opening day of the Test at 313/5. It was a good effort as the pitch is extremely dry. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha are playing well and will look to take the score beyond 400. Meanwhile, South Africa will be hoping to pick wickets soon.

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  Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan picked as Pakistan announce squad for South Africa Test series

  Cricket | September 30, 2025 12:45 IST

  Pakistan have announced their 18-member squad for the Test series against South Africa at home. As expected, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been picked as Pakistan are playing Tests for the first time since January 2025

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  Why are Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan not playing vs India in Asia Cup final?

  Cricket | September 28, 2025 19:31 IST

  India and Pakistan have locked horns today for the first time in the final of the Asia Cup in 41 years. Pakistan have lost to India twice already in the tournament but will be looking to make a comeback. With their batting struggling, they are missing Babar and Rizwan. Why are they not playing?

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  Abhishek Sharma breaks T20 Asia Cup record, leaves behind Virat Kohli, Mohammad Rizwan

  Cricket | September 26, 2025 20:46 IST

  Abhishek Sharma broke Mohammad Rizwan’s record for most runs in a single T20 Asia Cup edition, surpassing 281 runs with a six off Dushmantha Chameera. The 25-year-old has scored consecutive fifties vs Pakistan and Bangladesh and is in sensational form.

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  Why are Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan not playing vs India in Asia Cup Super Four clash?

  Cricket | September 21, 2025 19:32 IST

  Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped from Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad due to low T20 strike rates. Coach Mike Hesson emphasised objective selection based on modern game demands, with Mohammad Haris replacing Rizwan in the lineup.

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  Mohammad Nabi scripts Asia Cup history, breaks 9-year-old record during final-over carnage vs SL

  Cricket | September 19, 2025 10:46 IST

  Sri Lanka prevailed in a tricky Group B contest in the ongoing Asia Cup, chasing 170 with eight balls to spare, riding on Kusal Mendis' unbeaten knock of 74 and thereby qualified for the Super Fours. Afghanistan did give them a run for their money, especially after his final-over carnage.

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  Why are Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan not playing vs India in Asia Cup 2025?

  Cricket | September 14, 2025 19:31 IST

  Pakistan have dropped both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from their Asia Cup 2025 squad. The team management was concerned about their strike rate in the shortest format of the game, which is the reason behind Pakistan dropping them.

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  Why are Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan not playing for Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025?

  Cricket | September 12, 2025 19:39 IST

  Both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped from Pakistan's Asia Cup squad vs Oman. Coach Mike Hesson explained that he wasn't happy with the strike rate of both players and hence, made the tough decision. Meanwhile, Pakistan opted to bat first against Oman in Dubai.