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  Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa

  Cricket | December 25, 2024 19:41 IST

  The star batter was dropped from Pakistan's squad during the Test series against England at home after a poor run of form in red-ball cricket in 2024. Babar replaces struggling opener Abdullah Shafique in the playing XI for the first Test against the Proteas starting on December 26.

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  Shan Masood shares words of encouragement for Babar Azam ahead of make or break Australia tour

  Cricket | November 02, 2024 13:36 IST

  Babar Azam is under fire for not scoring runs for Pakistan. He was dropped from the team for the final two Tests against England on home soil. His last century had come in an ODI game against the Kiwis on May 5, 2023.

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  Pakistan announce annual contracts for 2024-25; Shaheen's category dropped, Shan Masood promoted

  Cricket | October 27, 2024 13:30 IST

  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the annual retainership contracts for the men's team for 2024-25 with former captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan being the only ones in category A. There were quite a few changes from the last time around with five new inductees.

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  Pakistan announce playing XI for 3rd Test vs ENG, Shan Masood aims first-ever series win as captain

  Cricket | October 23, 2024 15:11 IST

  The third and final Test match between Pakistan and England is set to get underway on October 24 (Thursday) in Rawalpindi. The series is currently locked at 1-1 and Pakistan will be aiming to finally win a series at home and for the first time in Shan Masood's captaincy.

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  England Baz'bowled' by spin twins Sajid, Noman in Multan as Pakistan break winless rut in home Tests

  Cricket | October 18, 2024 13:23 IST

  Pakistan levelled the three-match Test series against England 1-1 with a huge victory by 152 runs in the second match as they finally got over the line in Test matches after almost 15 months. England collapsed to 144 all-out in the second innings as Sajid Khan and Noman Ali spun web.

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  PAK vs ENG 2nd Test Highlights: Kamran Ghulam stars with century as Pakistan finish at 259/5

  Cricket | October 15, 2024 23:55 IST

  Pakistan vs England Highlights: Pakistan will be up against England in the second Test in Multan starting Tuesday, October 15 with an aim to level the series. England handed a shocker to Pakistan in the opener, opening up a can of worms for the hosts and would want to seal the series.

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  Shan Masood launches attack on bowlers as wait for maiden Test win as captain continues

  Cricket | October 11, 2024 18:29 IST

  England allrounder Chris Woakes is expecting Pakistan to dish out "result wickets" in the final two Test matches of the series. England are occupying the fourth spot on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table.

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  Shan Masood gives emotional statement after Pakistan's mortifying loss to England in Multan

  Cricket | October 11, 2024 15:08 IST

  Pakistan's winless streak at home continues. They have not won any of their last 11 Test matches at home. This is their equal worst streak at home in Tests and if they fail to win the second match in Multan then they will hit a new low.

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  First time in 147 years! Pakistan register embarrassing record after losing 1st Test against England

  Cricket | October 11, 2024 12:56 IST

  Pakistan have lost the first Test against England in Multan by an innings and 47 runs. Not many saw this coming especially after England amassed 823 runs in their first innings with Harry Brook and Joe Root smashing 317 and 262 runs respectively.

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  PAK vs ENG 1st Test Highlights: Crawley, Root lead England's strong reply to Pakistan's 556

  Cricket | October 08, 2024 20:27 IST

  Pakistan vs England Highlights: Zak Crawley and Joe Root lead England's reply after Pakistan were bowled out for 556 in the first innings. Crawley has gone past fifty, while Root is well set in the middle too. England will look to cut short Pakistan's lead on Day 3.

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  Shan Masood surpasses Yashasvi Jaiswal on elite WTC list during marathon ton against England

  Cricket | October 07, 2024 17:08 IST

  Shan Masood struck form in time for Pakistan as he smashed his first Test century in four years against England in the series opener in Multan on Monday, October 7. Masood slammed a huge 151 as Pakistan took control of the proceedings on Day 1 of the first Test.

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  PAK vs ENG: Shan Masood ends second-longest drought with century against England in Multan

  Cricket | October 07, 2024 15:40 IST

  Pakistan have started well on the first day of the opening Test against England after opting to bat first. Skipper Shan Masood has scored his fifth Test century while Abdullah Shafique has notched up a double-century partnership for the second wicket in Multan.

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  Pakistan announce playing XI for first Test against England, 2 key players make comeback

  Cricket | October 06, 2024 13:40 IST

  The first of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England is set to commence on October 6 in Multan. The visitors had already announced their playing XI for the opening game with their skipper Ben Stokes missing out. Meanwhile, Pakistan have recalled two of their key players.

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  Pakistan announce squad for first Test match against England, 37-year-old spinner recalled

  Cricket | September 24, 2024 22:27 IST

  Pakistan will be hosting England in a three-match Test series, starting from October 7 in Multan. The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the team's squad for the first Test of the series. Shan Masood has been retained as the skipper, while a 37-year-old spinner has been recalled.

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  Pakistan likely to stay with Shan Masood as Test skipper for England series: Report

  Cricket | September 24, 2024 20:25 IST

  Shan Masood has had a poor start as captain in the Test format as he has lost all five matches at the helm. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board is likely to stay with Masood as their captain for an upcoming Test series against England.

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  Pakistan announce playing 12 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh, drop Shaheen Afridi for must-win clash

  Cricket | August 29, 2024 15:29 IST

  Pakistan named their XII for the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi but their former vice-captain Shaheen Afridi wasn't to be seen anywhere. Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed is likely to be included as Pakistan look to level the series and stay alive in the race of the WTC final.

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  Pakistan become first team to own embarrassing record after maiden Test defeat to Bangladesh

  Cricket | August 25, 2024 23:44 IST

  Pakistan went down to Bangladesh in Test cricket for the first time. Bangladesh chased down a meagre total of 30 on Day 5 of the Rawalpindi Test to go 1-0 up in the two-match Test series. With this Pakistan have registered an unwanted record.

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  PAK vs BAN: Shan Masood adjudged out controversially by third umpire in 1st Test | WATCH

  Cricket | August 21, 2024 16:34 IST

  Pakistan cricket team is back in action and things have started happening in Rawalpindi as they face Bangladesh in the first Test. After losing the toss, they lost three quick wickets including that of Babar Azam but their skipper Shan Masood was on the wrong side of the controversial decision.

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  PAK vs BAN 1st Test Day 2 highlights: Shakeel-Rizwan score big centuries; Pakistan declare on 448

  Cricket | August 22, 2024 19:07 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan scored 171* off 239 balls and in-form Saud Shakeel added 141 runs to help Pakistan post a big total of 448/6 in 113 overs. Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud picked two wickets each for Bangladesh while Nahid Rana went wicketless.

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  Shan Masood reveals reason for picking all-pace bowling attack for 1st Test vs Bangladesh

  Cricket | August 21, 2024 0:41 IST

  Pakistan have picked four seamers for the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi starting Wednesday, August 21 morning. Captain Shan Masood revealed the main reason behind the move as Naseem Shah returns to the Test XI after nearly 13 months.