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Jason Gillespie labels Pakistan cricket coach Aaqib Javed ‘a clown’

Gillespie says Aaqib undermined him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten to grab the coaching job for himself.

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Rizwan, Babar dropped from Pakistan squad for T20 series in New Zealand

Pakistan drop former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20 revamp, but latter holds on to ODI captaincy.

Al Jazeera

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach for New Zealand tour

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain former pacer and national selector Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach for the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand. A PCB official stated that due to the short gap between the Champions Trophy and the New Zealand series,…

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream

Hosts Pakistan aim to end Champions Trophy on a high against Bangladesh following underwhelming group-stage exit.

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Absence of Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub did impact us: Aaqib Javed

Pakistan's interim head coach and national selector Aaqib Javed acknowledged on Wednesday that the absence of Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman due to injuries significantly affected the team's performance in the Champions Trophy.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: Babar Azam's absence sparks speculation ahead of India clash; PCB chief demands victory at any cost

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuously absent from the team's training session ahead of their high-stakes Champions Trophy clash against India on Sunday, fueling speculation about his availability for the crucial encounter. Even as doubts lingered over Azam's participation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi delivered…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan and India prepare blockbuster showdown

Pakistan hope seam attack tip the balance against India in a must-win Champions Trophy clash in Dubai.

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Champions Trophy: Pakistan turn to ex-cricketer's Dubai expertise before do-or-die clash with India

TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: A sizable crowd had gathered outside the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday when the Pakistan cricket team arrived for their first training session since landing in the city a day prior. Amid the chants of "Babar, Babar, King Babar, humara King Babar", the players rushed into…

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Desert Duels: The five best India-Pakistan ODIs in the UAE

For decades, the UAE has been the battleground of some of the most unforgettable India-Pakistan One-Day International clashes. From the legendary Sharjah thrillers of the 1980s and 1990s to modern-day encounters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this neutral turf has witnessed heartbreaks, last-ball finishes and heroic performances. Here are five…

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'This team will do great in Champions Trophy, Babar Azam should open': Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed

The Pakistan team management has entrusted their former skipper Babar Azam with opening the batting alongside Fakhar Zaman in the absence of the injured Saim Ayub, but his failure in three innings of the tri-series has invited criticism from former players. However, team's interim head coach Aaqib Javed continues to…

The Times of India

'Won't plan everything around him': Aaqib Javed dismisses Jasprit Bumrah's threat ahead of India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed has played down the impact of India's leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah before their upcoming Champions Trophy encounter. The eight-team ICC tournament starts from February 19, with the opener between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.

The Times of India

'If they can play leagues, they also need to play four-day cricket': Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed explains Shaheen Afridi's omission

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed addressed the absence of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from the Test lineup, citing a lack of domestic four-day cricket as the reason behind the decision. Afridi, a key figure in Pakistan’s all-format setup, last played a Test during the heavy defeat to England in…

The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir should say 'jo cricket ko izzat nahi dega, ta-ta bye bye'

Gautam Gambhir is facing scrutiny even before completing a year as India's head coach, but it was expected after the team, especially the Indian batters, repeated mistakes in Australia and lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1-3.

The Times of India

Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan Test coach, Aaqib Javed named interim replacement

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has stepped down as head coach of Pakistan's Test team, citing frustrations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The PCB confirmed his resignation on Thursday, adding to the growing turmoil within the national cricket setup.

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Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ ahead of Pakistan’s home ICC event in 2025.

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'It's the captain and players who...': Pakistan's interim white-ball coach Aaqib Javed makes a big statement

NEW DELHI: Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who was recently appointed Pakistan's interim white-ball coach, on Wednesday commented that while coaches play a role, it is ultimately the captain and players who win matches.

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A decade after Phillip Hughes’ death: how much has cricket changed?

Safety in the game has evolved but the cricketing prodigy comes to mind whenever someone’s helmet takes a blow

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Aaqib Javed not in fray for Pakistan white-ball coach but could be made NCA head: Sources

KARACHI: Senior national selector Aaqib Javed is not in the fray to fill in the vacant post of Pakistan white-ball head coach but he could be made the chief of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, according to sources.

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Gary Kirsten set to quit as Pakistan's white-ball head coach: Reports

NEW DELHI: Gary Kirsten's short tenure as Pakistan's white-ball head coach appears to be coming to an abrupt end, just a day after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) named Mohammad Rizwan as the new full-time white-ball captain and announced fresh central contracts. While there has been no official statement from…

The Times of India

'Pakistan ne India ki copy ki' - says Basit Ali about squad for Australia tour

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the white-ball squads for the team's tour of Australia next month, with Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi making a comeback after being left out of the last two Tests of the home series against England.

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'Chocolaty miyan, Pakistan team announce kar do yaar' - Basit Ali's advice and caution to Aaqib Javed

Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has shared a piece of advice and caution for his ex-teammate and fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who is the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) new selection panel, which dropped former captain Babar Azam from the Test squad.

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'Pehli dafa akal aayi': Pakistan's win over England in 2nd Test delights Basit Ali

Two Pakistan bowlers, spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, combined to take all 20 England wickets in Pakistan's 152-run win on day four of the second Test in Multan on Friday, which helped the hosts level the three-match series at 1-1.

The Times of India

'Aaqib bhai, Pakistan cricket ko kya ho gaya?' Gautam Gambhir asked - Watch

Pakistan have been on a losing spree in Test cricket and got eliminated early in the last ODI and T20 World Cups, which has led to a lot of concerns and questions around the sport's management by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as well as grooming the talent available domestically…

The Times of India

Out-of-form Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi dropped for second and third Tests against England

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi were on Sunday dropped from the Pakistan squad for the second and third Tests against England.

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'Please add a match referee too ...': Former Pakistan cricketer slams PCB's decision to include an umpire in National Selection Committee

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for selecting umpire Aleem Dar for the National Selection Committee. The revamped panel also includes former Test cricketers Aaqib Javed and Azhar Ali, along with cricket analyst Hasan Cheema.

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