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Shoaib Akhtar's brother's funeral attended by LeT terrorist Saifullah Kasuri, Videos spark concern

Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders, including deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were reportedly seen at the funeral of former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad. The presence of Kasuri and the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League president, linked to LeT, raises concerns about banned terror groups' visibility and influence in Pakistan. Kasuri has a…

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Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders attend funeral of Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad: Report

Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders, including deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were reportedly seen at the funeral of former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad. The presence of these banned terror group members, alongside the head of LeT's political wing, raises concerns about their continued influence and operational freedom in Pakistan. Kasuri has…

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan at Asia Cup: Three classic matches to relive

A low-scoring thriller, a Shahid Afridi special and a last-over six – Al Jazeera picks three matches you must revisit.

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'We Don't Care': Weddings Go On In Pakistan's Kashmir Border

Rabia Bibi, a glittering red dupatta pulled over her eyes, wasn't about to let the threat of war with India stop her wedding in a remote valley in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.

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'Never a personal criticism ...': Mohammad Hafeez clarifies remarks on Pakistan's past cricket stars amid backlash

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has come forward to clarify his recent comments on the country’s past cricket stars, asserting that his remarks were taken out of context and fabricated by certain media houses. Hafeez’s original statement, which seemed to criticise legendary cricketers from the 1990s and early 2000s for…

The Times of India

Abdul Razzaq better all-rounder than Hardik Pandya: Former Pakistan captain

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has stirred a fresh debate in the cricketing world by claiming that Abdul Razzaq was a better all-rounder than India's Hardik Pandya. In a viral clip of the Pakistan show 'Game on Hai', Hafeez asserted that Razzaq's performances and potential far outweighed those…

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Watch: Shoaib Akhtar slams PCB for not sending representative to Champions Trophy final in Dubai

NEW DELHI: The failure of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to send a single representative to Sunday's 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium has drawn harsh criticism from former player Shoaib Akhtar.

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Shoaib Akhtar roasts Mohammad Hafeez on live TV: 'Pakistan mei cricket talent hota toh dikh jata' - Watch

Former Pakistan cricketers and fans are fuming over the team's group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy, which is the first International Cricket Council tournament that the country is hosting in 29 years. But Pakistan's hopes of defending the crown they won in the last edition in 2017 evaporated after two…

The Times of India

'Dil ke armaan ...': Shoaib Malik expresses frustration with song after Pakistan's loss to India - Watch

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik found a unique way to express his frustration after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in their Group A Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Sunday.

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'Brainless and clueless': Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram slam Pakistan management after Champions Trophy loss to India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and legendary all-rounder Wasim Akram have launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan team management following their six-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The defeat at Dubai International Stadium has virtually knocked Pakistan out of the tournament, leading…

The Times of India

'Indian cricket is incomplete without you': Shoaib Akhtar lauds Sourav Ganguly

NEW DELHI: India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is the biggest in the world and now with the archrivals playing each other only in ICC and ACC tournaments, the matches garner more and more attention.

The Times of India

Ahead of Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan battles to be showcased with 'The Greatest Rivalry' documentary on Netflix

NEW DELHI: On February 7, The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan will be available on Netflix, ready to rekindle all of the fervour, pride, and excitement that have made India-Pakistan cricket matches a classic.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah breaks Shoaib Akhtar's record

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in history by surpassing Shoaib Akhtar's record of 12 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. With his 13th five-wicket haul in the Boxing Day Test against Australi at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Bumrah has now taken his tally to 203 wickets from 44…

The Times of India

Watch: Pakistan boy imitates Jasprit Bumrah's bowling action

NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's unique bowling action has inspired many aspiring cricketers worldwide, including in Pakistan. Due to his unconventional, slingy action and exceptional ability to bowl yorkers, several young bowlers in Pakistan have attempted to replicate his style.

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'If I was him, I would have ...': Shoaib Akhtar's bold advice to Jasprit Bumrah

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan tearaway pacer Shoaib Akhtar has given bold advice to Jasprit Bumrah, urging the Indian fast bowler to focus on shorter formats of the game.

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'Neurological wiring change karna padega...': Shoaib Akhtar on what Babar Azam needs to do in Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been struggling with a significant dip in form across formats over the past year.

The Times of India

'It's up to the BJP government, not BCCI': Shoaib Akhtar on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Will the Champions Trophy be held in Pakistan? Will it be played under a hybrid model? Or will the tournament be entirely shifted out of Pakistan? The uncertainty surrounding the host venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy continues to dominate discussions in world cricket.

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'Shoaib Akhtar hit him once and...': Sourav Ganguly on why he admires Sachin Tendulkar the most

NEW DELHI: The friendship and partnership between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly is one of the most celebrated in cricket history. Both legends are pillars of Indian cricket, and their camaraderie on and off the field has left an indelible mark on the sport.

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'You will reap what you sow; we aren't good enough': Shoaib Akhtar lambasts Pakistan cricket team after Multan defeat to England

Shoaib Akhtar expressed disappointment following Pakistan's humiliating defeat to England by an innings and 47 runs in Multan. Speaking on PTV Sports, Akhtar criticized the players and management, saying Pakistan cricket has been in decline for over a decade and questioned the current squad's quality.

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'I have lost this match…': When Sachin Tendulkar was 'weeping like a school boy' after India lost to Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's performances against Pakistan are some of the most memorable moments in cricket history. His battles with Pakistan's fierce bowling attack, featuring legends like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar, have become iconic.

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Meet Fatima Sana – Pakistan’s new fast-bowling cricket captain

From playing cricket on Karachi’s streets to leading Pakistan at the World Cup, 22-year-old Sana’s rise has been swift.

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Indian pacers are on the level with Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar and Waqar Younis: Former Pakistan cricketer

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has heaped praise on India’s bowling attack after their comprehensive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai. India's pacers, led by Jasprit Bumrah (4/50), Mohammed Siraj (2/30), and Akash Deep (2/19), outclassed Bangladesh’s batting lineup, dismissing them for a meager…

The Times of India

'Is that you?': Shoaib Akhtar's lookalike takes internet by storm

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, famously known as the 'Rawalpindi Express', is a legendary figure in world cricket, renowned for his searing pace, steep bounce, and lethal yorkers that terrorised batsmen for more than a decade.

The Times of India

How Sachin Tendulkar mastered the upper cut shot to perfection

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, was known for a wide array of classic shots that demonstrated his technical brilliance and adaptability.

The Times of India

Whose idea it was to have Virender Sehwag open for India

It's not a secret that Virender Sehwag began his international career as a middle order batsman before being pushed up the order, which proved to be a master stroke, not just for Sehwag himself but for the world of cricket that was entertained like never before by an opening batsman…

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