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Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Former Pakistan cricket team captain loves peaceful Oman
Muscat: Former Pakistan cricket Team captain and veteran batter Syed Inzamam ul Haq was on a short trip to Muscat to take part in the Pakistan's Independence Day celebration organised by the Embassy of Pakistan at Inter City Hotel on Wednesday. Coming to Oman after a gap of almost 33 years, Inzamam was glad to see the city and many things almost in the same shape, as he saw way back in 1992-93. Even though this was a two-day trip, the former Pakistan team captain fell in instant love with the peaceful nature of the city and he decided that he will make another trip to the country. He said that he has heard about the natural beauty of the Sultanate of Oman, and desired to explore the entire country soon. When asked about the dismal state of Pakistan cricket, he said that while looking at the encounter against West Indies in Trinidad which they lost by 202 runs, the condition of this team doesn't look good. 'But it's good that younger people are getting an opportunity. They are a talented lot and can perform better in the future. What I feel today is that whenever a team is made, it's a combination of juniors and seniors. If you maintain a proper balance between these two, Insallah the performance of the team will improve day by day. 'The main problem with the players today is that they are lacking confidence. In cricket, even if a player is very talented, if he feels that after playing two or three matches, he will be thrown out, his performance will go down.' He said that there is no dearth of talent in the Pakistan team, they are only lacking confidence. Babar is also suffering from a similar problem, he said, adding when you play for very long, a bad patch will definitely come in your career. 'Babar is a world class player, he needs your backing. If you support him, he will bounce back to form soon and perform much better than in the past,' Inzamam concluded.
India.com
08-08-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Babar Azam In, Shadab Khan OUT: Pakistan's predicted squad for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan Cricket Team. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Pakistan will first play Afghanistan and the UAE in a T20I tri-series in Sharjah in order to get ready for the Asia Cup. Prior to the main tournament, this series will serve as a crucial test. Pakistan, India, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (the hosts) are all in Group A of the Asia Cup. Which player may return for Pakistan? Although there has been no official confirmation, it appears that Babar Azam may be returning. In the meantime, opening batsman Fakhar Zaman is almost certain to miss the tournament due to injury, and vice captain Shadab Khan is recurring shoulder injury, for which he underwent surgery, eliminating him from contention for both the tri-series and the Asia Cup. Babar was left out following Pakistan's dismal showing in the T20 World Cup and hasn't participated in a T20I match since December 2024. even though he hasn't been playing well lately. Despite scoring 236 runs at an average of 26 in his last 10 games, head coach Mike Hesson continues to respect his leadership and experience. reports that Babar might make a comeback, particularly if Fakhar Zaman doesn't get better from the hamstring injury that prevented him from playing in the West Indies tour. The PCB's medical staff continues to assess Fakhar's fitness at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. His availability for the Asia Cup is still uncertain, even though the board hasn't formally ruled him out, which could allow Babar to play. Babar may be back in the mix after meeting with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi during the West Indies tour with fast bowler Naseem Shah and ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan. However, because of a shoulder injury that necessitated surgery, Shadab Khan is confirmed to be out of action until at least September or October. He is therefore unable to participate in the Asia Cup or the tri-series. Why Salman Ali Agha in the team? Salman Ali Agha, who is currently leading Pakistan in Twenty20 Internationals, is anticipated to remain captain. The team has experienced ups and downs under his leadership, winning against Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies but losing to more formidable opponents like New Zealand. For crucial matches, particularly against rivals like India, the PCB may bring back seasoned players like Babar Azam despite its goal of assembling a younger team. Based on fitness reports and the team's overall plan, the final roster is probably going to be revealed in the second week of August. What is Pakistan's probable squad? Pakistan's Probable Squad For Asia Cup 2025: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam/Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha (C), Hassan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan, Faheem Ashraf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Mirza.
Mint
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘India kills its own people, then puts blame on Pakistan'; Shahid Afridi makes insensitive remarks on Pahalgam attack
A week after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 people dead, former Pakistan Cricket Team captain Shahid Afridi made a scathing attack on the Indian government and the armed forces for the lives lost at the picturesque tourist spot, Baisaran. 26 civilians including a foreigner were shot dead on April 22 at the Baisaran meadows in the southern Kashmir valley. Soon after the attack, the Indian government took several diplomatic decisions, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty and also revoked 14 categories of visas for Pakistani nationals. At a time when condolences from the cricketing fraternity poured in from all over the world, Afridi's remarks have not gone well with Indians. 'The terrorists continued to kill people in Pahalgam for an hour, and not a single Indian soldier out of 8 lakhs showed up. But when they did, they blamed Pakistan,' Afridi told local reporters. The 48-year-old didn't stop there as he blasted India for blaming Pakistan. 'India carries out terrorism itself, kills its own people, and then puts the blame on Pakistan.' Due to the diplomatic tensions between the two countries, India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral cricket series since 2012. The two countries meet only during the events hosted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC). In fact, India refused to travel to Pakistan for the recent Champions Trophy earlier in February-March. Meanwhile, Afridi's former Pakistan teammate Danish Kaneria has blasted the all-rounder for his extremist remarks. He also mentioned that Afridi persuaded him to convert to Islam. 'He has consistently aligned himself with extremist views. In my opinion, he should not be given a platform on Indian television or within the country. Additionally, he tried to persuade me to convert to Islam and declined to share a meal with me, which I found deeply disrespectful,' Kaneria posted on X. First Published: 28 Apr 2025, 06:22 PM IST
Khaleej Times
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai-based Pakistani artist Ibrahim Gailani leads container artwork for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Dubai-based Pakistani artist Ibrahim Gailani was selected to lead the creation of a stunning container artwork for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is being hosted by Pakistan and the UAE. A resident of the UAE since the age of five, Gailani has earned a stellar reputation with his paintings, which have been exhibited across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. This exciting project will feature Gailani's artwork on one of the repurposed shipping containers as part of DP World's World Beyond Boundaries initiative. The World Beyond Boundaries mission aims to promote grassroots cricket globally. Each container is equipped with 250 bespoke kits, including bats, helmets, gloves, and pads. Designed for multipurpose use, the containers will also include an in-built scoreboard, sun protection, and seating, creating a true hub for local cricket communities. In a groundbreaking move, this is the first time a Dubai-based artist painted a container in Dubai before it was shipped to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy season. Gailani was one of the few Pakistani artists shortlisted for the project and was chosen to bring his vision to life. The container is scheduled to be shipped from Dubai to Karachi on February 23. Gailani shared his vision with City Times, describing the design as a vibrant celebration of Pakistani culture, cricket, and national pride. The mural blends cultural and cricketing elements, using colours like yellow and orange for the Basant festival, blue/purple and pink for Ajrak, and green for national unity. Cultural symbols include sketches of Mazar-e-Quaid, Minar-e-Pakistan, Khattak dancers, and vibrant Truck Art. Cricket elements feature the national team huddling, iconic victory gestures, a batsman with the flag, a cricket ball, and the Pakistan Cricket Team's Yellow Star. Gailani hopes the design will inspire cricket fans and communities worldwide.
