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Express Tribune
28-05-2025
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- Express Tribune
Akram backs Younis as Pakistan Test coach
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram lashed out at team management after Pakistan's defeat against India. Photo: AFP/File Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has suggested that former captain Younis Khan could be the right choice to lead Pakistan's red-ball Test cricket team as head coach. Speaking at an event in Karachi, Wasim shared his thoughts on the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 and offered his views on the future coaching setup of the national team. "Younis Khan can be a good option as a batting coach for red-ball cricket. A new coach can help change the mindset of younger players," Akram said. He added that a fresh approach from the new coach could benefit the team. Wasim also praised some standout performances from the PSL, highlighting emerging players. "Hasan Nawaz impressed during the PSL. Salman Mirza and Ali Raza also bowled well," he noted. The former pacer emphasized the need for patience with players, especially when adjusting to the fast pace of T20 cricket. "Players should be given time to settle in T20 cricket," he advised. On the delicate topic of cricket relations between Pakistan and India, Wasim remained cautious. "I cannot comment on what might change in Pakistan-India cricket," he said. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had earlier appointed Aaqib Javed as the red-ball coach after Australian Jason Gillespie stepped down. Aaqib acted as interim head coach across all formats until Pakistan's tour of New Zealand in April. Recently, Aaqib was named Director of High Performance, while former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's white-ball head first assignment will be a three-match T20I series at home against Bangladesh, starting May 28. The Bangladesh team, led by Litton Das, has arrived in Pakistan and began training ahead of the series. Pakistan will focus on their white-ball fixtures before preparing for their next red-ball challenge — the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan hammer India 14-1 in West Asia Baseball Cup semifinal
Listen to article Pakistan's baseball team delivered a dominant performance to defeat India 14-1 in the semifinal of the West Asia Baseball Cup, booking their place in the final against Palestine. The match, played in Karaj, Iran, ended after seven innings under the mercy rule, with Pakistan asserting control early on and never looking back. The defending champions scored five runs each in the first and third innings to build an unassailable lead. Another defeat for India at the hands of Pakistan on the sports field — in the West Asia Baseball Cup, the Pakistani team outclassed India. In the second semifinal of the tournament held in Iran, Pakistan comfortably defeated traditional rivals India with a one-sided score of… — PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 20, 2025 Third baseman Hussain led from the front, registering two hits, two RBIs, and scoring four runs. Centre fielder Wasim Akram and designated hitter Muhammad Rehan also impressed, combining for four hits and four RBIs. Starting pitcher Muhammad Haris allowed just one earned run and struck out four batters over 4.1 innings. Relievers Syed Muhib Shah and Hussain Imam closed out the game with 2.2 scoreless innings, striking out five. Another defeat for India at the hands of Pakistan on the sports field — in the West Asia Baseball Cup, the Pakistani team outclassed India. In the second semifinal of the tournament held in Iran, Pakistan comfortably defeated traditional rivals India with a one-sided score of… — PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 20, 2025 India struggled both offensively and defensively, managing only four hits and committing 10 fielding errors. Their pitchers added to the woes with eight walks. India's lone run came in the first inning. Pakistan Federation Baseball President Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, in a video message following the win, dedicated the victory to the armed forces of Pakistan. Another defeat for India at the hands of Pakistan on the sports field — in the West Asia Baseball Cup, the Pakistani team outclassed India. In the second semifinal of the tournament held in Iran, Pakistan comfortably defeated traditional rivals India with a one-sided score of… — PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 20, 2025 Pakistan will face Palestine in the final on Wednesday (today) as they aim to defend their title.
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
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- Express Tribune
Pak greats hail 'great superstar' Kohli
Pakistan may not have faced the Indian cricketing great Virat Kohi in any Test match, but praise was showered on him by former greats including Wasim Akram, Ramiz Raja and Rashid Latif to hail the Indian maestro's contributions in the longer format of the game. Kohli announced retirement from Test cricket on Monday, ending a glorious 123-Test career spanned over 14 years. His tally includes 68 of them as captain, winning 40 of them – the most by any Indian captain. Kohli scored 9230 runs at an average of 46.85 with 29 hundreds. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram hailed Kohli as one of the modern-day greats. "I have been commentating on the game for the last 21 years and since this time I have not seen a player who has impacted the game of Test cricket more than Virat Kohli," Wasim told "Kohli told the younger players the value of Test cricket, emphasizing that Test cricket is the ultimate. He was a horse for the long race and his fitness, enthusiasm and will to win was outstanding. "He is the best chaser in white-ball cricket and once he leaves the ODI format he will leave as the modern day great. He has written his place in the history books with golden words," said Wasim. Another former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja regretted that Kohli never played against Pakistan. The last Test between the archrivals was in 2007, a year before Kohli's international debut and four years from his first Test. "It's a pity that he never played against Pakistan because Kohli would have revved up the emotions like nobody's business! The guy leaves with an unparalleled legacy," said Raja, also a former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman. Another former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif praised Kohli as the "best." "Kohli was inspirational," said Latif. "He will be remembered as a great player although his record in white-ball cricket is superior. He never played a Test against Pakistan which is a great vacuum in not only his Test career but also in this format of the game."
News18
04-05-2025
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- News18
On This Day In 1990: Wasim Akram's Second ODI Hat-Trick Helps Pakistan Beat Australia
On This Day In 1990: Wasim Akram took a giant leap towards greatness early in his stellar career with a second hat-trick in One-Day Internationals on this day 35 years ago. The legendary Pakistan speedster bagged three wickets on three consecutive deliveries in the 1990 Austral-Asia Cup final in Sharjah. Wasim pulverised the Australians with his scintillating in-swinging yorkers and helped Pakistan come out triumphant. Defending a target of 267, Wasim reserved his best for the closing stages of the innings as the Sultan of Swing got the ball to reverse in the air and ran through the Australian tail. The great fast-bowler dismissed Australia's lower-order men Merv Hughes, Carl Rackemann and Terry Alderman in the 46th over of the innings and cemented Pakistan's victory by 36 runs.
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
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- Express Tribune
Alastair Cook joins star-studded commentary panel for PSL X
Listen to article The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled an exciting and star-studded commentary panel for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X, which is set to commence on April 11, 2025. Among the distinguished voices joining the commentary booth this season are cricket legends Sir Alastair Cook, Mark Nicholas, and Wasim Akram, as well as a host of other renowned broadcasters. The six-team tournament will run until 18 May 2025, with matches scheduled across four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The final will be held at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Sir Alastair Cook, the former England Test captain, will make his HBL PSL debut behind the microphone, adding a fresh voice to the commentary panel. He will be joined by Mark Nicholas, a former MCC President and well-known cricket commentator who has been a staple of the sport's broadcast world for decades. Nicholas has previously worked with major networks like SKY Sports in England and Channel 9 in Australia. Cook and Nicholas will be joined by fellow English commentators Dominic Cork and Mark Butcher. Additionally, South African commentators Jean-Paul Duminy and Mike Haysman will bring their insights to the tournament. Former New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill and Bangladesh's Athar Ali Khan will also add their voices to the panel. Australian cricketer and two-time ICC Women's World Cup winner Lisa Sthalekar will provide expert analysis during the matches. Pakistan's cricketing legends on commentary duty From Pakistan, the commentary team will feature four former Test captains: Aamir Sohail, Waqar Younis, Ramiz Raja, and Wasim Akram, all of whom have a wealth of experience at the highest level of international cricket. Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram are both members of the ICC and PCB Hall of Fame. They will be joined by former Test cricketer Bazid Khan, former Pakistan women's team captain Urooj Mumtaz, and cricket analyst Sikander Bakht. Historic Urdu commentary debut This year, the HBL PSL will introduce a significant innovation by broadcasting an entire match in Urdu commentary for the first time in its history. The Urdu commentary panel will feature Ali Younis, Aqeel Samar, Marina Iqbal, Salman Butt, and Tariq Saeed, alongside the aforementioned Pakistan-based commentators for selected segments. Excitement builds for HBL PSL X PCB CEO Salman Naseer expressed his enthusiasm for the new commentary team, saying: 'We are excited to welcome a star-studded commentary team, featuring some of the most iconic names in the cricketing world — including legendary former Test captains and top-tier broadcasters. Their involvement not only enhances the quality of our coverage but also highlights the global stature of the HBL PSL.' He also noted that the introduction of Urdu commentary would help bring the tournament closer to Pakistan's passionate cricket fans. 'This year, for the first time in HBL PSL history, we will be broadcasting a full match entirely in Urdu commentary – a move that brings us even closer to our passionate fanbase across Pakistan,' Naseer said. 'We are confident that the combination of iconic voices and fresh innovations will enhance the viewing experience for fans at home and around the world.' Fans can book their tickets for the tournament online at and the full match schedule is available on the official PCB website.
