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Topic: Babar Azam

Pakistani fans see Salman Khan in Babar Azam. Both have the same ‘forever single’ energy

The former captain of Pakistan’s men’s cricket team was seen carrying his luggage and walking alone, while his teammates had their wives in tow.

Sacked or stepped down? As Babar Azam leaves captaincy, some Pakistanis say ‘tussi na jao’

Other fans have a firm stance against Babar Azam, with one calling him the 'worst captain on the ICC tournaments for Pakistan in the history of Pakistan cricket'.

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats after World Cup elimination

Babar faced scathing criticism for his team selection and many accused him of creating coterie with players of his liking, including Imam ul Haq, Mohammed Nawaz, Shadab Khan.

Afridi, Misbah watching, Abdul Razzaq drags Aishwarya Rai’s name to attack Babar Azam

Rather than denouncing Abdul Razzaq’s misogynistic remarks, Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul as well as others in the room were seen laughing and clapping in response.

How Wasim Akram thinks Pakistan can qualify for semis—Lock English players in dressing room

Pakistani cricket fans are adding all permutations and combinations to see whether their team can still qualify. Most only work on paper.

Losing to India broke hearts not TV in Pakistan. Cricket fans took a ‘loyalty test’ on Babar

Disappointment was obvious among Pakistani fans as the embarrassing defeat to India in the Asia Cup match came close on the heels of the team losing the No. 1 ODI spot to Australia.

Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan join Harvard B-School. Score a first in cricketing history

But it’s not as if Pakistan’s top cricketers will enjoy campus life for an extended period. The executive course is just four days long and costs around $10,000.

Pakistanis want Babar Azam to stop riding his superbike. At least until the World Cup ends

A video of Azam riding a BMW super bike has caused cricket fans to go into panic mode.

Shoaib Akhtar wants Pakistani cricketers to speak English. Ramiz Raja tells him—get a degree

Shoaib Akhtar said that Pakistan team captain Babar Azam failed to become a brand because he cannot speak English.

Pakistan cricket run by ‘fear of failure’—analysts question selection, go soft on Babar Azam

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja sacked, head coach Saqlain Mushtaq rumoured to step down and star Babar Azam under scanner. Defeat to England at home has left Pakistani cricket in knots.

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There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.