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Topic: Pakistan cricket team

‘Get Abhishek Bachchan out early’—Shoaib Akhtar’s advice to Pakistan before Sunday final

The faux pas happened during the show 'Game On Hai'. Akhtar meant to warn the Pakistan team against letting Abhishek Sharma settle.

Aaqib Javed is a clown, says Jason Gillespie. Pakistanis agree

In an Instagram Story, Gillespie suggested that Javed was responsible for his and Gary Kirsten’s removal as coaches. ‘Aaqib was clearly undermining Gary and I behind the scenes.’

Fewer matches, one-sided results take the bite out of India-Pakistan cricket rivalry

Analysts say India has come a long way as ODI team while Pakistan is still caught in a time warp, is conservative & playing brand of cricket that might have been more suited to 1990s.

Pakistan’s batting performance leaves Pakistanis annoyed. ‘India should get over this rivalry’

The overall sentiment that Indians & Pakistanis shared after the first innings was that “the vibes are off”—the rivalry is now boring.

Pakistan becomes first to whitewash South Africa at home. No fluke, say fans

Fans can’t get over the stars of the series—Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan. Ayub, for his match-winning twin centuries, and Rizwan, for his exemplary captaincy.

Pakistanis blame new coach Aqib Javed for ODI loss to Zimbabwe—‘it was bound to happen’

Some fans bemoan Babar Azam’s absence, some are cursing the young players, while others are blaming Pakistan Cricket Board’s coach-selection process.

Ben Stokes doesn’t get Islamabad reporter. Pakistanis charge English captain of overreacting

Pakistanis refused to let the English have the last laugh. One X user said, “Ben Stokes is me trying to understand the British English accent.”

Shoaib Akhtar says Pakistan can’t handle pressure, Ramiz Raja wants psychologists for the team

Pakistanis are wondering what is worse — their economy or the cricket team.

Pakistan is assuming India would visit them for Champions Trophy. PCB looking at Lahore venue

The Champions Trophy has been covered in uncertainty due to the strained relations between the two countries. Earlier, the BCCI was quoted saying that it would approach ICC to change the venue to Dubai.

Pakistanis see ‘Amriki sazish’ in T20 World Cup loss to USA

Pakistani TV veteran Anwar Maqsood also said in a video that the Babar Azam-led team lost deliberately. It maybe IMF’s demand.

On Camera

Marathi grandmothers are taking over Instagram. In nine-yard saris

The padar or pallu has a special place in these videos. 'The last generation to cover their head with a padar,' some buffoon will write.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

1st ever live battle array formation, Shaktibaan regiments—what’s new at the R-Day parade this yr

The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will showcase India’s operational synergy and self-reliance, highlighting combat readiness, indigenous weaponry and joint military operations.

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.