Fans took to social media to heap praise on the team, but specifically highlighted the performances of newly appointed captain Mohammad Rizwan and star batsman Babar Azam.
Kirsten was appointed by the PCB on a two-year contract in April 2024, but lasted just six months. He leaves without coaching Pakistan in a single ODI.
Hurt Pakistanis have gone back to familiar comforts—memes. One X user shared a meme of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi and COAS Asim Munir celebrating with each other.
Even their own team isn’t spared. After Pakistan’s loss to India on Sunday, former player Ijaz Ahmed made a comment on national TV, blaming Pashtun cricketers for the defeat.
The best response came from Shoaib Akhtar, capturing the mood of the nation: 'I think I should have a template text "Disappointed & hurt" automatically set to be posted.'
Australian captain Pat Cummins applauded the gesture of the Pakistani cricket team presenting gifts and candies to host cricketers and their families, calling it ‘kind and thoughtful’.
Level of debate in Pakistan was lower than team's performance as commentators made bizarre claims. Sikander Bakht's remark on Rohit Sharma's 'very strange' toss just the latest.
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.
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.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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