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Babar Azam should be dropped for PAK vs ENG series, shouldn’t be compared to Virat Kohli: Zaheer Abbas

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Former Pakistan cricketer Zaheer Abbas has reckoned that an out of form Babar Azam should be dropped for the upcoming PAK vs ENG Test series. His suggestion comes amid the former Pakistan skipper’s lean run with the bat over the past one year. Pakistan will take on England in a Test series that home that commences from October 7. Cricket 2 hours India in Pakistan for Champions Trophy? PCB chairman likely to meet Jay Shah in Dubai – Report ‘Babar Azam should be dropped’ Speaking at the Cricket Predicta Conclave in the UAE, Abbas minced no words in recommending Babar to be left out of the XI. He cited Azam’s poor form to justify his call. Additionally, he admitted that both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the men’s cricket team had to pull up their socks and that their performance wasn’t up to the mark. “ Babar Azam should be dropped from the team ,” Abbas said at the event. “ If he’s not scoring runs, because if he’s our main batsman and he’s out of form, he ...

Mashrafe Mortaza finds himself in hot waters set to face extortion trial 

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Former Bangladesh Cricket Team captain Mushrafe Mortaza has landed himself in hot waters. An extortion case has been filed against the former chairman of Bangladesh Premier League side Sylhet Strikers. Reports of unrest came his the former star was also an elected member of the parliament of the past regime. While the political unrest in the country continues, now an FIR has also been filed against the player along with 6 other individuals regarding the matter. Charges of extortion and forced transfer of shares of the BPL franchise side Sylhet Strikers have now been filed against Mashrafe Mortaza. Minimum Age: 18+ Minimum deposit: ₹500. Wagering requirement: 40x (deposit + bonus) T&C apply Bonus 200% up to ₹1,00,000 Mashrafe Mortaza in Hot waters While the charges are grave regarding the matter, the police are yet to make any arrests. The investigations continue as the former Bangladeshi star player now faces troubled times. Things continue to be ex...

Uncertainty around Shakib Al Hasan deepens as CSA approves Bangladesh Test tour after security assessment

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The looming uncertainty over Shakib Al Hasan’s participation in the upcoming Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa has deepened, even as Cricket South Africa (CSA) gave the green light for the tour to proceed. Despite CSA’s thorough security assessments, the personal concerns surrounding Shakib’s safety remain unresolved, leaving his role in the series unclear. CSA Approves Bangladesh Test Series after security review South Africa’s two-Test series in Bangladesh, set to commence on October 21, will proceed as scheduled after CSA completed a detailed security evaluation. The first Test will take place in Dhaka, followed by the second in Chattogram. CSA’s decision came after an in-person inspection by the board’s safety and security team, who, along with the South African Cricketers’ Association, assessed the situation in Bangladesh. Despite political unrest that led to anti-government protests and the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government earlier this year, CSA’s team conclud...

How Harmanpreet Kaur’s worrisome record can cause India misery in Women’s T20 World Cup 2025

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India women’s cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur , has played one of the greatest innings in women’s cricket history. That 171* against Australia in the 2017 ODI Women’s World Cup is labeled as a point of change in how the sport was played. It was a masterclass in reconstruction and then destruction. Cricket 9 mins Predicted India Playing XI for Women’s T20 World Cup: Yastika returns, no place for Shreyanka Patil The second part of that innings makes everyone feel that Harmanpreet could be one of the greatest T20 batters of all time. You can make a case for her as the third-highest run-getter in WT20Is. But, when talking about the biggest stage, the Women’s T20 World Cup , the record suggests otherwise.  An average of 20 and a strike rate of 107—that’s her record in the mega event. In the 8 editions of the Women’s T20 World Cup, she’s struck at over 100 in just three. Similarly, only twice has she averaged over 25. In the 2020 edition, when Team India reac...