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Banking on our experience of these conditions to do well against India, says Babar Azam

Babar Azam downplays pressure on Pakistan ahead of India match; says experience in SL conditions will help. Refutes talk of Kohli vs Azam rivalry, expresses respect for Indian captain.

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Seasoned Rohit leads strongest Indian team since 2011 but Pakistan have narrowed gap, says Ravi Shastri

India start as favourites in Indo-Pak ODI; Pakistan have narrowed gap. Mentally tough players rise to occasion in big games. Babar Azam's conversion rate praised by Shastri.

The Hindu

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Asia Cup 2023 | After pummelling Nepal, Babar Azam says Pakistan are ready for India

Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, will be brimming with confidence for their Asia Cup blockbuster against India on Saturday after a comprehensive victory against Nepal

The Hindu

Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs in Asia Cup opener

Pakistan will now travel to Sri Lanka for the much-anticipated match against India to be played in Pallekele.

The Hindu

How the six teams stack up at the Asia Cup cricket tournament

Pakistan will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Babar Azam wishes entire Asia Cup could have been held in Pakistan

Babar Azam, Pakistan captain, doesn't want to make a fuss about the hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup, but wishes it could have been held in his country. He and the team are ready for the schedule, and he expects them to put up their best show against India.…

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Asia’s cricket giants square up ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup begins Wed: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to battle for 50-over World Cup prep. India-Pakistan rivalry to feature 3 times if teams reach final. India's Rohit Sharma says Asia Cup perfect place to test, respond to pressure. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan reappointed captain; Nepal face baptism of fire.

The Hindu

Afghanistan records lowest ODI total by any team against Pakistan to lose by 142 runs in 1st ODI

Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf's 5-18 spell led to Afghanistan's 142-run loss in the 1st ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan also contributed to the win. Imam-ul-Haq and Iftikhar Ahmed shared a 50-run stand. The teams move to Colombo for the final match on Saturday.

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Pakistan takes 12-run lead over Sri Lanka at stumps in rain-hit 2nd test in Colombo

Pakistan leads Sri Lanka 12 runs in 2nd Test after rain-hit day. Opener Abdullah Shaffique 87, Babar Azam 28* in 57-run 3rd wicket stand. Pakistan 48.4 overs to dismiss Sri Lanka on Day 1, Abrar Ahmed 4 wickets, Naseem Shah & Shaheen Afridi 4 wickets. Pakistan needs draw to win…

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SL vs Pak | Pakistan lose three wickets in chase of 131 to raise Sri Lanka's hopes

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were batting at close of play.

The Hindu

Shakeel, Salman help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin

Pakistan's Shakeel/Salman rescue innings from precarious 101-5, de Silva's 122 bolsters SL to 312. Shakeel/Salman's 120-run stand steadies Pak, de Silva's 50th Test ton helps SL to respectable total.

The Hindu

We don't focus on what is happening in PCB, we just focus on cricket: Babar Azam

The rumblings in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not have any bearing on the national team’s performance in the ICC World Cup, or in the assignments prior to that, asserted skipper Babar Azam.

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Unlike PSL, Babar Azam refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League, even as betting companies sponsor many franchises of the Pakistan Super League.

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PCB unsure but ICC ‘confident’ Pakistan will travel to India for ODI World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still apprehensive about sending its team to India for the ODI World Cup but International Cricket Council (ICC) is “confident” that the Babar Azam-led team will compete in the 50-over showpiece.

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Babar Azam leads Pakistan to big win over NZ and No. 1 ODI ranking

Babar Azam-led Pakistan defeated New Zealand in the fourth ODI to become the number-one-ranked ODI team.

Dynamite News

Pakistan Cricket appoints interim head coach for series against New Zealand

Pakistan Cricket announced their coaching staff for their upcoming home white ball series against New Zealand. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in T20 cricket

Afghanistan edge out an inexperienced Pakistan side in Sharjah series opener.

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Evening Standard

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan lead Pakistan contingent for Hundred draft with Mitchell Starc also included

Contract restrictions mean a number of big names will likely struggle to secure deals for this summer’s tournament

Daily Mirror

"Outstanding" England star tipped as "next Babar Azam or Virat Kohli" by Pakistan legend

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli are two of the best players in world cricket and England star Harry Brook has been told he could emulate their success after enjoying an impressive start to his international career

ABC News

Beth Mooney pipped to ICC women's cricketer of the year award by Nat Sciver, Babar Azam wins men's award

England's Nat Sciver wins the ICC's women's cricketer of the year award and is named the best ODI player of 2022, with Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam emulating her in the men's awards.

Al Jazeera

Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam named player of the year

He was the only batter in international cricket who managed to cross more than 2,500 runs in all formats last year.

ABC News

England leg spinner Rehan Ahmed becomes youngest debutant to take five-wicket haul

Eighteen-year-old England leg spinner Rehan Ahmed is just a few months younger than Pat Cummins was when he took 6-79 on debut against South Africa in 2011.

Al Jazeera

England cruise towards test history as Ahmed destroys Pakistan

Rehan Ahmed, aged just 18, took five wickets and left England on the brink of historic victory.

The Independent UK

Rehan Ahmed hails ‘dream come true’ after record-breaking England debut

The 18-year-old leg-spinner became the youngest player in the history of men’s Test cricket to take a five-fer on debut

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