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I don’t need to satisfy or answer anyone: Babar Azam

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2 years ago

Farwa

Ahead of the three-match ODI series with New Zealand, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam Sunday responded to the criticism directed towards his captaincy.

The 28-year-old captain spoke about being focused on winning matches for the country rather than paying heed to the criticism.

“My job is to play cricket and enjoy it. I don’t need to satisfy or answer anyone. I know what my game and responsibility are while batting or captaincy. I don’t need to make anyone happy, my job is to win matches for Pakistan,” Babar said while addressing a press conference in Karachi.

The skipper also remained tight-lipped on Pakistan’s playing XI for the first ODI match against the Kiwis which is set to take place on Monday, January 9.

“I have not looked at the pitch. We will decide on our playing XI after assessing it. We will try to field our best XI,” Babar said, adding that the team will try to continue their momentum in white-ball cricket.

The Pakistan skipper also stated that the selectors and team management are on the same page.

“The captain, coach and chief selector are on the same page because that’s important for the betterment of the team. We conveyed our opinion to the chief selector on the selection of players,” he said.

Pakistan have a chance to become the number one ODI team in the world during the upcoming series against New Zealand.

If Pakistan whitewash New Zealand 3-0 during the three-match series, they will jump to the number one spot in the rankings with 114 rating points.

The Men in Green are currently in fifth place with 107 rating points. Meanwhile, New Zealand are at the top of the table with 116 rating points.

If Pakistan win the ODIs against New Zealand, it will be their fourth series win in a row.

In their previous three ODI series, Pakistan have defeated Netherlands, West Indies and Australia.

Schedule

9 January – 1st ODI, Karachi

11 January – 2nd ODI, Karachi

13 January – 3rd ODI, Karachi

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Pakistan and Bangladesh exclude ODIs from their bilateral series.

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17 hours ago

Bilal

The cricket boards of Pakistan and Bangladesh have resolved to eliminate ODIs from their forthcoming bilateral series.

Sources indicate that the two teams, set to compete in May, will not engage in any One Day Internationals. In light of the forthcoming T20 World Cup, the boards have collaboratively decided to substitute ODIs with T20 matches.

According to the initial itinerary, Bangladesh was scheduled to compete in three ODIs and three T20Is in Pakistan. The updated schedule now comprises five T20I matches.

Sources have said that Pakistan would visit Bangladesh outside the planned itinerary to compete in a T20I series, with a three-match T20I series anticipated in July.

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PSL 10 Trophy Tour in Peshawar, Pakistan Super League 2025

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2 days ago

Bilal

The Tenth Edition of the Pakistan Super League is now under trophy tour.
During the tour psl Trophy arrived to Peshawar.
Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium and University of Peshawar as well as Bab-e-Khyber displayed the trophy.
Cricket enthusiasts showed their delight and snapped selfies with the trophy.
Currently at Final stage, the trophy landed in Islamabad, Federal Capital.
From April 11 to May 18, the 10th edition of Pakistan Super League will feature Matches in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.

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Monday is the scheduled day for the PSL 10 replacement draft.

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2 days ago

Bilal

Today, Monday, the Pakistan Super League 10 replacement draft will be conducted virtually.

Their respective teams will partially replace five cricket players who will be out of action for a few games. Nahid Rana (Gold category) will be replaced by Peshawar Zalmi, and Litton Das (Silver category) will be replaced by Karachi Kings.

Rassie van der Dussen of South Africa, who was selected by Islamabad United in the Supplementary category, and Mark Chapman and Kane Williamson of New Zealand, who were chosen in the Platinum and Supplementary categories, respectively, will also miss a few games against the Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings.

For the duration of the season, Peshawar Zalmi will select a player to take Corbin Bosch’s spot in the Diamond category.

From April 11 to May 18, the PSL 10 is scheduled to take place in four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.