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Basit Ali takes a jibe on Pakistan’s cricket team and economy: ‘Ab TV bhi nahi tootenge…’ | Cricket News

Basit Ali takes a jibe on Pakistan’s cricket team and economy: ‘Ab TV bhi nahi tootenge…’ | Cricket News

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has made a scathing attack on Pakistan’s national cricket team and country’s economy ahead of their must-win game against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy. Pakistan will face their arch-rivals India at the International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. “Agar one-sided hota hai, toh ab TV bhi nahi tootenge kyunki Pakistan mei mehangai bahut zyada hai. Ab zabaan se hi har cheez hogi (If Pakistan will lose one-sided against India, now the fans will not thrash their TV sets because of country’s economic situation. Now there will be only voiced opinion,” Basit Ali, who has played 19 Tests and 50 ODIs for Pakistan said on his Youtube Channel. Basit Ali also admits if Pakistan will manage to beat India in Dubai then it will be a big upset. Story continues below this ad “India are favourites. There is no doubt about that. In my opinion, if Pakistan manage to beat India, it will be an upset because our cricket has gone down and is at all time low,” he …

‘Mulk phle ya Babar Azam’: Basit Ali questions Pakistan batter’s patriotism | Cricket News

‘Mulk phle ya Babar Azam’: Basit Ali questions Pakistan batter’s patriotism | Cricket News

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has questioned Babar Azam’s “patriotism” following his 90-ball 64 knock against New Zealand in Karachi. Defending champions lost by 60 runs to New Zealand in the tournament opener. Pakistan will now face arch-rivals India in a must-win game in Dubai on Sunday. “81 ball pe 50 kara hai Babar ne… total 90 balls mey 64 (Babar Azam has completed his half-century in 81 balls and has managed 64 balls in 90 balls),” Basit Ali said on Ary News’ cricket show “Har Lamha Purjosh.” “Kya wo sirf 50 ke liye khel rahe they (Was he only playing for his milestone). Story continues below this ad “Kya unhe apne mulk ke liye nahi khelna tha (Shouldn’t he played for his country). “Mulk phle ya Babar Azam phle. Koi puchega unse (Country is first or Babar Azam is first, will someone ask him?). Pakistan’s Babar Azam plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, Pakistan. (AP) “5 chauke maare apne 50 mey (you have …

Basit Ali recalls his conversation with Mohammad Azharuddin about Tilak Varma | Cricket News

Basit Ali recalls his conversation with Mohammad Azharuddin about Tilak Varma | Cricket News

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Tilak Varma’s 72 in the second T20I against England to help India win in Chennai is a testament to the 22-year-old’s temperament under pressure, the skills he possesses to access the different areas against high-pace and game awareness to pick and attack right bowlers according to the conditions at play on the night. With a couple of blistering tons against South Africa he displayed the pyrotechniques in his possession required for a modern T20I batter but the innings on Saturday showed the other version of him which is a mature head on young shoulders. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recalled how former Indian player Mohammad Azharuddin had earmarked Tilak as one for the future when he was starting out in the Indian Premier League. “When I interviewed Mohammad Azharuddin, he took the name of Tilak Varma when he was nothing, playing only in IPL. He said, ‘There is Tilak Varma, watch him [play]’ and now it’s come true,” Basit Ali said speaking on his YouTube channel. “Duniya ek numbari to Tilak Varma teen nambari (If …

‘Pakistan is damaging Babar’s confidence…’: Basit Ali | Cricket News

‘Pakistan is damaging Babar’s confidence…’: Basit Ali | Cricket News

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Pakistan talisman Babar Azam’s red-ball form has been blowing hot and cold for a while. The 30-year-old in fact was axed after first Test from the Pakistan squad last year when the side hosted England for a three-match Test series. Pakistan has brought back Babar for the two-match Test series against Pakistan in December last year, where he started to look good and scored 193 runs at an average of 48.25 on relatively decent batting decks. However, in the home series against West Indies which started earlier this month Babar in one Test has scored 13 runs on a rank turner. “Pakistan is damaging Babar’s confidence when he has just regained his rhythm. Since Pakistan won’t qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, it would be wise to rest him. If you want to keep him in the Playing XI, prepare better pitches,” former player Basit Ali said on his YouTube channel. Pakistan in home conditions struggled to find the right recipe of pitches that suited their side. However, last year against England they …

“He Should Rest” Basit Ali Exhorts PCB to Rest Star Batter for 2nd West Indies Test

“He Should Rest” Basit Ali Exhorts PCB to Rest Star Batter for 2nd West Indies Test

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Former cricketer Basit Ali has called the side to rest the star batter Babar Azam for the second test of the West Indies tour of Pakistan 2025. Pakistan won the series opener by 127 runs at the same venue to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the best-of-two affair. Babar Azam struggled in both innings with scores of 8 and 5 at Multan. Pakistan has already been eliminated from contention for the WTC finals. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali feels that resting Babar for the second test might be ideal to ensure his new-found confidence stays intact. “You are ruining his confidence when he has just found his rhythm. If they play, what will happen? Will Pakistan play in the WTC final? No. He should rest. If you want to make him play, then prepare good pitches,” said Basit Ali. “Babar and Mohammad Rizwan should be rested…for the Champions Trophy. If the pitch for the second Test is like the first one, their confidence will drop. Babar is struggling to score runs. He …

“Kya Darr Gaya” Basit Ali Reveals Reason for PCB For Delaying Squad Announcement for CT 2025

“Kya Darr Gaya” Basit Ali Reveals Reason for PCB For Delaying Squad Announcement for CT 2025

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The former Cricketer Basit Ali has blasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for delaying the announcement of the squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan is the official host of the Champions Trophy 2025 and is the only team among the eight that is yet to announce the squad for the second-most prestigious tournament in the ODI format. With ICC‘s deadline to name a provisional squad was January 12, five weeks before the start of the tournament, some teams including India took more time to announce their squad, but with less than a month to go for the first match of the Champions Trophy. Notably all teams can make changes to their squad by February 11, so Pakistan still have time to name their final squad. But there has been delay and no official words from the PCB or the selectors yet. Cricketer Basit Ali believes it has to do with Saim Ayub’s fitness update. “Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi …

“If Cricket Is To Continue” Basit Ali’s Proposal on Champions Trophy Row

“If Cricket Is To Continue” Basit Ali’s Proposal on Champions Trophy Row

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Former Cricketer Basit Ali has given a unique solution to the ongoing standoff between India and Pakistan over the Champions Trophy 2025. He suggested that if the International Cricket Council decides that if International Cricket Council (ICC) decides to move forward with a hybrid model, it would be best to place India and Pakistan in separate pools. According to Basit, the setup he proposed will ease logistical and diplomatic tensions by reducing direct encounters until later stages. However, he added that neither the ICC nor the broadcasters would favour this idea as, India-Pakistan matches are a massive revenue generator. “If cricket is to continue and the hybrid model is to be maintained, place Pakistan in one pool and India in the other. But neither the ICC nor the broadcasters will be happy with this, because this is an opportunity to make money,” Basit said on his YouTube channel. Basit Ali even called the world ‘foolish’ for elevating other series like the Ashes or India-Australia matchups to the same level. Pakistan Cricket team(Image: X) “The world is …

Basit Ali Praises Babar Azam’s Elite Batting on 1st ODI Against Australia

Basit Ali Praises Babar Azam’s Elite Batting on 1st ODI Against Australia

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Former cricketer Basit Ali has applauded batter Babar Azam for his batting display during the first ODI of the Pakistan tour of Australia 2024 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Being impressed by his skills in the field Basit stated it was a ‘Top class’ performance. After stepping down as Pakistan white ball skipper, Babar Azam has been criticized for his form and has also been ruled out for the second and third tests of England tests at home. But he was added to the Pakistan squad for the Australia ODIs and also smashed 37 runs from 44 deliveries at a strike rate of 84.09 in the first game. However, he was dismissed in the 18th over, when Adam Zampa removed him from the crease. While speaking on the YouTube channel, Basit Ali said that Babar Azam is in good form and added that his performance displayed his hunger for runs. “Babar Azam looked in good form. His way of playing was top-class. Unfortunately, he played Adam Zampa off the back foot on a ball that he …

Basit Ali Reveals Reason on Gary Kirsten’s Exit as Pakistan Head Coach

Basit Ali Reveals Reason on Gary Kirsten’s Exit as Pakistan Head Coach

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has revealed the reason for Gary Kirsten’s exit saying that he wasn’t happy with PCB’s decision to appoint Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan’s white ball captain. It is reported that Kirsten has preferred a different candidate to lead the team. Follow for more. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Babar Azam To Return To Pakistan Squad? Ex-Pakistan Star Basit Ali Makes Bold Prediction

Babar Azam To Return To Pakistan Squad? Ex-Pakistan Star Basit Ali Makes Bold Prediction

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Former cricketer Basit Ali rooted for Babar Azam to return to the Pakistan setup after being dropped from the squad for the second and third home Tests against England. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reconstituted the new selection committee an hour after Pakistan’s historic loss by innings and 47 runs in the opening Test, the star quartet featuring Babar, former captain Sarfraz Ahmed and speedsters Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah were left out of the team. Babar’s exclusion came as a surprise to many, and left former cricketers and fan bases sharing different opinions about the decision. But some experts and analysts expected the decision to be made on the back of Babar’s struggle to score a fifty for the past 18 Test innings. With Babar’s replacement, Kamran Ghulam made a name for himself with a century on his Test debut, the 30-year-old’s return to the squad further became a heated topic for discussion. But Basit backed the former captain to return to the team and believes that Babar’s once again featuring imminent …