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R Ashwin calls out Mohammad Amir for calling Abhishek Sharma a ‘slogger’: ‘Completely wrong’ | Cricket News

R Ashwin calls out Mohammad Amir for calling Abhishek Sharma a ‘slogger’: ‘Completely wrong’ | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 27, 2026 04:23 PM IST Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of opening batter Abhishek Sharma, calling out critics who referred to the left-hander as a ‘slogger’. The 39-year-old said that Sharma had a fine backlift, which he felt was arguably even better than that of his mentor, Yuvraj Singh. Ashwin referred to former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir’s comments, where had called the southpaw a slogger and how everyone had picked up on those words. “You can criticise parts of Abhishek Sharma’s game, but calling him a slogger would be completely wrong. He possesses one of the most elegant and powerful bat swings in modern cricket, arguably even more eye-catching than that of his mentor, Yuvraj Singh,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel “Ash Ki Baat”. Ashwin said that one aspect where Sharma could curb his batting is in his intent to go after the bowling of every ball. He felt that when someone was searching for runs, such instincts can come into a player’s batting. The …

Mohammad Amir reveals Pakistan players were laughing ‘like nothing happened’ just one hour after historic USA defeat in 2024 | Cricket News

Mohammad Amir reveals Pakistan players were laughing ‘like nothing happened’ just one hour after historic USA defeat in 2024 | Cricket News

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4 min readUpdated: Feb 25, 2026 02:00 PM IST Pakistan’s passage to the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup seems unlikely after their two-wicket loss against England in their Group 2 Super 8 encounter at Pallekele on Tuesday night. During the previous edition of the T20 World Cup in 2024, Pakistan had failed to get past the group stage, where they lost against the USA and India before winning against Canada and Ireland. Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who was part of the 2024 T20 World Cup Pakistan team, has now revealed how some players in that 2024 Pakistan team, led by Babar Azam, were still laughing just an hour of the loss against USA and behaved as if ‘nothing has happened’. “Those who feel they cannot sleep for the whole night. I was very hurt. Post the USA loss, there were players who were indulging in laughter. Our flight was one hour later after the match and there were 2-3 players in the team who would indulge in laughter. Like nothing has happened. …

‘International cricket will expose you…’: Mohammad Amir’s warning for Abhishek Sharma amid T20 World Cup struggles | Cricket News

‘International cricket will expose you…’: Mohammad Amir’s warning for Abhishek Sharma amid T20 World Cup struggles | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 20, 2026 04:05 PM IST Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has compared the situation that India opener Abhishek Sharma finds himself in to what Pakistan’s Saim Ayub is experiencing. Abhishek is yet to open his account in this T20 World Cup, getting out for ducks in all three matches that he has played thus far, having missed India’s group match against Namibia due to a severe stomach infection. Amir feels that Abhishek seems to be looking to slog every ball and feels anyone playing like that will always be exposed in international cricket at some point. “Saim (Ayub) had the same issue when he came to play the PSL a few years back. He was new and was hitting no-look shots. Nobody knew his weakness because most of his shots were on the leg side. Now, if you bowl at the third or fourth stump line, he struggles to decide. Even in his last two matches, he was dismissed playing on the offside. Unless he improves his offside game, he cannot …

India will not reach T20 World Cup semifinals, says Mohammad Amir | Cricket News

India will not reach T20 World Cup semifinals, says Mohammad Amir | Cricket News

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2 min readFeb 20, 2026 01:38 PM IST India were dominant in the group stage of the T20 World Cup despite the fact that they suffered batting cillapses in almost every game. India have been known for their high-risk batting approach since winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. While it came off more often than not in the matches preceding the 2026 T20 World Cup, it hasn’t quite come together for them in this tournament and former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir sees this as the reason as to why India won’t make it to the semi-final of the tournament. “South Africa and the West Indies,” said Amir on the Haarna Mana Hai Youtube show when asked who predicted will make it to the semi-finals Group 1 of the Super Eights. When asked why he thinks India won’t make it, Amir said: “If you see their matches, the batting collapsed in all the games, barring the Pakistan contest. The pressure will rise in the Super 8 matches. The way in which South Africa and the …

‘He is Mike Hesson’s ladla’: Ex-Pakistan players hit back at Shadab Khan, ‘Earlier, India feared us’ | Cricket News

‘He is Mike Hesson’s ladla’: Ex-Pakistan players hit back at Shadab Khan, ‘Earlier, India feared us’ | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 19, 2026 04:52 PM IST Shadab Khan pointing out that none of the Pakistan players criticising the current lot now managed to beat India in a World Cup hasn’t gone down too well. Shadab and the rest of the Pakistan team have copped some scathing criticism after they lost to India in the T20 World Cup by 61 runs. When asked about the criticism, Shadab first said that the former players are entitled to their opinions before pointing out that none of them managed to do what they did in 2021, which was to beat India in a World Cup amtch, T20I or ODI. Shadab and a few other senior players in the current Pakistan team like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi played starring roles when they had defeated India by 10 wickets in a group-stage match of the 2021 T20 World Cup. However, that and the 2017 Champions Trophy final remains the only two victories that Pakistan have had over their arch-rivals in ICC tournaments. “Our former cricketers have their own …

Ex-Pakistan Star Mohammad Amir Hints At Choosing IPL Participation Over PSL: “Will Be Banned…”

Ex-Pakistan Star Mohammad Amir Hints At Choosing IPL Participation Over PSL: “Will Be Banned…”

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Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has hinted he is close to getting clearence to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. Amir, who retired from international cricket last year, made his last appearance for Pakistan against Ireland during the T20 World Cup last year. Pakistan players have not played in the IPL since the inaugural season due to the political tensions between the two countries. However, there was an exception in the form of Azhar Mahmood, who played three seasons in IPL after becoming a British citizen in 2011. WATCH | ‘Knuckleball by NDTV’ Podcast, ft. ex-RCB CEO and IPL auctioneer Charu Sharma Amir has now revealed he would love to play in the IPL, given he gets an opportunity. “Honestly, if I get the opportunity, I’ll definitely play in the IPL. I’m saying this openly. But if I don’t get a chance, then I will play in the PSL. By next year, I will have the opportunity to play in the IPL, and if given the chance, then why not? …

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir on PCB’s treatment to him

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir on PCB’s treatment to him

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Months after he announced his retirement from international cricket, former Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir had revealed the reasons for his retirement. While Amir earlier had retired from international cricket in 2020 claiming he was ‘mentally tortured’ and given ‘shabby treatment’ by team management, the pacer had made a return to international cricket before the T20 World Cup last year. While Amir was Pakistan’s joint highest wicket-taker with seven wickets in the tournament, the 33-year-old was not considered by PCB post the T20 World Cup. “When I came to play in the World Cup, I left my county contract. Whatever I played in the World Cup, I ended up spending more money myself. My trainer travelled with me, and I bore all those expenses personally. Anyway, that’s a separate matter. After the T20 World Cup ended, no one even talked to me, no one told me about any plans. A wise man needs no further explanation. If I’m not in the plan, then I have to think about myself. Now I’ve made up my mind — …

Mohammad Amir eyes IPL contract in 2026 | Cricket News

Mohammad Amir eyes IPL contract in 2026 | Cricket News

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Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir said he will be eligible to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2026 and if opportunity will come, he would love to explore it. “Next year tak meri opportunity ban rahi agar hua to kyu nahi (By next year, I will have the opportunity to play in the IPL and if given the chance then why not). I will play in the IPL,” Mohammad Amir said on show “Haarna Mana Hai.” Amir whose wife Narjis is a UK citizen and the left-arm quick is hoping to get an UK passport, which will open the doors for him to play in the IPL. Story continues below this ad When show’s host Tabish Hashmi asked Amir, “What will be his reactions when he will be criticise in Pakistan for playing in the IPL?” Amir, who is now retired from international cricket, without taking names said: “Pakistani cricketers were banned in the IPL, but our former cricketers were doing commentary and were also coach of the franchise.” Amir was talking about former …

“He Represents 25 Crore…”: Mohammad Rizwan’s English Mocked By TV Anchor. Gets Bashed

“He Represents 25 Crore…”: Mohammad Rizwan’s English Mocked By TV Anchor. Gets Bashed

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A video of a Pakistan TV anchor mocking national cricket team captain Mohammad Rizwan’s English and former players like Mohammad Amir, Ahmed Shehzad and Rashid Latif laughing over it is going viral on social media. “He represents 25 crore people. We want our representative to speak well, look well, say sensible things, play fearless cricket with honesty. When I watch my captain Mohammad Rizwan in press conferences, I’m not saying he should speak in English. He can talk in Urdu but he should make some sense. What is this ‘sometimes you win, or you learn. Sometimes it’s cramp, sometimes it’s acting’,” TV presenter Tabish Hashmi can be seen telling in the video. While Amir hid his laughter, Latif was seen smiling. Ahmed Shehzad, also part of the panel, burst into loud laughter after listening to the mimicry. The act was not taken well by internet. Watch it here: Is Tabish Hashmi right or wrong to ridicule Rizwan’s English? pic.twitter.com/yfE94EFzqg — M (@anngrypakiistan) February 28, 2025 That’s what happens when non …

What per cent chance of Pakistan staying in Champions Trophy? Mohammad Amir replies

What per cent chance of Pakistan staying in Champions Trophy? Mohammad Amir replies

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IND vs PAK: Pakistan’s loss in the opening game of the Champions Trophy to New Zealand has left the Pakistan team in a quandary. With only two teams qualifying from each group for the semis, Pakistan now need to defeat India in the game on Sunday to retain their hopes of qualifying for the semis. India vs Bangladesh Live Cricket Score Online: Check Here “This defeat (to New Zealand) just increases the pressure of the India game. I still have hope (that Pakistan will qualify for the semis) as a Pakistani. If Pakistan win the game against India, then anything can happen,” former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir said on Hasna Mana Hai. IND vs BAN Match LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here Story continues below this ad Then, when Amir was asked about Pakistan’s chances of staying alive in the tournament. He said Pakistan had a 40 per cent chance of staying in the Champions Trophy after the 60-run defeat to New Zealand. READ MORE: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full Schedule, Time Table, Fixtures, …