2023

Asia Cup 2023: Former Pakistan, India Cricketers Criticise Babar Azam’s ‘defensive’ Captaincy

Image Source: IANS

Advertisement

Asia Cup 2023: Former Pakistan, India Cricketers Criticise Babar Azam’s ‘defensive’ Captaincy

By IANS News September 03, 2023 • 15:41 PM View: 865

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's defensive captaincy against India in the Asia Cup encounter faced criticism from ex-players from both nations as former star pacer Shoaib Akhtar suggested that the Pakistan fast bowler could have bowled a few more overs from one end with spin.

After Shaheen Afridi, who finished with 4-35, and fellow pacer Haris Rauf had India down to 66-4, sensible knocks from Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87) rallied India to 266 all out. However, the match ended without a result as Pakistan did not get an opportunity to bat due to rain in Pallekele on Saturday.

TAGS Babar Azam Asia Cup 2023 Pakistan Cricket Team

Advertisement

Related Cricket News on 2023

Asia Cup, 2023
To Win The World Cup, Name Is More Important Or Form?: Gambhir Backs Ishan Over Rahul To Play…

Former Indian cricketers Mohammed Kaif and Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated discussion over Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul about who is the ideal candidate for the No. 5 batting ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
Asia Cup 2023: Rain Plays Spoilsport As India, Pakistan Blockbuster Ends In No Result

Rain forced a no result in the blockbuster Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan after just one innings of play on Saturday. Pakistan bowled out India for 266 in ...

By AFP News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
IND vs PAK: India Reach 266 After Shaheen's Four-For In Asia Cup

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets to lead an inspired pace attack and bowl out India for 266 in Saturday's blockbuster Asia Cup clash. India slipped to 66-4 before ...

By AFP News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
Asia Cup: Pakistan Name Unchanged Playing Eleven For A Highly-anticipated Clash Against India

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: In what comes across as a sign of confidence, Pakistan have named an unchanged playing eleven for the highly-anticipated Asia Cup clash against India to be ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
Asia Cup: Pakistan Name Unchanged Playing Eleven For A Highly-anticipated Clash vs India

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: In what comes across as a sign of confidence, Pakistan have named an unchanged playing eleven for the highly-anticipated Asia Cup clash against India to be ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
Learned a lot from India's Kohli, says Pakistan skipper Azam

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday said a pep talk by India's cricket superstar Virat Kohli at the start of his career helped him a lot. The titans clash in ...

By AFP News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
Rohit says India ready for Pakistan's pace test in Asia Cup

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday said his team's experienced batsmen were unfazed by the threat of Pakistan's fast bowlers, ahead of the arch-rivals' blockbuster Asia Cup clash. Pakist ...

By AFP News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
Asia Cup: Focus On India’s Middle-order In Face-off With Confident Pakistan Amidst Rain Threat

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: In the cool and serene surroundings of Sri Lanka, fans from around the world will witness another chapter being added to the India-Pakistan rivalry when the ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming, Timing And Telecast Details

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming, Timing And Telecast Details ...

By Cricketnmore Editorial

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
Asia Cup 2023: Special Ticket Sale Offered For Epic India V Pakistan Contest

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: With the clash between the archrivals generating so much interest, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have offered a special deal for the much-anticipated contest between India ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
He Is Truly An Unbelievable Player, Says Aakash Chopra About Babar’s Knock Against Nepal

New Delhi: The Pakistani skipper Babar Azam showcased his class against debutant Nepal in the opening game of the Asia Cup 2023. His exhilarating knock of 151 runs in 131 ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
You Sometimes Feel Like ‘I Wish This Player Was There’, Says Shami

Indian Cricketer Mohammad Kaif: Team India is well back with its best bowling squad ahead of the Asia Cup 2023. The Men-In-Blue will play its first match against Pakistan on ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
News
Asia Cup: Ball Wasn't Coming On, Pitch Was Two-paced, Says Babar Azam After Match-winning 151

After spearheading Pakistan’s massive 238-run win over Nepal to start their 2023 Asia Cup on a bright note, skipper Babar Azam said his knock of 151 off 131 balls wasn’t ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Asia Cup, 2023
Asia Cup 2023: Babar Azam Breaks Hashim Amla's ODI Century Record In Opener

Multan Cricket Stadium: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam became the fastest player to reach 19 ODI centuries, scoring 151 off 131 in the Asia Cup opener against Nepal at the Multan ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share