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Pakistan finished fifth in the just-concluded World Cup and review of the poor performance of the team will be on the top of agenda of the meeting. (Photo: AFP)

PCB Cricket Committee to take decision on splitting Pakistan's captaincy

Though the Pakistan Cricket Board is tight-lipped on the dates for the Committee meeting, sources said it is expected to be held on July 29.

16 Jul 2019 4:38 PM

Sarfaraz also gave a dressing down to a journalist at the press conference after she used the word 'Bengalis' while asking about the match against Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Let's not say that India lost on purpose against England', says Sarfaraz

A lot of former Pakistan cricketers doubted that India did not give their best against England.

07 Jul 2019 8:31 PM

The Green Shirts finished at the fifth spot in the tournament standings with 11 points from nine matches. (Photo: AP)

'Behaviour towards Sarfaraz after match against India 'atrocious', says Mickey Arthur

Sarfaraz was body-shamed after the match as one fan went up to him in a mall and asked him to look after his weight.

06 Jul 2019 2:22 PM

Asked what's the way forward for Pakistan, Sarfaraz said they need to sit down and plan. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'West Indies game cost us the World Cup': Sarfaraz

West Indies had chased the 106-run target in just 13.4 overs, hurting Pakistan's NRR.

06 Jul 2019 10:34 AM

Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq celebrates his century against Bangladesh at Lord’s cricket ground in London on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan go out with a bang

The other teams in next week’s semi-finals are Australia, India and hosts England, with the final group matches taking place on Saturday.

06 Jul 2019 2:51 AM

Sarfaraz Ahmed speaks during a press conference at Lord's cricket ground. (Photo; AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Miracles do happen, I think we can post 400 or 500 runs': Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan require an outlandishly big victory but if Bangladesh bat first, their chances of catching New Zealand will be gone.

05 Jul 2019 9:26 AM

Azhar, who was part of the playing XI when under Sarfaraz's captaincy, Pakistan won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, is confident that Pakistan will now continue its winning ways. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Sarfaraz has ability to win World Cup', says Azhar Ali

Pakistan faced a lot of criticism after losing to India but made a comeback by registering successive wins over South Africa and New Zealand

29 Jun 2019 3:50 PM

MS Dhoni and Sarfaraz Ahmed in action against West Indies and New Zealand respectively. (Photo: Twitter)

Dhoni vs Sarfaraz: Twitterati argue over better wicket-keeper

Dhoni’s catch is being hailed as the best effort by Indian fans whereas Pakistani fans go on to praise their skipper’s effort.

28 Jun 2019 3:56 PM

Sarfaraz thanked the crowd at Edgbaston. He, however, felt more needs to be done on the fielding side. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Pakistan play well when pushed to corner,' says Sarfaraz Ahmed

Babar Azam produced a sublime century under pressure as Pakistan halted New Zealand's unbeaten run in the World Cup.

27 Jun 2019 3:22 PM

Though Sarfaraz was unaffected by the act, the video which also went viral, made its way to his family. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC’19: Sarfaraz’s wife cried when he was called ‘fat pig’

Set under the crosshairs, Sarfaraz was targeted by fans, experts and even Pakistan prime minister and former player Imran Khan.

27 Jun 2019 1:46 PM

"Morale is still very high for us. The tournament is open now, so we have a chances," said Sarfaraz (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Not the first time we lost to India in WC, so it's fine': Sarfaraz

After the match against India, Pakistan had a week to analyse that loss and they would now be looking to beat a lowly South African side.

22 Jun 2019 8:40 PM

The fan claimed that he did not know that the infant which was on Sarfaraz's lap, was his child. (Photo: Zeeshan Ahmed / Twitter)

Pakistani fan apologises after fat-shaming Sarfaraz

The fan claimed that he had deleted the video after apologising to Sarfaraz and had no idea that it had gone viral.

22 Jun 2019 1:56 PM

How to kill that yawn

Experts provide practical tips to Pak skipper how to prevent a yawn.

22 Jun 2019 12:17 AM

Pakistan’s next match, against South Africa, is at The Oval on Sunday. (Photo: Twitter)

Experts provide practical tips to Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz to prevent yawning

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was caught on the wrong foot when he was seen yawning on camera in the middle of India vs Pakistan game.

21 Jun 2019 2:25 PM

Mahika Sharma and Sarfaraz Ahmed. (Photo: Instagram)

After calling Virat, Rohit 'naughty daddy', Mahika Sharma teases Pak captain Sarfaraz

Mahika Sharma caught everyone's attention by calling team India captain Virat Kohli and batsman Rohit Sharma, 'naughty daddy'.

20 Jun 2019 1:26 PM

The new clip depicts a fan yelling insults directly at Ahmed, who was standing in close proximity, from the stands. (Photo: File)

'Sarfaraz, you're fat': Pakistan skipper faces verbal abuse; watch video

Ahmed was also criticised on the internet later for yawning on the pitch during the match.

19 Jun 2019 4:45 PM

Pakistan are currently placed ninth in the table and will be eager to outplay a struggling South African side in their next match. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: PCB chief phones Sarfaraz Ahmed after losing to India

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed warned his teammates regarding the further backlash at home.

19 Jun 2019 12:53 PM

Pakistan are at the second last position in the tournament table and Sarfaraz has cautioned his teammates (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Get ready to face the wrath back home': Sarfaraz warns teammates

Pakistani cricketers are facing strong criticism from both fans and former players after the 89-run defeat to India.

18 Jun 2019 1:10 PM

According to Akhtar, winning the toss was a crucial aspect of the game and half the match was won had Sarfaraz decided to bat first. (Photo: AFP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Shoaib Akhtar slams Sarfaraz for his 'brainless captaincy'

Pakistan added one more defeat to their already dismal record in the World Cup against India, taking it to 7-0 in favour of the arch-rivals.

17 Jun 2019 2:16 PM

Although it's a Herculean task for a team placed ninth among the 10 competing nations but he said that the endeavour is to win the remaining four games, said Sarfaraz. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19 'We were a good team in 90's, now India are better': Sarfaraz

The soft-spoken Pakistan captain was literally hounded by his country's media with a host of uncomfortable questions.

17 Jun 2019 10:52 AM

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