Sarfraz Ahmed

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Pakistan lost against India by 89 runs on Sunday and as a result, the team faced severe backlash. (Photo: File)

ICC CWC'19: Fan spots Sarfraz Ahmed in mall, calls him mota; see video

Ever since losing the match against India in the World Cup, the Pakistan cricket team has faced severe criticism from all quarters.

22 Jun 2019 11:48 AM

Pakistan have bolstered their pace attack with the late inclusion of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz and received a boost when leg-spinner Shadab Khan, who suffered a bout of hepatitis, was declared fit earlier this month. (Photo: AFP)

Inconsistent Pakistan chases World Cup with an aim to shut up critics

Sarfraz and his men must heed the advice from someone who famously galvanised a traditionally fractious side to World Cup glory in 1992.

24 May 2019 12:34 PM

The tourists fought bravely after the setback but were eventually dismissed for 297 in 46.5 overs for their 10th consecutive ODI defeat in matches where a result was achieved. (Photo: AP/PTI)

England completely whitewashes Pakistan to seal series 4-0 ahead of World Cup

Root made 84 and Morgan scored 76 as England made 351-9 in 50 overs before Woakes ensured a 4-0 whitewash in the rain-hit series.

20 May 2019 9:47 AM

The Pakistan squad is presently camped in Kent county where it is holding a camp and also play a practice game on April 27. (Photo: AP)

'Match vs India is important, we'll treat other matches like match vs India': Ahmed

In an interview to a television channel, the wicketkeeper-batsman was expectedly asked about the June 16 match against India.

26 Apr 2019 11:41 AM

The criticism stung Amir, who had walked out off a press conference during the series when asked about his captain's thoughts about his bowling and performances. (Photo: AFP)

'When main strike bowler is not taking wickets it causes concern to captain': Sarfraz

Amir was publicly criticised by Sarfaraz along with the other bowlers during the Test series in South Africa in January.

07 Apr 2019 2:44 PM

Finch admitted the potential return of Warner, who has been in top form in the Indian Premier League, and Smith would mean some difficult choices when the World Cup squad is named later this month. (Photo: AFP)

Finch says Aussies will give their best in WC after India , Pak series win

'We'll go to the World Cup with a lot of confidence now, even after a lot of people wrote us off' said Finch, who scored 451 runs.

01 Apr 2019 12:48 PM

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma set the tone for India with a mammoth century partnership. (Photo: AFP)

India thrashes Pakistan by 9 wickets in Asia Cup

Rohit Sharma was 111 not out off 119 balls at the end, while Dhawan scored 114 in 100 before he was run out.

24 Sep 2018 6:25 AM

Asia Cup 2018: Have to be at our best to beat India, says Sarfraz Ahmed

India and Pakistan lock horns in the tournament's marquee clash on Wednesday.

17 Sep 2018 10:16 AM

India stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma (left) and his Pakistan counterpart Sarfraz Ahmed. (Photo: AP)

World Cup rehearsal for India, says Rohit Sharma

India begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong on September 18 before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan the next day.

15 Sep 2018 12:47 AM

Watch: Sarfraz Ahmed tries to emulate MS Dhoni's bowling, but fails

Sarfraz, who is a wicketkeeper-batsman, gave the keeping duties to Fakhar Zaman during his short spell.

23 Jul 2018 1:28 PM

Six Pakistan players were involved in a spot-fixing case in the Pakistan Super League earlier this year. (Photo: APF)

Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed rejects offer from bookmaker during Sri Lanka series

The offer was made before the third one day international against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, which Pakistan won by seven wickets.

21 Oct 2017 2:30 PM

The victory also saw Pakistan leapfrog Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to surge into the sixth spot and move closer to direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan cricket team players to receive Rs 10 million each for winning Champions Trophy

Pakistan delivered an all-round performance against India, winning finals by massive 180 runs to lift their maiden Champions Trophy title.

21 Jun 2017 12:26 PM

Pakistan team members celebrate their Champions Trophy final win over India. (Photo: AP)

We just lost a game, let’s just look ahead

A remarkable story of resurgence then came about, with Sarfraz Ahmed’s young team rallying to reach the summit, and conquer it.

20 Jun 2017 12:18 AM

Honours galore for Sarfraz & Co.

The side include seven players from the two finalists — India & Pakistan. All in all, it includes players from five of the eight participating sides.

20 Jun 2017 12:15 AM

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur (Photo:AP)

ICC Champions Trophy: Mickey Arthur hopeful of World XI visiting Pakistan after their title triumph

The pakistan coach believes the triumph would serve as a catalyst in reviving international cricket in Pakistan.

19 Jun 2017 4:53 PM

"For years now, Pakistan are playing home matches in Dubai. We don’t get the home advantage like other teams,” said Sarfraz.

Sarfraz Ahmed pleads other countries to play matches in Pakistan

Pakistan’s cricket culture has taken a drastic hit due to terrorist activities in the country.

19 Jun 2017 1:34 AM

Teammates embrace Pakistan's captain Sarfraz Ahmed, back to camera after they defeated India during the ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval in London. (Photo: AP)

India face heavy defeat against Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy final

Sarfraz Ahmed-led Pakistan thumped Virat Kohli’s India by 180 runs to win their maiden ICC Champions Trophy at The Oval.

18 Jun 2017 9:49 PM

India versus Pakistan final, in an ICC event, is pretty much like a sweet dream for the ICC. (Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy: All you need to know about India vs Pakistan final

India have a brilliant 12-2 winning record against Pakistan in ICC events and will like to make it 13-2.

18 Jun 2017 10:44 AM

After beating Bangladesh in Birmingham, Dhoni met Sarfraz, his wife Khushbakht, and their four-month-old son Abdullah. An adorable photograph of Abdullah in Dhoni’s (safe) hands was shared with The Asian Age by Sarfraz’s India-based mama (uncle), Mehboob Hassan.

Dhoni, Sarfraz: Cricket rivals, friends for real

MS Dhoni recently met Pakistani wicketkeeper and his family after an ICC match. A photograph of this meeting was shared with The Asian Age.

18 Jun 2017 12:31 AM

India and Pakistan had earlier met in goup stage match ,where India emerged victorius (Photo:AP)

India, Pakistan gear up for high octain final

Millions of supporters around the world watch the first major cricket final between the teams since the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup.

17 Jun 2017 12:46 PM

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