Sarfraz Ahmed

Born May 22, 1987: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Pakistan wicketkeeper-bastman

Sarfraz made his international debut during his national side's One-Day International (ODI) clash against arch-rivals India at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in November 2007.

May 22, 2020, 11:36 AM IST

Sarfaraz Ahmed will not find place in Pakistan team: Shoaib Akhtar

The 'Rawalpindi Express' had also termed the 32-year-old as a "brainless captain" following Pakistan's defeat to India in the Round-Robin stage of the World Cup.

Oct 19, 2019, 13:26 PM IST

Sarfraz Ahmed sacked as Pakistan captain, Azhar Ali to lead in Tests, Babar Azam named T20I skipper

While the new ODI captain will be finalised in due course, decision on vice-captaincy across the three formats will be made closer to the series.

Oct 18, 2019, 14:25 PM IST

Azhar Ali likely to replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan's Test skipper

Pakistan's top-order batsman Azhar Ali is likely to replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as the national team's skipper in the longest format of the game while wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan could serve as his deputy.

Oct 17, 2019, 18:36 PM IST

Pakistan skipper, teammates urge fans' backing in home series against Sri Lanka

Newly-appointed head coach Mishah-ul-Haq jogged back memory lane to recall the last time ODIs were staged in Karachi.

Sep 24, 2019, 23:31 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Pakistan's full schedule, squad and TV timings

The 1992 World Champions are coming into one of the biggest sporting events on the back of 10 ODI defeats in a row.

May 26, 2019, 11:57 AM IST

Former Pakistan players urge Sarfaraz Ahmed to bat higher up the order

Sarfaraz's batting position has become a matter of debate as he has batted mostly lower down the order but moved up a couple of times in the recent ODI series against England.

May 25, 2019, 18:55 PM IST

Plucky Afghanistan stun Pakistan in ICC World Cup warm-up

Chasing a modest 263 for victory, Afghanistan`s openers Mohammad Shahzad and Hazratullah Zazai got them off to a blistering start before Shahidi helped them cross the mark in the final over.

May 25, 2019, 11:30 AM IST

Abu Dhabi to host T10 league for next five years

A five-year agreement with the organizers of the T10 Cricket League has been signed with the 2019 season to start from October 23.

Mar 19, 2019, 10:55 AM IST

Turn up stump mics to curb sledging: Moeen Ali

The 31-year-old's view contrasts that of team's coach Trevor Bayliss who advocates turning down the microphones to protect players.

Feb 15, 2019, 12:28 PM IST

Racism row: Sarfraz Ahmed accepts mistake, says he has learnt lesson

Soon after returning from South Africa, Sarfraz said that he has realised his mistake and that is why he had immediately apologised publicly following the episode.

Jan 30, 2019, 10:30 AM IST

Wasim Akram slams PCB for calling back Sarfraz Ahmed from South Africa

Akram, who is also on the PCB's cricket committee, was clear that Sarfraz should remain the captain of the national team.

Jan 29, 2019, 17:16 PM IST

PCB 'disappointed' by ICC's decision to suspend Sarfraz Ahmed for 4 matches

Sarfraz was banned for four matches for comments he made in the second one-day international against South Africa in Durban.

Jan 28, 2019, 12:41 PM IST

Sarfraz Ahmed gets four-match suspension over racist remarks against Andile Phehlukwayo

Sarfraz will now miss the remaining two matches of the ongoing ODI series as well as the first two matches of the T20I series to follow against South Africa.

Jan 27, 2019, 14:21 PM IST

Have met and apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo, says Sarfaraz Ahmed

Sarfaraz had earlier issued a apology on Wednesday, insisting that his comments were not directed at anyone in particular. But on Thursday he met Phehlukwayo.

Jan 25, 2019, 17:16 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar slams Sarfraz Ahmed for racist comments against Proteas cricketer

Akhtar said that Sarfraz's conduct was totally unacceptable.

Jan 24, 2019, 09:53 AM IST

Sarfraz Ahmed can land in trouble for alleged racist remarks against Andile Phehlukwayo

South Africa, who have now levelled the five-match series 1-1, will now head into the fourth ODI against Pakistan on January 25 at SuperSport Park.

Jan 23, 2019, 10:14 AM IST

Fiery Duanne Olivier leads South Africa to 3-0 series sweep of Pakistan

The teams begin a five-match one-day international series on Saturday with the first game in Port Elizabeth. They will also play three Twenty20 matches.

Jan 14, 2019, 16:18 PM IST