'Babar Azam Should Be Dropped': Ex-Pakistan Legend Calls For Star Batsman's Exclusion From Test Squad
Zaheer Abbas has called for Babar Azam's exclusion from Pakistan's Test team due to poor form, following a string of low scores and Pakistan's struggles. Babar has also stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball captain.
Oct 02, 2024, 10:54 AM ISTFormer Pakistan batter Zaheer Abbas in ICU after testing COVID-19 positive
Zaheer Abbas, who played 78 Tests and scored 5000-plus runs at an average of nearly 45 with 12 centuries to his credit, was shifted to St. Mary's Hospital's ICU in critical condition
Jun 22, 2022, 13:15 PM ISTHasan Ali to Mohsin Khan: Pakistan cricketers who married Indian women, in pics
Neighbours India and Pakistan are fierce rivals when it comes to the cricket field. However, there are few cricketers like pacer Hasan Ali and all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who are married to India women. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at Pakistan cricketers who married Indian women.
Jan 13, 2022, 10:03 AM ISTSachin Tendulkar congratulates Jacques Kallis, Lisa Sthalekar, Zaheer Abbas on their induction into ICC Hall of Fame
Earlier in the day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had inducted Kallis, Sthalekar, and Abbas, into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Aug 23, 2020, 23:19 PM ISTJacques Kallis, Zaheer Abbas, Lisa Sthalekar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
In all, 93 players have been inducted so far under the system, which sees retired players become eligible five years after playing their last international match.
Aug 23, 2020, 15:42 PM ISTVirat Kohli great but watching Rohit Sharma bat satisfying, says former Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas
The former Pakistan Test captain feels that the domination India under Virat Kohli's captaincy currently enjoy in all formats of the game is due to several factors.
Jan 14, 2020, 12:53 PM ISTMS Dhoni will be India's trump card in World Cup 2019: Zaheer Abbas
India grabbed the Twenty20 World Cup under Dhoni's leadership in 2007 apart from winning the ODI World Cup in 2011.
May 21, 2019, 15:36 PM ISTSarfraz Ahmed can't continue to captain in all three formats: Zaheer Abbas
Known as the "Asian Bradman" for his run-scoring feats, Zaheer was making his first public appearance after undergoing a heart procedure recently.
Nov 25, 2018, 19:46 PM ISTMS Dhoni steps down as captain: Here's how Pakistani cricketers reacted
Pakistan batting great Zaheer Abbas said it will be tough to emulate Dhoni's success.
Jan 07, 2017, 20:44 PM ISTAus vs Pak: 36 runs away from 10,000 club, Younus Khan says no to retirement as milestone beckons
Younus, said he would want to carry on playing test cricket even if he was not quite so close to the 10,000 run milestone.
Jan 06, 2017, 16:13 PM ISTZaheer Abbas tells PCB to pick England instead of UAE as their neutral Venue
Abbas comments came following Pakistan`s disappointing performance on the second day of the ongoing opening Test against Australia at the Gabba.
Dec 17, 2016, 15:20 PM ISTInternational cricket will come back to Pakistan in 2-3 years time, says Zaheer Abbas
The United Arab Emirates has been Pakistan's "home" since 2009 and the PCB has organized all of its international matches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Nov 08, 2016, 21:11 PM ISTInclusion of Pakistani players will raise importance, status of Indian Premier League: Zaheer Abbas
The former Pakistan captain will be flying to Bangalore this week to watch the final of the IPL on the invitation of the new BCCI President Anurag Thakur.
May 25, 2016, 10:44 AM ISTPCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan raises hopes of Indo-Pak series, draws rebuke
Shaharyar told the media he was hopeful that the Indian PM's visit would create an environment to have the series and there could some good news soon.
Dec 27, 2015, 21:06 PM ISTSachin Tendulkar never played an innings like Sunil Gavaskar did: Imran Khan
The 1992 World Cup-winning captain also rated Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir a touch above Shane Warne and Anil Kumble.
Dec 11, 2015, 22:18 PM ISTZaheer Abbas hails concept of day-night Tests
The maiden day-night Test is scheduled to start from November 27 in Adelaide Oval.
Nov 23, 2015, 23:54 PM ISTTactical battle as Australia, NZ look for night Test supremacy
Zaheer Abbas, the new president of the International Cricket Council, hailed the day-night Test concept as "thoroughly enlightened".
Nov 23, 2015, 09:57 AM ISTShiv Sena protest: Keep politics separate from cricket, says Misbah-ul-Haq
After Shiv Sena's protest at BCCI office, Misbah has expressed his concern.
Oct 22, 2015, 08:56 AM ISTPCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan issues threat about Pakistan's participation in 2016 ICC World T20 in India
PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan issued a veiled threat that the PCB will "have to review security situation" regarding its team's participation in the World T20 early next year in India.
Oct 21, 2015, 20:59 PM ISTPakistan players may refuse to tour India for ICC World T20: Zaheer Abbas
After Shiv Sena's attack at BCCI office, Zaheer Abbas says Pakistani players could refuse touring India for next year's World T20 citing security reasons.
Oct 19, 2015, 19:19 PM IST