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@CoverDriveCric
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Anyway now that the dust settles on Babar's captaincy, this is the right decision for him & the team. The WC 23 was supposed to be a legacy tournament for Babar & he failed there then in the US in 24. He has the chance to make things right next year, sincerely hope he is able to
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@CoverDriveCric
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What a bowler
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 months
I genuinely hate looking at most of the Pakistan cricket team at this point. The type of catch SKY took today. The discipline in Arshdeep, Pandya and Bumrah's bowling. Their batting throughout the tournament. India learned from the errors of their previous campaigns.
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@CoverDriveCric
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4 months
Babar Azam is the first captain of a tournament winning team to lose to Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and USA in an ICC tournament.
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@CoverDriveCric
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Rizwan's world, we're just living in it.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
Everyone will rush to claim credit for Rizwan's success except the man who deserves it the most, Misbah ul Haq. Even I wasn't convinced at the slightest when he decided to give Rizzler a shot at opener, but boy was I wrong. Deserves all the credit in the world for this decision.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
This is the quickest I've ever turned my TV off during a test match. Who the heck wants to watch shit like this. This is literally in the top 2 test cricket surfaces in the country, and for the 2nd time in a year our genius chairman has gotten the curators to turn it into a road.
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@CoverDriveCric
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11 months
What on earth. How is a guy who hasn't coached a franchise team, let alone a domestic team, being assigned as head coach. This is disrespectful to top tier professionals like Abdul Rehman who have spent years carving out a legacy at domestic level and winning trophies.
@ESPNcricinfo
ESPNcricinfo
11 months
Following his appointment as team director, Mohammad Hafeez will serve as Pakistan's head coach on their upcoming tours of Australia and New Zealand 🇵🇰 👉
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
On a side note, Haris Rauf has risen to the top as a proper spearhead in Shaheen's absence. One of the most unfairly criticized players, playing possibly the toughest role in the bowling attack. Not only is he our best death bowler, he has also improved his new ball bowling.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
Babar Azam with intent is the best batsman in the world.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
Spoiler for day 5
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
One of the biggest apologies is owed to Muhammad Wasim. Man has received so many insults & criticisms, tags like laptop selector, etc. It's all of his selection that have bore fruit. Persisting with Iftikhar, bringing Haris in as a backup keep when a certain mafia was against it
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
Random convo brought this up. M Asif, who sold out the country, embarrassed us & ruined us for an entire gen after, gets emotional comps & love from fans. Hassan Ali, POTT & CT 17 winner, unreal test season in 21 after a major injury, gets hated & trolled for one dropped catch.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
Haris Rauf is more than a bowler, he's an experience.
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
It's an extreme stretch that we'll be able to make it through this group, but football is built on dreams. Making it to this stage is a huge deal. First time in our history we have made it through round 1. If you are a corporation or the govt, time to FUND PAKISTAN FOOTBALL.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Ok, let's get this straight, a parchi is someone who gets in the team based on connections, friendships or PR campaigns. Khushdil is amongst the top charters in domestic T20s and PSL games, so how is he a parchi? He's there on merit. He's not delivering that should be criticized
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
Hassan was your best test bowler in 2021 and turned your fortunes around in tests after his comeback. Fawad carried your batting line in 2021 and scored multiple centuries in clutch situations. These are the guys you're attacking after 2 bad games, this fanbase is beyond fickle
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@CoverDriveCric
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10 months
Shaheen not Shaheening like he used to. Babar not Babaring like he used to. Naseem injured. Sasta bazball captain. Rizwan dropped for 65 yr old Saifi. My reaction to all of this.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 months
This is how you're supposed to play when your qualification can potentially depend on NRR. You know who I'm addressing.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 months
Jesus Christ this guy needs to go away for a year and get serious. Wtf is this physique.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Babar getting snaked on my the same seniors he fought to include last year in Malik and Imad. We told you all that these seniors can't be trusted hope their advocates are satisfied now. Good thing they aren't in the dressing room anymore.
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
Karachi builds red ball batters different.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Shoutout to the NSK crowd. Apology to Karachi fans should be as loud as the disrespect, they've had 2 back to back electrifying crowds fill the stadium.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
nah he’s taking digs at Shoaib Malik now 💀😭
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@CoverDriveCric
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4 months
Another ICC tournament bottled under Bobzy the King
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@CoverDriveCric
Assad
4 months
Kamran Akmal aur Umar Akmal ne bilkul sahi kiya iss dallay ko shoes na de kar
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
Covid kids we went through this for a whole decade before you get with the times
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
"I remember watching him in IPL 2 or IPL 3 for Islamabad United" - Wasim Akram KYA COMMENTARY HAI YE
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@CoverDriveCric
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4 months
Opening pair.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
India vs Pakistan - Nawaz promoted up the order, won the game for us. Afg vs Pakistan - Shadab promoted up the order, won the game for us. Now guess how many times both have been promoted in the 9 games since. Just once. We have such a genius captain and coaches.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Win percentage as captain in PSL: Nawaz - 100% Imad - 47.91% We are clear
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 months
It's shocking that Babar Azam hasn't been sacked yet. This clown lost to the USA. I've seen Pakistani captains sacked for less in my lifetime.
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
Tell 8 year old me this would happen and I would've never believed you. Tell 15 year old me this would happen and I probably would've slapped you. 23 year old me is in awe. 18 years of fandom and we're finally elite I this format. Few tweaks and we can make a title charge.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 months
Hes gone full Akmal, this is actually sad
@khelshel
Khel Shel
3 months
Babar Azam working on the priorities of PCB, hitting the gym hard ahead of the Bangladesh Test series. #Cricket | #Pakistan | #BabarAzam | #Lahore | #Fitness | #Gym | #Motivation
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@CoverDriveCric
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10 months
Sarfaraz missed a half chance a few overs ago and just dropped a straightforward one off Abrar. And this is on a low and slow wicket in Canberra. Playing him as first choice keeper in Perth is absolutely ridiculous.
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@CoverDriveCric
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20 days
This lot of players aggression is reserved for youngsters at domestic level. International level pe pappiyan aur jhappiyon se fursat nahi milti
@CallMeSheri1
𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞
20 days
Reaction of Shadab after getting the wicket of Huraira. 😭😭
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
The videos from the PCB media team have provided us with a look at the human side of the sport, of the players involved. It helps us relate with them emotionally. Times have changed & PCB is ahead of the curve with this one. Should eventually do something like The Test on Amazon.
@SudrishK
Sudrish Khan
2 years
What are your thoughts on this? I’m curious to know from you all. Yay or nay?
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
The entire team should hang their heads in shame but Babar and Rizwan have really dropped the ball on the biggest stage possible. For all the hype and support of their approach for the last 2 years, they've bottled it when it mattered.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
We defend this without Shaheen and Naseem btw, unreal.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
The comeback is always greater than the setback.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
Massive credit to Lahore Qalandars for the amazing PR work they've done following their PSL title win, this is how you market a team and build a brand. A brilliant example in how to get the masses invested in your brand as well. They've done it better than all previous winners.
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@CoverDriveCric
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22 days
This current crop of Pakistani players has the ability of Awais Zia but the ego of Ricky Ponting
@grassrootscric
Grassroots Cricket
22 days
Iftikhar Ahmed: "In domestic cricket, I play up the order but in the Pakistan team, I play at #7 -8, so I call myself a tailender. My position is at number 4-5." #ChampionsCup | #PakistanCricket
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Killing pitches across Pakistan since 2002
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
This whole article, while a sad read, shows how selfless and humble Hassan is as a player and person. Doesn't feel like he is owed anything & only wants what's best for the team. This is the hallmark for what a senior player should be, not the clowns who spew filth in the media.
@cricketpakcompk
Cricket Pakistan
1 year
Hassan Ali remains uncertain about his own prospects, not only for the World Cup but also regarding his inclusion in the Test team Read more: #Cricket #Pakistan @saleemkhaliq
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@CoverDriveCric
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10 months
We went from Akmal brothers to Shah brothers what a time to be alive 🙏🙏
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Anyone who has watched an hour of Pakistan cricket could tell you our pacers are our strength. We continue to produce pitches which don't give them any assistance. Ramiz built his entire PR on "fixing" pitches but here he's ruined one of Pakistan's most pace conducive pitches.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 months
This entire team deserves belt treatment. Revoke their NOCs and make them play domestic on trash pitches.
@76Shadabkhan
Shadab Khan
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God is great.
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@CoverDriveCric
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11 months
The audacity of Wahab Riaz to say this when he bailed on the rest team in 2019 and we had to send a 16 and 17 year old to the Australia tour as our frontline options. The hypocrisy of our former cricketers really knows no bounds. I respect Rauf's decision. He needs some space rn
@grassrootscric
Grassroots Cricket
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Wahab Riaz: "We spoke to Haris Rauf about this tour 2 days ago, and he gave his consent to playing Tests for Pakistan. However, he changed his mind last night and didn't want to be a part of this Australia Test series. He was worried about fitness issues and workload. We gave him
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@CoverDriveCric
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Miss him.
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2 years
Haris Rauf is the best death bowler in the world.
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
Ramiz Raja speaking about preparing pitches suitable to the home teams bowlers is like Israel preaching about human rights.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Man this whole narrative about religion and sports is exhausting. American sports are full of athletes who invoke God in their speeches. Same is the case in football, where South American athletes are most well known for invoking the name of Jesus. An athletes religion (1/3)
@_Namrataa
नम्रता
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ICC should make some rule to keep religion out of field. Shameless religious propaganda here.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
2nd lbw aaj tak rone waali haalat mein daal leta hai 😢😢
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
Starc makes $951k from his national contracts excluding match fees for the year. Shaheen makes about $108k per year from his PCB contract (before match fees) and had to go get external assistance because the PCB was mishandling his injury recovery. Resource disparity is unreal
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Shazma
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Starc has been in international cricket for about 13 years now and still he's bowling consistently at 140+kph. And on the other side shaheen's pace dropped to 130+kph after just 5 years.
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@CoverDriveCric
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🧵 with Naseem betting injured, it's pertinent to point out that following the change in PCB last year, Dr Sohail Saleem was reappointed as the director of sports medicine. Doing some research, it looks like he previously held the role for 23 years until his firing in 2021.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Me anytime I see 2007 final, 2010 semi, 2011 semi, 2021 semi or 2022 final highlights on my TL/other social media feeds.
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
Take me back
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
Generational
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@CoverDriveCric
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3 years
Imad Wasim never fails to make me cringe.
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@CoverDriveCric
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10 months
Shaheen's pace is depressing and concerning man. He needs an extended break to go sort out whatever injury issues, run up/action issues he has since his comeback. But instead he'll play the whole PSL & is our T20I captain now thanks to our board so will play more useless games.
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
Anyone who supported Pakistan through the late 2000s and 2010s knows how much we struggled to uncover white ball talent. All that changed with Babar and Shadab. They have set themselves out as role models both on & off the pitch for generations of Pakistani players to come.
@theobsessedbear
momina ᥫ᭡
1 year
just how fast the night changes🥹🫶🏻
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@CoverDriveCric
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9 months
I HATE THIS BLUE EYED KAMINA YOU JUST WON A WORLD CUP AND WTC LEAVE US ALONE MAN
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The audacity, the confidence, the ability, the sauce...
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
Zainab's tweets were bigoted and unacceptable. A simple apology would as soon as they surfaced would've sufficed. Noone should ever say this kind of stuff about any country or religion. Let's not pretend the reaction wouldn't be just as bad if we were on the receiving end.
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@CoverDriveCric
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9 months
Disappointed with Saud, but even more so with Babar. This is what I mean that you guys have put him on a pedestal when he has done nothing all year to justify it. But noone can take constructive criticism around here. His legacy has been vastly damaged in 2023.
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@CoverDriveCric
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9 months
Babar Azam man, genuinely just angry at this point. You were supposed to be THE guy. The greatest this country had produced. Yet everytime the occasion presents itself you fail. Can't even be bothered to say much about it anymore.
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@CoverDriveCric
Assad
8 months
Can you not make it about yourselves for once. I beg.
@ESPNcricinfo
ESPNcricinfo
8 months
Fortress Gabba has been breached twice in the last three years! | #AUSvWI
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1 year
Where was this energy when BCCI was bullying us into moving more than half the tournament or shadow banned our players from multiple franchise tournaments? Hypocrites.
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@CoverDriveCric
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9 months
Anyway this is a good time to remind everyone that Shadab Khan is the best T20 player in Pakistan. Can solve Pakistan's middle order (did so in WC 22), absolute gun with the ball. People disrespect him so much when he is easily the first name on the team sheet. T20 royalty.
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@CoverDriveCric
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2 years
@TheRealPCB this is called fan experience, not having the stands 60 m away from the action. It's high time we demolish outdated NSK & GSL and replace them with modern stadiums with better viewing angles for fans. Noone wants to watch from behind cages a mile away from the action.
@7Cricket
7Cricket
2 years
How good from Kagiso Rabada 😂 #AUSvSA
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2 years
What a knock by Shadab, one of most perennially criticized players of this team despite being one of the finest white ball products around. To all the haters, Shadab has just started arriving as a batsman, and he's here to stay.
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@CoverDriveCric
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6 months
A man who had a 4 year WC cycle as captain. A cycle that included 2 T20 WCs, 2 WTC cycles (the latter that was the most favorable we could've asked for), 2 Asia Cups. 7 trophies on offer, 0 won. Him & his cult have the audacity to say he didn't have a fair shot.
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@CoverDriveCric
Assad
2 years
Thinking I should start a thread of Malik's big tournament flop shows
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
The last thing a Pakistani news outlet should be doing is commenting on another country's stadium infrastructure. Our fans have one of the worst viewing experiences in the world and some of the most outdated stadiums from the 50s. Stop with this petty nonsense for clicks.
@cricketpakcompk
Cricket Pakistan
1 year
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was hailed as an architectural marvel. However, the stadium's structural flaws were exposed when heavy rain forced the IPL 2023 final to be rescheduled from Sunday to Monday Read more: #IPL2023Final
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@CoverDriveCric
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1 year
This is the kind of top tier game between neutral teams Pakistan has been deprived of for 15 or so years. This is only the start. 2025, we will be there.
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@CoverDriveCric
Assad
11 months
These disgusting scumbags have no shame. This same guy made Wasim Khan's life a living hell when he was CEO. Has been running an agenda against Nagi as well. No conscience at all, targeting people's livelihoods. You'll have to answer the same God you're referring to.
@bhattimajid
Abdul Majid Bhatti
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غرور اور تکبر اللہ تعالی کو پسند نہیں، بے آبرو ہوکر پرسوں لاہور روانہ ہوگا۔ @kalson ورلڈ کپ میں پاکستان ٹیم کے میڈیا منیجر بن گئے۔ کل چنیئ میں ٹیم کو جوائن کریں گے۔ شکریہ ذکا صاحب ، @aaliaaaliya اور @TheRealPCBMedia @TheRealPCB
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@CoverDriveCric
Assad
2 years
I feel for our cricketers. They can't breathe without our fans making a big deal out of it. Embarrassing fanbase.
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4 months
Babar showed zero grace and acted like a power hungry scumbag, only to lead us to a group stage exit. Karma comes for everyone.
@CricWick
CricWick
4 months
Shahid Afridi 🗣️ “Babar Azam should have supported Shaheen Afridi by declining the captaincy, affirming that Shaheen is our captain and backing his leadership.”
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Assad
1 year
Any other host nation pulls this shit and there would've been serious repercussions by now. But of course, golden goose is host so nothing matters.
@mufaddal_vohra
Mufaddal Vohra
1 year
The Hyderabad Cricket Association has requested the BCCI to change the 2023 World Cup schedule as they can't host back to back matches on 9th (NZ Vs Ned) and 10th October (Pakistan Vs SL) due to security arrangements. (Indian Express).
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1 year
Also a plea to Shadab Khan. For the next 2 years, screw every T20 league that isn't PSL, you guys got your raises in your central contracts. Go play list A and FC cricket, whether it's in Pakistan or abroad. Show some sincerity to the badge you represent.
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Assad
3 months
Current Inzamam
@haseebpeer6
peer haseeb 🇵🇸
4 months
Current Babar azam or prime inzamam ul haq
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Was supposed to end his career as the greatest batter this country ever produced. Will instead end it as the single most overrated person to hold a bat in this country.
@grassrootscric
Grassroots Cricket
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Babar Azam’s struggles in Tests since 2023: 7 matches 13 innings 275 runs 0 fifties 21.2 average #PAKvBAN | #PakistanCricket
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@CoverDriveCric
Assad
3 years
Shaheen Shah Afridi at 21 ICC Cricketer of the Year PSL winning captain PSL 7 top wicket taker There are levels to this game. He will end his career as the greatest fast bowler to come out of Pakistan Inshallah.
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Assad
10 months
Misbah's team's biggest legacy will be knowing when to step away, allowing youngsters to have the opportunities they had. Lots of senior cricketers can take note.
@andy_abdulwasay
Abdul Wasay
10 months
Asad Shafiq gets the guard of honor from Karachi players as he was playing his last game in his professional career. Asad bhai 🫡 #NationalT20
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PCT to us every year
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Can't get worse than Zimbabwe 2022 Afghanistan 2023. Surely can't get worse than Afghanistan 2023 USA 2024. Surely can't get worse than USA 2024 Bangladesh 2024.
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Man I really hope most of this Dutch squad gets PSL contracts next season. They're much better than a good chunk of the players from your traditional powerhouse nations who end up getting contracts. Will add a lot to the quality of the league.
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Assad
2 years
The typical Pakistani reaction to losing 3 wickets in the first 3 overs would be to play a 50 (45) type knock to hold the crease until the 15th over. Instead Haseebullah showed a modern T20 approach & PZ are now scoring at above 8 an over and could go on to get a great score.
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Assad
9 months
Pakistan first 3 overs run rate: 13.7 Pakistan next 3 overs run rate: 7.3 Fanboys still won't accept what the problem with our T20 batting is.
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Assad
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To all the bhakhts who think Pakistan cricket was non existent before Babar. The 2010s had a much less talented crop of players in white ball, but effective leaders made sure to get big wins out of them. Unlike 🔔
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Assad
3 years
Yasir Shah available in the draft despite having such serious allegations and an FIR against him. What a bloody joke, our system continues to enable an unsafe environment for women and kids with its lack of seriousness towards such cases.
@thePSLt20
PakistanSuperLeague
3 years
HBL PSL 7 supplementary and replacement draft on Saturday Read more: #HBLPSL7 #LevelHai
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Assad
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Captain badal gaya, pura coaching staff badal gaya. Lekin abhi bhi Iftikhar being sent ahead of designated spin hitter. All idiots.
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@CoverDriveCric
Assad
2 years
If hell had it's own talk show
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Assad
2 years
"Domestic cricket thori si follow karlein toh appko pata chal jayega" which was Wasim's response to why Mohammad Ali coming into the squad 😭😭 he might make a few blunders here and there but he sure knows how to defend himself lol.
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Assad
2 years
Keep your Wood, we are clear
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9 months
Wasim Akram almost said Asad Shafiq instead of Abdullah Shafique for the 100th time this test and ended up saying Asdullah Shafique. This guy is an embarrassment of a commentator and professional.
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@CoverDriveCric
Assad
3 years
Rizwan waise har cheez pe review waste karleta hai but not when it's actually out
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