Agreeing with Akhtar, Hafeez added that Razzaq was not only more impactful but also a more consistent performer compared to Pandya.
The absence of PCB representatives was particularly glaring as ICC Chairman Jay Shah handed the coveted trophy to India’s victorious captain, Rohit Sharma, while BCCI President Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia were present on the podium. This raised questions over whether PCB officials were deliberately sidelined or if internal board decisions led to their no-show.
India and New Zealand will face off in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in what is setting up to be a cracking contest.
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed Babar Azam for his showings in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, calling him ‘a fraud’, and also put the Pakistan team on blast for their lacklustre performance.
In a video on social media, the former Pakistan speedster said he was well aware in advance that Pakistan was going to lose to India. He blamed “clueless management” for Pakistan’s poor performance.
“I told my teammates Saqlain [Mushtaq] and Azhar [Mahmood] that I will break the record in the World Cup.”
Akhtar, one of the fastest pacers of his generation, also reckoned that the Indian fast bowlers are as good as the Indian batters and one should not undermine them by any means.
India started the Asia Cup as underdogs, Shoaib Akhtar said, but their transformation during the campaign has now convinced him that “they could be the most dangerous side in the World Cup”
Pakistan boast one of the world's best fast-bowling attacks in Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express', says it is "unfortunate and deplorable" when they become victims of hate or crime.
Shoaib Akhtar offers some words of encouragement to Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman during the pre-match show for the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils.
Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell and Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar stand by Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed upon his suspension by International Cricket Council over bowling action.
Shoaib Akhtar, the Rawalpindi Express silenced Kolkata on February 17, 1999 with two unforgettable deliveries to Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar.
Retired international cricketers will play T20 matches in two teams, Sachin’s Blasters and Warne’s Warriors in various venues across the United States of America.
Zaheer Abbas, International Cricket Council (ICC) President fears for Pakistan players' security during the World T20 in India next year.
