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Cricket World Cup 2023 countdown | Amid the din and the drama, mercurial Pakistan hunts for a safe space

Pakistan's World Cup hopes face many obstacles, incl. lack of clarity on venues, Naseem Shah's injury, visa delay. Despite this, the team is confident of success, led by Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, and Hasan Ali. Pakistan hopes to prove that the whole is greater than…

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We have done our research: Babar, ahead of first visit to India

Babar Azam exudes confidence ahead of Pakistan's ODI World Cup, citing team's research and similar conditions to other Asian countries. He is excited to play in Ahmedabad and hopes to bring home a trophy. He plans for tours and sets targets for himself, aiming to help team result. Naseem Shah…

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Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup team confirmed for 2023

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

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Pakistani players issued Indian visa for World Cup travel: ICC

The Babar Azam-led side plays two warm-up games and as many World Cup matches in Hyderabad starting with the practice fixture against New Zealand on September 29.

The Hindu

Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup team confirmed for 2023

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

Pakistan Cricket World Cup team confirmed for 2023

Pakistan have not yet named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

‘Special connection’: Sri Lanka’s love affair with Pakistan’s cricket team

Many Sri Lankans speak of a decades-old bond between the two South Asian nations – in cricket and beyond.

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Asia Cup 2023, IND vs Pak | Rohit, Gill dazzle before rain arrives; game to continue on September 11

Pakistan captain Babar Azam won toss, chose to bowl first vs India in Asia Cup Super 4 match. India made two changes: KL Rahul in for Shreyas Iyer, Bumrah for Shami. India: Rohit (capt), Gill, Kohli, Rahul, Kishan (wk), Pandya, Jadeja, Thakur, Yadav, Bumrah, Siraj. Pakistan: Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Azam (capt),…

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Shubman Gill sees lack of cricket against Pakistan as a disadvantage

Shubman Gill admits facing Pakistan's pace trio is difficult due to unfamiliarity. He credits training with left-arm throw-down specialist Nuwan Seneviratne for helping him. Gill says Pakistan's Shaheen, Naseem and Haris present different challenges. He and Rohit Sharma have a good partnership, and Gill admires Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

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Asia Cup | Pakistan pace trio too hot to handle as Bangladesh bowled out for 193

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and elected to bat vs Pakistan in a Super 4 Asia Cup match. Litton Das replaced injured Najmul Hossain Shanto, while Pakistan replaced Mohammad Nawaz with Faheem Ashraf. Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed,…

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Asia Cup 2023 | High-voltage India-Pakistan clash all set to produce fireworks

India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup: Fans eagerly await full game at Pallekele Stadium. Fans hope for full game as India and Pakistan face off in Asia Cup; Shreyas Iyer and Bumrah to prove fitness and form.

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Banking on our experience of these conditions to do well against India, says Babar Azam

Babar Azam downplays pressure on Pakistan ahead of India match; says experience in SL conditions will help. Refutes talk of Kohli vs Azam rivalry, expresses respect for Indian captain.

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Seasoned Rohit leads strongest Indian team since 2011 but Pakistan have narrowed gap, says Ravi Shastri

India start as favourites in Indo-Pak ODI; Pakistan have narrowed gap. Mentally tough players rise to occasion in big games. Babar Azam's conversion rate praised by Shastri.

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Morning Digest | India sees lowest August rainfall in a century; Chinese President yet to confirm presence at Delhi’s G-20 summit, and more

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Asia Cup 2023 | After pummelling Nepal, Babar Azam says Pakistan are ready for India

Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, will be brimming with confidence for their Asia Cup blockbuster against India on Saturday after a comprehensive victory against Nepal

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Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs in Asia Cup opener

Pakistan will now travel to Sri Lanka for the much-anticipated match against India to be played in Pallekele.

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How the six teams stack up at the Asia Cup cricket tournament

Pakistan will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Babar Azam wishes entire Asia Cup could have been held in Pakistan

Babar Azam, Pakistan captain, doesn't want to make a fuss about the hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup, but wishes it could have been held in his country. He and the team are ready for the schedule, and he expects them to put up their best show against India.…

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Asia’s cricket giants square up ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup begins Wed: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to battle for 50-over World Cup prep. India-Pakistan rivalry to feature 3 times if teams reach final. India's Rohit Sharma says Asia Cup perfect place to test, respond to pressure. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan reappointed captain; Nepal face baptism of fire.

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Afghanistan records lowest ODI total by any team against Pakistan to lose by 142 runs in 1st ODI

Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf's 5-18 spell led to Afghanistan's 142-run loss in the 1st ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan also contributed to the win. Imam-ul-Haq and Iftikhar Ahmed shared a 50-run stand. The teams move to Colombo for the final match on Saturday.

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Pakistan takes 12-run lead over Sri Lanka at stumps in rain-hit 2nd test in Colombo

Pakistan leads Sri Lanka 12 runs in 2nd Test after rain-hit day. Opener Abdullah Shaffique 87, Babar Azam 28* in 57-run 3rd wicket stand. Pakistan 48.4 overs to dismiss Sri Lanka on Day 1, Abrar Ahmed 4 wickets, Naseem Shah & Shaheen Afridi 4 wickets. Pakistan needs draw to win…

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SL vs Pak | Pakistan lose three wickets in chase of 131 to raise Sri Lanka's hopes

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were batting at close of play.

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Shakeel, Salman help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin

Pakistan's Shakeel/Salman rescue innings from precarious 101-5, de Silva's 122 bolsters SL to 312. Shakeel/Salman's 120-run stand steadies Pak, de Silva's 50th Test ton helps SL to respectable total.

The Hindu

We don't focus on what is happening in PCB, we just focus on cricket: Babar Azam

The rumblings in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not have any bearing on the national team’s performance in the ICC World Cup, or in the assignments prior to that, asserted skipper Babar Azam.

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Unlike PSL, Babar Azam refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League, even as betting companies sponsor many franchises of the Pakistan Super League.

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