The Latest Breaking News from Basit Ali

'Aaj India ko Rahul Dravid ki yaad aa rahi hogi' - Former Pakistan batsman slams Gautam Gambhir's IPL-like tactics

India's embarrassing 0-3 whitewash, first such instance ever in a Test series on home soil, against New Zealand will rankle for a while. Down 0-2 and chasing a mere 147 runs to win in the third Test in Mumbai, India fell into its own trap on a red-soil turner at…

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2024

'Ab toh runs karne padenge': Ex-Pakistan batter's ultimatum to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

India find themselves in an unusual territory ahead of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai. Never in the last 24 years have India been whitewashed in a Test series at home. But New Zealand, with a series-clinching 2-0 lead, have a chance to repeat that history.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2024

'Gary Kirsten wanted ... ': Ex-Pakistan cricketer drops bombshell

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali revealed that the former South African cricketer and coach Gary Kirsten was unhappy with the decision to make Mohammad Rizwan the captain of Pakistan's white-ball teams. Basit stated that Kirsten had a different player in mind for the leadership role and thought he…

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2024

'Bumrah ka partnership mein bowler nahi hai': Basit Ali on India's concern ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: New Zealand romped to an eight-wicket win over India on Sunday in the rain-marred Bengaluru Test to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2024

'Pehli dafa akal aayi': Pakistan's win over England in 2nd Test delights Basit Ali

Two Pakistan bowlers, spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, combined to take all 20 England wickets in Pakistan's 152-run win on day four of the second Test in Multan on Friday, which helped the hosts level the three-match series at 1-1.

The Times of India · Oct 18, 2024

'Usko akal nahi hai': Mohammad Haris gets bashed by Basit Ali for 'ban on India talks' comment

Captain of Pakistan Shaheens (A team), Mohammad Haris, made headlines for his revelation that the team is not allowed to talk about India in the dressing room during the Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Oman; and he has expectedly received rebuke for his comment.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2024

'Mai hoon na': Show Kamran Ghulam's picture to Michael Vaughan, says former Pakistan batsman

A century on debut by Kamran Ghulam has substantiated the point that many former Pakistan players had been making in run-up to the Test series against England, and Basit Ali didn't miss the opportunity to get under the skin of Michael Vaughan who had termed dropping Babar Azam a "stupid…

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2024

'Ladka bindaas hai, but...' - Fakhar Zaman lauded and advised by ex-Pakistan batsman

After Fakhar Zaman expressed his support for Babar Azam, the opening batsman was issued a show-cause notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). While his thoughts have been lauded by Basit Ali, the former Pakistan batsman also cautioned Zaman about the consequences he might face.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024

'Pakistan played badminton like its chairperson': Basit Ali rips apart women's team

The Pakistan women's team collapsed like a house of cards on Monday while chasing a victory and a place in the T20 World Cup semifinals, getting bowled out for just 56 against New Zealand in the penultimate group match of the tournament.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024

'Please add a match referee too ...': Former Pakistan cricketer slams PCB's decision to include an umpire in National Selection Committee

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for selecting umpire Aleem Dar for the National Selection Committee. The revamped panel also includes former Test cricketers Aaqib Javed and Azhar Ali, along with cricket analyst Hasan Cheema.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2024