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Chennai: On the brink of elimination from the World Cup after their shock defeat to Afghanistan, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his players showed lack of attitude while fielding and they need extra effort in that department of the game. The eight-wicket loss on Monday was Pakistan’s third defeat on the trot after starting the tournament with back-to-back wins. The stunning defeat literally pushed...

NEW DELHI: The defeat of the Pakistan cricket team against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup in India has sparked heavy criticism from former Pakistan cricketers. The loss, which came as a shock to many, has put Pakistan's semi-finals aspirations in jeopardy. Former cricketers have questioned the captaincy of Babar Azam and held him responsible for the unexpected defeat.Ibrahim Zadran and...

RAMPUR: Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, who was convicted in a fake birth certificate case, expressed fear of being killed in an encounter before the Uttar Pradesh police shifted him and his son Abdullah Azam to different jails from Rampur, on Saturday night.The former MLA from Rampur spoke to the media before being taken away by the police. He said, "Anything can happen to us; we can get encountered...

NEW DELHI: Amidst swirling rumours of a rift within the Pakistan cricket team, captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi put those speculations to rest by attending the latter's wedding reception. The event, which took place on Tuesday, was a heartwarming display of camaraderie as Babar Azam extended his "heartiest congratulations" to the newlyweds.The rumoured discord between Babar and...

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain and member of the cricket board's technical committee, Mohammad Hafeez, has made a fervent plea for unwavering support and a boost in confidence for skipper Babar Azam in the lead-up to the forthcoming World Cup in India. Addressing the media on Saturday, Hafeez addressed concerns regarding Babar's captaincy and stressed the importance of a collective effort."It is not...

NEW DELHI: Two months after the order of the Kerala high court's January 25 order staying P P Mohammad Faizal's conviction, the Lok Sabha secretariat restored the membership of the disqualified Lakshadweep MP (of NCP) - just hours before the Supreme Court was set to take up his petition against the delay. However, soon after his return to LS, came a mighty dampener from the SC, which questioned the high...