England

Jonny Bairstow

Dawid Malan

Joe Root

Ben Stokes

Harry Brook

Jos Buttler (C) (W)

Moeen Ali

Chris Woakes

David Willey

Gus Atkinson

Adil Rashid

Pakistan

Abdullah Shafique

Fakhar Zaman

Babar Azam (C)

Mohammad Rizwan (W)

Saud Shakeel

Iftikhar Ahmed

Agha Salman

Shadab Khan

Shaheen Afridi

Mohammad Wasim

Haris Rauf

Adil Usman Rashid

Ben Matthew Duckett

Benjamin Andrew Stokes

Brydon Alexander Carse

Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson

Harry Cherrington Brook

Jacob Graham Bethell

Jamie Overton

Jamie Luke Smith

Joseph Edward Root

Jofra Chioke Archer

Joseph Charles Buttler

Joshua Charles Tongue

Liam Andrew Dawson

Luke Wood

Mark Andrew Wood

Matthew James Potts

Oliver John Douglas Pope

Philip Dean Salt

Rehan Ahmed

Samuel Matthew Curran

Thomas Banton

William George Jacks

Zak Crawley

Syed Muhammad Abdul Samad

Abrar Ahmed

Mohammad Babar Azam

Faheem Ashraf

Faisal Akram

Muhammad Ghazi Ghori

Mohammad Hussain Talat

Khawaja Muhammad Nafay

Maaz Ahmad Sadaqat

Mohammad Nawaz

Mohammad Rizwan

Naseem Abbas Shah

Saad Masood

Sahibzada Farhan

Saim Ayub

Salman Ali Agha

Mohammad Salman Mirza

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shamyl Hussain

Usman Khan

Usman Tariq

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

After Pakistan failed to make it to ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 semifinals, Babar Azam stepped down as captain amidst widespread criticism of his leadership.

Babar Azam after losing his wicket in Pakistan's final World Cup 2023 league clash (Getty Images)

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After World Cup debacle, Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain, says 'Reaching no.1 spot in white-ball format was...'

Babar Azam-led Pakistan crashed out of ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 semifinal race as they failed to win five or more games and maintained a low NRR.

PCB chief Zaka Ashraf with former Pakistan cricketers Wahab Riaz, Waqar Younis and Mohammad Hafeez (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Disarray in PCB, Zaka Ashraf sacks entire selection committee after horror show in World Cup 2023

Team India will host Australian women's cricket team for one-off Test, three One Day Internationals, and three T20Is which will kick off from December 21.

Australia women's cricket team's players in this frame. (Getty)

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Amid World Cup Australia announce captain-less squad for series against India, ace left-arm pacer earns first international call-up

In a viral video, Abdul Razzaq made derogatory remarks involving renowned Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai while discussing intentions of Pakistan Cricket Board.

Umar Gul (L), Abdul Razzaq (C) and Shahid Afridi (R).

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'Agar main Aishwarya se shaadi karun...': Netizens tear into Abdul Razzaq for derogatory comment while criticising PCB

Under Babar Azam's captaincy, the best result for Pakistan across formats is the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia where they qualified for the final.

Shahid Afridi (left), Babar Azam during Pakistan's last World Cup 2023 clash against England (Getty Images)

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'There was never a sword hanging over his head': Shahid Afridi feels 'younger brother' Babar Azam couldn't improve as captain

41-year-old Shoaib Malik is not keen to representing Pakistan in T20Is until and unless he gets clarity from the PCB on his role in the side.

Shoaib Malik flips the coin while Chris Gayle watches (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Shoaib Malik says his goal is to score 2,000 runs and break Chris Gayle’s record, not T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan's bowling coach Morne Morkel became the first to step down from his role after Babar Azam-led side managed to win just four out of nine games.

Former Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel talking to players during a training session (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Just two days after exit from World Cup 2023, Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel resigns ahead of Australia tour

Babar Azam suggested that Babar Azam needs to develop the skill of separating his role as a captain from his responsibilities as a batter to perform effectively in both areas.

Babar Azam captain of Pakistan (L) and former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram (R) during the Asia Cup Super Four match between India and Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Wasim Akram drops massive 'scapegoat' statement on Babar Azam after disheartening end to Pakistan's World Cup campaign

Jos Buttler revealed that no drastic changes like after 2015 World Cup exit should be expected. Buttler is keen to lead the English side despite the setback.

England captain Jos Buttler in the post-match press conference after 93-run win over Pakistan (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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'If this is last game of an era, let's make some...': Jos Buttler reveals pep talk before beating Pakistan

Former Pakistan captains Shahid Afridi and Wasim Akram did not hold back while criticising Babar Azam for his side's performance in World Cup 2023. n

Shahid Afridi (left), Babar Azam (middle) and Wasim Akram (right) (Getty Images)

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'Perform in a way no one has to call you': Shahid Afridi, Wasim Akram tear into Babar Azam's pre-match comments

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Arsenal cruised past Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-0 win to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, powered by goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice.

Eberechi Eze opened the scoring before Declan Rice’s stunning strike sealed the win.

Mikel Arteta praised Eze’s form as Arsenal booked a quarter-final clash with Sporting CP.

After 2-0 win vs Bayer Leverkusen, Mikel Arteta lavishes praise on Eberechi Eze

Arsenal sealed a dominant 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, setting up a clash with Sporting CP.


Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice scored as Arsenal secured a comfortable win at the Emirates.

Solid defensive display ensured a clean sheet as Mikel Arteta’s side advanced to face Sporting CP.

Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Arsenal Stadium on March 17, 2026 in London, England.

Arsenal continue unbeaten streak in UCL, defeat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0

Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City with a commanding 5-1 aggregate win to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Vinicius Jr scored twice as Madrid secured a 2-1 win at the Etihad, following a 3-0 first-leg victory.

Bernardo Silva’s red card and a penalty helped Madrid dominate and complete a 5-1 aggregate triumph.

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF celebrates 2nd goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City FC and Real Madrid CF at City of Manchester Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Vinicius Jr stars as Real Madrid knockout Manchester City from UCL

Sporting CP staged a historic comeback, thrashing Bodø/Glimt 5–0 after extra time to overturn a three-goal deficit and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Gonçalo Inácio, Pedro Gonçalves, and Luis Suárez led Sporting’s stunning fightback to level the tie.

 Maxi Araújo and Rafael Nel sealed a dominant extra-time performance to complete a 5–3 aggregate win.

Maximiliano Araujo of Sporting Clube de Portugal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and FK Bodo/Glimt at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March

Sporting CP complete stunning comeback to THRASH Bodø/Glimt 5-0 

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Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder face the Orlando Magic despite multiple injury absences.

Jalen Williams ruled out as Thunder deal with several injury and G League absences.

OKC enters matchup on high after win over Timberwolves with 53-15 record.

Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the second half agai

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