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Michael Vaughan wants Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan captain and Shaheen Afridi to take over the Men in Green's captaincy yet again amid their flop show in T20 World Cup.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

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Ex-England skipper wants Babar Azam to be sacked, proposes name to take over Pakistan captaincy amidst poor show in T20 World Cup

AB de Villiers came to Babar Azam's rescue and schooled a troller who tried trolling Pakistan skipper's English skills during their conversation on former South Africa skipper's Youtube channel.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

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'His English is...': AB de Villiers schools fan who tried trolling Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's English

Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024

Babar Azam belted four sixes in an over in his lightning 42-ball 75 during third T20I between Pakistan and Ireland on May 14. Pakistan ended up winning the match by six wickets and sealed the series.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in action during Pakistan's 3rd T20I against Ireland. (Getty)

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6,6,6,6: Babar Azam goes berserk, tonks four sixes in one over in his match-winning knock against Ireland in 3rd T20I, Watch viral video

New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024

Despite efforts to resume the match with a shortened format of five overs per side, only two balls could be bowled before the weather intervened again in the first T20I.

Michael Bracewell (L) and Babar Azam (R). (PC: Getty).

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IPL 2024, PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam wins toss and elects to field, New Zealand makes one change; know playing XIs here

Former PCB president Zaka Ashraf revealed that Babar Azam was finding it tough to deal with the pressure of Pakistan's captaincy during ODI World Cup 2023, hence decided to step down.

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'Babar Azam was finding it challenging to cope with pressure of Pakistan's captaincy..': Ex-PCB chief Zaka Ashraf's big revelation

The Pakistan Cricket Board is likely to appoint a separate foreign coach for red-ball and white-ball. The board has issued an advertisement that they are seeking applications for these positions.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in a meeting with selection committee. (Screebgrab: X)

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After Babar Azam reinstated as Pakistan white-ball captain, PCB mulls on two separate foreign coaches for different formats

With the T20 World Cup fast approaching there seems to be an urgency within Pakistan Cricket to find the right balance and the right leader to steer the ship.

Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam. (PC: Getty)

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Leadership change, player comebacks and more: 5 shocking developments in Pakistan cricket in one week

Babar Azam decided to relinquish the responsibility of the Pakistan cricket team's captain following the team's poor performance in the Asia Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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BIG BREAKING: Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan captain but not in all three formats; check complete details here

Indian Premier League March 2024

Mayank Yadav dismissed Jonny Bairstow with a 144 kmph delivery and followed it up with Prabhsimran Singh's wicket from a delivery that was bowled at 147 kmph.

Mayank Yadav bowling to Shikhar Dhawan (L) and screengrab of Mayank Yadav's pace (R). (PC: Screenshot/JioCinema)

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WATCH: Rare 2-minute video shows all 24 balls bowled by Mayank Yadav in his record-shattering spell on IPL debut; speedometer reads 150, 149, 156, 150, 149...

The higher ups within the PCB are now looking to re-appoint Babar Azam as the captain of the team and a proposal for the same has already been sent to the superstar batter.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam. (PC: Getty)

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Babar Azam asked to captain Pakistan again as PCB's latest googly set to end Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood's short-lived reign; check details

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Rana has taken forty-three wickets in ten first-class matches. The right-arm pacer has also scored 469 runs, including two fifties and a century, in addition to bowling.

India is facing Australia in Perth Test.

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IND vs AUS 1st Test: Gautam Gambhir's favourite makes awaited debut in Perth, KKR star gets maiden cap from Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener

Nitish Reddy made his debut under Jasprit Bumrah, who is leading India in Rohit Sharma's absence and became India's 315th cap in the game's longest format.

Nitish Reddy makes debut for the side.

Harshit Rana is the other debutant.

Nitish Reddy getting his maiden Test cap from Virat Kohli

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy makes much-awaited Test debut in Perth, fills spot for fast-bowling all-rounder in India's playing XI for Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener

BCCI has provided a big update on star batter Shubaman Gill's thumb injury and why he was not considered for selection.

Shubman Gill out of Perth Test due to injury.

BCCI provides big update on his thumb injury.

Devdutt Padikkal replaces him in the playing XI.

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Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher, Chris Sale, has been named the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, capping off a remarkable comeback season.

This victory comes on the heels of Sale being named the National League Comeback Player of the Year just a week earlier.

Despite his injury struggles, the Braves took a chance on Sale in December 2023, trading for him in exchange for second baseman Vaughn Grissom and cash.

Chris Sale in the frame

MLB Awards: 1st in 15th Season, Atlanta Braves veteran Chris Sale finally wins his first CY Young Award

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Hubie Brown, a mainstay in professional basketball for over six decades, is preparing to retire from his role as an NBA analyst.

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Ex-England skipper wants Babar Azam to be sacked, proposes name to take over Pakistan captaincy amidst poor show in T20 World Cup

'His English is...': AB de Villiers schools fan who tried trolling Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's English

6,6,6,6: Babar Azam goes berserk, tonks four sixes in one over in his match-winning knock against Ireland in 3rd T20I, Watch viral video

IPL 2024, PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam wins toss and elects to field, New Zealand makes one change; know playing XIs here

'Babar Azam was finding it challenging to cope with pressure of Pakistan's captaincy..': Ex-PCB chief Zaka Ashraf's big revelation

After Babar Azam reinstated as Pakistan white-ball captain, PCB mulls on two separate foreign coaches for different formats

Leadership change, player comebacks and more: 5 shocking developments in Pakistan cricket in one week

BIG BREAKING: Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan captain but not in all three formats; check complete details here

WATCH: Rare 2-minute video shows all 24 balls bowled by Mayank Yadav in his record-shattering spell on IPL debut; speedometer reads 150, 149, 156, 150, 149...

Babar Azam asked to captain Pakistan again as PCB's latest googly set to end Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood's short-lived reign; check details

Babar Azam Players Stats

Babar

Azam

Pakistan• Batsman

Team $ - Top News

Ex-England skipper wants Babar Azam to be sacked, proposes name to take over Pakistan captaincy amidst poor show in T20 World Cup

'His English is...': AB de Villiers schools fan who tried trolling Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's English

6,6,6,6: Babar Azam goes berserk, tonks four sixes in one over in his match-winning knock against Ireland in 3rd T20I, Watch viral video

IPL 2024, PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam wins toss and elects to field, New Zealand makes one change; know playing XIs here

'Babar Azam was finding it challenging to cope with pressure of Pakistan's captaincy..': Ex-PCB chief Zaka Ashraf's big revelation

After Babar Azam reinstated as Pakistan white-ball captain, PCB mulls on two separate foreign coaches for different formats

Leadership change, player comebacks and more: 5 shocking developments in Pakistan cricket in one week

BIG BREAKING: Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan captain but not in all three formats; check complete details here

WATCH: Rare 2-minute video shows all 24 balls bowled by Mayank Yadav in his record-shattering spell on IPL debut; speedometer reads 150, 149, 156, 150, 149...

Babar Azam asked to captain Pakistan again as PCB's latest googly set to end Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood's short-lived reign; check details

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Batsman