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Rizwan Backs Babar Amid Form Struggles As Pakistan Eye Tri-Series Final
Nation ODI Series: As Pakistan prepare for the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series against New Zealand in Karachi, skipper Mohammad Rizwan has thrown his weight behind former captain Babar Azam, backing the star batter to rediscover his best form. While runs in Friday’s game would be valuable, the broader concern remains Babar’s long-term dip in form, which has seen his numbers drop across all formats.
Babar’s numbers have taken a hit over the last year. His ODI form — traditionally his strongest format — has suffered a noticeable decline. Since the start of the 2023 Asia Cup, he has averaged 42.90 in 25 games, bringing his career average down from nearly 59 to the mid-50s. If his knock of 151 against Nepal is excluded, that average dips further below 38.
This series hasn’t reversed the trend. He managed just 10 runs in the opening game against New Zealand, his innings dragging through the Powerplay while Fakhar Zaman flourished at the other end. Even in Pakistan’s record chase of 353 against South Africa, Babar started well but was trapped in front for 23 by Wiaan Mulder. Rizwan, however, believes Babar is simply a victim of his own success.
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Pakistan Announce Separate Squads For Warm-up Matches Ahead Of Champions Trophy
Pakistan Cricket Board: With the 2025 Champions Trophy fast approaching, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named three squads that will feature in the warm-up matches against Bangladesh, South Africa, and Afghanistan respectively, ahead of the mega event. The warm-up fixtures will take place between February 14 to 17 in the lead-up to the main tournament, which runs from February 19 to March 9 in Dubai and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Didn't Do Anything Wrong In This Series: Rohit Sharma Hails A Flawless Indian Performance
Narendra Modi Stadium: India absolutely steamrolled England in the three-game ODI series and secured a clean sweep with a 142-run win over the visitors in the third and final ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who entered the series with questions over his form, silenced his critics with an emphatic display by his side. The Indian captain believes his side did not put a foot wrong in the series but still claimed his ‘champion team wants to get better every game’.
3rd ODI: England Were Outplayed By 'fantastic' India, Says Jos Buttler After Big Defeat
Narendra Modi Stadium: England skipper Jos Buttler admitted his team were outplayed by India in the three-match ODI series which concluded with a 142-run defeat for the visitors at Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday.
क्या टीम इंडिया ने चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी से पहले दुबई की पिच को सही से नहीं समझा? पूर्व सेलेक्टर का बड़ा बयान
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3rd ODI: England Batters Fail To Impress Again As India Clean Sweep Series With 142-run Win
Narendra Modi Stadium: England batters once again failed to impress as Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya claimed two wickets each to seal an emphatic 142-run victory for India in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Despite getting off to a great start, England failed to capitalise on the solid start, and inconsistency through their batting order once again raised many red flags for the side heading into the 2025 Champions Trophy.
1st ODI: All-round Sri Lanka Stun Australia For 49-run Victory
Skipper Steve Smith: Australia's woes in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy worsened as they succumbed to a 49-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the two-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday. A brittle batting display saw the visitors bowled out for just 165 in 33.5 overs, chasing a target of 215 set by Sri Lankan, riding on captain Charith Asalanka’s masterful 127 off 126 balls.
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Champions Trophy: Banton Replaces Injured Bethell In England Squad
ICC Champions Trophy: England have named Tom Banton as a replacement for the injured Jacob Bethell in their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE.
Finch Questions Timing Of Stoinis’ Shock ODI Retirement
ICC Champions Trophy: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has hit out at Marcus Stoinis for his sudden retirement from ODIs and questioned the timing of the decision and its impact on the team.
3rd ODI: Jadeja, Shami Rested As England Opt To Bowl First; Varun Misses Out With Sore Calf
Narendra Modi Stadium: England skipper Jos Buttler has won the toss and opted to field first in the third and final ODI of the series here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.
Aakash Chopra Backs Kuldeep As India’s Premier Spinner In Champions Trophy
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