Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan joined a rare company on Wednesday (Feb 18) as he became the second batter to score a T20 World Cup hundred. Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record. The hundred saw Pakistan end their innings at 199/3 in 20 overs in a must-win T20 World Cup match as they started the day in third position.<h2>Sahibzada Farhan joins rare company</h2>Under pressure after a humiliating defeat against India, Pakistan needed a strong statement against Namibia as they started the day outside the qualification places. The batter played a composed innings and carried his bat, giving a decent start to the 2009 T20 World Cup champions. His innings included 11 fours and 4 sixes as Pakistan made the most of the conditions.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Farhan added 40 runs with Saim Ayub (14) while he also stitched a 67-run stand with Salman Agha (38) at the top of the order. However, it was with Shadab Khan (36) that he added 81 runs for the fourth wicket.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Pakistan chase Super 8 spot</h2>Entering the final group stage day, Pakistan, on four points, started the day sitting third behind already qualified India (6 points) and the USA (4 points). Pakistan needs a victory coupled with a defeat for the Netherlands in their final group match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. However, a defeat for Pakistan will see them miss out on the Super 8 spot.&nbsp;They famously missed out on a Super 8 spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup having lost to the USA in the Super Over.

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Sahibzada Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record. 

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan joined a rare company on Wednesday (Feb 18) as he became the second batter to score a T20 World Cup hundred. Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record. The hundred saw Pakistan end their innings at 199/3 in 20 overs in a must-win T20 World Cup match as they started the day in third position. Sahibzada Farhan joins rare company Under pressure after a humiliating defeat against India, Pakistan needed a strong statement against Namibia as they started the day outside the qualification places. The batter played a composed innings and carried his bat, giving a decent start to the 2009 T20 World Cup champions. His innings included 11 fours and 4 sixes as Pakistan made the most of the conditions. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Farhan added 40 runs with Saim Ayub (14) while he also stitched a 67-run stand with Salman Agha (38) at the top of the order. However, it was with Shadab Khan (36) that he added 81 runs for the fourth wicket. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Pakistan chase Super 8 spot Entering the final group stage day, Pakistan, on four points, started the day sitting third behind already qualified India (6 points) and the USA (4 points). Pakistan needs a victory coupled with a defeat for the Netherlands in their final group match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. However, a defeat for Pakistan will see them miss out on the Super 8 spot. They famously missed out on a Super 8 spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup having lost to the USA in the Super Over.

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Sahibzada Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record.&nbsp;

Sahibzada Farhan joins rare company, becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 World Cup ton

It has not been a happy few days for Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad after he broke down on live television on Wednesday (Feb 12). Shehzad, who holds a unique record of scoring hundreds in all three formats of cricket for Pakistan, was seen emotional on Geo News’ comedy talk show Hasna Mana Hai. This came after the cricketer went unsold in the recent Pakistan Super League (PSL) auctions.<h2>Emotional Shehzad breaks down on live TV</h2>“Yes, I do get emotional. When I speak honestly, it hurts a lot. I want to play. The way you said all my batch-mates are playing, that makes me happy for them. I’m that kind of person: when something good happens for someone, I genuinely feel happy,” Shehzad said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;“But of course, I also wonder what the reasons were. Why did this happen? If things had not gone this way… everything started in front of my eyes. I’ve spent 18 years in this field, and suddenly seeing it all slip away — I remember it all, and it makes me cry,” he added.&nbsp;Shehzad, now 34, has not played international cricket for more than six years and last represented the national side in October 2019. In addition, he has not played any competitive cricket since February 2024, almost two years since his last match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;However, Shehzad’s latest snub came as a big blow to him as he tries to return to the cricketing field. Overall, Shehzad has a very impressive record for the national side, having scored almost 5000 runs for Pakistan. This includes 10 international hundreds, with six coming in the ODIs. He also has three hundreds in the Tests, with 176 being his best score. In addition, Shehzad has 25 fifties across all formats while also bagging two wickets in the ODIs.

Ahmed Shehzad, now 34, has not played international cricket for more than six years and last represented the national side in October 2019.

It has not been a happy few days for Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad after he broke down on live television on Wednesday (Feb 12). Shehzad, who holds a unique record of scoring hundreds in all three formats of cricket for Pakistan, was seen emotional on Geo News’ comedy talk show Hasna Mana Hai. This came after the cricketer went unsold in the recent Pakistan Super League (PSL) auctions. Emotional Shehzad breaks down on live TV “Yes, I do get emotional. When I speak honestly, it hurts a lot. I want to play. The way you said all my batch-mates are playing, that makes me happy for them. I’m that kind of person: when something good happens for someone, I genuinely feel happy,” Shehzad said. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli “But of course, I also wonder what the reasons were. Why did this happen? If things had not gone this way… everything started in front of my eyes. I’ve spent 18 years in this field, and suddenly seeing it all slip away — I remember it all, and it makes me cry,” he added. Shehzad, now 34, has not played international cricket for more than six years and last represented the national side in October 2019. In addition, he has not played any competitive cricket since February 2024, almost two years since his last match. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds However, Shehzad’s latest snub came as a big blow to him as he tries to return to the cricketing field. Overall, Shehzad has a very impressive record for the national side, having scored almost 5000 runs for Pakistan. This includes 10 international hundreds, with six coming in the ODIs. He also has three hundreds in the Tests, with 176 being his best score. In addition, Shehzad has 25 fifties across all formats while also bagging two wickets in the ODIs.

Ahmed Shehzad, now 34, has not played international cricket for more than six years and last represented the national side in October 2019.

‘My 9-year-old son wanted me to play’: Pakistan cricketer breaks down on live TV after PSL snub

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup. The list also features the likes of Rilee Rossouw and Ahmed Shehzad of Pakistan on the honourable list.

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup. The list also features the likes of Rilee Rossouw and Ahmed Shehzad of Pakistan on the honourable list.

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds. The honourable list also features the likes of South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw and Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad. 

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds. The honourable list also features the likes of South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw and Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad.&nbsp;

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds

Following a disappointing loss against arch-rivals India in the ongoing ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> in Dubai on Sunday, former Pakistan opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ahmed-shehzad">Ahmed Shehzad</a> lashed out at the Men in Green, declaring that 'cricket has finished' in the nation.
In a crucial match at the marquee event, Indian legend Virat Kohli stole the show with a brilliant century, leading the Men in Blue to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan. This marked Pakistan&rsquo;s second consecutive defeat in the tournament, following their opening loss to New Zealand, where they fell short in a 321-run chase, getting bowled out for 260 in the 48th over.
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Ahmed Shehzad was vocal in his criticism, accusing the team selection process of favouritism. "People say that the team doesn't have a system where players are selected through favouritism, but they do. We've seen it. We know everything. We'll tell the truth to the whole world unless we feel that you're going in the right direction. There was only one sport left in Pakistan. That was cricket. Today, that has also finished," Shehzad was quoted saying to Geo.tv.
<h2 data-start="690" data-end="1144">'Make top performers from domestic cricket your priority'</h2>
Former left-arm seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammad-amir">Mohammad Amir</a> also weighed in on the national team&rsquo;s struggles, urging the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-cricket-board">Pakistan Cricket Board</a> (PCB) to prioritise domestic cricket performers over Pakistan Super League (PSL) players in national team selections. "I request PCB that PSL should not be a criteria for national team selection. The top performers from domestic cricket should be your priority and not the PSL," Amir said.
Adding to the criticism, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi questioned the team's outdated approach. "I knew this was going to happen. If you play cricket from the 1980-90 mindset in 2025, then you will definitely lose the game," Afridi remarked on Samaa TV. He also pointed out the team&rsquo;s lack of an attacking strategy during their bowling innings. "If you have to win against big teams, you have to play with an attacking approach," he added.
Following their defeat against India, Pakistan&rsquo;s hopes now hinge on Monday's game between Bangladesh and New Zealand. A Bangladesh victory would keep Group A open for contention, while a New Zealand win would confirm their spot in the semi-finals alongside India. The Champions Trophy hosts now return home to prepare for their crucial match against Bangladesh on Thursday, while India will face New Zealand in the final group-stage game on Sunday, March 2.

Sports, Cricket: Ex seamer Mohammad Amir also weighed in on team’s struggles, urging the PCB to prioritise domestic cricket performers over PSL  players in national team selections

Following a disappointing loss against arch-rivals India in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad lashed out at the Men in Green, declaring that 'cricket has finished' in the nation. In a crucial match at the marquee event, Indian legend Virat Kohli stole the show with a brilliant century, leading the Men in Blue to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan. This marked Pakistan’s second consecutive defeat in the tournament, following their opening loss to New Zealand, where they fell short in a 321-run chase, getting bowled out for 260 in the 48th over. Also Read: Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: Rohit wanted a six, Kohli hit a four instead and did a SKY - WATCH Ahmed Shehzad was vocal in his criticism, accusing the team selection process of favouritism. "People say that the team doesn't have a system where players are selected through favouritism, but they do. We've seen it. We know everything. We'll tell the truth to the whole world unless we feel that you're going in the right direction. There was only one sport left in Pakistan. That was cricket. Today, that has also finished," Shehzad was quoted saying to Geo.tv. 'Make top performers from domestic cricket your priority' Former left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir also weighed in on the national team’s struggles, urging the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to prioritise domestic cricket performers over Pakistan Super League (PSL) players in national team selections. "I request PCB that PSL should not be a criteria for national team selection. The top performers from domestic cricket should be your priority and not the PSL," Amir said. Adding to the criticism, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi questioned the team's outdated approach. "I knew this was going to happen. If you play cricket from the 1980-90 mindset in 2025, then you will definitely lose the game," Afridi remarked on Samaa TV. He also pointed out the team’s lack of an attacking strategy during their bowling innings. "If you have to win against big teams, you have to play with an attacking approach," he added. Following their defeat against India, Pakistan’s hopes now hinge on Monday's game between Bangladesh and New Zealand. A Bangladesh victory would keep Group A open for contention, while a New Zealand win would confirm their spot in the semi-finals alongside India. The Champions Trophy hosts now return home to prepare for their crucial match against Bangladesh on Thursday, while India will face New Zealand in the final group-stage game on Sunday, March 2.

Champions Trophy 2025: There was only one sport in Pakistan, today that has also....', says  ex-Pak opening batter

Has anyone ever complained of being good-looking? Perhaps not, but Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad feels his charming looks and how he talked made some seniors &lsquo;jealous&rsquo; in the dressing room, eventually leading to his exit from the national side.
Shahzad was an attacking opener during his playing days, doing the bulk of new-ball facing across formats. Having played several ICC tournaments, including a few T20 and a 50-over World Cup, Shehzad has the distinction of winning the Champions Trophy title with Pakistan &ndash; in the last held edition in 2017.
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Speaking on a podcast with Pakistan&rsquo;s Ahmed Ali, Shehzad didn&rsquo;t mince his words in accepting that not form, not fitness, but good looks troubled him in gelling with his teammates inside the dressing room.
&ldquo;Being good-looking has caused me a lot of problems. In our field, if you look good, know how to dress, and speak well, some people start to resent you,&rdquo; Shehzad said in a podcast with Ahmed Ali.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been a target within the Pakistani team for this. I&rsquo;m not defending myself here, but others have also faced this. If your fan following grows and people appreciate you, it&rsquo;s hard for some senior players to accept,&rdquo; he added.
&ldquo;We come from small areas. I lived in Anarkali, Lahore, and when I gained recognition, I worked on grooming myself and improving my personality. But this has also caused significant problems within Pakistan,&rdquo; the out-of-favour opener added.
<h2>When PSL owners kept him out deliberately&nbsp;</h2>
A cricketer-turned-YouTuber, Shehzad, earlier alleged that Pakistan Super League (PSL) owners used to deliberately keep him out of the side despite him doing fairly well in the domestic and National T20 Cup tournaments in the lead-up to that.
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&ldquo;I have tried really hard in domestic cricket consistently in the last few years and did reasonably well in the National T20 Cup just before the PSL draft,&rdquo; Shehzad wrote in a social media post.
&ldquo;There seems a deliberate effort to keep me out, even when franchises have opted for other performers with inferior numbers than me. But when everything is pre-planned it doesn&rsquo;t matter. I don&rsquo;t know whose responsibility it is to get top domestic performers in the PSL then,&rdquo; he continued.
Meanwhile, Shehzad last played for Pakistan six years ago in 2019. He represented Pakistan in 13 Tests, 81 ODIs, and 59 T20Is, scoring 982, 2605, and 1471 runs in each format, respectively.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Speaking on a podcast, Shehzad admitted that not form, not fitness, but good looks troubled him in gelling with his teammates inside the dressing room.
 

Has anyone ever complained of being good-looking? Perhaps not, but Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad feels his charming looks and how he talked made some seniors ‘jealous’ in the dressing room, eventually leading to his exit from the national side. Shahzad was an attacking opener during his playing days, doing the bulk of new-ball facing across formats. Having played several ICC tournaments, including a few T20 and a 50-over World Cup, Shehzad has the distinction of winning the Champions Trophy title with Pakistan – in the last held edition in 2017. Also read | 'In crucial moments I sometimes lose focus,' Shubman Gill reflects on red-ball struggle Speaking on a podcast with Pakistan’s Ahmed Ali, Shehzad didn’t mince his words in accepting that not form, not fitness, but good looks troubled him in gelling with his teammates inside the dressing room. “Being good-looking has caused me a lot of problems. In our field, if you look good, know how to dress, and speak well, some people start to resent you,” Shehzad said in a podcast with Ahmed Ali. “I’ve been a target within the Pakistani team for this. I’m not defending myself here, but others have also faced this. If your fan following grows and people appreciate you, it’s hard for some senior players to accept,” he added. “We come from small areas. I lived in Anarkali, Lahore, and when I gained recognition, I worked on grooming myself and improving my personality. But this has also caused significant problems within Pakistan,” the out-of-favour opener added. When PSL owners kept him out deliberately A cricketer-turned-YouTuber, Shehzad, earlier alleged that Pakistan Super League (PSL) owners used to deliberately keep him out of the side despite him doing fairly well in the domestic and National T20 Cup tournaments in the lead-up to that. Also read | ‘Whenever the team needs…,' Tilak Varma credits coach Gambhir for Chennai run-chase “I have tried really hard in domestic cricket consistently in the last few years and did reasonably well in the National T20 Cup just before the PSL draft,” Shehzad wrote in a social media post. “There seems a deliberate effort to keep me out, even when franchises have opted for other performers with inferior numbers than me. But when everything is pre-planned it doesn’t matter. I don’t know whose responsibility it is to get top domestic performers in the PSL then,” he continued. Meanwhile, Shehzad last played for Pakistan six years ago in 2019. He represented Pakistan in 13 Tests, 81 ODIs, and 59 T20Is, scoring 982, 2605, and 1471 runs in each format, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Good looks caused me a lot of problems,’ Ahmed Shehzad on ‘jealousy’ in Pakistan dressing room

Pakistan's out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad has hit out at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for 'damage control' after the humiliating 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series.

Shehzad also called out 'favouritism' by PCB in the newly launched domestic Champions Cup while withdrawing his name. PCB recently launched the Champions Cup to bridge the gap between international and domestic cricket.

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It is set to be played from September 12-29 among the top 150 cricketers of the country across format in Faisalabad.

"The condition of Pakistan cricket team is such that PCB needs some names that can stand in front to protect them so that they come in the line of fire. The lower the level of Pakistan cricket teams falls, the higher the money paid to these people. Even though they have coaching staff, but no disrespect, just like there are maids working at homes and the women of the house point out the dirty areas after a while, the work of the PCB looks the same," said Shehzad in a video posted on X.

Shehzad, who last represented Pakistan in a 2019 T20I, while announcing his withdrawal from Champions Cup, wrote: "With a heavy heart, I've decided not to play in the Domestic Cricket Champions Cup. The PCB's favoritism, false promises, and injustice towards domestic players are unacceptable."

"As a Pakistani and true cricket lover, I cannot support a system that has no value for merit. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup. As a Pakistani and true cricket lover, I cannot support a system that has no value for merit. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup,” Shehzad added.

Pakistan are currently playing the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi from August 30 to September 3.

Pakistan's out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad has hit out at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for 'damage control' after the humiliating 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series.

Pakistan's out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad has hit out at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for 'damage control' after the humiliating 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series. Shehzad also called out 'favouritism' by PCB in the newly launched domestic Champions Cup while withdrawing his name. PCB recently launched the Champions Cup to bridge the gap between international and domestic cricket. Also Read: CT 2025: Former Pakistan spinner admits 'safety' concerns for India, advises PCB to opt for hybrid model It is set to be played from September 12-29 among the top 150 cricketers of the country across format in Faisalabad. "The condition of Pakistan cricket team is such that PCB needs some names that can stand in front to protect them so that they come in the line of fire. The lower the level of Pakistan cricket teams falls, the higher the money paid to these people. Even though they have coaching staff, but no disrespect, just like there are maids working at homes and the women of the house point out the dirty areas after a while, the work of the PCB looks the same," said Shehzad in a video posted on X. Shehzad, who last represented Pakistan in a 2019 T20I, while announcing his withdrawal from Champions Cup, wrote: "With a heavy heart, I've decided not to play in the Domestic Cricket Champions Cup. The PCB's favoritism, false promises, and injustice towards domestic players are unacceptable." "As a Pakistani and true cricket lover, I cannot support a system that has no value for merit. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup. As a Pakistani and true cricket lover, I cannot support a system that has no value for merit. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup,” Shehzad added. Pakistan are currently playing the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi from August 30 to September 3.

'Maids working at homes...,' Pakistan batter launches scathing attack at PCB

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has blamed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi's two mistakes for the team's poor performance at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The comments were made after Pakistan were knocked out of the tournament following abandonment of Ireland vs USA fixture due to rain.&nbsp;

"Since becoming the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi has made two big blunders. First, by re-appointing Babar as captain. Secondly, making Wahab Riaz as chief selector. He has been very unprofessionalism in his decision making and management. You'll be forced not to remove these 7-8 players who have been part of groupism within the team. If you don't make crackdown on these players, it will be harsh on those who will get sacked," said Shehzad on a chat with news outlet Geo news.

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Shehzad also criticised senior players including skipper Babar Azam for failing to perform up to the standards. Pakistan&nbsp;lost the games against India and USA while managing a win against Canada. They were in a tricky spot after two losses and needed to win their last league game against Ireland while needing USA to lose against Ireland as well.

The washout of Ireland vs USA game, however, ensured that USA finish with five points while Pakistan now could manage a maximum of four points only, sending them out of the tournament.

"You needed to win by a big margin to improve your net run rate against Canada. However, Rizwan scored the slowest fifty. Babar also played a slow knock. Pakistan cricket has been ruined due to personal milestones. You speak about leadership, but you don't have any. You are just a social media king. You got 4-5 years to improve, but you didn't win us anything.

"Your fitness levels are also not up to the mark. You guys are playing politics in the team. Your are not in your peak anymore, instead your cricket in declining," Shehzad further said.

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has blamed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi's two mistakes for the team's poor performance at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has blamed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi's two mistakes for the team's poor performance at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The comments were made after Pakistan were knocked out of the tournament following abandonment of Ireland vs USA fixture due to rain. "Since becoming the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi has made two big blunders. First, by re-appointing Babar as captain. Secondly, making Wahab Riaz as chief selector. He has been very unprofessionalism in his decision making and management. You'll be forced not to remove these 7-8 players who have been part of groupism within the team. If you don't make crackdown on these players, it will be harsh on those who will get sacked," said Shehzad on a chat with news outlet Geo news. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: India aim to continue unbeaten run in last group stage match vs Canada Shehzad also criticised senior players including skipper Babar Azam for failing to perform up to the standards. Pakistan lost the games against India and USA while managing a win against Canada. They were in a tricky spot after two losses and needed to win their last league game against Ireland while needing USA to lose against Ireland as well. The washout of Ireland vs USA game, however, ensured that USA finish with five points while Pakistan now could manage a maximum of four points only, sending them out of the tournament. "You needed to win by a big margin to improve your net run rate against Canada. However, Rizwan scored the slowest fifty. Babar also played a slow knock. Pakistan cricket has been ruined due to personal milestones. You speak about leadership, but you don't have any. You are just a social media king. You got 4-5 years to improve, but you didn't win us anything. "Your fitness levels are also not up to the mark. You guys are playing politics in the team. Your are not in your peak anymore, instead your cricket in declining," Shehzad further said.

T20 World Cup 2024: Pak cricketer Ahmed Shehzad blames PCB chairman's TWO MISTAKES for horrible tournament

Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad launched a scathing attack on Babar Azam after Men in Green's six-run loss at the hands of India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday (June 9) in New York.

Babar-led Pakistan opted to bowl first at the&nbsp;Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York,&nbsp;and rode on Naseem Shah-Haris Rauf's three-fers along with Mohammad Amir's 2 for 23 to dismiss India for 119 in 19 overs. However, they fell flat in the run-chase, only managing 113 for 7 courtesy of Jasprit Bumrah's 3 for 14 and Hardik Pandya's 2 for 24.

After the match, Shehzad didn't mince his words on Babar, slamming him for his poor strike-rate in T20Is and inability to win key games for the side.

Shehzad, who last played for Pakistan in 2019, alleged that Babar has built a Pakistan team on the basis of friendships.

On a Pakistani cricket show, the right-hander said, "You have hallucinated people by scoring runs against B, C, and D teams. Your salaries were increased by PCB to evolve your game, but you put their money on social media for image building and nothing else."

Shehzad further opined, "Look at your scores in big tournaments, your stats, your average and your strike rate. What kind of a king Babar Azam … Iss king ka kya karu jisne match nahi jitwana hai. (What do I do with a King who does not win you matches). There is a stat that your big scores have come in losing causes.”

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The 32-year-old pointed out, "You have picked your friends and given them 40 matches to prove their worth and this is hurting Pakistan cricket. You can give 40 matches to this 40-year-old (pointing towards former Pakistani&nbsp;player Imran Nazir) and he will also give you performances at this age. Look at our domestic performers, they are ignored and they are leaving the country, going to the USA, and UAE to play cricket."

Shehzad slammed Babar for his inability to build a team despite being the captain for five years.

In this regard, he added,&nbsp;"You are a middle-order batter and a leader and you had five years to build the team; but you have not been able to develop a single middle-order batter, there is no proper all-rounder in the team. Aapne kisi ko ban ne nahi diya, aapko sirf thulle chahiye thee, ji aap upar se 15 over khlele, aur fir neeche se aake aaknhe band karke maarte jaae. (You did not develop anyone, you only needed players who hit blindly because you want to bat for 15 overs and then have these players come in and try to hit blindly)."

Babar has had an ordinary start in the T20 WC.

He made an ineffective 43-ball 44 versus USA, against whom Pakistan lost in the Super Over, before only managing 13 off 10 balls versus India.

Time and again, questions have been raised on his strike-rate; i.e. an ordinary&nbsp;129.77 in the format.

Moreover, many have pointed fingers at his inability to stand tall with the bat against stronger teams.

Thus, the right-hander is under the scanner for his batting as well as for his ordinary leadership with Pakistan reeling at the T20 WC, being held in West Indies and USA.

Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad launched a scathing attack on Babar Azam after Men in Green's six-run loss at the hands of India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday (June 9) in New York.

Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad launched a scathing attack on Babar Azam after Men in Green's six-run loss at the hands of India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday (June 9) in New York. Babar-led Pakistan opted to bowl first at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, and rode on Naseem Shah-Haris Rauf's three-fers along with Mohammad Amir's 2 for 23 to dismiss India for 119 in 19 overs. However, they fell flat in the run-chase, only managing 113 for 7 courtesy of Jasprit Bumrah's 3 for 14 and Hardik Pandya's 2 for 24. After the match, Shehzad didn't mince his words on Babar, slamming him for his poor strike-rate in T20Is and inability to win key games for the side. Shehzad, who last played for Pakistan in 2019, alleged that Babar has built a Pakistan team on the basis of friendships. On a Pakistani cricket show, the right-hander said, "You have hallucinated people by scoring runs against B, C, and D teams. Your salaries were increased by PCB to evolve your game, but you put their money on social media for image building and nothing else." Shehzad further opined, "Look at your scores in big tournaments, your stats, your average and your strike rate. What kind of a king Babar Azam … Iss king ka kya karu jisne match nahi jitwana hai. (What do I do with a King who does not win you matches). There is a stat that your big scores have come in losing causes.” Also read: T20 WC: 'My words were inappropriate' - Kamran Akmal issues apology for racist joke on Arshdeep Singh The 32-year-old pointed out, "You have picked your friends and given them 40 matches to prove their worth and this is hurting Pakistan cricket. You can give 40 matches to this 40-year-old (pointing towards former Pakistani player Imran Nazir) and he will also give you performances at this age. Look at our domestic performers, they are ignored and they are leaving the country, going to the USA, and UAE to play cricket." Shehzad slammed Babar for his inability to build a team despite being the captain for five years. In this regard, he added, "You are a middle-order batter and a leader and you had five years to build the team; but you have not been able to develop a single middle-order batter, there is no proper all-rounder in the team. Aapne kisi ko ban ne nahi diya, aapko sirf thulle chahiye thee, ji aap upar se 15 over khlele, aur fir neeche se aake aaknhe band karke maarte jaae. (You did not develop anyone, you only needed players who hit blindly because you want to bat for 15 overs and then have these players come in and try to hit blindly)." Babar has had an ordinary start in the T20 WC. He made an ineffective 43-ball 44 versus USA, against whom Pakistan lost in the Super Over, before only managing 13 off 10 balls versus India. Time and again, questions have been raised on his strike-rate; i.e. an ordinary 129.77 in the format. Moreover, many have pointed fingers at his inability to stand tall with the bat against stronger teams. Thus, the right-hander is under the scanner for his batting as well as for his ordinary leadership with Pakistan reeling at the T20 WC, being held in West Indies and USA.

'What do I do with a King..': Ahmed Shehzad BLASTS Babar Azam after Pakistan's T20 WC defeat vs India

Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for deliberately denying him the opportunity to represent the nation and play franchise cricket. Shehzad took a dig at all the six franchises in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) claiming all of them denied him entry into the competition. He detailed - without elucidating - that he knew "exactly the reasons why I'm not made part of the PSL.” The batter has now decided to retire from the format claiming he is keeping his self-respect intact.&nbsp;

<h2>Shehzad makes big claim</h2>

"I have tried really hard in domestic cricket consistently in the last few years, and did reasonably well in the National T20 Cup just before the PSL draft. There seems a deliberate effort to keep me out, even when franchises have opted for other performers with inferior numbers than me," he said.

"But when everything is pre-planned it doesn't really matter. I don't know whose responsibility it is to get top domestic performers in the PSL then," he added.

Shehzad was the epicenter in Quetta Gladiators’ success in the 2019 PSL season when they won the title. He played a superb match-winning knock in the final as Gladiators beat Peshawar Zalmi in a one-sided contest. The title remains the only success story for Quetta Gladiators, who got&nbsp;knocked out in the group stage in each of the last four seasons.

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The 32-year-old Shehzad, however, had a poor campaign in the 2020 season as he scored just 61 runs in seven matches. The poor campaign proved to be the final straw for the player and has since not appeared in the PSL. Despite being a free agent, no franchise has intended to get the services of the former national team batter. He scored 1077 runs in 45 PSL matches at a strike rate of 120.06 and was the first Pakistani to score a hundred in T20I cricket.

At the international level, Shehzad has represented Pakistan in 81 matches scoring 2605 runs with a best of 124. He averages 32.56 and has six hundreds and 14 fifties for the national side while also playing 59 T20I and 13 Test matches.

Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for deliberately denying him the opportunity to represent the nation and play franchise cricket.

Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for deliberately denying him the opportunity to represent the nation and play franchise cricket. Shehzad took a dig at all the six franchises in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) claiming all of them denied him entry into the competition. He detailed - without elucidating - that he knew "exactly the reasons why I'm not made part of the PSL.” The batter has now decided to retire from the format claiming he is keeping his self-respect intact. Shehzad makes big claim "I have tried really hard in domestic cricket consistently in the last few years, and did reasonably well in the National T20 Cup just before the PSL draft. There seems a deliberate effort to keep me out, even when franchises have opted for other performers with inferior numbers than me," he said. "But when everything is pre-planned it doesn't really matter. I don't know whose responsibility it is to get top domestic performers in the PSL then," he added. Shehzad was the epicenter in Quetta Gladiators’ success in the 2019 PSL season when they won the title. He played a superb match-winning knock in the final as Gladiators beat Peshawar Zalmi in a one-sided contest. The title remains the only success story for Quetta Gladiators, who got knocked out in the group stage in each of the last four seasons. ALSO READ | ‘Tier 2’ tournament similar to IPL set for launch in 2024, BCCI outlines window for proposed T10 league The 32-year-old Shehzad, however, had a poor campaign in the 2020 season as he scored just 61 runs in seven matches. The poor campaign proved to be the final straw for the player and has since not appeared in the PSL. Despite being a free agent, no franchise has intended to get the services of the former national team batter. He scored 1077 runs in 45 PSL matches at a strike rate of 120.06 and was the first Pakistani to score a hundred in T20I cricket. At the international level, Shehzad has represented Pakistan in 81 matches scoring 2605 runs with a best of 124. He averages 32.56 and has six hundreds and 14 fifties for the national side while also playing 59 T20I and 13 Test matches.

Ahmed Shehzad lashes out at PCB, claims 'there was deliberate effort to keep him out of PSL'

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi was recently engaged in a heated conversation with Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad during a debate on a news channel. Things got heated up between the duo when the two were having a discussion about Shehzad's ouster from the Pakistan cricket team.

The right-hand batter had last played for Pakistan in a T20I match in 2019 and has since failed to make his comeback to the team. Shehzad had last month criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management for denying his opportunities at the international level to 'spoil' his career.

Shehzad recently appeared on a debate on Pakistani news channel Samaa TV where Afridi was also part of the discussion panel. During the debate, Afridi spoke about Shehzad's downfall in international cricket and pointed out how his exit from the Pakistan team played a role in the latter being dropped from the team.&nbsp;

Afridi said he supported Shehzad a lot as a captain and backed him but it turned out to be a negative thing for the batter when he left captaincy. Afridi said people had started thinking that Shehzad was his favourite and it worked against the batter later in his career.

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“Ahmed was targeted because of me because I supported him a lot. I gave him a lot of chances, which turned out to be a negative thing for him when I left captaincy. I think people thought he was my favourite,” Afridi said during the debate on Samaa TV.

“I supported him a lot because I wasn't finding an opener of his ability in Pakistan. He was performing as well. Obviously, he couldn't perform in all games but he was targeted because of me as well," he went on.

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Shehzad then responded to Afridi's comments, which certainly didn't go down well with him. Shehzad said he was surprised why Afridi said what he did and mentioned how such comments hurt him even though he considers Afridi as his elder&nbsp;brother.

Afridi then decided to interrupt Shehzad in the middle and urged him to enjoy his life with his family while he is not getting chances in the Pakistan team. He also stated that he wants to see the star batter return to the national team and score runs again in international cricket.

Shehzad seemed a bit frustrated and asked Afridi if he should score runs at his home when he is not getting a chance to play at all.&nbsp;

“I want you to score runs, enjoy your life with your wife and kids. Allah has made life beautiful for you,” said Afridi during the debate. &nbsp;

“I keep saying that. I want to score runs, but at least don't deny me the platforms where I can score. I will ask you, when sides in PSL want to pick me, who comes in and says no? You tell me, where do I score runs? At my home?," - Shehzad replied.

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Shehzad, who made his debut for Pakistan in 2009 was a highly-rated talent when he first made a mark in international cricket. He played a majority of matches for Pakistan during Afridi's captaincy stint before being ousted from the team over form and fitness issues. He has played 13 Tests, 81 ODIs and 59 T20Is in his international career so far with 982, 2605 and 1471 runs to his name in the three formats respectively.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi was recently engaged in a heated conversation with Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad during a debate on a news channel.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi was recently engaged in a heated conversation with Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad during a debate on a news channel. Things got heated up between the duo when the two were having a discussion about Shehzad's ouster from the Pakistan cricket team. The right-hand batter had last played for Pakistan in a T20I match in 2019 and has since failed to make his comeback to the team. Shehzad had last month criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management for denying his opportunities at the international level to 'spoil' his career. Shehzad recently appeared on a debate on Pakistani news channel Samaa TV where Afridi was also part of the discussion panel. During the debate, Afridi spoke about Shehzad's downfall in international cricket and pointed out how his exit from the Pakistan team played a role in the latter being dropped from the team. Afridi said he supported Shehzad a lot as a captain and backed him but it turned out to be a negative thing for the batter when he left captaincy. Afridi said people had started thinking that Shehzad was his favourite and it worked against the batter later in his career. Also Read: Not Rohit or Kohli! Former wicket-keeper names India's biggest match-winner in white-ball cricket currently “Ahmed was targeted because of me because I supported him a lot. I gave him a lot of chances, which turned out to be a negative thing for him when I left captaincy. I think people thought he was my favourite,” Afridi said during the debate on Samaa TV. “I supported him a lot because I wasn't finding an opener of his ability in Pakistan. He was performing as well. Obviously, he couldn't perform in all games but he was targeted because of me as well," he went on. Shahid Afridi: I Just want from you to scored a lots of runs whenever you get chance. Ahmad Shehzad: Yes, I also wanted to score runs but when they don't provide a platform for score,then I score runs at home.@sawerapasha @iamAhmadshahzad @Khurram32177687 @umitozdag. pic.twitter.com/O5V1C9Yp2u — Zia Shehzad| FB of 19 (@Ahmadfanboy19) July 27, 2022 × Shehzad then responded to Afridi's comments, which certainly didn't go down well with him. Shehzad said he was surprised why Afridi said what he did and mentioned how such comments hurt him even though he considers Afridi as his elder brother. Afridi then decided to interrupt Shehzad in the middle and urged him to enjoy his life with his family while he is not getting chances in the Pakistan team. He also stated that he wants to see the star batter return to the national team and score runs again in international cricket. Shehzad seemed a bit frustrated and asked Afridi if he should score runs at his home when he is not getting a chance to play at all. “I want you to score runs, enjoy your life with your wife and kids. Allah has made life beautiful for you,” said Afridi during the debate. “I keep saying that. I want to score runs, but at least don't deny me the platforms where I can score. I will ask you, when sides in PSL want to pick me, who comes in and says no? You tell me, where do I score runs? At my home?," - Shehzad replied. Also Read: India, Pakistan or England! Ricky Ponting names who Australia will meet in 2022 T20 World Cup final Shehzad, who made his debut for Pakistan in 2009 was a highly-rated talent when he first made a mark in international cricket. He played a majority of matches for Pakistan during Afridi's captaincy stint before being ousted from the team over form and fitness issues. He has played 13 Tests, 81 ODIs and 59 T20Is in his international career so far with 982, 2605 and 1471 runs to his name in the three formats respectively.

'Where do I score runs? At my home?': Pakistan's Ahmed Shehzad & Shahid Afridi engage in heated argument

Pakistan's out-of-favour keeper-batter Kamran Akmal isn't one to shy away from expressing his opinions and recently lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not allowing opener Ahmed Shehzad's entry into the high-performance camp.&nbsp;

While Shehzad was in the news recently when he slammed Waqar Younis -- former Pakistan bowling coach -- for his omission from the national squad and&nbsp;and stated that he was not allowed to tell his side of the story, the elder of the Akmal brothers, i.e. Kamran also spoke about Shehzad not being allowed to enter the high-performance training camp on Youtube channel&nbsp;paktv.tv.

“They don't allow him in the high-performance training camp. They told him that players who are out of the side for the past 2 years are not allowed. This is the state (of cricket here). They are basically denying entry to players who have represented Pakistan in 100-150 matches. I don't know where we are going,” Akmal said.

In addition, the 40-year-old Akmal claimed&nbsp;that the process of sending an email to PCB to enter the high-performance camp should be solely for the&nbsp;U-19 players and not for the ones who have represented the senior men's team for a good amount of time. In this regard, he opined, "You've made high-performance camp for cricketers. At least make it available for them. Now, you have to send e-mail to team's office before entering. What's the logic behind this? Even if you are making such SOPs, do this for U19 players."

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He shifted blame to current PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and pointed out, "When we were there, Ramiz bhai used to access the facilities inside the training camp. He knows these things. People should ask, why are these SOPs in place?

“He should take notice of this. Ramiz bhai used to come in the camp years after retiring from the game. Can the people at high performance camp dare to stop him now? Can they stop Wasim bhai, Shoaib Akhtar now? I was so sad when Ahmed was stopped from entering, they told him he can't use the facility because he has been out of the team for 2 years,” Akmal added.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan, on the other hand, completed their second-highest Test run-chase in Galle versus hosts Sri Lanka on Wednesday (July 20). Resuming their 342-run chase on Day 5, Pakistan rode on opener Abdullah Shafique's 158 not out to take his side to a stunning four-wicket win as Babar &amp; Co. go 1-0 up in the two-match series in the Island nation.

Pakistan's out-of-favour keeper-batter Kamran Akmal isn't one to shy away from expressing his opinions and recently lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not allowing opener Ahmed Shehzad's entry into the high-performance camp.

Pakistan's out-of-favour keeper-batter Kamran Akmal isn't one to shy away from expressing his opinions and recently lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not allowing opener Ahmed Shehzad's entry into the high-performance camp. While Shehzad was in the news recently when he slammed Waqar Younis -- former Pakistan bowling coach -- for his omission from the national squad and and stated that he was not allowed to tell his side of the story, the elder of the Akmal brothers, i.e. Kamran also spoke about Shehzad not being allowed to enter the high-performance training camp on Youtube channel paktv.tv. “They don't allow him in the high-performance training camp. They told him that players who are out of the side for the past 2 years are not allowed. This is the state (of cricket here). They are basically denying entry to players who have represented Pakistan in 100-150 matches. I don't know where we are going,” Akmal said. In addition, the 40-year-old Akmal claimed that the process of sending an email to PCB to enter the high-performance camp should be solely for the U-19 players and not for the ones who have represented the senior men's team for a good amount of time. In this regard, he opined, "You've made high-performance camp for cricketers. At least make it available for them. Now, you have to send e-mail to team's office before entering. What's the logic behind this? Even if you are making such SOPs, do this for U19 players." ALSO READ | Abdullah Shafique's 158* propels Pakistan to their 2nd-highest run-chase, beat Sri Lanka in Galle Test He shifted blame to current PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and pointed out, "When we were there, Ramiz bhai used to access the facilities inside the training camp. He knows these things. People should ask, why are these SOPs in place? “He should take notice of this. Ramiz bhai used to come in the camp years after retiring from the game. Can the people at high performance camp dare to stop him now? Can they stop Wasim bhai, Shoaib Akhtar now? I was so sad when Ahmed was stopped from entering, they told him he can't use the facility because he has been out of the team for 2 years,” Akmal added. Babar Azam-led Pakistan, on the other hand, completed their second-highest Test run-chase in Galle versus hosts Sri Lanka on Wednesday (July 20). Resuming their 342-run chase on Day 5, Pakistan rode on opener Abdullah Shafique's 158 not out to take his side to a stunning four-wicket win as Babar & Co. go 1-0 up in the two-match series in the Island nation.

'Don't know where...': Kamran lashes out at PCB for preventing Shehzad's entry into high-performance camp

You can dream as big as you want. You anticipate the unexpected and believe in magic, fairies, and the possibility of anything. What happens if your dream is too bizarre rather than big? One thing is certain in this digital age: merciless online roasting. And that is what Pakistani cricket player Ahmed Shehzad, who has recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons, is dealing with.

As he stated that he wants Brad Pitt, a well-known actor in Hollywood, to portray his character in his biopic, he caught the attention of social media users.

The Pakistani hitter revealed who he believes can play his character the best during a chat with Pakistani journalist Syed Yahya Hussaini. Shehzad was released from the national squad in 2019, and now competes in Pakistan's domestic league.

The journalist enquired: Who do you believe would portray your character in a movie the best.

The Pakistani opener uttered with a straight face and a nod of the head, "Brad Pitt."

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With this remark from his open interview, Ahmed Shehzad has ignited a firestorm on social media. The opening batter has received trolling on Twitter for having unrealistic hopes for his biopic. 
 
One Twitter user poked fun at the Pakistan's economy and on the cricketer and wrote,"They will have to sell Pakistan unfortunately for this dream to come true."

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Meanwhile Bradpitt: wait a minute. 
Who are you. 
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This is probably the first time in his career that he has been this widely discussed in online circles due to the fact that this story is trending so badly in Pakistan. His cricketing abilities have never brought him to this level before. 
 
Shehzad last played for Pakistan in a T20I match against Sri Lanka in 2019, and since being let go from the national squad, he has been playing in the Pakistani domestic circuit.

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You can dream as big as you want. You anticipate the unexpected and believe in magic, fairies, and the possibility of anything. What happens if your dream is too bizarre rather than big?

You can dream as big as you want. You anticipate the unexpected and believe in magic, fairies, and the possibility of anything. What happens if your dream is too bizarre rather than big? One thing is certain in this digital age: merciless online roasting. And that is what Pakistani cricket player Ahmed Shehzad, who has recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons, is dealing with. As he stated that he wants Brad Pitt, a well-known actor in Hollywood, to portray his character in his biopic, he caught the attention of social media users. The Pakistani hitter revealed who he believes can play his character the best during a chat with Pakistani journalist Syed Yahya Hussaini. Shehzad was released from the national squad in 2019, and now competes in Pakistan's domestic league. The journalist enquired: Who do you believe would portray your character in a movie the best. The Pakistani opener uttered with a straight face and a nod of the head, "Brad Pitt." Test cricketer @iamAhmadshahzad wants Hollywood star @PittOfficial to play him in his biopic. pic.twitter.com/8nhvN0qp0i — Syed Yahya Hussaini (@SYahyaHussaini) July 7, 2022 × With this remark from his open interview, Ahmed Shehzad has ignited a firestorm on social media. The opening batter has received trolling on Twitter for having unrealistic hopes for his biopic. One Twitter user poked fun at the Pakistan's economy and on the cricketer and wrote,"They will have to sell Pakistan unfortunately for this dream to come true." They will have to sell Pakistan unfortunately for this dream to come true 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/T1uftwf4hk — Mohit Gulati 🇮🇳 (@desimojito) July 9, 2022 × Test cricketer @iamAhmadshahzad wants Hollywood star @PittOfficial to play him in his biopic. pic.twitter.com/8nhvN0qp0i — Syed Yahya Hussaini (@SYahyaHussaini) July 7, 2022 × Meanwhile Bradpitt: wait a minute. Who are you. 🤣 — Pia_gee (@mimran1o1) July 8, 2022 × This is probably the first time in his career that he has been this widely discussed in online circles due to the fact that this story is trending so badly in Pakistan. His cricketing abilities have never brought him to this level before. Shehzad last played for Pakistan in a T20I match against Sri Lanka in 2019, and since being let go from the national squad, he has been playing in the Pakistani domestic circuit. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former English batsman Kevin Pietersen had a funny banter with Pakistan's batsman Ahmed Shehzad. As the game of cricket has come to a halt due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic the Englishman has been doing live chats through Instagram. &nbsp;

The interview was full of goof ups and Pietersen roasting Shehzad. Ahmed Shehzad was a part of Quetta Gladiators in this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL). But he named the Indian Premier League instead of his native league.&nbsp;

Shehzad said: "I have tried my best in this IPL. I have been working hard."&nbsp;

Ahmed Shehzad has had a nightmare of a season under the captain Sarfaraz Ahmad. Shehzad managed to score 61 runs in seven matches with 12 being the highest score.&nbsp;

Shehzad blamed it on his batting order, he said he was not comfortable batting at number three. Pietersen took a jibe at the Pakistan player, he said: "You don’t want to bat 1, 2 or 3. You can’t bat 4 or 5, you go bat at No. 13 for the Quetta Gladiators next season. You won’t even bat 13 for the first team, you can bat at that position only for the third team."

Later on, Pietersen asked Shehzad that what he was doing in the northern part of the Lahore. Answering that question, the 28-year-old said that he was there for the quarantine period.

The former player said he is talking so much nonsense it reminded him of what he used to do in the dressing room.

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"Sorry you’re talking so much nonsense, it goes in one ear and out the other ear. Same as when you were in the dressing room. You talk so much nonsense you don’t know when to listen to you. You ramble too much," said Kevin Pietersen. 
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Former English batsman Kevin Pietersen had a funny banter with Pakistan's batsman Ahmed Shehzad. As the game of cricket has come to a halt due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic the Englishman has been doing live chats through Instagram.

Former English batsman Kevin Pietersen had a funny banter with Pakistan's batsman Ahmed Shehzad. As the game of cricket has come to a halt due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic the Englishman has been doing live chats through Instagram. The interview was full of goof ups and Pietersen roasting Shehzad. Ahmed Shehzad was a part of Quetta Gladiators in this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL). But he named the Indian Premier League instead of his native league. Shehzad said: "I have tried my best in this IPL. I have been working hard." Ahmed Shehzad has had a nightmare of a season under the captain Sarfaraz Ahmad. Shehzad managed to score 61 runs in seven matches with 12 being the highest score. Shehzad blamed it on his batting order, he said he was not comfortable batting at number three. Pietersen took a jibe at the Pakistan player, he said: "You don’t want to bat 1, 2 or 3. You can’t bat 4 or 5, you go bat at No. 13 for the Quetta Gladiators next season. You won’t even bat 13 for the first team, you can bat at that position only for the third team." Later on, Pietersen asked Shehzad that what he was doing in the northern part of the Lahore. Answering that question, the 28-year-old said that he was there for the quarantine period. The former player said he is talking so much nonsense it reminded him of what he used to do in the dressing room. KP to Ahmed Shehzad "You are talking so much nonsense that it actually goes in one ear and out the other ear" #Cricket pic.twitter.com/wzYqJEqga4 — Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 30, 2020 × "Sorry you’re talking so much nonsense, it goes in one ear and out the other ear. Same as when you were in the dressing room. You talk so much nonsense you don’t know when to listen to you. You ramble too much," said Kevin Pietersen.

'Tried my best in this IPL', Ahmed Shehzad goofs up in furious live chat with Kevin Pietersen

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Thursday slammed Pakistan's decision to omit Ahmed Shehzad from the upcoming Bangladesh T20I squad.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-recall-hafeez-and-malik-for-bangladesh-t20-series-274695">Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series</a>

Taking to Twitter, Pietersen said that opening batsman had a decent record in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and despite that, he has been dropped from the side which is "stupid".

"Just seen the team that PAKISTAN have picked to play Bangladesh. How on this planet can @iamahmadshazhad NOT be in that squad??? His PSL numbers and domestic number are so much better than the batter picked ahead of him! STUPID!" Pietersen tweeted.

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STUPID!
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Shehzad last played against Sri Lanka in the T20I in October 2019. Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez have returned to the Pakistani side for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.

Malik played his last T20 game against Pakistan in February 2019 while Hafeez is returning to the side after a break of 14 months.

Haris Rauf, Ahsan Ali and Amad Ali have got their maiden call for the Bangladesh series.

Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan, and Wahab Riaz have been ruled out of the side following a T20I series defeat against Australia.

Pakistan lost the three-match T20I series against Australia 2-0. The first T20I match was abandoned due to rain.

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Ahsan Ali, Amad Butt, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Musa Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Usman Qadir.

Bangladesh will play three T20I matches against the hosts on January 24, 25 and 27 in Lahore.

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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Thursday slammed Pakistan's decision to omit Ahmed Shehzad from the upcoming Bangladesh T20I squad. Also read: Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series Taking to Twitter, Pietersen said that opening batsman had a decent record in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and despite that, he has been dropped from the side which is "stupid".

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Thursday slammed Pakistan's decision to omit Ahmed Shehzad from the upcoming Bangladesh T20I squad. Also read: Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series Taking to Twitter, Pietersen said that opening batsman had a decent record in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and despite that, he has been dropped from the side which is "stupid". "Just seen the team that PAKISTAN have picked to play Bangladesh. How on this planet can @iamahmadshazhad NOT be in that squad??? His PSL numbers and domestic number are so much better than the batter picked ahead of him! STUPID!" Pietersen tweeted. Just seen the team that PAKISTAN have picked to play Bangladesh. How on this planet can @iamahmadshazhad NOT be in that squad??? His PSL numbers and domestic number are so much better than the batter picked ahead of him! STUPID! — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 16, 2020 × Shehzad last played against Sri Lanka in the T20I in October 2019. Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez have returned to the Pakistani side for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Malik played his last T20 game against Pakistan in February 2019 while Hafeez is returning to the side after a break of 14 months. Haris Rauf, Ahsan Ali and Amad Ali have got their maiden call for the Bangladesh series. Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan, and Wahab Riaz have been ruled out of the side following a T20I series defeat against Australia. Pakistan lost the three-match T20I series against Australia 2-0. The first T20I match was abandoned due to rain. Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Ahsan Ali, Amad Butt, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Musa Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Usman Qadir. Bangladesh will play three T20I matches against the hosts on January 24, 25 and 27 in Lahore.

Kevin Pietersen calls Pakistani selectors 'stupid' for dropping Shehzad in upcoming T20 series

Central Punjab captain Ahmed Shehzad has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee, while his teammate Azhar Ali and Sindh fast-bowler Sohail Khan have received official reprimands for violating Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) code of conduct during their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match on Thursday.

Shehzad was found guilty of committing a Level 1 offence under Article 2.14, which relates to the changing condition of the ball during the match.

The incident happened during the 17th over of Sindh's first innings on Tuesday when on-field umpires Mohammad Asif and Zameer Ahmed found that the ball had been unfairly changed by a member of the fielding side.

The matter was reported to match referee Nadeem Arshad who, on the basis of a preliminary review, determined that Shehzad, as captain, had a case to answer for the contravention as the incident related to non-identification of the player and a notice of charge was issued to him under the PCB code of conduct. 
 
Shehzad pleaded not guilty to the charge, and as such, a hearing took place after the match on Thursday, in which Ahmed was found guilty. 
 
Shehzad later said in an official statement: "We can agree to disagree in this incident as I maintain that the condition of the ball changed naturally due to the rough playing square and not artificially. I tried to convince the match officials, but they insisted and I accept and respect their decision." 
 
"I would never indulge in such an act nor allow any of my team-mates to disrespect the game. My priority is to play hard, competitive and result-oriented cricket, and at the same time inspire the younger generation, which watches us play the game," he added. 
 
In an unrelated incident, Azhar Ali and Sohail Khan have been handed official reprimands as the two players got into an argument after Central Punjab pushed for victory against Sindh. 
 
Ali was found guilty of engaging in a Level 1 offence described in Article 2.9, which deals with throwing a ball at or near a player, support personnel, umpire, match referee or any other third person in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during a match, while Khan was found guilty of committing an Article 2.10 - Level 1 offence, which pertains to time-wasting by any player or team during a match.

Both the players were charged by on-field umpires Mohammad Asif and Zameer Ahmed. As the players accepted the proposed sanctions by match referee Nadeem Arshad, there was no further need for formal hearings.

Central Punjab captain Ahmed Shehzad has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee, while his teammate Azhar Ali and Sindh fast-bowler Sohail Khan have received official reprimands for violating Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) code of conduct during their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match on Thursday.

Central Punjab captain Ahmed Shehzad has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee, while his teammate Azhar Ali and Sindh fast-bowler Sohail Khan have received official reprimands for violating Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) code of conduct during their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match on Thursday. Shehzad was found guilty of committing a Level 1 offence under Article 2.14, which relates to the changing condition of the ball during the match. The incident happened during the 17th over of Sindh's first innings on Tuesday when on-field umpires Mohammad Asif and Zameer Ahmed found that the ball had been unfairly changed by a member of the fielding side. The matter was reported to match referee Nadeem Arshad who, on the basis of a preliminary review, determined that Shehzad, as captain, had a case to answer for the contravention as the incident related to non-identification of the player and a notice of charge was issued to him under the PCB code of conduct. Shehzad pleaded not guilty to the charge, and as such, a hearing took place after the match on Thursday, in which Ahmed was found guilty. Shehzad later said in an official statement: "We can agree to disagree in this incident as I maintain that the condition of the ball changed naturally due to the rough playing square and not artificially. I tried to convince the match officials, but they insisted and I accept and respect their decision." "I would never indulge in such an act nor allow any of my team-mates to disrespect the game. My priority is to play hard, competitive and result-oriented cricket, and at the same time inspire the younger generation, which watches us play the game," he added. In an unrelated incident, Azhar Ali and Sohail Khan have been handed official reprimands as the two players got into an argument after Central Punjab pushed for victory against Sindh. Ali was found guilty of engaging in a Level 1 offence described in Article 2.9, which deals with throwing a ball at or near a player, support personnel, umpire, match referee or any other third person in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during a match, while Khan was found guilty of committing an Article 2.10 - Level 1 offence, which pertains to time-wasting by any player or team during a match. Both the players were charged by on-field umpires Mohammad Asif and Zameer Ahmed. As the players accepted the proposed sanctions by match referee Nadeem Arshad, there was no further need for formal hearings.

Ahmed Shehzad fined, Azhar Ali and Sohail Khan reprimanded for breaching Pakistan Cricket Board's Code of Conduct

Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad has been banned for four months over a failed drug test, authorities said Friday, after he pleaded guilty to violating anti-doping rules.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) punished the 26-year-old after he tested positive for a "prohibited substance" during the domestic Pakistan Cup earlier this year.

Shehzad "has been banned for four months effective from 10th July 2018... for violating the board's anti-doping rules", the PCB said in a statement.

He "accepts that he has committed the violations of the PCB rules, but had no intent to cheat or enhance his performance", it added.

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Authorities did not identify the substance over which Shehzad was banned.

"I inadvertently consumed a medicine which as an experienced cricketer I should have refrained from," Shehzad said on Twitter after the decision was announced.

"This is a lesson for me... and I hope to make a strong comeback from here."

The right-handed opener, who was suspended in July over the failed test, will also deliver anti-doping lectures "as a part of his rehabilitation process", the PCB said.

The Lahore-born Shehzad played 13 Tests, 81 one-day internationals and 57 Twenty20s for Pakistan, but has failed to impress selectors recently.

His last appearance for Pakistan was in a T20 against Scotland in June.

Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad has been banned for four months over a failed drug test, authorities said Friday, after he pleaded guilty to violating anti-doping rules.

Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad has been banned for four months over a failed drug test, authorities said Friday, after he pleaded guilty to violating anti-doping rules. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) punished the 26-year-old after he tested positive for a "prohibited substance" during the domestic Pakistan Cup earlier this year. Shehzad "has been banned for four months effective from 10th July 2018... for violating the board's anti-doping rules", the PCB said in a statement. He "accepts that he has committed the violations of the PCB rules, but had no intent to cheat or enhance his performance", it added. 📰 Ahmad Shahzad has been banned for four months effective from 10th July 2018 by PCB) for violating the Board’s Anti-Doping Rules. More details to follow. — PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) October 5, 2018 × Authorities did not identify the substance over which Shehzad was banned. "I inadvertently consumed a medicine which as an experienced cricketer I should have refrained from," Shehzad said on Twitter after the decision was announced. "This is a lesson for me... and I hope to make a strong comeback from here." The right-handed opener, who was suspended in July over the failed test, will also deliver anti-doping lectures "as a part of his rehabilitation process", the PCB said. The Lahore-born Shehzad played 13 Tests, 81 one-day internationals and 57 Twenty20s for Pakistan, but has failed to impress selectors recently. His last appearance for Pakistan was in a T20 against Scotland in June.

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