Indian batting great Virat Kohli is the most recognisable cricketer worldwide, with his popularity breaking barriers across borders. Currently in the USA for the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup, Kohli is not only praised and worshipped by billions in his country but looked up to as a cult figure in Pakistan also, with former captain Rashid Latif admitting that Virat's popularity in his country is at par with the late Hindi cinema veteran Dilip Kumar and star celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.

Virat Kohli’s fan following in Pakistan is on par with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, says Rashid Latif

In the United Kingdom, Azhar Ali, Labour's by-election candidate for Rochdale, has issued an apology over his claims that Israel allowed the October 7 attack to happen and had been warned about it.

UK politician apologises for claiming Israel ‘allowed’ October 7 attack

Former India captain Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the greatest chasers in world cricket. Having owned several mind-boggling run-chasing records to his name over the years, Kohli still couldn’t do it on all occasions.

‘If HE had chased...my house would’ve been vandalised,’ Azhar Ali recalls 2017 CT final dropped catch horror

Safaraz Ahmed saw a huge downfall in his international career post the 2019 ODI World Cup, in England and Wales. After Pakistan failed to qualify for the semi-finals, they were whitewashed by a second-stringed Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series at home later in the year; resulting in his sacking as the captain.

WATCH: Babar Azam, Azhar Ali or you? Who is a better captain? Sarfaraz Ahmed gives hilarious response

Veteran Pakistan batter Azhar Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 3rd Test against England in the ongoing series, scheduled to start on Saturday, December 17th, will be his last, the 37-year-old announced.

Veteran Pakistan batter announces retirement from Tests, Karachi game against England to be his last

Pakistan and Australia are involved in the third and final Test at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore. On Day Three of the series decider, on Wednesday (March 23), the Pat Cummins-led visitors managed to end the day's proceedings on a high courtesy an overall lead of 134 runs.

Pak vs Aus, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins achieves new feat as his 5/56 puts visitors on top in Lahore

Former Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali will be returning to the Cooper Associates County Ground for a third stint with Somerset County Cricket Club (SCCC). Azhar`s return to Somerset is subjected to obtaining the appropriate visa and NOC.

Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali returns to Somerset for 3rd stint with Club

Waqar Younis believes Pakistan captain Azhar Ali can overcome a poor run of form as his side look for a series-levelling win in the second Test against England at Southampton starting Thursday.

Waqar backs Pakistan captain Azhar 'to deliver' against England

Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali has his eyes on England “fragile top order” as the countdown for the upcoming series gets underway, England’s top-order batting has looked a bit shaky in recent times but the Pakistan captain made sure to lavish high praise on their bowling line-up.

Azhar Ali and Pakistan eye 'fragile' England top-order as series countdown begins

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced Babar Azam as limited-overs captain of the national side whereas Azhar Ali will continue to captain Pakistan in Test cricket.

Babar Azam appointed Pakistan's ODI skipper, Azhar Ali to continue as Test captain

Pakistan celebrated the return of Test cricket for the first time in over 10 years with a convincing 263-run win over Sri Lanka in the second test in Karachi on Monday, taking the series 1-0.

Cricket: Pakistan seal triumphant Test cricket return with Sri Lanka win

Test cricket returns to Pakistan for the first time in a decade today as Sri Lanka lock horns with the hosts in Rawalpindi for the opening game of the two-match series.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, 2019: Sri Lanka bat first as Test cricket returns to Pakistan after 10 years

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat under overcast skies in the opening test against hosts Pakistan at Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The two-match series marks Pakistan's first tests on home soil since the 2009 militant attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore.

Sri Lanka bat as test cricket returns to Pakistan

Pakistan Test skipper Azhar Ali has said that the defeat against Australia has hurt their pride as a proud cricket playing nation. "We are a proud cricketing nation and definitely our pride has been hurt.

Our pride has been hurt, says Azhar Ali after losing Test series against Australia

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.

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

Former Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali announced his retirement from one-day international cricket on Thursday, saying he wanted to focus on his test career. The 33-year-old averaged 36.

Pakistan's Azhar Ali retires from one-day internationals

Former Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali on Thursday announced his retirement from one-day international cricket. The right-handed batsman said he wanted to focus on his test career.

Pakistan's cricketer Azhar Ali reacted after the bizarre run out in the second Test against Australia on Thursday. He said his 10-year-old son Ibtisam will definitely speak about it for a long time in a "funny way".

My son will laugh on the funny run out against Australia, says Pak cricketer Azhar Ali

Senior batsman Azhar Ali admitted Pakistan will be under pressure of expectations in the second Test against Australia starting in Abu Dhabi from Tuesday. Pakistan dominated much of the first Test in Dubai but failed to get the last two wickets as Australia finished at 362-8.

Azhar Ali admits pressure will be on Pakistan to beat Australia

Azhar Ali's unbeaten 302 guided Pakistan to 579-3 before West Indies closed the day on 69-1

Azhar's triple century puts Pakistan in control in 1st Test vs Windies

Azhar Ali gives his vote of confidence to Mohammad Amir ahead of the England tour

Pakistan's ODI skipper backs Amir in England return

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Virat Kohli’s fan following in Pakistan is on par with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, says Rashid Latif

UK politician apologises for claiming Israel ‘allowed’ October 7 attack

‘If HE had chased...my house would’ve been vandalised,’ Azhar Ali recalls 2017 CT final dropped catch horror

WATCH: Babar Azam, Azhar Ali or you? Who is a better captain? Sarfaraz Ahmed gives hilarious response

Veteran Pakistan batter announces retirement from Tests, Karachi game against England to be his last

Pak vs Aus, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins achieves new feat as his 5/56 puts visitors on top in Lahore

Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali returns to Somerset for 3rd stint with Club

Waqar backs Pakistan captain Azhar 'to deliver' against England

Azhar Ali and Pakistan eye 'fragile' England top-order as series countdown begins

Babar Azam appointed Pakistan's ODI skipper, Azhar Ali to continue as Test captain

Cricket: Pakistan seal triumphant Test cricket return with Sri Lanka win

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, 2019: Sri Lanka bat first as Test cricket returns to Pakistan after 10 years

Sri Lanka bat as test cricket returns to Pakistan

Our pride has been hurt, says Azhar Ali after losing Test series against Australia

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

Pakistan's Azhar Ali retires from one-day internationals

Pakistan's Azhar Ali retires from one-day internationals

My son will laugh on the funny run out against Australia, says Pak cricketer Azhar Ali

Azhar Ali admits pressure will be on Pakistan to beat Australia

Azhar's triple century puts Pakistan in control in 1st Test vs Windies

Pakistan's ODI skipper backs Amir in England return