Shaheen Afridi's power hitting in the last three overs lifted Pakistan to 127/9 after skipper Salman Ali Agha chose to bat first against Suryakumar Yadav’s side. 

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Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has urged Babar Azam to up his game and play in top gear at the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA. Babar starred in the final T20I against Ireland in Dublin, scoring 75 off 42 balls, including four sixes in an over to see his side home.

Mishab-ul-Haq urges Babar Azam to up his game and play in top gear at T20 World Cup

Pakistan entered the Asia Cup 2023 edition as the No. 1 ranked ODI side and were off to a solid start. However, their campaign fell apart in the Super Four stage with a heavy defeat versus arch-rivals India, losing by 228 runs, before throwing away a thrilling contest against Sri Lanka by two wickets (DLS method), to bow out of the multi-nation event.

Why blame Babar Azam only? Miandad, Misbah back Pakistan captain for CWC '23 after Asia Cup debacle

India and Pakistan now lock horns in the 22-yard cricket strip only during multi-nation or ICC events. While the meetings have considerably reduced, due to strained political relations between both nations, the rivalry remains spicy and intense on the field.

'You don't know him': PAK pacer recalls Dhoni's words to Kohli during heated exchange in 2015 ODI WC

There is always plenty happening in Pakistan cricket. In late 2022, Ramiz Raja was sacked as Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chairman as Najam Sethi once again took over the post.

'Players are in check...': Ex-cricketer on likely appointment of Mickey Arthur as Pakistan's online coach

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is taking a lot of big decisions in order to revive Pakistan cricket. Recently, reports came in that the PCB is set to rehire Mickey Arthur, the national side's former coach, as their first online coach.

'It is a slap....': Misbah reacts to Mickey Arthur's likely appointment as Pakistan's first online coach

Pakistan cricket team hasn't had the best of times recently. While they did well to reach the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022 final, they lost the finale on both occasions.

Babar Azam is being forced to become weak, which is not good, feels former captain Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakistan cricket is going through a lot in recent times. Recently, Ramiz Raja was ousted as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief. The former Pakistan captain took over the post in September 2021 but was severely criticised for the dead pitches Pakistan offered in home Tests, the national side's inability to win Asia Cup and T20 World Cups (in 2021 and 2022) and all hell broke loose following Babar Azam & Co.

'It was my right...': Ex-PCB chief Ramiz Raja opens up on Misbah, Waqar sacking before 2021 T20 WC

Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq addressed "deep-rooted" problems that are persistent in the Pakistan cricket system and said that looking for "scapegoats" is a norm in Pak cricket.

Misbah-ul-Haq points out 'deep-rooted' problems in Pakistan cricket, says 'looking for scapegoats is a norm'

Pakistan cricket team's head coach Misbah-Ul-Haq has tested positive for COVID-19. The former Pakistan skipper will undergo a 10-day quarantine in Jamaica. ALSO READ: India vs England, 3rd Test: 'Somebody threw a ball inside, at Mohammed Siraj', says Rishabh Pant "Misbah has tested positive and, as such, will not depart for Lahore with his side later today.

Pakistan head coach Misbah-Ul-Haq tests positive for COVID-19

Zimbabwe decimated Team Pakistan in the second T20I of the series, clinching a first-ever win against the Men in Green in the format after a thrilling contest on Friday at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Ramiz Raja and Shoaib Malik lash out at Babar Azam-led Pakistan after Zimbabwe debacle

Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja called Misbah-ul-Haq 'the poor man's MS Dhoni' and urged the Pakistan head coach to adopt modern thinking to guide the team well.

Ramiz Raja calls former Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq  'poor man's MS Dhoni'

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq feels that team's preparation has been affected after the squad was denied the right to train. Also read: India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Preview, probable XI, players to watch out for On Friday, New Zealand's health ministry denied Pakistan cricket team from conducting any training after eight members in the touring squad tested positive for coronavirus.

'Regulation has affected our athletes': Pak coach Misbah-ul-Haq on not being allowed to train

Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq on Monday named 22 probables for the ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe, insisting he has opted for experience in the 50-over matches and provided extended run to the youngsters in the T20I format.

Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Amir left out as Pakistan announce T20I and ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Misbah-ul-Haq is all set to resign from his position as the chief selector of Pakistan cricket team after being appointed in a dual role for more than a year. Misbah will continue to serve as the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team and was apparently under pressure for holding two offices.

Misbah-ul-Haq to step down as Pakistan's chief selector

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed chief-selector cum head coach of Pakistan cricket team Misbah-ul-Haq for saying that he has taken over a side that is in decline.

Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at Misbah-ul-Haq for 'complaining'

Five star batsmen who failed to hit an ODI century!

Misbah-ul-Haq was playing professional cricket barely five months ago but the former captain on Monday put his name in the hat to become Pakistan's head coach. Misbah, Pakistan's most successful and longest-serving Test captain, retired from international cricket in 2017 after a distinguished career but played for Peshawar Zalmi in this year's Pakistan Super League Twenty20 tournament.

Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq applies for Pakistan head coach role

Country has not hosted a game since a 2009 attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore killed six Pakistani policemen and a van driver

Misbah hopes England series will lead to Test matches in Pakistan

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