Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has voiced his concerns over India’s preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to begin on November 22. Expressing his dissatisfaction, Basit criticized India for practising behind closed doors and skipping warm-up matches, which he believes are crucial to adapting to Australian conditions. India opted out of a traditional warm-up […]

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali opined on how Team India’s star batter Virat Kohli seems to be Australia’s primary target for the upcoming 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He also suggested that the other Indian batters have the advantage of flying under the radar as well. He also said that the other Indian batters should look to […]

Former Pakistani batter Basit Ali recently opined on reports suggesting that the 2025 Champions Trophy could be shifted to India. However, Pakistan has the hosting rights for the upcoming marquee event, but India’s refusal to tour there has jeopardised the ICC tournament. Basit also challenged the ICC to conduct the 2025 Champions Trophy in India […]

Former Pakistani cricketer Basti Ali has asked Indian fans to support senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma amid poor form in recent times as well. He said that while criticizing the two star players, people should not forget their significant contribution to Indian cricket as well. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, […]

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali added that Sarfaraz Khan needed to work on playing the drive. He suggested that bowlers would look to target the right-handed batter’s weakness in the coming matches as well. Basit also added that Sarfaraz is very strong with shots like the pull, cut and scoop but driving the ball remains […]

Former Pakistani batter Basit Ali has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for adding veteran umpire Aleem Dar to the recently announced National Selection Committee. The revamped committee also features former Test players Aaqib Javed and Azhar Ali along with analyst Hasan Cheema as well. In a video shared on his official YouTube channel, Basit […]

India and Pakistan’s cricket journeys seem to be heading in opposite directions at the moment. After India’s heartbreaking loss at the 2023 50-over World Cup, they bounced back in spectacular fashion, clinching the 2024 T20 World Cup. In contrast, Pakistan’s cricketing fortunes have been grim, with disappointing performances in recent global tournaments. Adding to their […]

Former Pakistani batter Basit Ali said that Team India should have elected to bat first after having won the toss in their T20I series opener against Bangladesh on Sunday, October 6. The India team secured a convincing seven-wicket win in Gwalior, chasing down the 128-run target in just 11.5 overs as well. Baist opined that […]

India’s performance in the first T20I against Bangladesh on October 6 in Gwalior was nothing short of dominant. The match showcased the depth of India’s talent pool, a point that former Pakistan batter Basit Ali highlighted. With senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja having retired from the shortest format, India has […]

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali believes that veteran batter Mohammad Yousuf resigned from Pakistan’s selection committee due to a disagreement with the team’s red-ball coach Jason Gillespie as well. Yousuf quit his post on Sunday, September 29, citing personal reasons. Speaking in his latest YouTube video, Basit added that Yousuf’s resignation wasn’t due to personal […]