Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called for India to be suspended from ICC tournaments after the Men in Blue refused to collect the Asia Cup 2025 trophy and awards from ACC chairman and Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi. Latif argued that such defiance would typically invite strict disciplinary action in other sports but expressed […]

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has come out in support of young opener Saim Ayub, who is enduring a horror run with the bat in the ongoing Asia Cup. Ayub has now registered three consecutive ducks—against Oman, India, and most recently, hosts UAE—raising serious questions over Pakistan’s fragile top order. Latif, however, urged patience and […]

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has weighed in ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup, calling India the clear favourites while reminding fans not to dismiss Pakistan’s chances. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, began their campaign in style with a nine-wicket win over Hong Kong. Pakistan will first face Oman […]

Dethroned Pakistan wicket-keeper Rashid Latif dropped a bombshell about great hitter Younis Khan, stating he rejected a stint with the Pakistan cricket team for mentoring Afghanistan. Younis is currently working as Afghanistan’s team mentor in Champions Trophy 2025 and was hired on the eve of the tournament to gain insights into Pakistani playing conditions. Considering […]

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has questioned Indian chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s decision of not making Hardik Pandya India’s T20I captain. However, the selectors named Suryakumar Yadav the captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Agarkar explained that the selectors were looking for a captain who is available for all games and […]

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif opined on the massive difference between Pakistan’s cricket and India’s and how India has grown theirs into an industry. However, Team India recently won the 2024 T20 World Cup title without losing a game whereas Pakistan got out in the group stages. Both teams have seen different successes in their […]

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif recently lauded Virat Kohli, highlighting the immense admiration the Indian batting superstar commands in Pakistan. Kohli, known for his exceptional skills across all three formats of the game, is revered by fans and players alike in Pakistan. Latif drew a parallel between Kohli and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, emphasizing the […]

The Pakistan men’s cricket team found themselves embroiled in controversy before their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign even began. Allegedly, the team hosted a ‘private dinner’ in the United States, inviting fans for a ‘meet and greet’ with an entry fee of 25 US dollars. This event took place just before Pakistan’s campaign opener against […]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently appointed Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches for the white-ball and red-ball cricket teams, respectively, each for a two-year term. While speaking to IANS, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif, too, expressed his concern over the late appointments. “Gary Kirsten has been a successful coach for India, and […]

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has said that Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav is likely to finish the ICC World Cup 2023 as the leading wicket-taker. The left-arm wrist spinner has picked up five wickets in three matches which came at an average of 23.40 in the marquee event so far. However, Kuldeep registered two for […]