Shoaib Akhtar, the fiery former Pakistani pacer, has advised India’s Jasprit Bumrah to consider stepping away from Test cricket to extend his career. Speaking on The Nakash Khan Show podcast, Akhtar highlighted the physical toll Test cricket takes, emphasizing the need for Bumrah to preserve his fitness for shorter formats where he excels. The suggestion […]

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar shared a compelling take on the long-standing debate over who is the greater cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli. Known for his candid opinions, Akhtar firmly stated that Kohli could never surpass Tendulkar in greatness, citing the difference in the quality of bowlers each faced during their respective eras. On […]

Former Pakistani pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar slammed the side for their poor innings defeat to England in the first Test in Multan. The Pakistan team set several unwanted records like becoming the first-ever team to suffer an innings defeat even after scoring 500 in an innings. Pakistan have also lost five Tests so far despite […]

England fast bowler Mark Wood was recently asked to piece together the perfect fast bowler from five different categories representing a critical attribute of pace bowling. To this end, Wood drew on the strengths of some of the greatest fast men in cricket history, blending disparate elements together in his mind to concoct what he […]

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was impressed seeing how Indian captain Rohit Sharma batted against Australia in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match in St. Lucia on Monday, June 24. Rohit scored a stunning 92 runs off just 41 balls with seven boundaries and eight sixes. In a video on his YouTube channel, Shoaib […]

Pakistan’s narrow six-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup was heartbreaking for the team and fans alike. Young bowler Naseem Shah was seen with tears in his eyes after the match, mirroring the sentiments of countless supporters both in Pakistan and at the stadium, all left to ponder the what-ifs of the game. […]

Mayank Yadav has been an absolute sensation for the Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his talent with two Player of the Match awards in standout performances against the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. His exceptional pace and precise lines have been the talk of the town. From the moment he burst onto the scene, […]

Cricket commentary booths are often spaces of focused analysis and astute insights. But during the ongoing ILT20 in Dubai, the microphone caught something more – a delightful exchange between cricketing legends Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar, offering a glimpse into their off-field camaraderie. The spark? Akhtar’s infamous long run-up, etched in the memory of every […]

The cricketing world has undergone a whirlwind transformation in recent years, with the rapid proliferation of T20 franchise leagues reshaping player schedules and raising both excitement and concerns. The Indian Premier League (IPL) ignited the spark in 2008, and soon, countries like Australia (Big Bash League), Pakistan (Super League), and the Caribbean (Premier League) embraced […]

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has opined that if Indian cricket undergoes a transitional period, it will be Hardik Pandya’s responsibility to phase out Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma with grace and respect. Akhtar drew parallels with how Dhoni handled Sachin Tendulkar’s transition and how Kohli treated Dhoni after assuming captaincy. “I might be putting […]