Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Gillespie resigns as red-ball coach, Aaqib Javed takes over

Gillespie resigns as red-ball coach, Aaqib Javed takes over

Jason Gillespie has resigned from his role as the head coach of Pakistan men’s cricket team’s red-ball format. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach. Aaqib Javed’s first task will be to lead the team during the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, which is part of … Read more

Aaqib Javed Discusses Fakhar Zaman’s Potential Comeback

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Pakistan’s interim white-ball head coach Aaqib Javed discusses Fakhar Zaman’s return to the national team. Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan’s top-order batter, was excluded from central contracts for the 2024-25 season and squads for recent tours to Australia and Zimbabwe. Zaman recently expressed disappointment over the selection committee’s decision to drop Babar Azam after the first Test … Read more

Aaqib Javed slams coaching standards and current situation of PSL

Aaqib Javed slams coaching standards and current situation of PSL

Aaqib Javed has voiced his concerns about the current situation in the PSL. Aqib pointed out the unprofessionalism in the PCB’s coach recruitment process. He expressed dissatisfaction with the recently concluded PSL 9. Aaqib Javed, a former cricketer from Pakistan, has voiced his concerns about the coaching standards and the current situation in the Pakistan … Read more

Naseem Shah Responds to Aaqib Javed’s Zaman Khan Claim

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Naseem Shah responds to Aaqib Javed’s assessment of Zaman Khan’s white-ball talents. Aaqib Javed had ranked Zaman Khan higher than Naseem in terms of death ball bowling skills. Naseem states he doesn’t compare himself to others and focuses on team success and wicket collection. Naseem Shah, a Pakistan fast bowler, has responded to a statement … Read more

Aaqib Javed Says “Our Cricket Will Be Ruined, Like Hockey, If Sports And Politics Are Not Kept Separate”

Aaqib Javed

Former Pakistan captain Aaqib Javed expressed his astonishment at the remarks made by West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle regarding the Pakistan-India match in the upcoming ICC World Cup in India. Gayle suggested that players from both teams should negotiate for higher remuneration for participating in this highly anticipated showdown. “Whenever those teams [India and Pakistan] … Read more

Aaqib Javed uncovers purpose for LQ’s adjustment of fortunes

Aaqib Javed

Aaqib Javed uncovers the purpose for LQ’s adjustment of fortunes. Qalandars completed at the lower part of the focus table. The tide has changed in support of themselves throughout recent years. Aaqib Javed, the head coach of Lahore Qalandars, has revealed the reason for his team’s shift in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Qalandars … Read more

Aaqib Javed believes Shaheen and Amir cannot be compared

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Aaqib Javed is the head coach of the Lahore Qalandars. He said Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir cannot be compared. Qalandars now face opposition from Peshawar Zalmi. Aaqib Javed, the head coach of the Lahore Qalandars, feels that Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir cannot be compared. In preparation for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season … Read more

Aaqib Javed says ‘By making Shan vice-captain, it seems Babar and board are not on same page’

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Pakistan are yet to name distinct captains for all three formats of  game. Sarfraz Ahmed scored 355 runs in four innings for Pakistan. Aqib criticised Shan Masood’s selection as vice-captain for the ODI series. According to former Pakistani bowler Aaqib Javed, the national team is not yet prepared to name distinct captains for each of … Read more

Aaqib Javed wants Babar Azam to bat in middle order

Aaqib Javed

Aaqib Javed says the skipper should bat in position four. It will inspire other batsmen to follow in his footsteps. Aaqib Javed, said the Pakistani side could insert skipper Babar Azam into the middle order in order to solve its recurring middle-order issue. The captain should bat in position four, according to the Lahore Qalandars … Read more

Qalandars found a Malinga-styled bowler at franchise’s PDP

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Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars always find the rarest talent among the youths. This time around the Qalandars unearthed a unique talent during the Player Development Program (PDP), that made it difficult for Aaqib Javed, Sameen Rana and Darren Gough to believe. Young bowler Tayyab Abbas, who made an appearance at Qalandars’ PDP, … Read more

PSL 7: Atif Rana, Aaqib Javed confident Shaheen Afridi will change Lahore Qalandars’ fate in PSL 2022

Atif Rana and Aaqib Javed

PSL 7: Atif Rana, the chief executive of the Lahore Qalandars, and Aaqib Javed, the head coach, have great expectations for Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has been promoted to captaincy for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) seventh edition 2022. In an interview, the duo stated that Shaheen has matured significantly over the previous two … Read more

Captaincy will not create pressure: Shaheen Shah Afridi

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The newly appointed captain of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Shah Afridi said that the captaincy will not create pressure. Shaheen has taken place of  Qalandar’ ex-captain Shoaib Akhtar. His appointment was announced by the head coach Aaqib Javed and CEO Rana Atif during a press conference. “I will try my … Read more

Moin Khan and Aqib Javed praise Ramiz Raja chairmanship

Moin Khan and Aqib Javed praise Ramiz Raja chairmanship

Former Pakistan players Moin Khan and Aaqib Javed praised the clarity of Ramiz Raja after he highlighted his goals in the first press conference as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman. Moin and Aaqib were present at the press conference on a special invitation by Ramiz Raja. Both former teammates were impressed by the energy possessed … Read more