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There was no problem with more dot balls: Coach Salahuddin ‘Snoozefest’ or ‘sleepy cricket’ is the term used by cricket-loving netizens to comment on slow batting on social media. However, that snoozefest is the same for others, and it takes on a different dimension when it comes to Bangladesh matches. Something like this was seen in the India match as well as the New Zealand match. Bangladesh gave a dot in 159 balls in the match against India. The number of Bangladeshi dot increased further in the New Zealand match. That day, the Bangladeshi batters could not score any runs in 181 balls. In total, the batsmen gave 340 dot balls in the two matches. Keeping the number of dots low is very important in modern ODI cricket, especially when you have less ability to hit the ball outside the boundary with your body. Bangladesh is quite behind in both places. The tendency to give dot has been suffering the team for a long time. That trend has not changed in this year’s Champions Trophy. Coach M...

Security risks at Champions Trophy, says PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is taking the security cordon breaching incident in the Bangladesh-New Zealand match very seriously. A spectator entered the playing field during the ICC Champions Trophy match in Rawalpindi on Monday (February 25). Incidents of overzealous fans entering the field are common in cricket and other sporting events. For example, in November 2023, during the final match of the ICC World Cup held in Ahmedabad, India, a pro-Palestinian protester broke through the security cordon and hugged Indian batsman Virat Kohli, causing a temporary disruption to the game. During the match in Rawalpindi, a spectator entered the field and tried to hug New Zealand cricketer Rachin Rabindra. He was carrying a picture of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Hafiz Saad Hussain Rizvi. In a statement after the incident, the PCB said, “The PCB is taking the incident of security breach at the ground yesterday (Monday) very seriously. E...

Big blow to England's Champions Trophy campaign England have not had a good start to the ICC Champions Trophy. After losing to Australia in their first match, the team is now in a fight for survival. The England camp has suffered a major setback at such a crucial time. Pacer Brydon Curtis has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the matter in a statement. The ECB announced that Curtis will not be able to play for the rest of the tournament due to the injury. He will return to the country and undergo rehabilitation. However, it is not yet certain how long it will take for him to fully recover. England, desperate to make it to the last four, has also quickly announced a replacement for Curtis. 20-year-old leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been named in his place in the team. Rehan has taken 10 wickets in five ODIs for England so far. Despite Josh English's brilliant century, Australia chased down the target of 352 in th...

Russian soccer will relinquish its position on the UEFA executive committee during the elections scheduled for April.  Russia will lose its position on the influential UEFA executive committee following the upcoming elections of the European soccer organization in six weeks. Additionally, Lise Klaveness from Norway is the sole candidate for a newly established quota position for women, as announced by UEFA on Monday. Furthermore, soccer legend Andrii Shevchenko is standing for election for the first time to succeed his predecessor, Andriy Pavelko, as president of the Ukrainian soccer federation. Alexander Dyukov, the CEO of the Russian oil company Gazprom Neft, is not included in the list of candidates released by UEFA for the election meeting scheduled for April 3 in Belgrade, Serbia. Dyukov was initially elected to UEFA’s ruling committee in 2021 and had expressed his intention to seek another four-year term in an interview two years ago. His omission from the UEFA candidate list...

Galatasaray has alleged that Jose Mourinho made racist remarks following a match in the Turkish league. Galatasaray intends to initiate legal action against Jose Mourinho and submit complaints to the governing bodies of soccer after alleging that the Fenerbahce coach made racist remarks following a Turkish league match. The league leaders released a statement following the 0-0 draw with Fenerbahce on Monday, announcing their decision to take action against Mourinho, the 62-year-old Portuguese coach who transitioned to Turkey from Roma last year after managing several prominent clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan. Earlier in the season, Mourinho faced a fine and suspension due to his outburst against local match officials and the league. His remarks concerning Turkish referees and the Galatasaray bench after the recent match between the top two teams in the league drew additional criticism. In their statement, Galatasaray asserted that Mourinho had ...

Spring training summary: Rangers dominate White Sox with a 9-run opening inning. Josh Smith recorded a 2-for-3 performance, contributing an RBI and scoring twice, while Joc Pederson capped a nine-run first inning with a three-run home run to left center, leading the Texas Rangers to an 11-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox in spring training on Monday in Phoenix. Adolis Garcia initiated the scoring by driving in Smith with a single, followed by an RBI sacrifice fly and a bases-loaded walk. Jonathan Ornelas and Smith then added run-scoring singles, setting the stage for Pederson's homer. In the ninth inning, Abimelec Ortiz and Jax Biggers each contributed solo home runs. Jon Gray (1-0) started for Texas, delivering two flawless innings with one strikeout. For the White Sox, starter Shane Smith (0-1) and Chris Rodriguez struggled through a challenging first inning before Smith returned to pitch the second. Andre Lipcius and Oscar Colas each recorded RBI doubles. In another matchup,...

Bangladesh eliminates Pakistan, India, and New Zealand in the semifinals. Bangladesh were eliminated from the tournament after losing to New Zealand by five wickets in their second match in the group stage of the Champions Trophy. At the same time, the slim chances of hosts Pakistan in the tournament were also ended through this. India and New Zealand have secured semi-final tickets from Group A by winning two consecutive matches. Chasing a target of 237 runs set by Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh shook New Zealand from the beginning. The first over of the innings bowled by Taskin Ahmed was a wicket maiden. Taskin crushed the stumps of Kiwi Will Young (0) with five consecutive dots on the last ball of the over. Then, experienced batsman Kane Williamson was caught behind the wicket (5) by Nahid Rana. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra tried to pull New Zealand, who were in danger after losing two wickets for 15 runs, to pull them up. They overcame the initial shoc...

 5 batters return, leaving Shanto out Tanjid Tamim and Nazmul Shanto started well in the opening. Bangladesh lost 5 wickets after the pair broke. Tanjid, Hridoy, Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah were dismissed while attacking Michael Bracewell. Bangladesh are batting at 119 runs for 5 wickets in 27 overs. Opener Nazmul Shanto, who is at the crease, has scored 55 runs. His partner is Zaker Ali. Competition to give wickets to Bracewell: Great play by the pace bowlers Tanjid Tamim (24) caught Bracewell as he came in the spin attack while playing a shot. Hridoy (7), who was at the crease, was caught while playing a big shot to Bracewell. Mushfiqur (2) played a sweep and Mahmudullah (4) caught Bracewell while playing a shot to doubt the wicket. . Miraj also failed: Mehedi Miraj returned after batting at three and scoring 13 runs. The batter seemed to be careless after hitting a six and a four. Two changes in the XI: Bangladesh have made two changes in the XI. Mahmudullah has entered the team i...

 Pakistan prays for Bangladesh's victory The whole of Pakistan is praying for Bangladesh's victory against New Zealand. The reason for this is clear. India's semi-final is almost certain after winning two consecutive matches in the ongoing Champions Trophy. New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh are in the fight to reach the semi-finals from Group 'A'. New Zealand is in a good position among these three teams. They started their mission by defeating the hosts and current champions of this edition of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan, in the opening match of the tournament. Bangladesh is on the back foot after losing their first match against India. Pakistan is in a worse situation. They are in danger of being eliminated from the tournament after losing their first two matches against New Zealand and India. Bangladesh and New Zealand face off in Rawalpindi, Pakistan today. If New Zealand wins this match, the semi-finals will be confirmed. However, if Bangladesh can defeat...

Kruyswijk secures victory at the Kenyan Open, finishing two strokes ahead of Parry. South Africa's Jacques Kruyswijk emerged victorious at the Kenya Open held at Nairobi's Muthaiga Golf Club on Sunday, finishing two strokes ahead of English veteran John Parry.  At 32 years of age, Kruyswijk made a significant leap on the leaderboard during Saturday's third round, taking a one-stroke lead into the final day. He concluded the tournament with a final round score of 67, achieving an impressive total of 18-under par at 266, and maintained a bogey-free performance throughout the weekend, including four birdies on Sunday. Parry, aged 38, had led the tournament after the first two rounds but fell to second place after a wayward tee shot on the 14th hole resulted in a bogey, allowing Kruyswijk to extend his lead. Parry finished with a score of 68, totaling 268 over four rounds. Deon Germishuys secured third place, three strokes behind at 13 under, while his fellow South African Jayd...

Djokovic is set to compete at Indian Wells following concerns regarding his injury. Novak Djokovic is set to compete at Indian Wells, as confirmed by the ATP 1000-level tournament via social media. The Serbian athlete is overcoming injury concerns and is eager to pursue his 100th singles title. Last month, he withdrew from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev due to a hamstring issue and faced an early exit in the first round of the Qatar Open last week. The 37-year-old stated that he "played without pain" in Doha; however, his underwhelming performance led to worries among fans regarding his participation in the Southern California event. The tournament announced on X on Saturday, "A legend returns to the desert," alleviating concerns about his involvement. Djokovic, a five-time winner at Indian Wells, aims to become the third player in the professional era to achieve 100 singles titles, following in the footsteps of Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger...

Rohit surpasses Sachin's world record Indian cricketers have set several records in the Pakistan match. Virat Kohli has set a record for catching as well as the fastest to reach the milestone of 14,000 runs. Like Virat Kohli, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has also set a record. Rohit has set a world record for the fastest to score 9,000 runs in ODI cricket as an opener. Rohit has been a regular opener for India in the ODI format since the 2013 Champions Trophy. The 'Hitman' reached the milestone of 9,000 runs as an opener in his 181st innings of ODI cricket. Hitman became the fastest batsman in the world to score 9,000 runs in ODIs as an opener against arch-rivals Pakistan in the fifth match of the Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Meanwhile, Sachin scored 9,000 runs as an opener in his 197th innings in ODIs. Rohit tops this list. He became a member of the 9,000-run club in the fewest innings as an opener in ODIs. Former India captain Sour...

New Zealand is approaching Bangladesh with a serious attitude. Bangladesh-New Zealand are located on two points on the same straight line. New Zealand won against Bangladesh, which started with a loss in the Champions Trophy. The two teams will face each other in their second match tomorrow in Rawalpindi. Keeping the match in mind, Mitchell Santner announced the team's goals in a press conference today. Despite Bangladesh losing their first match, Nazmul Hossain is not taking the Shantas lightly. Stating that Bangladesh can beat any team on their day, the Kiwi captain said, 'We are not taking them lightly. They can beat any team on their day. Hopefully, that will not be the case with us.' Santner also praised Bangladesh's pace bowling. The left-arm spinner said, 'I think they are a pretty good team at the moment. They always used to work with spin. But now they have some good fast bowlers in their team. We know how well Fiz (Mustafiz) can do. A fast bowler like a ru...

Kohli's century, India beat Pakistan to enter last four first Khushdil Shah's ball suddenly went low, Virat Kohli wanted to sweep, and the ball hit his pads, and there was a strong appeal. The umpire rejected it, but Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan took the review. Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya departed a few overs apart. If Kohli had also taken the dressing room route during the review, anything could have happened in the match. In the end, nothing of the sort happened. The excitement of the match evaporated as soon as the review was rejected. Kohli scored the 82nd international century of his career, and India immediately won their second consecutive victory, winning with 45 balls and 6 wickets in hand and reaching the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy first. Although India was under some pressure at the beginning of the innings, Shubman Gill's batting took the team ahead. After Rohit Sharma's quick departure, Gill and Kohli batted responsibly. Gill's innings ...

Inglis guides Australia to a historic chase against England in the Champions Trophy. In an exhilarating match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, Josh Inglis' unbeaten 120 propelled Australia to a historic run-chase, as the reigning champions successfully pursued a formidable target of 352 runs in just 47.3 overs, overcoming England. Earlier, England had established a formidable total of 351-8, with opener Ben Duckett delivering a record-setting performance of 165 runs off 143 balls, marking the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. Duckett’s extraordinary innings featured 17 boundaries and three sixes, eclipsing the previous record of 145, jointly held by Nathan Astle of New Zealand (2004) and Andy Flower of Zimbabwe (2002). The 30-year-old left-handed batsman not only set a new individual record but also played a crucial role in helping England achieve the highest team total in the tournament's history, surpassing New Zealand's 347-4 against the ...

Pakistan sees Dubai's past as inspiration against India Hosts Pakistan have encountered a significant setback following their defeat to New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy. Their next challenge is against their long-standing rivals, India, making it imperative for them to secure a victory to maintain their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals. Fast bowler Haris Rauf is drawing motivation from the recent history of performances at the Dubai venue as they strive for survival in the tournament. Prior to the team's practice session at the ICC Academy on Friday evening, Haris addressed the media regarding their past successes in Dubai, stating, "We have triumphed over India twice in Dubai. Our goal is to achieve that feat once more and replicate our previous performances. We are confident, and it promises to be an exciting match." Pakistan has emerged victorious in their last two encounters against India in Dubai, albeit in T20 formats, with wins reco...

Who would Sourav Ganguly play if Rahul or Pant were the coach? A batsman like Rishabh Pant is a great asset for any team in the middle order. This wicketkeeper-batsman can single-handedly turn the tide of a match. However, India coach Gautam Gambhir has kept Pant in the Champions Trophy. Lokesh Rahul is being played. Many people have questions about this. This time, former captain and board president Sourav Ganguly was asked to answer that question. Sourav watched Pant closely while working as a mentor for Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He has always said about Pant that Pant is a match winner. An asset to any team. However, he is not being played. What is Sourav's comment on this? Sourav said, 'India is a very strong team. Especially in batting. Everyone in the team can play. Rishabh Pant is good. KL Rahul is also good. Rahul's record in ODI cricket is extraordinary. That is why Gautam Gambhir may be playing Rahul. Actually, there is little difference between the two. It is ve...

5 records in Test cricket that may never be broken  Born in 1877, Test cricket is now 148 years old. Throughout this extensive history, the format has witnessed numerous records and remarkable events. Originating from a match between Australia and England in Melbourne, Test cricket, despite its age, retains a sense of youthfulness. Its prestige has not significantly diminished over the years. To date, 12 nations have competed in this five-day format over 2,300 matches. England holds the record for the most Test matches played, while Australia boasts the highest number of victories. In its 148-year history, this longest format of cricket has seen many legendary players who have established numerous records on the pitch. While many of these records have been surpassed, several remain unbroken. Some of these enduring records date back 112, 140, and even 148 years! Let us examine five such records that have stood the test of time, with little likelihood of being surpassed in the future...

Real-Atletico face off, PSG gets Liverpool The three big teams Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG, who reached the last 16 of the Champions League through the play-offs, had a big challenge waiting for them. They were worried about getting a tough opponent in the last 16 draw. As expected, Real Madrid got city rivals Atletico Madrid. Bayern Munich will face league rivals Leverkusen. PSG, who played a great game in the play-offs after somehow getting through the group stage, will face Liverpool, who have directly secured the last 16 of the Champions League by being at the top of the table. In comparison, Barcelona got an easy opponent. They will face Benfica in the quarter-finals. The first leg of the last 16 of the Champions League will be played on March 4 and 5 and the second leg on March 11 and 12. The first leg of the quarter-finals will be played on April 8 and 9 and the second leg on April 15 and 16. The first legs of the semi-finals will be played on April 29 and 30, and the sec...

 Mohammedan commences the second round with a victory over the Wanderers. Mohammedan's performance remained strong even during the halftime interval. Under the guidance of Coach Alfaz Ahmed, the team secured a 3-0 victory against Dhaka Wanderers in the opening match of the second round. The black and white squad commenced this season's league with an impressive 6-0 triumph over their opponents. From the outset at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Comilla, Mohammedan aggressively attacked the Wanderers but had to wait until the 38th minute to find the back of the net. Mozaffar Mozaffarov demonstrated that patience pays off with a stunning free kick, leaving the opposing goalkeeper, Shakil Hossain, with no chance to intervene. With no further goals scored, both teams proceeded to the halftime break. The Wanderers, eager to respond after the interval, created several opportunities; however, their attacking players failed to convert these chances. Instead, they conceded a ...

South Africa commenced their Champions Trophy campaign with a win against Afghanistan. mmm Afghanistan faced the daunting task of achieving a record run total to secure victory. In pursuit of 316 runs, the match proved challenging for Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan. The Afghan team commenced their Champions Trophy campaign with a significant defeat against South Africa, losing by 107 runs. The margin of defeat could have been more substantial had it not been for Rahmat Shah, who displayed remarkable resilience. Battling under difficult circumstances in Karachi, he fought valiantly until the conclusion of the match. Had he received more support from his teammates, he might have reached the milestone of his sixth career century. Rahmat contributed an impressive 90 runs after an initial dismissal for just four. Before being the last player out, he struck 9 fours and 1 six. Throughout his innings, he witnessed his teammates come and go, as six other Afghan batsmen managed to reach double fi...

Champions Trophy 2025: Afg to chase 316 after Markram, Dussen finish strongly South Africa established a target of 316 runs for Afghanistan after scoring 315 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs in Karachi. Aiden Markram contributed significantly to the innings with an unbeaten 52 runs off 36 balls, while Wiaan Mulder added a quick 12 runs off 6 deliveries. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai each claimed a wicket, although they were relatively expensive in their bowling. Afghanistan now faces a formidable challenge as they prepare to chase under the lights. During the final 10 overs of the innings, South Africa lost 3 wickets, with Rahmat Shah executing a remarkable catch to dismiss David Miller. Earlier, South Africa had posted 285 runs for 4 wickets in 47 overs after opting to bat first against Afghanistan in Karachi. Aiden Markram remained not out on 35 runs, playing a rapid innings towards the conclusion, alongside David Miller, who was also not out on 14,...

Referee punished for asking for Messi's autograph after match The referee has sparked controversy by asking for Lionel Messi's autograph after the match. He has also brought danger to himself. This incident is not in line with the code of conduct of a referee! The referee has apologized after realizing his mistake. However, he could not avoid punishment. Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava has been punished for breaching discipline for asking for Messi's autograph after the CONCACAF Champions Cup match. However, CONCACAF has not disclosed what kind of punishment he has been given. Inter Miami and Sporting Kansas City faced each other in the CONCACAF Champions Cup match on Thursday (February 20) morning Bangladesh time. In the match held in severe cold, Messi's great goal gave Miami the victory. After the final whistle, the referee walked towards Messi and was seen asking for something. At that time, it was spread that Messi asked for the Argentine magician's jersey. Ho...

Champions League draw serves up a Madrid derby, Bayern vs. Leverkusen and Liverpool-PS A Madrid derby. A German classic. A rare encounter between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain. The Champions League intensified with heavyweight matchups following the draw for the round of 16 conducted on Friday. Defending champion Real Madrid's reward for eliminating the 2023 title holder, Manchester City, is a pair of city derbies against Atletico Madrid—the team they defeated in the finals of 2014 and 2016. Bayern Munich will face Bayer Leverkusen, the current Bundesliga leader, in a clash against the defending champions, who recently played to a tight 0-0 draw. Liverpool, having secured the top seed in the draw after finishing first in the 36-team standings last month, faces a challenging task as the Premier League leader is matched against the No. 15 seed, PSG. Liverpool and PSG have never encountered each other in knockout rounds of the Champions League or the former European Cup. Their pre...

South Africa face confident Afghanistan South Africa faces Afghanistan with confidence. They face each other in the Champions Trophy match. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday. Afghanistan is running unstoppable. They played in the semi-finals of the last T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, they have won their last four ODI series. They also defeated South Africa in the series. This time, Afghanistan is starting the Champions Trophy with a match against South Africa. The match starts at 3 pm. Afghanistan XI Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Siddiqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazal Haq Farooqui and Noor Ahmed. South Africa XI : Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Georgie, Temba Bavuma (captain), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Oian Mulder, Marco Janssen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi.

 Hamza is now the highest paid player in Sheffield Hamza Chowdhury has joined Championship club Sheffield United on loan from Leicester City. Hamza, who joined Sheffield during the winter transfer window, receives a higher salary than others at the club. Hamza, who is waiting to make his debut in the Bangladesh national team jersey in March, will receive a salary of 2.6 million pounds per year from Sheffield. That is about 398 million taka. However, Sheffield initially signed Hamza until the end of the current season. As such, he will receive a salary at that rate until next June. Sheffield United is second in the Championship table. That means they have a good chance of playing in the Premier League next season. The club may also become the champion of the Championship. When Hamza's loan period ends, Sheffield wants to sign this Bangladeshi-origin midfielder on a permanent deal. Defender Rob Holding receives the second highest salary after Hamza in Sheffield. He receives an annual...

Rohit praised Hriday-Zaker, Shami pointed out the mistake Batting for 35 runs after winning the toss, 5 wickets missing. It seems natural to decide to 'shoot yourself in the foot' after winning the toss. Although it was seen in Bangladesh's match against India that batting in the second innings was more difficult. Tawhid Hridoy, who scored his first century in his career in the face of adversity, also said that there was no mistake in batting after winning the toss, 'We were clear about this if we won the toss, we will bat.' Zaker Ali, who came out to bat at seven, scored a fifty along with Hridoy's century in the face of adversity. They built a partnership of 154 runs. Indian captain Rohit Sharma praised the two of them. After the match, Rohit told the TV channel that had the broadcasting rights, 'Credit to Hridoy and Zaker. They repaired the innings very well.' However, Mohammed Shami, who came to the press conference after the match, said that if Bang...

 4 reasons why Bangladesh lost to India This year's Champions Trophy is a little different for Bangladesh. The team is leaving Dhaka for an ICC tournament, and before that, the captain announces - the team is leaving the country after winning the trophy, this has never happened before, this is the first time. However, the cricket on the field is no different. The old scenes were re-staged at the Dubai International Stadium. All the old patterns were seen again. However, the announcement made by Shanto, and then Thursday's match was supposed to be a match to send a message. A match to prove that the captain's words before leaving the country are not empty words. Those did not happen due to 4 mistakes. What are those mistakes? Let's take a look— 1. Mistakes at the beginning, Bangladesh could not read the conditions Do you know how many spinners are in the Indian squad? 5. The former players have single-handedly taken a dig at the Indian team management, including coach Ga...

Sourav Ganguly narrowly escapes accident Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly narrowly escaped a major accident on Thursday. His car met with an accident on the Durgapur Expressway in Dantanpur area on his way to an event in Burdwan. A lorry suddenly came in front of Ganguly's convoy, forcing the driver to slam on the brakes. As a result, the vehicles behind him hit his car one after another. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident, but two vehicles in the convoy suffered minor damage. Ganguly had to wait on the road for about 10 minutes, after which he attended a scheduled event at Burdwan University. Despite this uncomfortable incident, Ganguly continued with his schedule as normal. He met students and dignitaries, discussed the future of Indian cricket and shared various experiences from his cricketing career. Known for his calm nature and leadership qualities, Ganguly handled the incident naturally and discharged his professional duties. Apart from his expe...

Former cricketers criticize Babar for Pakistan's loss Pakistan lost to New Zealand by 60 runs in the opening match of the Champions Trophy. The blame for the failure lies with Pakistani batsman Babar Azam. Former cricketers believe that his slow innings prevented the team from moving forward on the path to victory. Chasing a target of 321 runs to win, Babar played an innings of 64 runs off 90 balls, with a strike rate of just 71.11. Pakistan needed to score 6.42 runs per over to win, but Babar played 52 dots off 90 balls, which went as 57.77% balls. Legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram said in a post-match analysis on YouTube channel Sports Central, "I told Babar before the match not to think about the run rate, to take his time and let the batting revolve around him. But I think he took it a little too seriously! But I didn't ask him to play so many dots." Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took a dig at Babar's batting on social media X, writing, 'Ba...