Category: Icc
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No More Bowling Specialist Country: The Case of Pakistan
For decades, Pakistan cricket lived and breathed bowling. The country was known as the “pace factory,” a production line that never stopped churning out fiery quicks and cunning spinners. From the magical swing of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis to the thunderbolts of Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan’s identity was built around bowlers who could turn a…
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Why Cricketers Are Losing Interest in Playing for Their National Team
In the past few months, a worrying trend has emerged. Cricketers in their prime are choosing to retire from international cricket and focus only on franchise leagues like the IPL. Two recent examples, Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa and Nicholas Pooran of the West Indies, show how national pride is slowly taking a back seat to financial…
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How Test‑playing nations are rediscovering their glory through Test cricket
These days, amid the glitz of T20 and ODIs, many cricket fans feel Test cricket is losing ground. Yet the rise of the World Test Championship has offered a revival, giving longtime Test nations and emerging countries a platform to re‑establish themselves on the long format stage. Fans are again drawn to the drama of…
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Rizwan vs Pant – Who Really Owns the Gloves?
In the age of modern keepers, two names spark endless debates: Mohammad Rizwan and Rishabh Pant. One is steady as a rock, the other a natural firecracker. But when you strip away the noise, who’s actually delivering more for their team? The Numbers Game Pant’s Test runs look impressive, over 3,300 at an average in…
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A Format He Loves. A Format He Can’t Play
Pakistan cricket is one of the most unique cases in the cricketing world. As a nation, everyone loves cricket.Despite not being the national sport, it is played in every corner of the country. Pakistan has been one of the most successful sides in international cricket.But when it comes to management and portraying Pakistan as a…