Shoaib Akhtar believes India is more eager to play in Pakistan than vice versa, emphasizing that Virat Kohli is particularly keen. Despite the ICC Champions Trophy matches being relocated to Dubai for Indian teams,

Shoaib Akhtar criticizes the Pakistan Cricket Board for conceding to a pre-decided hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where India will play all its matches in the UAE. Akhtar calls for stronger negotiations with the BCCI and ICC,

Babar Azam was reintegrated into the side during Pakistan's white-ball tour of Australia last month. He played three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs. Still, his problems did not seem to have eased much,

Babar Azam has a point to prove as Pakistan tour South Africa for a multi-format series. It is yet to be seen whether he regains his place in Test squad.