‘Not comparing myself with Babar Azam’: Umar Akmal clears air over his post
- 27-Feb-2026
Former Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has cleared the air over his Instagram post regarding Babar Azam. Akmal took to X (Twitter) to issue his clarification after the post went viral and was termed a mocking one. I want to clarify that my aim was never to compare myself with Babar Azam. He is currently one […]
Babar Azam joins Umar Akmal for unwanted record
- 27-Nov-2025
Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has equalled the unwanted record of Umar Akmal in T20I cricket during the ongoing tri-series match against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Waqar Younis ruined my career, says Umar Akmal
- 31-Oct-2025
Out of favour Pakistan cricket Umar Akmal has accused former captain and head coach Waqar Younis of ruining his career.
A side with five captains cannot perform well, says Umar Akmal
- 02-May-2025
Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has raised questions over the presence of five captains in the national team. The Greenshirts are set to face Bangladesh in a five-match T20I series in May. The series, which is part of the Future Tour Programme (FTP), originally consisted of three ODIs and three T20Is. However, both the boards agreed […]
Umar Akmal reveals Wahab Riaz’s response to his comeback offer
- 02-May-2025
Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has made shocking revelations about Wahab Riaz’s response to his offer to make a comeback for the national side. Akmal, who represented Pakistan in 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20Is, has been out of the national side since 2019 when he last appeared for Pakistan during a three-match home series […]
Umar Akmal weighs in on Babar Azam’s captaincy
- 30-Apr-2025
Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has shared his views on the leadership abilities of Babar Azam amid his side’s disappointing run in the ongoing PSL 10. Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, are fifth on the points table, with four points from six matches in the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League. While his class […]
Umar Akmal reveals why Sarfaraz Ahmed lost his spot in Pakistan team
- 27-Apr-2025
Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has shared his views on Sarfaraz Ahmed’s absence from the Pakistan squad in recent times. Currently serving as team director of Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 10, the former Pakistan captain last appeared for the national side in a three-match away Test series against Australia last year. Speculations about his retirement […]
Umar Akmal says no grudge towards Zulqarnain Haider
- 27-Apr-2025
Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has said he holds no grudge towards former wicketkeeper-batter Zulqarnain Haider. Speaking on a private TV program, Umar Akmal revealed that although he could have sent a legal notice over the allegations Zulqarnain made against him, he chose not to. Umar added that during Zulqarnain’s illness, he was the first to […]
Umar Akmal explains reason behind Multan Sultans’ slump in PSL
- 22-Apr-2025
Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has shared his views on the ongoing struggles of Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10. Sultans, known to be a formidable side in the six-team competition, have found it hard to get off the mark in the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side […]
Umar Akmal offers a piece of advice to Babar amid form woes
- 16-Apr-2025
Pakistan batter Umar Akmal has offered a piece of advice to Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam amid his struggles in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10. The former Pakistan captain has been receiving criticism over a dip in his form in recent times. During the ongoing PSL 10, Babar Azam managed to score just […]