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Virat Kohli's revival began in Asia Cup, not against Pakistan in T20 World Cup: Misbah-ul-Haq
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Virat Kohli's revival began in Asia Cup, not against Pakistan in T20 World Cup: Misbah-ul-Haq

While many consider his unbeaten 82 against Pakistan as one of Kohli’s best in T20Is, former Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq feels that the 34-year-old’s revival began during the Asia Cup.

'MS Dhoni told him to back off': Pakistan pacer recalls heated argument with Virat Kohli
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'MS Dhoni told him to back off': Pakistan pacer recalls heated argument with Virat Kohli

According to Sohail Khan, when he reached his mark on the crease, Kohli approached him and said, “You have just arrived in cricket and speak so much,” to initiate the conflict.

'Slap on Pakistan cricket': Misbah-ul-Haq slams PCB on potential rehiring of Mickey Arthur
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'Slap on Pakistan cricket': Misbah-ul-Haq slams PCB on potential rehiring of Mickey Arthur

According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, Arthur, a former Pakistan coach, is likely to return to the Pakistan setup as the men’s team director.

Skipper Babar Azam's position in Pakistan team being weakened: Misbah-ul-Haq
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Skipper Babar Azam's position in Pakistan team being weakened: Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah, who was told to resign by former chairman Ramiz Raja as head coach in September 2021 although he had a three-year contract with the board, said that one can see this easily by watching the press conferences of Babar.

Senior Indian bowlers refused to bowl last over in 2007 World T20 final: Shoaib Malik
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Senior Indian bowlers refused to bowl last over in 2007 World T20 final: Shoaib Malik

MS Dhoni turned to Joginder Sharma for the final over and the Haryana seamer became an overnight sensation by dismissing Misbah-ul-Haq in the third delivery and sealing India's only T20 World Cup triumph in the process.

T20 World Cup: Misbah-Ul-Haq slams Pakistan players for poor fitness, says ‘tummies are visible, they can’t move’
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T20 World Cup: Misbah-Ul-Haq slams Pakistan players for poor fitness, says ‘tummies are visible, they can’t move’

Misbah, who worked as Pakistan's head coach before leaving the job in 2021, claimed that only some players in the team take fitness seriously.

On this day in 2007: India won inaugural T20 World Cup beating Pakistan in last-over thriller
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On this day in 2007: India won inaugural T20 World Cup beating Pakistan in last-over thriller

India celebrates the 15th anniversary of the inaugural T20 World Cup victory in South Africa, beating arch-rivals Pakistan in a nail-biting final match.

Misbah-ul-Haq says Virat Kohli's extended lean patch the result of 'too many noises in the head'
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Misbah-ul-Haq says Virat Kohli's extended lean patch the result of 'too many noises in the head'

India’s chances in the Test against England will be greatly reliant on the way the batters perform and as such, the former captain Kohli will hold a lot of significance in the middle order.

'I got overconfident': Misbah-ul-Haq speaks on playing scoop shot against India in 2007 World T20 final
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'I got overconfident': Misbah-ul-Haq speaks on playing scoop shot against India in 2007 World T20 final

India lifted the first T20 World Cup trophy in 2007 after defeating Pakistan by five runs.

T20 World Cup Top Moments: India claim inaugural title after Misbah's scoop falls in Sreesanth's hands
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T20 World Cup Top Moments: India claim inaugural title after Misbah's scoop falls in Sreesanth's hands

When India won their first World T20 title by beating Pakistan in a last-over nervous finish.

Pakistan cricket needs to stop hunting for scapegoats, says former coach Misbah-ul-Haq
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Pakistan cricket needs to stop hunting for scapegoats, says former coach Misbah-ul-Haq

Speaking for the first time after his sudden resignation as head coach last month, Misbah said "cosmetic surgery" will not change anything in Pakistan cricket as the problems are deep-rooted in the system.

ICC T20 World Cup 2021: PCB appoints Matthew Hayden, Vernon Philander in coaching roles for for mega event
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ICC T20 World Cup 2021: PCB appoints Matthew Hayden, Vernon Philander in coaching roles for for mega event

The appointments of Hayden and Philander come just a week after head coach Misbah-ul-Haq Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis resigned from their respective posts after two years in the job.

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja set to become PCB chairman on 13 September
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Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja set to become PCB chairman on 13 September

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday that a special meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) has been convened on Monday in which the PCB Election Commissioner Mr Justice (retd) Sheikh Azmat Saeed, will conduct the election and preside over the Special Meeting.

Sudden resignation of Misbah, Waqar not ideal, but team trying to remain positive, says Shadab
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Sudden resignation of Misbah, Waqar not ideal, but team trying to remain positive, says Shadab

The PCB announced that Misbah and Waqar have resigned and that former Pakistan Test players, Saqlain Mushtaq and Abdul Razzaq would be interim coaches for the time being.

Misbah-ul-Haq resigned as he wasn't consulted on Pakistan T20 World Cup squad, says PCB source
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Misbah-ul-Haq resigned as he wasn't consulted on Pakistan T20 World Cup squad, says PCB source

Azam Khan's selection over former captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed as reserve keeper and batsman in the T20 squad came as a shock to many in the Pakistan cricket circles.

Fakhar Zaman, Sarfaraz Ahmed left out of Pakistan's 15-member squad for T20 World Cup
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Fakhar Zaman, Sarfaraz Ahmed left out of Pakistan's 15-member squad for T20 World Cup

Since Misbah-ul-Haq took over as head coach in September 2019, Pakistan have tried 17 different players in the middle order but none of them succeeded.

No surprises expected in Pakistan's squad for T20 World Cup squad
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No surprises expected in Pakistan's squad for T20 World Cup squad

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Sunday that Pakistan men's T20I squad for the upcoming home series against New Zealand and England, and the T20 World Cup will be announced at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq tests positive for COVID-19; to quarantine for 10 days
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Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq tests positive for COVID-19; to quarantine for 10 days

Misbah was the only Pakistan squad member who failed two pre-departure PCR tests. All other members will leave Jamaica as per schedule later on Wednesday

Bio-bubble putting players under mental strain, they need break ahead of T20 World Cup, says Mohammad Rizwan
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Bio-bubble putting players under mental strain, they need break ahead of T20 World Cup, says Mohammad Rizwan

Rizwan, a wicketkeeper-batsman, said the senior players wanted to be rejuvenated for the World Cup scheduled to be held from 17 October to 14 November in UAE.

England vs Pakistan: Visitors left unsettled by 0-3 defeat in ODI series, says 'very worried' Misbah ul Haq
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England vs Pakistan: Visitors left unsettled by 0-3 defeat in ODI series, says 'very worried' Misbah ul Haq

Pakistan was whitewashed in the three-match series with the biggest blow coming on Tuesday when they lost after scoring 331.