Champions Trophy: Aaqib Javed enlists Mudassar Nazar’s expertise for clash against India
The Hindu
Former Pakistan coach Mudassar Nazar joins team in Dubai to provide insights on local conditions for crucial India match.
Pakistan’s interim head coach and selector Aaqib Javed has enlisted the help of former teammate Mudassar Nazar to assist in preparing the team for their crucial Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals India in Dubai on Sunday (February 23, 2025).
Aaqib invited Mudassar to join the Pakistan team’s nets session in Dubai to share his insights on the playing conditions, particularly any recent changes.
A source close to the team revealed that Mudassar, who has been based in Dubai for several years and works at the ICC Academy, possesses extensive knowledge of the local conditions.
Mudassar, a former Pakistan coach and ex-director of the PCB High Performance Centre in Lahore, joined the team on Friday (February 21, 2025). The veteran, who has also coached Kenya and the UAE, will continue to assist the squad on Saturday (February 22, 2025), providing valuable tips for the India encounter.
Defending champions Pakistan, having lost their opening match against New Zealand, need a victory over India to stay in contention for a place in the knockout stages of the Champions Trophy.
PM Modi congratulates chess players Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi for winning bronze at the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha.
Karnataka secures third straight win in Hazare Trophy as Shrijith and Shreyas power a successful chase against Tamil Nadu.
Sonam Yeshey makes history as the first player to take 8 wickets in a T20 match, achieving remarkable figures of 8 for 7.
ICC rates Melbourne's pitch for the fourth Ashes Test as unsatisfactory, awarding MCG one demerit point after 36 wickets fell in two days
Arsenal holds the Premier League lead as City, Villa, and Liverpool ramp up the title race pressure.
MCG curator in shock as Boxing Day Test ends in two days due to a bowler-dominant pitch, raising concerns.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma lead India to a record 4-0 T20I series win against Sri Lanka with stunning performances.
Surya Charishma Tamiri triumphs at the Senior National Badminton Championships, marking a significant milestone in her budding career.
Tamil Nadu coach Venkataramana expresses confidence in his team's progression and potential comeback against strong rivals Karnataka.
Hugh Morris, former England cricketer and ECB CEO, passes away at 62, leaving a significant legacy in cricket.
Hardik Singh emphasizes the importance of India's youth for success in the Hockey India League and upcoming World Cup.
Melbourne's Ashes Test pitch sparks outrage as curator expresses shock over the match's unprecedented two-day duration and financial losses.
Man City tops the Premier League after a 2-1 win at Forest, thanks to Rayan Cherki's goal and assist.