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Former cricketer Basit Ali has called for the resignation of Pakistan's selection committee after the team's poor performance in a recent ODI series against New Zealand. He criticized the selections and suggested organizing a T10 tournament to improve players' skills. The Pakistani team's recent performance and strategy were also critiqued following their Champions Trophy group stage exit.

Pakistan have been fined 10 percent of their match fee for a slow over-rate in the first ODI against New Zealand, as they fell two overs short. Mark Chapman's 132 and Daryl Mitchell's 76 helped New Zealand post 344, which was enough for a 73-run victory as Pakistan collapsed from 249/3 to 271 all out.

Tim Seifert's explosive 97 not out led New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan, securing a 4-1 T20 series win. Chasing 129, Seifert's knock featured six fours and 10 sixes. Pakistan managed 128-9, with Jimmy Neesham's 5-22 pivotal in restricting their score. The teams now prepare for the ODI series starting Saturday in Napier.

Basit Ali criticised Pakistan cricket for their steep decline post the 2023 Asia Cup, as they conceded the ODI series against New Zealand. He expressed concerns over the team's inability to perform in ICC events, highlighting their struggles and the need for significant improvements.

New Zealand secured an unassailable lead in the ODI series against Pakistan with an 84-run victory in Hamilton. Mitchell Hay's unbeaten 99 and Ben Sears' five-wicket haul were pivotal as New Zealand posted 292 for 8, bowling out Pakistan for 208 in response.

Mark Chapman and Nathan Smith excelled as New Zealand claimed a 73-run victory over Pakistan in the first ODI. Chapman scored 132 in New Zealand's 344-9, while Smith took 4-60 to bowl out Pakistan for 271. Babar Azam's 78 was not enough to prevent a collapse. The series continues on Wednesday in Hamilton.

Young Pakistani batter Hasan Nawaz made history by scoring the fastest century for Pakistan in T20 Internationals. He achieved this feat in just 44 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand, leading his team to a commanding 9-wicket victory in Auckland. The fourth T20I between the two sides is set to take place at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday (March 23), while the fifth and final T20I will be held at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday (March 26).

Star batter Babar Azam faced a challenging practice session ahead of Pakistan's ODI series against New Zealand, being dismissed LBW by a net bowler. Pakistan, led by salman agha in T20Is, aim to rebound from a disappointing ICC Champions Trophy campaign as they prepare for the ODIs starting March 29.

Pakistan's new captain salman agha admitted their performance was lacking after being bowled out for their lowest T20I total in New Zealand—91 runs. New Zealand's Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson demolished Pakistan's batting lineup, leading to a commanding nine-wicket victory for the hosts in just 10.1 overs.

Hasan Nawaz scored an unbeaten 105 off 45 balls, leading Pakistan to a nine-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I, setting a new record for the fastest T20I century by a Pakistan batter. Mark Chapman's 94 was not enough as New Zealand's total of 204 was chased down with ease.

New Zealand claimed a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-shortened second T20I, by extending their series lead to 2-0. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen's explosive innings, with both hitting multiple sixes, led to New Zealand chasing down a target of 136 with 11 balls remaining. Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a maiden to open New Zealand’s innings, but Seifert and Allen quickly counterattacked, hitting seven of the next 12 deliveries for sixes. Their explosive hitting propelled New Zealand to a 2-0 series lead, sealing the match with 11 balls to spare.

New Zealand opener Tim Seifert delivered a stunning 22-ball 45 in the second T20I against Pakistan, highlighted by four sixes off a single over from Shaheen Afridi. Despite a rain-shortened match, Seifert's explosive innings put New Zealand in a strong position to win, chasing a 136-run target.

Pakistan cricketer Khushdil Shah has been fined 50% of his match fee for a Level 2 ICC Code of Conduct breach during the first T20I against New Zealand. Khushdil collided with bowler Zakary Foulkes, deemed a careless contact. He accepted the charge, receiving three demerit points. Pakistan struggled, scoring just 91 runs, leading to a nine-wicket loss.

New Zealand triumphed over Pakistan in the first T20 match at Christchurch with a nine-wicket win. Pakistan, struggling against Kyle Jamieson's early spell, managed only 91 runs. New Zealand reached the target easily with Tim Seifert leading the chase. The teams will clash again in the second match of the series in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Shahid Afridi criticizes the selection of Shadab Khan to Pakistan's T20 squad, questioning his performance merit. Afridi highlights issues of inconsistency and lack of accountability in Pakistan cricket, emphasizing the need for decisions based on merit. He suggests that the current PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, despite his intentions, should focus solely on his role.

Captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have been dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad for the New Zealand series, replaced by Salman Ali Agha as captain with Shadab Khan named vice-captain. Rizwan remains ODI captain, while Babar stays in the ODI squad. Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are also out, and opener Fakhar Zaman is injured.

Pakistan's new T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, aims to introduce an aggressive approach in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand and future tournaments. Agha emphasizes the importance of a fearless mindset, with support for players even after failures. Vice-captain Shadab Khan's experience is seen as crucial for fostering all-rounders.

Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, with no wins in three games, has led to criticism from former cricketers. Ex-captain Mohammad Hafeez blamed past stars for failing to inspire new talent. Pakistan now prepare for a New Zealand tour with a reshuffled white-ball team, dropping key players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi.

India's spin quartet of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy has been pivotal in the ICC Champions Trophy. Their distinct bowling styles and coordinated efforts have controlled the opposition's scoring while taking crucial wickets, propelling India to the final.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has retained national selector Aaqib Javed as interim head coach for the New Zealand white-ball tour, with the process of appointing a permanent head coach underway. Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the new T20I captain, and Mohammad Rizwan continues to lead the ODI team.