As the ODI tri-nation series steps closer to its conclusion, the host team, Pakistan, will face undefeated New Zealand in the final at Karachi's National Stadium on Friday.
Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja launched a scathing tirade on Pakistan pacers for their woeful display in the ODI tri-nation opener against New Zealand in Lahore.
Opening batter Fakhar Zaman has come out in support of Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam and backed him to find his lost form in the upcoming fixtures amid his dwindling form.
During the first ODI of the tri-series, Pakistan right-arm seamer Haris Rauf and New Zealand batter Rachin Racindra suffered injuries at the at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, as per the ICC.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against Pakitan in the first match of the ODI tri-series on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan suffered a second consecutive defeat in their ongoing series against New Zealand, which allowed the Kiwis to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series
Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez stated that skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan cannot take responsibility for the whole team on their shoulders.