Wasim Jaffer

Rishabh Pant’s struggles as Lucknow Super Giants captain continued after a fifth straight loss, with poor home results and 14 defeats in 22 games. Former Indian player Wasim Jaffer suggested appointing Aiden Markram as captain, saying leadership pressure is affecting Pant’s batting and that he should focus solely on playing.

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has dismissed comparisons between Pakistan's Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. Jaffer feels Azam has received excessive hype. He suggests this has led to pressure on Azam to perform like Kohli. Jaffer also cited captaincy as a factor in Azam's performance dips. Despite this, Jaffer acknowledges Azam's talent and class as one of Pakistan's top batters.

Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer has backed Yuvraj Singh's claims of receiving poor communication regarding his retirement from then captain Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri, and selectors. Yuvraj revealed he sought clarity from MS Dhoni. Jaffer criticized the management, stating big players deserve respect and clear communication about their future in the sport.

Hardik Pandya once again named domestic legend Wasim Jaffer as his idol at the Naman Awards, recalling their first meeting at an Irfan Pathan dinner in 2014-15. Pandya, then an emerging talent, expressed his admiration for Jaffer's batting style. Jaffer, who amassed nearly 20,000 first-class runs, acknowledged Pandya's continued respect.

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has revealed his strongest playing XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026. Jaffer opted for Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell as openers, with Rajat Patidar captaining at No. 3. The XI features a mix of established players and new additions, including Venkatesh Iyer and Tim David in the middle order.

Former India Test opener Wasim Jaffer has been reappointed batting coach of the IPL side Punjab Kings for the upcoming season after a gap of one year.

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has termed the delivery from Shikha Pandey which dismissed Australia batter Alyssa Healy in the second T20I on Saturday as the ball of the century in women's cricket.

Wasim Jaffer will lead Mumbai in the West Zone T20 League tournament scheduled at Rajkot from October 20-24.

Another Mumbai lad with a cricket pedigree has singed the batting charts. Arman Jaffer, nephew of Test discard and current Mumbai Ranji captain Wasim Jaffer, walked into the record books by scoring a phenomenal 498 on Wednesday.

After resigning as the coach of Uttarakhand, former India batsman Wasim Jaffer on Thursday asked what is the point of holding such a post when a coach is being mistreated and his recommendations are not being adhered to.

One of the surprising inclusions in Wasim Jaffer's squad is Tilak Varma, who has not yet made his ODI debut. His selection ahead of established players like Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson has raised eyebrows and adds an element of surprise to the squad.

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer praised team India's head coach Ravi Shastri for his exemplary work done during his tenure.

Word elegance straight away comes to the mind when you are talking about Wasim Jaffer. When he is in full flow, he makes batting looks so easy.

Veteran batsman Wasim Jaffer slammed a double hundred as holders Vidarbha grabbed a massive 204-run first innings lead against Uttarakhand on the third day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match on Thursday.

A classy unbeaten 106 by former India opener Wasim Jaffer enabled Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. to pile up a healthy 294-5 on Day One of their three-day Times Shield Div-A Round Two match.

Even as several office-bearers of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) are demanding its president Jot Singh Gunsola to call for an apex council meeting on the ongoing controversy related to the resignation of former Uttarakhand head coach Wasim Jaffer, no such meeting has been called as of yet.

Wasim Jaffer has been appointed as captain of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team in their season-opening Irani Cup clash against Rest of India.

As night watchman Akshay Wakhare presented the straight bat to left-arm seamer Kulwant Khejroliya's in coming delivery, Vidarbha dressing room cheered in unison. Khojeroliya tested Wakhare outside the off stump; gave him the chin music and bowled wicket to wicket. However, Wakhare did well to survive the tensed last over.

Veteran Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary on Thursday urged Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat to “intervene immediately and take necessary action” action after former India opener Wasim Jaffer faced “communal” allegations from officials from the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU).

Former Test opener and domestic doyen Wasim Jaffer on Wednesday was chief coach of the Odisha senior side for the upcoming domestic season.

Former India opener and domestic stalwart Wasim Jaffer has been appointed head coach of the Uttarakhand cricket team for the upcoming domestic season.

Wasim Jaffer, who played 31 Tests and 220 first-class matches over the last 18 years, was a bit critical of young batsmen who didn't have the hunger for Tests.

Mumbai's senior opening batsman Wasim Jaffer lost his father who passed away at the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra following a brief illness.

Having served Vidarbha with distinction as a player, Wasim Jaffer was hoping to do the same as coach. However, the lack of communication made his decision to move to Uttarakhand as a coach easier.

Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer has been appointed as the head coach of Punjab's cricket team for the upcoming season. Jaffer, with extensive experience as a player and coach, succeeds Aavishkar Salvi, under whom Punjab won their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy last season.

Veteran Mumbai batsman Wasim Jaffer was today named captain of the West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament.