Aatif Nawaz
@aatifnawaz.bsky.social
Cricket Commentator for BBC Test Match Special, Actor/Presenter, award-winning Stand-Up Comedian and good friend.
While it's desperately disappointing the final will now be moved from Lahore to Dubai, there's no disputing that India have been by far and away the best team in this tournament. Congratulations to India on yet another final. Here's to watching them play in Pakistan one day...
March 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While it's desperately disappointing the final will now be moved from Lahore to Dubai, there's no disputing that India have been by far and away the best team in this tournament. Congratulations to India on yet another final. Here's to watching them play in Pakistan one day...
It's been such a wonderful experience to be a part of BBC's broadcast team for the Champion's Trophy in Pakistan & UAE. The games haven't been phenomenal, but the vibes certainly have been. Ahead of tomorrow's semi-final, reflecting on the joy of the grind. Love my job 🤲🏼
March 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
It's been such a wonderful experience to be a part of BBC's broadcast team for the Champion's Trophy in Pakistan & UAE. The games haven't been phenomenal, but the vibes certainly have been. Ahead of tomorrow's semi-final, reflecting on the joy of the grind. Love my job 🤲🏼
Jos Buttler is perhaps England's greatest ever white ball player. But his performance has dropped off significantly as captain of the team. One would hope without the burden of captaincy, he focus entirely on his performance in the middle and return to his explosive best.
February 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Jos Buttler is perhaps England's greatest ever white ball player. But his performance has dropped off significantly as captain of the team. One would hope without the burden of captaincy, he focus entirely on his performance in the middle and return to his explosive best.
It's raining here in Rawalpindi and hence we have a delayed toss. Locals expect the weather to clear though and for us to get some cricket...possibly even a completed game. Let's see. Join us on @bbctms for all the action and chat #AUSvSA
February 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
It's raining here in Rawalpindi and hence we have a delayed toss. Locals expect the weather to clear though and for us to get some cricket...possibly even a completed game. Let's see. Join us on @bbctms for all the action and chat #AUSvSA
It's a tall task for Pakistan tomorrow as they take on India in the Champion's Trophy. A loss will mean they are virtually eliminated. With the way India have played of late, it'll take something special to get the W. Join us on @bbctms for the big one in Dubai... #PAKvIND
February 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It's a tall task for Pakistan tomorrow as they take on India in the Champion's Trophy. A loss will mean they are virtually eliminated. With the way India have played of late, it'll take something special to get the W. Join us on @bbctms for the big one in Dubai... #PAKvIND
Back at the beautiful National Stadium Karachi for Afghanistan vs South Africa today. The action gets underway in just over an hour. Join us on @bbctms for every ball #AFGvSA
February 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Back at the beautiful National Stadium Karachi for Afghanistan vs South Africa today. The action gets underway in just over an hour. Join us on @bbctms for every ball #AFGvSA
After an 8 year wait, the Champion's Trophy returns. It's been an even longer wait for Pakistan to host a global ICC event, this is their first since the ODI World Cup in 1996. The crowd is pouring in to the National Stadium Karachi. What an honour to be here to call the action #PAKvNZ
February 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
After an 8 year wait, the Champion's Trophy returns. It's been an even longer wait for Pakistan to host a global ICC event, this is their first since the ODI World Cup in 1996. The crowd is pouring in to the National Stadium Karachi. What an honour to be here to call the action #PAKvNZ
Really excited to be part of BBC's commentary team that'll bring live ball by ball coverage of every match of the 2025 Champion's Trophy from Pakistan and UAE. Join us on BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport Website & App and of course on @bbctms. Starting on Wednesday the 19th of February.
February 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Really excited to be part of BBC's commentary team that'll bring live ball by ball coverage of every match of the 2025 Champion's Trophy from Pakistan and UAE. Join us on BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport Website & App and of course on @bbctms. Starting on Wednesday the 19th of February.
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pre and Post Upgradation. What do we think?
February 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pre and Post Upgradation. What do we think?
The highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match at the Champion's Trophy in Dubai has predictably extortionate ticket prices. The lowest price is AED 500 (£110) and the highest is AED 12,500 (£2,475). Between resellers and touts, these prices could go higher still.
February 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match at the Champion's Trophy in Dubai has predictably extortionate ticket prices. The lowest price is AED 500 (£110) and the highest is AED 12,500 (£2,475). Between resellers and touts, these prices could go higher still.
Sorry haven't posted about cricket for a while. Been busy marrying the love of my life ♥️ @neelamaslam.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sorry haven't posted about cricket for a while. Been busy marrying the love of my life ♥️ @neelamaslam.bsky.social
Alyssa Healy & Mitchell Starc, who are married to each other, are both currently playing their 287th international match for Australia. Talk about being in sync. Mind, body, soul and cricket 🫶
January 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Alyssa Healy & Mitchell Starc, who are married to each other, are both currently playing their 287th international match for Australia. Talk about being in sync. Mind, body, soul and cricket 🫶
Enjoying attending my first ever PSL Draft in Lahore, Pakistan. Had a chance to see all of the trophies over the past decade of the league.
January 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Enjoying attending my first ever PSL Draft in Lahore, Pakistan. Had a chance to see all of the trophies over the past decade of the league.
Two divisions of Test Cricket is a terrible idea. The number of test playing teams is already too low - 12...of which only 9 currently feature in the World Test Championship. Widening the gap isn't the way to save the format...it's the way to bury it.
January 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Two divisions of Test Cricket is a terrible idea. The number of test playing teams is already too low - 12...of which only 9 currently feature in the World Test Championship. Widening the gap isn't the way to save the format...it's the way to bury it.
It's been a really strong performance from South Africa in this series. If the can replicate the form they've shown against Pakistan, they'll have a strong chance against Australia in the World Test Championship final this summer.
January 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's been a really strong performance from South Africa in this series. If the can replicate the form they've shown against Pakistan, they'll have a strong chance against Australia in the World Test Championship final this summer.
Pakistan is the only team in the world that can be bowled out for 194 and then in the 2nd innings be 213 for 1...on the same day #SAvPAK
January 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Pakistan is the only team in the world that can be bowled out for 194 and then in the 2nd innings be 213 for 1...on the same day #SAvPAK
Prasidh Krishna has three wickets. Australia still 104 runs away from victory. The thriller is on 👀 #AUSvINDIA
January 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Prasidh Krishna has three wickets. Australia still 104 runs away from victory. The thriller is on 👀 #AUSvINDIA
Looks like Australia will more or less cruise it from here. It's a shame, the test match could have been a thriller but for Bumrah's injury. Australia romping to victory will feel like a bit of an anticlimax now... #AUSvIND
January 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Looks like Australia will more or less cruise it from here. It's a shame, the test match could have been a thriller but for Bumrah's injury. Australia romping to victory will feel like a bit of an anticlimax now... #AUSvIND
If ever there was a test match where 161 could be a defendable 4th innings lead...this is it. I could see India winning this... #AUSvIND
January 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
If ever there was a test match where 161 could be a defendable 4th innings lead...this is it. I could see India winning this... #AUSvIND
Heartbreak for Pakistan as Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen get South Africa over the line in a thrilling test match at Centurion. Mohammad Abbas was phenomenal...but ultimately too tall a task to defend 148. South Africa into the World Test Championship final #SAvPAK
December 29, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Heartbreak for Pakistan as Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen get South Africa over the line in a thrilling test match at Centurion. Mohammad Abbas was phenomenal...but ultimately too tall a task to defend 148. South Africa into the World Test Championship final #SAvPAK
Mohammad Abbas last played a test for Pakistan in August 2021. Criminally underused, at age 34 he's only played 25 test matches for his country. But he's maintained his razor sharp skills and is the living embodiment of the phrase "never give up". What a performance 👏👏👏#SAvPAK
December 29, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Mohammad Abbas last played a test for Pakistan in August 2021. Criminally underused, at age 34 he's only played 25 test matches for his country. But he's maintained his razor sharp skills and is the living embodiment of the phrase "never give up". What a performance 👏👏👏#SAvPAK
Three wickets in three overs and it looks like a completely different game. What a dramatic turnaround from Pakistan. South Africa still need 49 runs to win and have just 3 wickets remaining. A thriller ongoing at Centurion #SAvPAK
December 29, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Three wickets in three overs and it looks like a completely different game. What a dramatic turnaround from Pakistan. South Africa still need 49 runs to win and have just 3 wickets remaining. A thriller ongoing at Centurion #SAvPAK