HARARE: India will face England in Friday’s ICC U19 World Cup final after registering a dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second semi-final at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday. Batting first, Afghanistan posted an imposing total of 310-4 in their 50 overs, thanks to brilliant centuries from Faisal […]
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Shahid Afridi’s 2009 heroics named among iconic T20I World Cup moments
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Khan Afridi’s all-round performance in the 2009 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been listed among the most unforgettable iconic moments in the tournament’s history. From India’s title win in the inaugural 2007 edition to the most recent competition, a series of standout performances have […]
PCB announces 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin on February 7. Fast bowler Haris Rauf, who last played a T20I for Pakistan in September last year, has been omitted from the squad. Mohammad Rizwan will also […]
PCB announces T20 squad for Australia series, Salman Ali Agha named captain
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the national squad for the upcoming T20 series against Australia, with Salman Ali Agha appointed as captain. Senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have returned to the T20 setup, while Abdul Samad has been dropped from the squad. Fast bowler Haris […]
Shoaib Malik announces retirement from PSL
KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik on Tuesday announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), bringing an end to a decade-long playing career in the country’s marquee T20 tournament. In a post shared on Instagram, Shoaib Malik said he cherished every moment of his PSL journey and the […]
PCB halts T20 World Cup preparations over Bangladesh boycott stance
The Pakistan Cricket Board has halted preparations of the national team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after Pakistan announced its support for Bangladesh’s decision to boycott T20 matches in India, sources said. According to officials, the team management will be briefed later on the future course of […]
PCB announces Australia’s T20I tour of Pakistan
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced the schedule for Australia’s tour of Pakistan, which will feature a three-match T20 International series to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore towards the end of this month. All three matches will be held at the same venue, with fixtures […]
Zaman Khan holds nerve to seal dramatic win for Brisbane Heat in BBL
BRISBANE: Pakistan fast bowler Zaman Khan produced a composed final over under pressure to guide Brisbane Heat to a thrilling three-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League on Wednesday. Defending six runs in the final over, Zaman kept his calm and executed his plans to perfection. He […]
PSB launches scrutiny of hockey clubs ahead of PHF elections
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), in collaboration with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), has formally initiated the scrutiny process of hockey clubs across the country, a key reform ahead of the upcoming PHF elections. A PSB spokesperson said the exercise aims to ensure transparency and credibility in the electoral […]
Australia beat England in fifth Ashes Test to seal 4-1 series win
SYDNEY: Australia overcame a few nervous moments to safely chase down a 160-run target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes Test on Thursday, securing a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 triumph in the series. England seamer Josh Tongue led a spirited resistance with figures of 3-42, […]









