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 […]
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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, […]
T20 World Cup 2026: Indian visa uncertainty clouds participation of Pakistani-origin players
ISLAMABAD: Cricketers holding Pakistani passports or having Pakistani background are facing difficulties in obtaining Indian visas ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, sources said. According to sources, the cricket boards of five teams participating in the tournament have formally approached the International Cricket Council to raise concerns […]
ICC reaffirms Bangladesh’s full participation in T20 World Cup 2026, Says BCB
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has said that the International Cricket Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Bangladesh’s full and uninterrupted participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, firmly rejecting reports that the global body had issued an ultimatum or outright rejected the board’s security-related request. In an […]
Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman enters PSL after IPL release
KARACHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League after being released by Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders on directives issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The announcement was made by the marquee league through its official social media handles, […]









