pakistan cricket

Karachi, February 16 With every one-sided India-Pakistan clash invariably dominated by India, the commercial value of this once marquee showdown is going down at least on this side of the border, according to former players and observers of the game.India's victory on Sunday has hit Pakistan...

New Delhi, February 16 – Namibia has drafted all-rounder Alex Volschenk into their squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after fast bowler Ben Shikongo was ruled out due to a thigh injury, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.Shikongo sustained the injury to his right...

Karachi, February 16 Underperforming batsman Babar Azam found himself in the spotlight after Pakistan's 61-run loss to their rivals India in a T20 World Cup match, as several former players in the country demanded his removal, along with some other senior players.Former captain Babar, senior...

Karachi, February 16 Underperforming batsman Babar Azam found himself in the spotlight after Pakistan's 61-run loss to their rivals India in a T20 World Cup match, as several former players in the country demanded his removal, along with some other senior players.Former captain Babar, senior...

Colombo, Feb 16 – Former spin bowler Danish Kaneria launched a scathing critique of Pakistan following their underwhelming performance against India in the T20 World Cup match, stating that the result exposed the team's struggles while chasing targets and suggesting that the players focus more...

Colombo, February 15 – Captain Suryakumar Yadav praised wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan's match-winning 77 after India's 61-run victory over Pakistan in a Group A clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, saying that he took responsibility for the innings remarkably after...

Colombo, Feb 15 – On a tricky, spin-friendly pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Ishan Kishan delivered a brilliant performance, smashing 77 off 40 balls to help India defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in their Group A match at the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super Eights.Kishan’s...

Colombo, February 15 – The defending champions, India, defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in their crucial Group A match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, a result that also secured their place in the Super Eights. Ishan Kishan's blistering 77 set the tone earlier in the evening, and...

Colombo, February 15 – There was speed. There was precision. And above all, there was discipline in their performance.When India faced Pakistan in their group match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, it wasn't just another high-stakes encounter – it was a masterclass in...

Colombo, February 15 India's fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, supported by spinner Axar Patel, put relentless pressure on Pakistan, leaving them struggling at 94 for 7 after 15 overs in a T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.Pandya initiated the attack in the first over after India...

Colombo, February 15 – Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq described playing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against India as a “dream” and expressed confidence that his team’s batsmen would successfully chase down 176 in a crucial Group A match at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.India...

Colombo, February 15 Rehan Fernando is excited during a 20-minute drive to the Premadasa stadium – not just because of the thoughts of an India vs Pakistan match that keeps millions of fans busy across the stadium, living rooms, pubs, and social media.“I’m going to get a lot of Uber requests...

Colombo, February 14 India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on Saturday that a good team environment helps him emphasize tactical flexibility and make tough decisions to improve the team's performance.While the answer was more general in nature, he may have been referring to how Ishan Kishan...

Kolkata, February 14 Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday described Pakistan's Usman Tariq as a regular off-spinner who releases the ball only after taking a pause in his delivery stride, expressing confidence that Indian batsmen will handle him well in the T20 World Cup clash.India and...

Karachi/Colombo, February 14 According to sources, Pakistan is likely to field four specialist bowlers – two spinners and two fast bowlers – in their T20 World Cup blockbuster against arch-rivals India on Sunday in Colombo.A source close to the team said that head coach Mike Hesson and captain...

Colombo, Feb 14 Skipper Salman Ali Agha on Saturday defended Usman Tariq's unorthodox action and termed the "off-spinner who pauses and then delivers" as Pakistan's "trump card" against India in the T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.Tariq impressed with a three-wicket haul against the United...

New Delhi, February 14 – Pakistani batsman Babar Azam shared advice for young players on how to handle the pressure of facing India ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. He said that they will perform better if they stay calm and...

New Delhi, February 13 Spin great R Ashwin has a simple suggestion for Indian batsmen as they prepare to face the unique side-arm action of Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq on Sunday – simply move away when he pauses before delivering the ball.The 30-year-old Tariq, whose stop-and-pause action...

New Delhi, February 13 Abhishek Sharma, the aggressive opener who is recovering from a stomach infection, appears set to play in Sunday's crucial T20 match against Pakistan, according to India spinner Varun Chakravarthy.Abhishek missed the match against Namibia on Thursday due to the...

Colombo, February 10 Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan said on Tuesday that they will approach their high-profile clash against India with a positive and attacking mindset.Pakistan called off its boycott of the match against India late on Monday night. The two teams will meet in a marquee...