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New Delhi, March 16 – Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal launched a scathing criticism of the national side after their defeat to Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, lost the series 2-1 after suffering an 11-run defeat in the deciding match...

New Delhi, March 15 – Sarfaraz Ahmed, the wicketkeeper-batsman who led Pakistan to victory in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy and remains the only captain to have won ICC titles at both junior and senior levels, announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday, bringing an end to a...

New Delhi, March 10 – Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi has confirmed that three players will make their debut in the 50-over format when the team faces Bangladesh in the first ODI match of the three-match series to be played at the Sher Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.According to...

New Delhi, March 9 – Pakistan’s head coach, Mike Hesson, clarified on Monday that senior batter Babar Azam had not been “dropped” from the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, insisting that the changes were aimed at giving opportunities to emerging players.Pakistan named a...

Karachi, March 9 Pakistan's white-ball coach Mike Hesson says the exclusion of senior players such as Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Naseem Shah from the One-day series in Bangladesh should not be interpreted as punishment for poor performance in the recently concluded T20 World Cup.Coming under...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh extended his best wishes to the Indian cricket team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, urging the players to play like champions and give their best in the title clash...

Karachi, March 4 The Pakistan Test squad is set to have its youngest-ever head coach, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offering the role to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.The PCB is awaiting Sarfaraz's final confirmation, who is 38 years old.Pakistan has a busy Test schedule this year as...

New Delhi, March 2 – Pakistan's early exit from the Super Eights at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has sparked fresh debate over the team's leadership, with former captain Shahid Afridi delivering a scathing assessment of all-rounder Shadab Khan amid speculation about a possible leadership change...

New Delhi, March 2 – Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the key moments that have shaped the exciting rivalry between India and Pakistan since the ICC T20 World Cup began in 2007, describing the inaugural final as his favorite T20 World Cup match against the Asian rivals.'Nothing...

New Delhi, March 1 – Former Pakistani spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has attributed the underwhelming performances of all-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to what he described as mismanagement and unrealistic expectations from head coach Mike Hesson.The...

Kandy, February 28 – Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted that dew, execution issues, and persistent problems in the middle order played a key role in his team's elimination from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, even after securing a dramatic five-run victory over Sri Lanka at the...

Kandy (Sri Lanka), February 28 Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl against Pakistan in their last match of the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s, which was played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday.Pakistan has made significant changes to the playing XI, with former...

Kandy (Sri Lanka), February 27. Pakistan will face co-hosts Sri Lanka in their final match of the Super 8s stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be held at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday.Pakistan is entering the match after suffering a close defeat against the...

Kandy (Sri Lanka), February 24 – Pakistan captain Salman Agha admitted that his team fell short despite a promising start, acknowledging that Harry Brook's brilliance ultimately proved the difference in their defeat to England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Kandy on Tuesday...

Colombo, February 18 Players cannot take these things to heart, as everyone is trying to win matches for Pakistan, said all-rounder Shadab Khan after Babar Azam was not sent in to bat against Namibia and Shaheen Shah Afridi was dropped from the playing XI.Pakistan, who had suffered a crushing...

Colombo, February 18 – Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed pride in his team’s early bowling performance while acknowledging key areas for improvement following their defeat to Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday...

Colombo, February 18 Sahibzada Farhan struck a brilliant, unbeaten century to propel Pakistan to a commanding 199/3 against Namibia in their must-win T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday.Farhan, who reached his century in just 20 balls, finished unbeaten on 100 off 58 balls, becoming only the...

Colombo, Feb 17 – Pakistani players faced heavy criticism from fans and former players after their humiliating defeat to India in the T20 World Cup, but off-spinner Usman Tariq said on Tuesday that the team is not under any pressure.The 28-year-old mystery spinner, who has an unusual bowling...

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...