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Shaheen Afridi likely to recover within a week, T20 World Cup 2026 plans on track

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has eased fears over his fitness, saying his latest knee issue is minor and that he expects to return to bowling within the next week. Afridi was speaking to reporters at an event, where he confirmed that his recovery is being closely overseen by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical staff. […]

ICC bans Haris Rauf, Suryakumar Yadav fined after incidents during India vs Pakistan clashes in Asia Cup 2025

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf has been banned for two games while Suryakumar Yadav was fined thirty percent of his match fees and two demerit points as the ICC announced the outcomes of the official hearings regarding India vs Pakistan matches during the Asia Cup. The hearing was done by the members of the ICC’s Elite Panel […]

Mohsin Naqvi plays musical chairs: Third Pakistan captaincy change in 12 months | Cricket News

Pakistan named Shaheen Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the third leadership change in the format over the past 12 months. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Monday named fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the […]

Pakistan lashes out at ICC for biased statement in solidarity with Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, AtaullahTarar has dismissed the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s statement on the deaths of three cricketers in Afghanistan for its “selective”, “biased” nature. The ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had on Saturday condoled the death of Afghanistan cricketers in an aerial attack in the Paktika […]

Despite Asia Cup embarrassment, Pakistan felicitate batter Sahibzada Farhan | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan celebrates with a gun gesture after scoring a fifty against India in the Asia Cup. (Image: X) Sahibzada Farhan has been celebrated in Pakistan for his fearless batting against India in the Asia Cup, even though his team fell short in the final. Sahibzada Farhan Sahibzada Farhan The 28-year-old first grabbed attention […]

Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad | Coach Mike Hesson reveals why Babar Azam was left out: ‘Asked to improve in some areas’ | Cricket News

Coach Mike Hesson and Babar Azam NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the triangular T20I series in Sharjah and the Asia Cup in the UAE, leaving out stalwarts Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The decision underlined a shift in strategy, with the selectors preferring aggressive batters Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan and […]

West Indies hammer Pakistan by 202 runs: List of Pakistan’s biggest ODI defeats | Cricket News

Pakistan suffered a 202-run loss defeat to West Indies in the series decider (Images via Screengrab) Pakistan’s crushing 202-run defeat to West Indies in Tarouba on Tuesday has gone straight into the record books as one of their heaviest losses in men’s ODI cricket. The result came in the series decider, with West Indies sealing […]

Pakistan cricket in turmoil! Audit exposes crores in corruption and overpayments | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Auditor General of Pakistan has flagged major financial irregularities amounting to millions of rupees within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), including unauthorised appointments and excess payments to match officials. The audit report points to instances of corruption during 2023, when the board was under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi and Zaka Ashraf.Among […]

Pakistan cricket brings the laughs as Salman Butt hilariously roasts Iftikhar Ahmed’s celebration – Watch | Cricket News

Pakistan cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The National T20 Cup semifinal between Abbottabad and Peshawar on Wednesday had its fair share of cricketing action, but it was Iftikhar Ahmed’s over-the-top celebration and Salman Butt’s cheeky commentary that stole the show.Pakistan all-rounder and Peshawar skipper Iftikhar Ahmed put in an impressive bowling performance, bagging two […]