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Asia Cup 2025: Haris Rauf distances himself from Pakistan’s boycott drama

Haris Rauf made it clear that Pakistan’s players were unaffected by the off-field storm that surrounded their Asia Cup group-stage clash against the UAE, as the side led by Salman Ali Agha brushed aside uncertainty to secure a berth in the Super 4s. Tension had loomed over the fixture after the PCB lodged multiple complaints […]

Pakistan Asia Cup training resumes amid India snub controversy and UAE clash pressure

After threatening to boycott the remainder of the Asia Cup, Pakistan resumed training ahead of their crucial clash against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, September 16. However, doubts continue to linger over their participation in the rest of the tournament. The Men in Green have been giving mixed signals as they cancelled their […]

Asia Cup, IND vs PAK: Why did Salman Agha skip post-match presentation? Pakistan coach Mike Hesson reveals

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson explained the reasons behind captain Salman Agha’s absence from the post-match presentation ceremony following their Asia Cup 2025 clash against India on Sunday, September 14, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After Pakistan’s seven-wicket defeat, Salman did not attend the presentation. Hesson stated that the decision was a “flow-on effect” […]

IND vs PAK: Shaheen, like his father-in-law Shahid Afridi, hits sixes for fun vs India | Cricket News

Shaheen and Shahid Afridi (File Photo) Dubai witnessed a flash of nostalgia on Sunday night as Shaheen Shah Afridi evoked memories of his father-in-law, Shahid Afridi, with a breathtaking late assault in Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash against India.Walking in with his side reeling at 83/7, Shaheen turned what looked like a meek […]

Birthday battle for Suryakumar Yadav: Can India skipper rise against Pakistan?

India captain Suryakumar Yadav will have a lot riding on his shoulders as he leads his men against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, September 14, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The fixture is taking place under controversial circumstances, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) facing a […]

‘Virat Kohli isn’t there’: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq warns India ahead of Asia Cup clash | Cricket News

Misbah-ul-Haq warns India (Photo: X) Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes the upcoming Asia Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan presents a golden chance for Babar Azam’s men. With Virat Kohli no longer in India’s T20I setup, Misbah feels India’s batting line-up looks less daunting if Pakistan’s bowlers can strike early.“Pakistan definitely have an opportunity […]

Drop Babar Azam. But does it guarantee a Pakistan turnaround in ODIs?

Babar Azam’s decline is no longer a quiet concern—it has become a glaring reality. His failure in the third ODI against the West Indies only cemented that painful truth. Pakistan were bowled out for a mere 92 runs in 29.2 overs, suffering a humiliating 202-run defeat—one of the heaviest losses in the country’s ODI history. […]

Haider Ali arrested in England: Pakistan cricketer out on bail over rape allegation, suspended by PCB | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket plunged into fresh controversy after young batter Haider Ali was arrested in England over an alleged rape during the Pakistan Shaheens’ ongoing tour of the United Kingdom. The 24-year-old, part of the ‘A’ team squad, was provisionally suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) pending investigation.Go Beyond The Boundary with our […]

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 […]

Former Pakistan cricketer slams Shahid Afridi over ‘extremist’ views, urges Indian media to deny him platform | Cricket News

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria on Monday launched a scathing attack on ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, criticising his “extremist” views and calling for Indian media outlets to stop offering him a platform. Kaneria’s remarks came after Afridi once again made controversial statements, blaming India for the recent terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, […]