Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has clarified that selecting the squad is the responsibility of the selectors and head coach, while his role is to lead the players and get the best performances from them. Speaking at a press conference in Rawalpindi on November 8, Babar said the 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series...
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the ODI tri-series match against England in Lahore on Sunday. According to the ICC, Rauf breached Level 1 of the Code of Conduct after an on-field disagreement involving England...
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) of the three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan entered the match after securing a four-wicket victory in the opening T20I on Friday, taking an early lead in the series. Captain Sahibzada Farhan starred...
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan appeared before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore on Friday as part of an investigation involving allegations of online betting, gambling, and the alleged leaking of team information. Rizwan spent more than three and a half hours at the NCCIA office, where he was questioned by four officials....
The fierce cricket rivalry between Pakistan and India has reached an unusual setting in Japan, where fans gathered at a baseball stadium to watch the highly anticipated Asian Games clash. The match attracted significant attention in Japan, a country where baseball remains the dominant bat-and-ball sport. The India-Pakistan encounter brought a taste of South Asian...
SYDNEY: Karachi Kings captain and former Australia opener David Warner has been convicted and fined A$1,500 by a Sydney court for a mid-range drink-driving offence. The 39-year-old appeared before Waverley Local Court on Tuesday and was formally convicted after pleading guilty to the offence. The incident occurred during Easter weekend in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, when...
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is facing scrutiny after reports emerged that he tested positive for recreational drug use, prompting an official investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The development has raised concerns about player discipline and compliance with international anti-doping standards. According to reports, the positive test result was recorded during the recent ICC Men’s...
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was pulled out of his Big Bash League (BBL) debut after being warned for dangerous bowling, marking an unexpected start to his Australian T20 campaign. Representing the Brisbane Heat, Shaheen bowled a sharp bouncer that struck Melbourne Renegades batter Josh Brown, prompting umpires to intervene under player-safety rules. Following...
Shan Masood, captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team, has reached a major career milestone by scoring 13,000 first-class runs. The achievement came during the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final, where Masood scored a solid 76 runs. He becomes the 31st Pakistani batsman to reach this landmark—underlining his consistency and longevity in domestic and international cricket. Cricket...
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been given an important new role within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), overseeing both the Pakistan Shaheens and the Under-19 national team. According to reports, Sarfaraz will work closely with coaches and join team tours, allowing him to directly supervise training programs, player development, and strategic planning for upcoming...