Pakistan Cricket

Pakistan have appointed Sahibzada Farhan as their new Twenty20 international captain, replacing Salman Agha ahead of the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. Farhan, who became Pakistan's fourth T20I captain in two and a half years, will lead the side in the three-match series in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11 and 13. No official reason was given for Agha's removal from the leadership role. Farhan Recently Led Pakistan at Asian Games Farhan previously captained a second-string Pakistan side at the Asian Games in

England moved closer to a 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan at Edgbaston after Ollie Robinson produced another outstanding spell on Thursday. The fast bowler took two wickets in his opening over of Pakistan’s second innings as the visitors reached 52-2 before rain brought an early end to play on day two. Pakistan still need 268 runs to make England bat again. Robinson Continues Remarkable Series Robinson, who was named Player of the Match in the first two Tests, struck with the very

England captain Joe Root has defended Pakistan ahead of the third and final Test, rejecting suggestions that Babar Azam’s side has shown “no fight” during the ongoing series. Pakistan are 2-0 down after heavy defeats in the first two Tests, but Root believes the criticism does not tell the complete story. Joe Root Rejects Criticism of Pakistan Speaking ahead of the third Test between England and Pakistan, Root said it would be disrespectful to describe Pakistan as a team that offered no challenge.

With the third and final Test about to begin at Edgbaston, cricket's emotional atmosphere oozes with polarising feelings. This week is a mega opportunity for England to put the final polish on an overwhelmingly positive home summer and win 3-0 in the series. As for Pakistan, it is a fight of redemption — a chance to redeem some pride, silence the critics and turn the page on a painful two weeks. There have been no kind journeys to Birmingham for the tourists. Having

Pakistan cricket is set for a major rebuilding phase following a disappointing Test series in England, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) making significant changes to the team and coaching setup. Pakistan lost the first two Tests of the three-match series, suffering heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord’s. The results have increased pressure on the national side and prompted the PCB to make changes ahead of the final Test. Major Changes in Pakistan Team The PCB has released several players from the squad,

England have left fast bowler Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Wednesday. Carse Misses Final Test The 31-year-old Carse also missed the second Test after being arrested following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby. He remains under investigation by Derbyshire Police, according to British media reports. Sonny Baker Retains His Place Carse's replacement, 23-year-old left-arm pacer Sonny Baker, has retained his place in

Pakistan began their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a convincing 35-run victory over Thailand in their Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. The defeat ended Thailand’s campaign after they had earlier beaten Hong Kong but lost to India. Thailand Bowlers Impress Again Despite the loss, Thailand’s bowlers once again put in an impressive performance against a much more experienced Pakistan side. Pakistan were restricted to 119 for nine in 20 overs, with Thailand making life difficult for their

As the cricket world prepares for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Pakistan are using an unusual training method to prepare for the continental tournament — playing practice matches against a men’s domestic side. The tournament will take place in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, with Pakistan hoping to finally lift the trophy after finishing runners-up twice. Pakistan Turn to Men’s Team for Tough Preparation Pakistan captain Fatima Sana revealed that her team has been playing against a men’s domestic side

Pakistan's spin attack put the visitors in a commanding position on Day 3 of the second and final Test against the West Indies in Trinidad, leaving the hosts reeling at 103 for 6 in their second innings with a lead of just 60 runs. Abdullah Shafique Anchors Pakistan Innings Opener Abdullah Shafique produced a superb unbeaten 160, guiding Pakistan to a first-innings total of 387. His marathon knock lasted more than seven-and-a-half hours, during which he faced 323 balls, striking 15 fours and

West Indies produced a dominant bowling performance to defeat Pakistan by 90 runs in the opening Test of the two-match series in Trinidad on Tuesday. Chasing 211 on a challenging fourth-day pitch, Pakistan were bowled out for 120 in just 40.2 overs, suffering their fourth consecutive Test defeat and eighth straight loss away from home. Pakistan's batting struggled for the second innings in a row, collapsing to 71 for 9 before a last-wicket stand of 49 runs between Babar Azam (58 not out)

Bangladesh secured a 78-run win over Pakistan to clinch the second Test in Sylhet on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series whitewash despite Mohammad Rizwan's brave 94 in an unsuccessful chase. Pakistan were 358 all out in the morning session on day five after chasing 437 for victory to level the series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Captain Shan Masood and Salman Agha contributed 71 runs apiece but it was Rizwan's battling innings containing 10 fours that ensured Pakistan remained in the hunt

Left-handed opener Najmul Hossain Shanto scored an unbeaten half-century as Bangladesh stretched their lead to 179 runs on a rain-hit fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan on Monday. They were 152-3 in their second innings at the close on Sunday, Shanto having made an unbeaten 58 as he batted alongside Mushfiqur Rahim who was on 16 in the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh resumed on their overnight score 7-0 only to lost openers early, Mahmudul Hasan Joy trapped leg

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque dug in to take Bangladesh to 101-2 at lunch on the first day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Friday. After Pakistan put the home side to bat, Shanto and Mominul added 70 runs for the unbroken third wicket, putting Bangladesh on track toward a daunting score. Shanto was 39 not out off 50 balls and Mominul was on 31, at lunch. The tall, lanky fast bowler also appeared to be a thorn in

The Multani siblings have competed behind closed doors in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL), and it’s a little cruelly ironic that Arafat Minhas and Sameer Minhas – while showcasing bombs of offensive talent – are still doing it unsigned. Arafat, 21, is a left-arm spinner who has taken nine wickets in 10 matches to help Multan Sultans reach the playoffs. It was also when he was joined in the team by his younger brother Sameer, 19, who is still to make his

Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman was banned for two matches on Tuesday after being found guilty of ball tampering in the country’s showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said. Video footage showed the 35-year-old opener changing the condition of the ball during his team Lahore Qalandars’ game against Karachi Kings in Lahore late Sunday. “Zaman has been banned from playing in two Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches after being found guilty of a Level 3 offence due to ball tampering,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

Pakistan’s shot at making it to the T20 World Cup semifinal is hanging by a thread following New Zealand’s win over Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The Kiwis, who trounced the co-hosts by 61 runs in Colombo, significantly improved their Net Run Rate (NRR) to +3.050 and are now clear favourites to qualify for the semi-finals from Group 2 along with England. Pakistan, who are currently third in the table, must win their final Super 8s match against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Pakistan's NRR

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed his happiness after his side routed arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs on Sunday to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup in a clash that had been uncertain until a few days back. Suryakumar’s team posted 175 for seven after being given a flying start by Ishan Kishan (77) before bowling out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs. The loss for Pakistan maintained their appalling World Cup record against India. India have triumphed in eight of nine T20 World

Cricket’s T20 World Cup starts Saturday under a bitter‑sour build-up marred by political turmoil, Bangladesh flung out and Pakistan refusing to play arch-rivals and co-hosts India. Ultimately, Pakistan will play the first ball of the tournament with a very disorderly lead-in when they take on Netherlands in Colombo in the opener. Holders and pre-tournament favourites India will open the tournament in the night match on day one against the United States in Mumbai with a nation of more than a billion cricket followers looking to them

The International Cricket Council has described Pakistan’s stance of playing selected matches at the ICC T20 World Cup as “difficult to reconcile with the fundamental premise of a global sporting event”. Pakistan on Thursday said its team will not play against India on February 15 in Colombo but will participate in the ICC T20 World Cup. The ICC statement was issued hours after Pakistan made the announcement. “The tournament brings together all qualified teams who are expected to participate and compete on an

Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that a decision will be held back for up to a week finalising whether the team would pull out of next month's Twenty20 World Cup, paving the way for a potential boycott over Bangladesh backing down. Naqvi was scheduled to meet Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday to seek his advice but a call is expected before then with the cricket board boss posting on X: "The final decision will either be taken Friday or next