Salman Agha marked his return to international cricket with a brilliant century as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opening match of the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The 32-year-old scored 107 off 90 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six to guide Pakistan to 305 in 49.5 overs. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi then led the bowling attack with three wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 in 48.1 overs. Pakistan will face England in the second
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
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,
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
Can Pakistan Challenge India in World Cup 2023? When the Asia Cup kicked off last month, Pakistan was considered one of the frontrunners to lift the trophy. They possessed a formidable pace attack, featuring the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Harris Rauf, who had the potential to dismantle any opposition. In the initial matches, Pakistan's pace bowlers appeared menacing, and they were seen as the team to beat. However, one fateful encounter against arch-rivals India changed the course of their







