Colombo: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson  has made a candid assessment of Babar Azam , revealing that the former captain’s strike rate in the powerplay is below 100 — a key reason behind his demotion in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 . Pakistan secured their Super 8 qualification with a win over Namibia, but it raised eyebrows when Babar did not come out to bat. Instead, Khawaja Nafay and Shadab Khan  were promoted up the order, while Babar remained sidelined throughout t

Legendary former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram  has stepped away from his recently announced role as President of Sialkot Stallionz , citing unresolved ownership disputes within the franchise. Just a week after the Pakistan Super League side publicized Akram’s appointment, all related announcements and promotional posts were quietly removed from the team’s official social media platforms, sparking speculation about internal turmoil. A spokesperson representing Akram confirmed

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi  has further weighed in on the ongoing debate sparked by all-rounder Shadab Khan's comments, advising the leg-spinner to respond to criticism with performances rather than words. The controversy began after Shadab remarked in a press conference that former cricketers who frequently criticize the current side were themselves unable to defeat India in a World Cup match, adding that while the stars of the 1990s were individually brilliant,