The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member Pakistan Shaheens squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 19 to 29. Abdul Samad will captain the defending champions in the eight-team 50-over tournament, with Pakistan placed in Group B alongside India A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pakistan will begin their campaign against UAE on November 20 before facing arch-rivals India A on November 22. Th

Pakistan all-rounder Arafat Minhas has credited his positive mindset and consistent hard work for his impressive performances, saying maintaining discipline and a regular training routine is essential regardless of results or format. Speaking on the programme Straight Drive with Salman Butt, Minhas said being named Player of the Series in the tri-nation ODI series had boosted his confidence. “My priority is to deliver my best performance for Pakistan in every match,” Minhas s

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has attributed his success in finals to spending time at the crease, emphasising the importance of adapting to match situations and handling pressure. Speaking exclusively on the programme Straight Drive with Salman Butt, Fakhar discussed his century in the final against Sri Lanka, explaining how he adjusted his approach after Pakistan lost two early wickets. “Pressure is always higher in finals, so it is important to bat according to the situatio