Pakistan’s campaign at the 2026 Hockey World Cup is set to begin on August 15, with the Green Shirts facing a challenging group featuring higher-ranked opponents, including England and India. Pakistan will open their tournament against England on August 15 at 10:00 pm (PKT) before taking on Wales on August 17 at 3:30 pm (PKT). The most anticipated fixture of the group stage will see Pakistan lock horns with arch-rivals India on August 19 at 6:00 pm (PKT). The International Ho

Cricket Australia has confirmed that star all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Short will only be granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the SA20 after completing their Big Bash League (BBL) commitments in January. The decision means both players will remain available for their respective BBL franchises before joining their South African T20 League teams later in the season. Marsh is set to represent Sunrisers Eastern Cape, while Short will link up with Pretoria Capi

Pakistan cricketer Hamza Nazar has been banned from all domestic and international cricket for two years and fined PKR 1 million following a disciplinary inquiry conducted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to the information shared by the PCB, the investigation found that Nazar provided misleading and incomplete information during a visa application. The board concluded that his actions amounted to misrepresentation and non-disclosure, leading to strict disciplin