The stage is set for a high-voltage showdown as Pakistan national field hockey team  have been placed in a challenging Pool D alongside arch-rivals India national field hockey team  for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 . According to the official pool announcement, Pool D also features England national field hockey team  and Wales national field hockey team , making it one of the most competitive groups in the tournament. The Pakistan-India clash is expected to be the h

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman  has publicly addressed concerns over his recent exclusion and fitness status, admitting he was not fully fit to participate in 50-over matches—an admission that has added a new dimension to the ongoing debate around team selection. In a response to a social media post by former cricketer Abdur Rouf Khan , Fakhar revealed that he had not been “100% fit” during the period in question. He further stated that under those circumstances, the decision t

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez  has weighed in on a growing debate about opportunities for domestic performers after a leading spinner publicly questioned why he has yet to be picked in the Pakistan Super League  (PSL). Left-arm spinner Ali Usman took to social media to highlight his remarkable achievements in Pakistan’s domestic circuit. The bowler revealed that he finished the 2025–26 domestic season as the leading wicket-taker with 101 wickets across three tournam