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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a revamped red-ball coaching setup for the upcoming Test tour of Bangladesh, appointing former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as head coach. Sarfaraz, one of Pakistan’s most successful captains in recent history, steps into the role with an impressive leadership résumé. He famously led Pakistan to the ICC Champions Trophy title in 2017 and had earlier guided the country to victory in the ICC U19 World Cup in 2006. More recently, he has

LAHORE: Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood set to continue as captain in the red-ball format. The series, part of the ICC World Test Championship, will begin in Dhaka from May 8 to 12, while the second Test will be played in Sylhet from May 16 to 20. The selectors have included four uncapped players in the squad — Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori — as Pakistan cont

KARACHI: A thrilling double-header in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 on Thursday delivered two contrasting contests, as Hyderabad Kingsmen extended their winning streak with a composed victory over Rawalpindiz in the afternoon clash, before Islamabad United dominated Karachi Kings in the evening encounter at the National Bank Stadium. In the first match, played at around 2:30 PM, Hyderabad Kingsmen showcased a disciplined all-round performance to secure their third consec

Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza has firmly responded to comments made by former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim regarding his dramatic return for the Pakistan Super League final, rejecting suggestions that financial incentives influenced his decision. The controversy dates back to last year’s PSL final, when Raza rejoined Lahore Qalandars just minutes before the toss after featuring in a one-off Test match for Zimbabwe against England in Nottingham. At the time, Imad had

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has described his six-hitting display against India in the Asia Cup 2025 as the most memorable moment of his career, saying it earned him global recognition as a power hitter. Speaking about his rise, Farhan revealed that he has undergone a significant mental shift in his approach to the game. “Earlier, I used to feel pressure to perform, but now I just enjoy my cricket, and that has helped me deliver better results,” he said. The right-handed

A debate has emerged around the performances and bowling mechanics of Pakistan pacer Mohammad Wasim Jr., with former cricketers publicly sharing concerns about his inconsistency and technical adjustments. https://x.com/abdurroufkhan6/status/2043717405063696785?s=46 Former Pakistan fast bowler Abdur Rauf Khan questioned Wasim’s effectiveness in T20 cricket, despite acknowledging his natural ability and decent pace. He noted that while Wasim has primarily focused on the shortes

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi tightened their grip at the top of the Pakistan Super League standings with a composed 24-run victory over Multan Sultans in a high-stakes encounter on April 13. The result saw Zalmi move three points clear after registering their fifth win in six matches, underlining their dominance in this year’s competition. Batting first, Zalmi posted an imposing 196-6, a total that ultimately proved beyond Multan despite a competitive chase. Zalmi’s innings revolv

KARACHI: A composed and determined unbeaten knock from Marnus Labuschagne guided Hyderabad Kingsmen to a six-wicket victory over Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a modest 154 on a tricky surface offering grip and uneven bounce, Kingsmen reached 157 for four in 18.1 overs, securing their second consecutive win and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Leading from the front, Labuschagne anchored the innings with an unbe

A thrilling weekend of Pakistan Super League action saw contrasting contests at the National Stadium in Karachi, where Hyderabad Kingsmen clinched a tense chase against Karachi Kings. At the same time, Peshawar Zalmi registered a historic demolition in a separate fixture. In Saturday’s derby, Hyderabad Kingsmen held their nerve to secure a four-wicket victory over Karachi Kings, chasing down a challenging 189 with five balls to spare. The win was anchored by a late blitz from

Quetta Gladiators delivered a commanding all-round performance to hand Rawalpindiz their fifth consecutive defeat, winning by 61 runs and pushing their opponents to the brink of elimination from the league stage. Batting first after being put in, Quetta posted a competitive 182 for 6 on a tricky surface in Karachi. Rilee Rossouw anchored the innings with a composed 53 off 42 balls—his first half-century of the season—while Saud Shakeel contributed a steady 42 off 39 deliv

In a match that swung wildly until the very last delivery, Iftikhar Ahmed delivered a sensational all-round performance to guide Peshawar Zalmi to a dramatic four-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. Playing at the iconic National Stadium Karachi , the 35-year-old off-spinner first dismantled Hyderabad’s batting lineup with a match-defining spell of 4 for 21, before returning to finish the job with the bat in a nerve-wracking c

A composed half-century from Steve Smith and a match-defining spell by Mohammad Nawaz guided Multan Sultans to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators in the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium . After winning the toss, Multan opted to bowl first — a decision that paid immediate dividends as Quetta’s top order faltered under pressure. Early strikes left the Gladiators reeling, with Khawaja Nafay managing just 12 and Shamil Hus

A blistering knock from Sameer Minhas propelled Islamabad United to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Rawalpindiz , as the much-hyped twin-city clash failed to live up to its billing at Gaddafi Stadium . Chasing 157, Islamabad made light work of the target, cruising to 157 for 3 with nearly six overs to spare. The chase was anchored by a sensational 36-ball 70 from Minhas, whose aggressive strokeplay dismantled the Rawalpindiz bowling attack early in the innings. The f

A blistering top-order display from Mohammad Naeem and Emon powered Lahore Qalandars to a commanding 20-run victory over Multan Sultans in a rain-shortened Pakistan Super League encounter. In a match reduced to 13 overs per side, Qalandars posted a daunting 185 for 5, riding on aggressive knocks from their top order. Naeem led the charge with a rapid 60, while Emon chipped in with a fluent 45, as Lahore raced to 134 runs inside the first eight overs. The Sultans’ bowlers

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has strongly responded to mounting criticism over his performances in high-pressure situations, insisting he pays no attention to outside noise and remains focused on his own game. Speaking during a recent media interaction following a dramatic Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash, Rauf made it clear that social media opinions hold little value for him. “To be honest, I don’t look at social media at all because I know people talk without really

Fakhar Zaman suspension confirmed as PCB bans him for two HBL PSL matches over a Level 3 Code of Conduct breach.

Lahore Qalandars have confirmed an internal disciplinary action following a reported breach of security protocol involving team players during the ongoing Pakistan Super League season. In an official statement released on Tuesday, the franchise said it had conducted a thorough internal review into an incident that allegedly took place at the team hotel on March 28. While acknowledging that an incident did occur, the management maintained that it had been “overstated in publ

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a hefty fine of PKR 2 crore on Naseem Shah after finding him guilty of violating multiple clauses of his Central Contract and breaching the board’s Social Media Guidelines. The decision comes after a formal disciplinary process initiated by the PCB, which issued a show-cause notice to Naseem on March 27, 2026. The notice outlined concerns regarding his conduct and sought an explanation for the alleged violations. Following Naseem

The Punjab Police have formally written to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) management, highlighting an alleged breach of tournament security protocols involving members of the Lahore Qalandars . According to reports, the incident centers around Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and all-rounder Sikandar Raza . The two players have been accused of disregarding security directives and escorting four visitors into Raza’s hotel room late on Saturday night. Security personnel

Wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah Khan has responded with maturity and optimism after being left out of Pakistan’s national setup, saying he is choosing to view the situation as a positive rather than a setback. Speaking during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), Haseebullah highlighted a key concern shared by many players on the fringes of selection — the lack of consistent opportunities. He pointed out that being given a single match and then sidelined for long peri