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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt criticized Pakistan’s tactical awareness after their defeat to India, questioning the decision to bowl f

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has called for bold changes to Pakistan’s T20 setup, suggesting that senior players should be rested in favor of emerging talent ahead of the team’s upcoming fixture against Namibia. Speaking during a media interaction, Afridi said that if the decision were his to make, he would temporarily move on from key players including Babar Azam , Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan to give younger cricketers an opportunity to prove themselves.

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has ignited fresh debate over the state of Pakistan cricket after posting a series of strongly worded statements on social media, calling for sweeping changes within the system and the national T20 setup. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Yousuf expressed deep concern over what he described as political interference and personal agendas affecting the team’s performance. “Unless we remove political influence and personal agendas from P

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar launched a scathing attack on the leadership of the Pakistan Cricket Board, questioning the appointment

With India set to face Pakistan on February 15, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has ignited debate by questioning the impact of young opener Abhishek Sharma in the Indian playing XI. Speaking during a recent cricket discussion, Amir did not mince his words when assessing the left-hander’s batting credentials. “He is not a proper batsman; he is a slogger,” Amir said. “He is just there to hit left, right, and centre. He doesn’t have a solid technique. If a bowler comes up w

“If he comes and stops for bowling, the batsman has the right to move away. He can say, ‘I thought he was stopping.’ That will be a huge hea

Lahore, 11 February 2026: The HBL PSL ushered in a new era on Tuesday as the league conducted its first-ever Player Auction ahead of Season 11, with a total of 103 players sold and eight franchises completing their squads for the upcoming edition. Set to take place from 26 March to 3 May, HBL PSL 11 will mark a significant shift in the league’s structure, with the auction model replacing the traditional draft system. Three teams — Rawalpindi, Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad H

Former Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed has revealed that he went through an extremely difficult period during his time in prison and has now appealed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to forgive the remaining year of his ban. In an interview with Geo News, Jamshed admitted that he deeply regrets his involvement in spot-fixing and said he has paid a heavy price for his mistakes. He claimed that poor legal advice worsened his situation, adding that had he received proper gui

Former Pakistan hockey player Adnan Zakir has strongly criticised the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) after young national player Hannan Shahid was reportedly sent back from Australia due to financial constraints and lack of proper medical support. In a post on social media platform X, Zakir expressed deep concern over what he described as the federation’s failure to provide basic medical facilities to its players. He claimed that the PHF does not even employ a full-time spo

Dubai: Pakistan’s star para-athlete Haider Ali once again made the nation proud by winning the gold medal in the discus throw at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai on Tuesday. The 41-year-old produced a best throw of 54.71 metres, securing first place and continuing his impressive run at the international level. His performance placed him ahead of competitors from Japan and other participating nations on the podium. Haider Ali dominated the event with consistency an

Colombo: Pakistan secured a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their 12th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Tuesday, strengthening their position in Group A and keeping momentum ahead of their big match against India. After winning the toss, USA captain Monank Patel chose to field. Pakistan posted a strong total of 190 for 9 in their 20 overs, setting the Americans a target of 191 to win. Pakistan’s innings w

Pakistan’s premier badminton star Mahoor Shahzad has once again created history by winning her ninth consecutive National Badminton Championship title, further strengthening her legacy as the country’s most successful female player. In a post on social media, Shahzad expressed gratitude after becoming the first player in Pakistan’s badminton history to claim the national crown nine times in a row. The achievement reflects her remarkable consistency and dominance on the domest

Hobart | February 2026 — Pakistan produced a spirited and resilient performance despite suffering a 3–2 defeat against Australia in the FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League, pushing the world’s fifth-ranked side to the limit in a highly competitive encounter. After falling behind 2–0, Pakistan mounted an impressive comeback, displaying determination and attacking intent to level the match at 2–2 — a remarkable feat against a higher-ranked and home-favored Australian team. The comeback

Veteran Pakistani television anchor Aftab Iqbal has strongly criticized Pakistan’s reversal on its earlier stance regarding cricket-related decisions, calling the move embarrassing and damaging to the country’s credibility. Reacting to Pakistan’s policy shift, Iqbal said he felt “ashamed” by the retreat, warning against making threats that cannot be enforced. “You should never give a threat on which you cannot act,” he advised viewers. “When you threaten someone, you should b

Delhi | February 10, 2026 — The highly anticipated Pakistan vs India clash in the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup has been officially confirmed for February 15 in Colombo, following successful diplomatic efforts led by the International Cricket Council (ICC). BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla praised the ICC for initiating and supervising discussions involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), calling the outcome a major step forward for inter

The Government of Pakistan has officially cleared the national cricket team to play its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15, marking a dramatic U-turn after days of uncertainty over a potential boycott. The decision follows high-level tripartite negotiations involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and the International Cricket Council (ICC), held in Lahore earlier this week. Senior ICC officials reporte

Dhaka, February 9, 2026 — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued an official media release expressing deep gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and all stakeholders for their constructive efforts in addressing recent challenges faced by Bangladesh cricket. In the statement released on Monday, the BCB acknowledged the leadership and support of PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi, highlighting Pakistan’s role in demonstrating

Standard Chartered Bank, in partnership with the Karachi United Foundation, has successfully concluded the eighth edition of the Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth Football League, reaffirming its commitment to youth development and grassroots sports in Pakistan. The four-month-long tournament, which began in October 2025, featured 1,400 boys and girls, representing 78 teams from underserved communities across Karachi. A total of 204 matches were played during the season

Islamabad: Walee Technology has officially secured ownership of Multan Sultans, the final franchise slot of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11th edition, after winning the high-profile auction with a record bid of PKR 2.45 billion on Monday evening. The bidding, organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), began with a base price of PKR 1.82 billion and quickly turned into an intense contest among Walee Technology, CD Ventures, and Particle Igniter. What started as a modest

Pakistan’s dramatic three-wicket victory over the Netherlands in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener produced a standout performance from Faheem Ashraf, who played a decisive role in steering his side home under intense pressure. Speaking in a post-match interview with Salman Mirza, Faheem described the emotional significance of delivering a match-winning performance in what marked his first T20 World Cup appearance after a long international career. “I can’t describe m