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Pakistan’s emerging pacer Usman Tariq has dismissed suggestions of panic within the dressing room following the high-profile defeat to India, insisting that the narrative of “pressure” is largely driven by outside noise rather than internal turmoil. Speaking at a post-match press conference, Usman addressed a wide range of questions — from team strategy and criticism of senior players to his own performance and growing spotlight — in what turned out to be a candid and compose

A group of prominent former international cricket captains has issued a joint appeal expressing deep concern over the reported treatment and incarceration conditions of former Pakistan captain and ex-prime minister Imran Khan . In a statement dated February 17, the undersigned cricketers highlighted Khan’s towering contribution to the game, recalling his leadership in guiding Pakistan to its historic 1992 Cricket World Cup triumph. They described the victory as a defining mom

LONDON: Quadruple-chasing Arsenal powered into the fifth round of the FA Cup  for the first time in six years after dismantling Wigan Athletic 4-0 in a one-sided fourth-round clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s men blew away their third-tier opponents with a ruthless first-half display, scoring four goals inside the opening 27 minutes to effectively end the contest before halftime. Noni Madueke  opened the scoring before Gabriel Martinelli  doubled the adv

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar  has sparked fresh controversy after appearing to reverse his stance within 24 hours regarding his criticism of Pakistan Cricket Board leadership and senior players. Morning Firestorm on Indian TV While speaking to an Indian news channel earlier in the day, Akhtar delivered scathing remarks that were widely interpreted as indirect criticism of Mohsin Naqvi , the current Chairman of the PCB. Without naming him in every instance, Akhtar

Renowned Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle  has delivered a brutally honest assessment of Pakistan’s recent struggles, expressing concern over the visible dip in form of two of the country’s biggest cricketing icons — Babar Azam  and Shaheen Shah Afridi . Speaking after Pakistan’s latest outing, Bhogle admitted that watching Babar look “ordinary” was disappointing for cricket fans across the globe. “I’ve been an admirer over the years of Babar Azam,” Bhogle said. “It doesn’t m

Lahore Region Blues emerged victorious in a thrilling final of the National U15 One-Day Cup 2025-26, defeating Karachi Region Whites by 29 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. The win earned Lahore Region Blues a prize of PKR 1 million, while Karachi Region Whites took home PKR 0.5 million. Electing to bat first, Lahore Region Blues posted a competitive total of 246-7 in their allotted 50 overs. Muhammad Mubashir was the star of the innings, crafting a classy 95 off

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly  has ignited fresh controversy following his strong remarks about the state of the India–Pakistan cricket rivalry after their latest encounter. Speaking to the media after the high-voltage clash, Ganguly stated that the fixture no longer carries the competitive intensity it once did. “It’s no longer our rivalry. It’s just a simple game,” he said, suggesting that the gap between the two teams has grown significantly over the years. Ganguly d

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