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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

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

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

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

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

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has come under scrutiny after a slow start to his ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, with cricketing greats Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri weighing in on his recent dip in form. Babar endured a tough outing in Pakistan’s tournament opener against the Netherlands, managing a scratchy 15 off 18 deliveries in a match Pakistan eventually won by three wickets. The innings came shortly after his unbeaten half-century against Australia in the fi

Rising cricket star Ali Raza has earned global recognition after being named in the ICC U-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament, marking a major milestone in his young career. The selection comes as a reward for Ali Zada’s outstanding performances throughout the competition, where he consistently impressed with his skill, composure, and match-winning impact. Competing against the world’s best emerging talents, Raza stood out as one of the most influential players of the tournam

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has thrown his full support behind Babar Azam, expressing strong confidence in the star batter’s ability to deliver match-winning performances in the ongoing World Cup. Speaking after Pakistan’s recent outing, Imad said he expects Babar to hit top form as the tournament progresses, despite a rare off-day in the latest match. He emphasized that Pakistan is likely to chase totals around 140 in most games — a scenario perfectly suited to Babar’s c

Former Indian World Cup–winning captain Kapil Dev has called for greater national unity and restraint, urging public figures to support their country’s official policies rather than inflaming public sentiment with personal opinions. Speaking in a recent news interview, Kapil Dev stressed that individuals with influence must avoid confusing the public by contradicting state decisions. “Whatever the policy of the country is, people like us should stand by it. When people like u

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has strongly defended Pakistan’s reported decision to boycott an India match, framing it as a principled stand against what he calls the BCCI’s long-standing bullying and the ICC’s inequitable power structure. Speaking during a discussion hosted by journalist Nikhil Naz, Sethi clarified that he was not speaking on behalf of the PCB, but offering his personal view on the political and cricketing implications behind Pakis

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has raised serious concerns over the growing influence of politics in international and franchise cricket, urging the International Cricket Council (ICC) to apply rules fairly — regardless of a nation’s power or financial influence. Speaking on the issue of government travel restrictions and tournament participation, Hussain questioned whether the ICC would treat India the same way it might treat Pakistan or Bangladesh if a government ref

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has launched a scathing attack on Jay Shah, the current Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), questioning his credibility and competence in global cricket administration. Latif’s remarks have resurfaced at a critical moment, as Pakistan has officially called off its high-profile T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, scheduled for 15 February 2026. In a blunt and controversial statement, Latif criticized Shah’s qualificatio

Former England captain Michael Atherton has strongly criticized the growing influence of political tensions on international cricket, urging authorities to keep global disputes away from the sport. Atherton stressed that political conflicts should be addressed through international diplomatic platforms such as the United Nations, rather than being dragged into cricketing institutions like the ICC. He warned that allowing geopolitics to shape cricketing decisions risks damagin

Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has cleared Usman Tariq’s bowling action, stating that although it appears slightly side-on and includes

Former senator Mushahid Hussain welcomed the announcement, praising the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for showing solidarity with Bangladesh. In a post on X, he wrote: “Good decision by the PCB. After the blatant double standards shown by the ICC during the Cricket World Cup, when India refused to play in Pakistan and the ICC unconditionally gave in, it is disappointing that Bangladesh was denied a similar request for a venue change in India.” https://x.com/mushahid/status/201

Pakistan’s decision not to play against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked strong reactions from former international cricketers, with questions raised over consistency and the broader implications for global tournaments. A former India international took to social media to highlight what he described as a contradiction, pointing out that Pakistan’s decision was announced on a day when the two teams were already competing against each other in an ICC event

The Government of Pakistan has granted approval for the national cricket team to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, while confirming that Pakistan will not take the field in its scheduled match against India. The decision was announced through an official statement released by the Government of Pakistan, which clarified that although participation in the global tournament has been approved, the Pakistan Cricket Team will not play the fixture scheduled for 15 Feb