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Romelu Lukaku made a dream return to international football, scoring on his comeback as Belgium secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Croatia in an international friendly on Tuesday. The match served as an important World Cup preparation fixture for both sides, with Belgium producing a disciplined performance away from home. Captain Youri Tielemans opened the scoring before Lukaku sealed the victory late on with a trademark finish. Belgium took the lead in the 38th minute aft

Australia produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Lahore, levelling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up a winner-takes-all decider. After being put into bat, Australia recovered from an early setback to post 231 on the board. The visitors suffered a nightmare start when Alex Carey was dismissed off the very first ball of the innings. However, Josh Inglis and Matthew Short steadied the ship with a valuable partnership

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan marked their 1,000th One-Day International in style, defeating Australia by five wickets in the opening ODI of the three-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, with young spinner Arafat Minhas producing a record-breaking debut performance. The 21-year-old left-arm spinner etched his name into Pakistan cricket history by becoming the first home bowler to claim a five-wicket haul on ODI debut. Minhas returned outstanding figures of 5-32, sp

Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has delivered a brutally honest assessment of Pakistan’s ODI setup, admitting the team is still “a work in progress” with major concerns in bowling, middle-order batting, fitness and squad balance just 18 months before the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Speaking during the latest PCB Podcast, Hesson revealed that management is still searching for the right combination and is widening the player pool rather than relying on the same esta

In 1993, two Pakistani sisters sat among the crowd at the Women’s World Cup final at Lord’s Cricket Ground and walked away with a belief that would change the future of cricket in Pakistan forever. Shazia Khan and Sharmeen Khan returned home convinced that Pakistan needed a women’s cricket team of its own. At the time, the idea felt almost impossible. Women’s cricket barely existed in the country, there was no proper structure, no pathway, and little public acceptance. What f

Pakistan’s former national badminton champion Palwasha Bashir added another remarkable achievement to her career by winning the women’s singles title (35+ category) at the prestigious Canadian Masters Badminton Championship. In a thrilling final, Bashir overcame Canada’s top-seeded shuttler Anna Rice, showcasing her experience and composure to secure the title against a strong field of competitors. Speaking after her victory, Bashir expressed pride in her performance, highlig

Pakistan’s ongoing red-ball decline has reignited debate around leadership, with captain Shan Masood facing increasing scrutiny after a string of disappointing results in the longest format. Since taking over the Test captaincy, Masood has managed just four wins in 15 matches while suffering 11 defeats — a record that has raised serious questions about Pakistan’s direction in red-ball cricket. The contrast with his predecessor Babar Azam is becoming harder to ignore. Babar st

MIRPUR: Pakistan’s red-ball woes continued as they slumped to a 104-run defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, equalling an unwanted record in the process. Chasing 268, Pakistan were bowled out for just 163, marking their third consecutive Test loss to Bangladesh — a sequence that now matches Zimbabwe’s record of three straight defeats against the same opposition. Fast bowler Nahid Rana starred on the final day wi

Australia have signaled a clear intent to build squad depth ahead of a packed international calendar, naming multiple uncapped and returning players for their upcoming white-ball tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The selectors unveiled squads on Monday that include three potential debutants, highlighting a strategic shift toward experimentation and long-term planning. All-rounder Liam Scott has earned a call-up in the ODI squads for both tours, while promising Victoria batter

Liverpool FC have announced plans to honour the late Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva with a permanent memorial at Anfield, following their tragic deaths in a car crash in northwestern Spain last summer. The club revealed images of the proposed tribute, a sculpture titled “Forever 20”, designed to capture Jota’s legacy both as a footballer and a beloved figure among fans. The piece features a flowing heart motif, inspired by his iconic goal celebration, alongside a trib

Bangladesh national cricket team strengthened their hold on the first Test against Pakistan national cricket team as bad light forced an early close on day four at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. After rain wiped out the entire second session, play resumed post-lunch with Bangladesh continuing from 93-2. The hosts moved to 152-3 in 50.3 overs, extending their overall lead to a commanding 179 runs before fading light brought an end to proceedings. Pakista

MIRPUR: Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi etched his name deeper into cricketing history after reaching the milestone of 400 international wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh national cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. The landmark moment came when Afridi dismissed Bangladesh’s experienced batter Mominul Haque on day four, making him only the fifth Pakistani fast bowler and ninth overall to achieve the feat in intern

DHAKA – Pakistan found a much-needed spark in debutant Azan Awais, whose calm and assured batting on Test debut helped the visitors claw their way back into the contest against Bangladesh national cricket team in Dhaka. After being put under pressure by Bangladesh’s imposing first-innings total of 413, Pakistan responded with resilience, ending the day strongly at 179 for 1 in 46 overs—still trailing by 234 runs, but with momentum firmly shifting. Azan remained unbeaten on a

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto guided a composed recovery as the hosts bounced back from early trouble on Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan, turning a shaky start into a position of stability by the end of the opening session. Pakistan made an ideal start after winning the early exchanges. Shaheen Afridi struck first, removing Mahmudul Hasan Joy with movement off the pitch, while Mohammad Rizwan completed a sharp catch behind the stumps. Soon after, Hasan Ali

A fresh debate around Pakistan’s wicketkeeping slot has emerged after former captain Rashid Latif publicly questioned the continued backing of Mohammad Rizwan over rising talent Rohail Nazir. Speaking during a recent discussion, Latif highlighted Rohail’s consistent performances in domestic cricket over the past few years, arguing that the young wicketkeeper-batter has done enough to warrant a proper opportunity at the international level. “Rohail Nazir has proved himself per

LAHORE — The stage is set for a spectacular finale as preparations reach their peak for the grand final of the Pakistan Super League Season 11 Final in Lahore, with organizers promising an unforgettable experience for cricket fans. A star-studded closing ceremony has been finalized, featuring performances by some of Pakistan’s biggest music icons, including Atif Aslam, Ali Azmat, Arif Lohar, Aima Baig, and Sabri Sisters. The ceremony will also include a dazzling fireworks dis

KARACHI — Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan has opened up about his continued struggle to break into the national white-ball setup, expressing disappointment over the lack of opportunities despite consistent performances in domestic and international red-ball cricket. Speaking during a recent interaction shared online , Sajid highlighted his achievements, including a standout performance in Bangladesh during the 2021–22 series, where he recorded career-best figures of 8 for 42

Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has candidly opened up about a crucial tactical decision during the Asia Cup final, admitting that a different call on the field might have altered the outcome of the high-stakes encounter. Speaking in a recent interaction, Agha revealed that his biggest regret as a stand-in leader was handing the ball to Haris Rauf for the last over at a pivotal moment in the match instead of continuing with spinner Abrar Ahmed, who had been building pres