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Pakistan T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan has backed the national team’s young players to embrace modern-day cricket, while stressing the importance of not underestimating Sri Lanka ahead of the three-match T20I series. Speaking at a press conference, Farhan said the new-look Pakistan side is committed to playing fearless and positive cricket. He expressed confidence in the youngsters and said he would provide them with his full backing as they take on the challenge at internati

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to return with its eight-team format as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the window for the 12th edition of the tournament. HBL PSL 12 will be played from 18 March to 2 May 2027, with all eight franchises set to compete for the coveted title. The window was finalised following consultations with the key stakeholders during the PSL Governing Council meeting held in London on 1 September 2026, which was attended by owners and rep

Earlier this afternoon, India women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur announced she is stepping down from the captaincy across all formats. In an emotional farewell note shared on her Instagram, Kaur reflected on her journey as India’s leader and the sacrifices she made for the team andIndian women’s cricket. “I have given everything I had to this team and to Indian women’s cricket — my blood, my sweat, my time, and many times, a part of my own game and personal ambitio

KARACHI: Pakistan marked a historic milestone in the development of padel as the country successfully hosted its first-ever CUPRA FIP Bronze Event – Pakistan I 2026 at Padelverse, Karachi, from October 2 to 4. Held under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation (FIP), the international tournament was organised by Padelverse Karachi in collaboration with the Pakistan Padel Federation (PPF). The three-day event attracted 92 players, featuring 32 men’s teams and 14 wom

Lahore, 5 October 2026: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squads for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka and the seven-match ODI tri-series featuring England and Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam making his return to the ODI setup. Right-handed opener Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed captain for the three-match T20I series, while left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to lead the ODI side in the tri-series. The T20I series against Sri Lan

Pakistan Champions have confirmed that they will not be able to participate in the ongoing Season 3 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) maintained its decision to withhold the required No-Objection Certificate (NOC). The team’s owner, Kamil Khan, had formally requested the PCB to reconsider its decision and had also remained engaged in discussions regarding the team’s participation in the global cricket event. However, the PCB ult

Pakistan secured their first-ever silver medal in men’s cricket at the Asian Games after losing to arch-rivals India in the final at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Batting first, India posted a formidable 211-6 in their allotted 20 overs, making a strong start through openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma. Abhishek led India’s scoring with a blistering 61 off just 28 deliveries, hitting three fours and seven sixes. Tilak Varma provided another explosive contributi

Pakistan secured the men’s volleyball bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 after defeating China 3-0 in the bronze-medal match. The Pakistani side produced a dominant performance on the court, controlling the contest from the opening stages and completing a straight-sets victory over China. Pakistan maintained its composure throughout the match and denied China the opportunity to force a fourth set, sealing the bronze medal with a comprehensive 3-0 triump

Pakistan secured the men’s hockey bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat South Korea 5-3 at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. The Green-shirts recovered from a two-goal halftime deficit, scoring four unanswered goals in the second half to seal a memorable victory and add another medal to Pakistan’s rich hockey history. Pakistan made a bright start when Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the opening qua

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started the process of appointing a new bowling coach for the national men’s team. The PCB has issued an advertisement inviting applications for the position, with candidates required to hold a Level 3 cricket coaching accreditation. According to the advertisement, applicants must also have at least five years of relevant coaching experience to be considered for the role. The board has opened the position to eligible candidates and

AICHI-NAGOYA, JAPAN — The Pakistan national hockey team made a powerful statement in their Asian Games 2026 opener, routing Thailand 9–0 in a completely one-sided encounter. From the opening whistle, Pakistan showed relentless attacking energy, pinning Thailand back in their own half and converting chances with clinical efficiency. The highlight of the match belonged to Ahmed Nadeem, who put on a goal-scoring masterclass by netting a sensational hat-trick to spearhead the at

There is a growing problem in Pakistan cricket that goes beyond poor performances, selection controversies or captaincy changes. It is the way some former cricketers choose to talk about the players who are currently carrying the burden of representing Pakistan. Criticism is part of cricket. Former players have every right to question performances, tactics, captaincy and selection decisions. In fact, their experience makes their criticism valuable. But there is a difference b

The five-page questionnaire issued to Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has surfaced, revealing details sought from the batter as part of an ongoing inquiry into online betting in Pakistan cricket. The questionnaire was presented before the High Court by the NCCIA’s lawyer, Assistant Attorney General. According to the questionnaire, Rizwan has been asked to provide details of his social media accounts over the past 10

Pakistan Under-19 produced another dominant performance against England Under-19, securing a comprehensive 200-run victory in the fourth and final ODI of their tour. The win helped Pakistan U19 clinch the four-match ODI series 3-1. Batting first, Pakistan posted an imposing 350 for four in their allotted overs. Captain Farhan Yousaf led from the front with an unbeaten 80, while Usman Khan and Jahangir Bilal contributed 79 runs each to power Pakistan to a commanding total. Cha

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has formally requested the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to shift the 2026 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy, or Pakistan’s matches in the tournament, to a neutral venue. According to the PHF, the request has been made in view of the current sensitive bilateral situation between Pakistan and India. The federation said the move is aimed at ensuring a safe, dignified and conducive environment for Pakistani players and officials. The PHF has made

Pakistan’s 3-0 Test series defeat against England is undoubtedly embarrassing. There is no escaping that reality. England completed a clean sweep, Pakistan failed to win a single Test, and the team has once again found itself under serious scrutiny. The situation worsened when Pakistan was docked 11 World Test Championship points for a slow over-rate in the final Test. Yet, while Pakistan’s Test cricket deserves criticism, the criticism being directed at the welcome given to

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has broken his silence on the ongoing investigation into alleged dressing-room leaks, saying he is fully cooperating with the authorities and will wait for the inquiry to conclude before speaking publicly in detail. In an interview with a local television channel, Rizwan said he was cooperating with both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over the allegations. “I am fully coop

Pakistan’s fast-bowling stars Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf made their presence felt in the opening round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I, delivering impressive spells in domestic first-class cricket. Shaheen, returning to red-ball cricket after a lengthy absence, produced a four-wicket performance for Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) against Ghani. The left-arm pacer bowled 14.5 overs, conceded 61 runs and claimed four wickets, giving his side an important contributio