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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 Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised cricket fans by praising Pakistan’s World Cup chances during a recent podcast. Ashwin hi

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has officially entered a new era, with franchises revealing both retained players and their contract prices ahead of the league’s first-ever player auction on February 11, 2026. Under the revised retention rules, teams are allowed to retain a maximum of four players, one from each category, as PSL expands to eight teams this season Lahore Qalandars Defending champions Lahore Qalandars retained a balanced mix of experience and youth spending R

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 cricket legend Kapil Dev has warned that any boycott restricting Pakistan’s participation in international tournaments could h

PSL 2026 is heating up as franchises reveal major retention decisions. Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, a

Sialkot Stallionz have signed former Australian captain Steve Smith for PSL 11, marking one of the biggest deals under the league’s new dire

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

Rashid Latif praised Pakistan’s recent T20 improvement, crediting Salman Ali Agha for helping the team move from struggling to score 200 run

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

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the Pakistan Shaheens squad for the upcoming white-ball series against England Lions, set to be played in Abu Dhabi from February 20 to March 9. The tour will feature a competitive schedule comprising three T20 matches followed by a five-match 50-over series, providing valuable exposure to Pakistan’s emerging talent ahead of future international assignments. Shamyl Hussain has been appointed captain of the side, leadin

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

The ICC has expressed concern over Pakistan’s reported stance on selective participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that

Cricket has always been a game of skill, temperament, and respect. That balance felt slightly disturbed during the second T20I between Pakistan and Australia, when the spotlight shifted from the contest itself to a moment that didn’t quite sit right with many fans. Cameron Green’s dismissal at the hands of Usman Tariq should have been just another turning point in a high-intensity T20I. Instead, it became a talking point for a different reason. After being dismissed, Green wa

Salman Ali Agha’s explosive run at number three has given Pakistan the intent it desperately needed in T20Is, but his rise has also reignite

With just one week remaining before the T20 World Cup, Pakistan cricket should ideally be settling combinations, locking roles, and building confidence. Instead, the conversation remains stuck where it has been for over a year: confusion in batting positions, unclear roles, and an unsettled top order. The criticism directed at captain Salman Ali Agha may be loud, but it misses the real issue. This is not about one innings or one batting position. This is about continuous expe