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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

Peshawar Zalmi has issued an official press release defending its recent direct signing of Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, emphasizing that the move was carried out in full compliance with Pakistan Super League (PSL) regulations and with complete approval from both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). The franchise reiterated its status as one of the most successful and influential teams in PSL history, crediting its lo

PCB spokesperson Amir Mir has dismissed Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta’s claims that the Pakistan Cricket Board approached the ICC, calling

The Pakistan national hockey team faced severe logistical and administrative challenges during their tour of Australia for the FIH Pro League, raising serious concerns over player welfare and the handling of national sports teams abroad. The team was scheduled to compete in the FIH Pro League, with their opening match against Australia set for 10 February. However, their travel plans were initially derailed after Australian visa applications were rejected, reportedly due to i

Pakistan edge Netherlands by three wickets in a nail-biting Colombo thriller Pakistan kicked off their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a heart-stopping three-wicket victory over the Netherlands on Saturday in Colombo, thanks to a sensational late assault from Faheem Ashraf, who turned a near-collapse into a dramatic win. Chasing a modest target of 148, Pakistan appeared in control early on, with Sahibzada Farhan anchoring the innings with a fluent 47 off 31 balls. However, w

Afghanistan star cites personal commitments as tensions surface within Afghan trio Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has officially withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, just days after being announced as a direct signing for Peshawar Zalmi ahead of the league’s historic players’ auction. The decision comes amid growing speculation of a rift within Afghanistan’s cricket circle, particularly following a cryptic social media post by Naveen-ul-Haq

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