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Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has praised Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam, describing him as a wonderful and very good player despite his omission from Pakistan’s T20I squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. During a press conference, Mendis was asked about Babar’s absence from the Pakistan squad for the three-match T20I series. In response, the Sri Lankan batter spoke highly of Babar’s abilities and highlighted his experience of playing alongside him in the HBL PS

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

Fatima Sana is a member of the Pakistan women’s cricket team, known for her pace bowling, all-round abilities and leadership on the field. Calling her a “lone warrior” does not mean that she plays alone, but reflects the responsibility and expectations often placed on her. She is frequently expected to step forward in difficult situations, contribute with both bat and ball, and provide leadership when the team needs it most. Fatima Sana was in the spotlight during Pakistan’s

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

Pakistan women’s T20I captain Fatima Sana has signed a one-year deal with Perth Scorchers for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. The 24-year-old all-rounder’s signing completes Perth’s overseas roster for WBBL 12, with England’s Freya Kemp and New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine also returning to the franchise after featuring in last season’s runners-up campaign. Sana will be available for the Scorchers’ first eight matches and will become only the second Pakis

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam will headline the list of Pakistani cricketers registered for the DP World International League T20 (ILT20) Season 5 Player Auction, scheduled to take place at the ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai on Thursday, October 1. Babar has been placed in the highest base-price category of USD 80,000 alongside several globally recognised T20 players, including England’s Phil Salt, Tom Banton and Liam Livingstone, Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan secured the country’s third medal at the ongoing Asian Games after winning bronze in the men’s singles squash competition on Saturday. Ashab’s medal was confirmed after he lost 3-0 to India’s Abhay Singh in the semi-final. As both losing semi-finalists are awarded bronze medals, the defeat ensured Pakistan a place on the podium. The fifth-seeded Pakistani had reached the last four with an impressive 3-1 victory over India’s fourth-seeded Veer Chotrani i

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

ISLAMABAD: The Pindiz has categorically denied statements allegedly attributed to its owner, M. Ahsan Tahir, regarding Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan and the ongoing NCCIA matter. In an official statement, The Pindiz said that Tahir had not issued any statement on the matter and termed the remarks attributed to him as “entirely fabricated.” The organisation said the comments published by a media outlet were not made by its owner and called for the publication to immediate

If you are a fan of pure, unapologetic fast bowling, Mark Wood’s international retirement feels like the end of an era. Wood’s career was never a straightforward one. Injuries repeatedly interrupted his journey and kept him away from the game for long periods. Yet every time he returned, he reminded the world exactly why genuine pace remains one of cricket’s most thrilling weapons. An Ashes winner, a 50-over World Cup winner with 18 wickets in the tournament, and a T20 World

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