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Lahore, 11 February 2026: The HBL PSL ushered in a new era on Tuesday as the league conducted its first-ever Player Auction ahead of Season 11, with a total of 103 players sold and eight franchises completing their squads for the upcoming edition. Set to take place from 26 March to 3 May, HBL PSL 11 will mark a significant shift in the league’s structure, with the auction model replacing the traditional draft system. Three teams — Rawalpindi, Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad H

Former Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed has revealed that he went through an extremely difficult period during his time in prison and has now appealed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to forgive the remaining year of his ban. In an interview with Geo News, Jamshed admitted that he deeply regrets his involvement in spot-fixing and said he has paid a heavy price for his mistakes. He claimed that poor legal advice worsened his situation, adding that had he received proper gui

Colombo: Pakistan secured a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their 12th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Tuesday, strengthening their position in Group A and keeping momentum ahead of their big match against India. After winning the toss, USA captain Monank Patel chose to field. Pakistan posted a strong total of 190 for 9 in their 20 overs, setting the Americans a target of 191 to win. Pakistan’s innings w

Veteran Pakistani television anchor Aftab Iqbal has strongly criticized Pakistan’s reversal on its earlier stance regarding cricket-related decisions, calling the move embarrassing and damaging to the country’s credibility. Reacting to Pakistan’s policy shift, Iqbal said he felt “ashamed” by the retreat, warning against making threats that cannot be enforced. “You should never give a threat on which you cannot act,” he advised viewers. “When you threaten someone, you should b

Dhaka, February 9, 2026 — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued an official media release expressing deep gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and all stakeholders for their constructive efforts in addressing recent challenges faced by Bangladesh cricket. In the statement released on Monday, the BCB acknowledged the leadership and support of PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi, highlighting Pakistan’s role in demonstrating

Islamabad: Walee Technology has officially secured ownership of Multan Sultans, the final franchise slot of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11th edition, after winning the high-profile auction with a record bid of PKR 2.45 billion on Monday evening. The bidding, organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), began with a base price of PKR 1.82 billion and quickly turned into an intense contest among Walee Technology, CD Ventures, and Particle Igniter. What started as a modest

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