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The International Cricket Council  (ICC) has announced its Team of the Tournament following the conclusion of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup , which ended with hosts India national cricket team  defeating New Zealand national cricket team  by a dominant 96-run margin in the final. Four players from the champion Indian side were included in the elite XI, led by Player of the Tournament Sanju Samson . The wicketkeeper-batter was instrumental in India’s title-winning campaign,

The Multan Sultans have officially appointed Australian all-rounder Ashton Turner as their new captain ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, marking a new chapter for the franchise as it prepares for the tournament starting later this month. Turner arrives with a strong leadership reputation in T20 cricket. The 33-year-old recently guided the Perth Scorchers to multiple Big Bash League (BBL) triumphs, earning recognition as one of the most tactically sh

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi  has launched a sharp criticism of Pakistan’s current selection policies, questioning why consistent performers in domestic cricket are repeatedly overlooked while relatively inexperienced youngsters are fast-tracked into the national team. Speaking during a recent television interview, Afridi expressed serious concerns over what he described as a flawed approach to rebuilding the national side. The former all-rounder took particular issu

Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson  has expressed confidence in Pakistan’s squad while emphasizing the importance of adapting quickly to conditions ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh national cricket team . Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Hesson said the team is excited about the opportunity to test new players and continue the momentum from their recent success in 50-over cricket. “We’re excited as a group to involve them,” Hesson said wh

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar  has expressed disappointment over the treatment of former cricketers in Pakistan, saying that legends of the game do not receive the same level of respect from the country’s cricket authorities and current players. Speaking during a discussion about how former players are honoured in India, Akhtar praised the way Indian cricket celebrates its past heroes. He pointed out that during major events and celebrations, legendary cricketers

A young Pakistani cricketer, Shahzaib Bhatti , has announced that he is leaving Pakistan cricket at the age of 24, expressing frustration over what he described as politics, corruption, and lack of structure within the system. In a post shared on the social media platform X , Bhatti wrote an emotional message stating that he was stepping away from Pakistan cricket despite achieving success in domestic competitions. https://x.com/shahzaibcric/status/2030782742158598166?s=46 “G

Cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar  stirred debate on social media after delivering a sarcastic remark following India national cricket team ’s historic victory over New Zealand national cricket team  in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 . India defeated New Zealand in the tournament final to successfully defend their title, becoming the first team in history to win back-to-back T20 World Cups and the only team to lift the trophy three times. The victory also made India

Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan  addressed the media in a press conference on Saturday, where he was asked about the surprising omission of Babar Azam  from Pakistan’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh . Responding to the question, Rizwan said he was not in a position to explain the reasoning behind the decision and suggested that the selection committee should provide clarity on the matter. He pointed out that he was not part of the meetings

Pakistani comedian and television host Tabish Hashmi  has made a major announcement in support of the national hockey team ahead of the upcoming Hockey World Cup . Hashmi revealed that he, along with former Pakistan cricketers Ahmed Shehzad , Rashid Latif , and Mohammad Amir , will each donate one month’s salary to the Pakistan hockey team if the players deliver an exceptional performance in the World Cup. Speaking about the initiative, Hashmi said the gesture is meant to enc

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi  has expressed disappointment with the leadership style of Mohammad Rizwan , saying a captain should take responsibility rather than shifting blame to the team management after defeats. Speaking during a discussion on Pakistan cricket, Afridi said he was particularly unhappy with Rizwan’s remarks in a press conference where the wicketkeeper-batter suggested that certain decisions were made by the selection committee and coaching staff.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has called for major changes in Pakistan’s T20 cricket strategy following the team’s disappointing campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026, stressing the need to invest in young talent and specialist players. Speaking on his YouTube show, Asif said Pakistan failed to keep up with the rapidly evolving demands of modern T20 cricket, where aggressive batting and specialist roles have become essential. According to him, the national side lacke

Pakistan secured a long-awaited return to the FIH Hockey World Cup after eight years by defeating Japan’s national mens hockey team 4-3 in the semi-final of the qualifying tournament, marking a major milestone for the national side despite recent off-field turmoil. The Pakistan mens national field hockey team  produced a spirited performance to book their place in the global showpiece. Pakistan struck once in the opening quarter before adding three more goals in the fourth q

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan  has emerged as the only Pakistani player nominated for the Player of the Tournament award by the International Cricket Council  (ICC) following a sensational campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup  2026. Farhan enjoyed a historic tournament with the bat, finishing as the leading run-scorer after amassing 383 runs in seven matches at an outstanding average of around 76.60 and a blistering strike rate close to 160. His tally set a new record f

The Pakistan Cricket Board  (PCB) has strongly condemned what it described as “agenda-driven fake news” targeting the character of its players, warning that strict action will be taken against those spreading unverified allegations. In a statement shared on the board’s official account on X (formerly Twitter) , the PCB said that the circulation of false and misleading reports about its cricketers is unacceptable and will not be tolerated under any circumstances. “Agenda drive

Pakistan pacer Salman Mirza  has strongly reacted to a controversial report aired by ARY News , which accused him of alleged misconduct during Pakistan’s tour to Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 . The report claimed that the left-arm fast bowler had been involved in inappropriate behaviour at the team hotel and that staff had lodged a formal complaint with Pakistan team management. According to the broadcast, the management had taken notice of the matter and rep

The Pakistan Cricket Board  has officially announced the schedule and team line-ups for the upcoming National T20 Cup, with the 23-match tournament set to take place in Peshawar from 7 to 18 March. A total of 10 regional teams will compete in the event, divided into two groups. The tournament will feature an intense group stage followed by semi-finals and the final, with double-headers scheduled during both the group stage and knockout rounds. Group A comprises Lahore Whites,

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir  has questioned the culture of placing the entire burden of poor performances on the national team captain, saying responsibility should also lie with selectors, coaches and top management. Speaking during a recent discussion, Amir criticized the line of questioning directed at captains immediately after defeats. Referring to a post-match press conference involving Salman Agha, he said it was inappropriate to ask a captain about resig

In a significant development ahead of the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League , the franchise formerly known as Sialkot Stallionz has officially been renamed Multan Sultans under new management, league CEO Salman Naseer  announced on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference, Naseer confirmed that the request for the name change was submitted by the franchise’s newly appointed CEO, Gohar Shah , and has been formally approved by the league administration. According to N