top of page
All Articles
THE DAILY PULSE
Imam-ul-Haq reportedly mulls legal action against former chief selector Mohammad Wasim
Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq has reportedly begun consultations with his legal team over remarks made by former Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim regarding his injury history. According to a report published by Daily Times, Imam is considering sending a defamation notice to Wasim after the conclusion of Pakistan’s ongoing Test series against England. The controversy erupted after Imam was ruled out of the Lord’s Test following a left calf strain sustained while fielding.
Sep 41 min read
Mohsin Naqvi asks, “Is Their Cricket Finished?”, but Pakistan’s reality is different
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently made a point that, on the surface, is difficult to disagree with. He reminded critics that South Africa have lost matches to Namibia and India have also suffered defeats against Ireland. His question was simple: does one unexpected defeat mean their cricket is finished? Absolutely not. And he is right about that. Cricket is not a sport in which a team becomes great overnight. Building a successful side takes time, consistency, planning and,
Sep 34 min read
Aqib Javed calls out Babar Azam for the accountability of bad performance?
Former Pakistan cricketer and PCB high-performance director Aqib Javed has strongly criticised the team’s performances against England, questioning both the selection decisions and the lack of competitiveness shown during the first two Tests. With Pakistan already 2-0 down in the three-match Test series, Aqib said the team had failed to compete in either of the first two matches and stressed that there is now only one Test remaining on the tour. “Two Test matches have come an
Sep 22 min read
Gohar Shah raises serious concerns over Pakistan Cricket’s culture, PCB and PSL model
Multan Sultans owner Gohar Shah has issued a strongly worded assessment of Pakistan cricket, highlighting what he believes are deep-rooted problems involving players, journalists, former cricketers, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the structure of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a lengthy social media post, Shah said he was a Pakistan cricket fan before becoming a stakeholder and felt obliged to offer an “honest assessment” despite acknowledging that his comments cou
Sep 12 min read
“Who Created This Team?” Rashid Latif blasts Pakistan cricket authorities over mid-series axe
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has strongly criticised the Pakistan cricket authorities for their handling of the team during the ongoing England series, accusing them of creating a bigger crisis while attempting to manage an existing one. Reacting to the latest developments, Latif said the situation had gone from headlines about a poor Pakistan side and the “weakest Pakistan team” to further embarrassment after seven players were reportedly sent back midway through the
Sep 11 min read
Pakistan make major changes to Test squad ahead of Birmingham test
LONDON, August 31, 2026: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced major changes to the national Test squad ahead of the third and final Test against England in Birmingham. Seven players have been released from the Test squad following the completion of the Lord’s Test, with Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad making way for seven replacements. The new additions include five uncapped players at T
Aug 312 min read
Babar Azam denies Pakistan considered not taking field after lunch break
Pakistan batter Babar Azam has denied reports that the team considered refusing to take the field after the lunch break on the opening day of the second Test against England. Speaking in a television interview following Pakistan’s 194-run defeat at Lord’s, which sealed a series loss for the visitors, Babar was asked whether there had been any discussion within the Pakistan camp about not returning to the field after lunch. “No, no. I have not heard that thing,” Babar responde
Aug 311 min read
Pat Cummins voices support for Imran Khan, calls for dignity and medical assessment
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has publicly voiced support for former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket legend Imran Khan, calling for him to be treated with dignity and given appropriate medical care. Cummins expressed his views in response to a clip shared by The Grade Cricketer featuring former Australia captain Greg Chappell, who raised concerns about Khan’s current situation and wellbeing. “Adding my support here to GC and the other former international captains,”
Aug 281 min read
“90% fit for tomorrow’s match and rest of the series”, says Babar Azam
Pakistan have intensified their preparations for the second Test against England with their first training session at Lord’s following their arrival from Leeds. The three-hour session featured fitness drills, fielding exercises and dedicated batting and bowling practice as Pakistan fine-tuned their plans for the upcoming Test. Captain Babar Azam, who missed the opening Test due to a finger injury, returned to training with the squad. The Pakistan batter took part in fielding
Aug 261 min read
Pakistan to host South Asian Games in April 2027 after 23-Year gap
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host the South Asian Games from April 3 to 11 next year, marking the country’s return as host of the regional sporting spectacle after a gap of 23 years. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Executive Committee of the South Asia Olympic Council in Islamabad on Sunday, chaired by Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Arif Saeed, who also heads the South Asian Olympic Committee. The meeting approved Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar a
Aug 252 min read
Former International captains renew appeal to Pakistan PM over Imran Khan’s medical treatment
A group of former international cricket captains has renewed its appeal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling for proper medical treatment and welfare measures for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to a letter dated August 23, 2026, the former cricketers have once again written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying they are deeply concerned about recent developments surrounding Imran Khan’s medical care. The accompanying post sta
Aug 233 min read
PCB calls up 20 bowlers for Two-Phase development Camp in Lahore
LAHORE, 23 August 2026: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called up 20 bowlers, including 12 pacers and eight spinners, for a two-phase development camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. The camp, part of the NCA’s player development programme, will provide an opportunity for the bowlers to work closely with NCA coaches and the Pakistan men’s white-ball coaching staff. The five-day camp for fast bowlers will run from 24 to 28 August, while the spinners will
Aug 231 min read
Shadab Khan stars again as CPL’s match-winner
Shadab Khan is making a strong statement in the Caribbean Premier League, claiming his second Player-of-the-Match award in as many games this season. The Pakistan all-rounder produced another sensational all-round performance for the Falcons against the Knight Riders, first making an impact with the ball before finishing the chase in emphatic fashion. Shadab Khan delivered a superb spell of 4 overs, 1 maiden, 8 runs and 1 wicket, keeping the Knight Riders’ batting line-up und
Aug 231 min read
Salman Ali Agha admits England outplayed Pakistan, vows strong comeback
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has admitted that England outplayed his side, acknowledging that a series of mistakes and inexperienced batting contributed to Pakistan’s defeat. Speaking after the loss, Salman conceded that Pakistan struggled to adapt to the conditions, particularly with the bat. “England have outplayed us and it is fair to say. We have made many mistakes. Our batting is inexperienced in these conditions.” Salman also defended Pakistan’s pace resources, poin
Aug 221 min read
Pakistan to host Sri Lanka with T20I and Test Series
LAHORE: Sri Lanka are set to tour Pakistan for a multi-format series in October and November 2026, with the visitors scheduled to play three T20Is followed by two Test matches. The limited-overs leg will begin with the first T20I on October 9 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second T20I will be played at the same venue on October 11, followed by the third and final T20I on October 13, also in Rawalpindi. The tour will then move into the longer format, with the first Test sc
Aug 191 min read
Babar Azam faces late fitness call for England Test opener as Shan Masood boosts return hopes
LEEDS: Pakistan face a late decision over captain Babar Azam’s availability for the opening Test against England after the star batter made a brief return to the nets during Monday’s training session at Headingley. The first of the three-match Test series begins on Wednesday, but Babar is still awaiting medical clearance after suffering a finger injury to his right hand. Babar was initially struck on the hand during the second Test against the West Indies earlier this month b
Aug 183 min read
Mohammad Amir backs five young Pakistan stars to shine in the future
LAHORE: Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has backed a group of young seamers and batters to play important roles for the national team in the coming years, highlighting Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Ali Raza, Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal as players to watch. Speaking during a recent podcast interview with an international sports platform, Amir was asked to name emerging Pakistani cricketers who may not yet be widely known among English-speaking audiences. The former left
Aug 92 min read
Pakistan crush West Indies to end eight-match away Test losing streak
Pakistan bounced back emphatically to defeat the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test, ending a miserable run of eight consecutive away Test defeats and leveling the series on a high note. Chasing a modest target of 75, Pakistan reached 77-2 in 23.3 overs with captain Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique guiding the visitors home in an unbeaten partnership. Babar remained not out on 24 from 30 deliveries, sealing the victory spectacularly with back-to-back sixes off sp
Aug 61 min read
Mohammad Amir set to enter the PSL 2027 auction as an overseas player after acquiring British citizenship?
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has confirmed that he will register as an overseas player for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2027 auction after obtaining British citizenship, marking a significant change in his PSL status. The 34-year-old left-arm pacer, who currently represents Trent Rockets in The Hundred, revealed that his newly acquired British passport means he will no longer be classified as a local player in the PSL. The change also allows him to participate
Aug 32 min read
Shaheen Shah Afridi withdraws from the Lanka Premier League due to personal reasons
Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has withdrawn from the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL), with his franchise confirming that the left-arm pacer will leave the tournament due to personal reasons. Shaheen’s exit comes after a challenging campaign in which he struggled to produce his usual match-winning performances. Across six appearances, the Pakistani speedster claimed seven wickets while conceding runs at an economy rate of over 10 runs per over. His figu
Aug 21 min read
bottom of page