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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

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

Delhi | February 10, 2026 — The highly anticipated Pakistan vs India clash in the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup has been officially confirmed for February 15 in Colombo, following successful diplomatic efforts led by the International Cricket Council (ICC). BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla praised the ICC for initiating and supervising discussions involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), calling the outcome a major step forward for inter

The Government of Pakistan has officially cleared the national cricket team to play its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15, marking a dramatic U-turn after days of uncertainty over a potential boycott. The decision follows high-level tripartite negotiations involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and the International Cricket Council (ICC), held in Lahore earlier this week. Senior ICC officials reporte

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

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

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 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

PSL 2026 is heating up as franchises reveal major retention decisions. Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, a

Rashid Latif praised Pakistan’s recent T20 improvement, crediting Salman Ali Agha for helping the team move from struggling to score 200 run

Pakistan’s decision not to play against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked strong reactions from former international cricketers, with questions raised over consistency and the broader implications for global tournaments. A former India international took to social media to highlight what he described as a contradiction, pointing out that Pakistan’s decision was announced on a day when the two teams were already competing against each other in an ICC event

The Government of Pakistan has granted approval for the national cricket team to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, while confirming that Pakistan will not take the field in its scheduled match against India. The decision was announced through an official statement released by the Government of Pakistan, which clarified that although participation in the global tournament has been approved, the Pakistan Cricket Team will not play the fixture scheduled for 15 Feb

The ICC has expressed concern over Pakistan’s reported stance on selective participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that

Salman Ali Agha’s explosive run at number three has given Pakistan the intent it desperately needed in T20Is, but his rise has also reignite