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Lahore Region Blues emerged victorious in a thrilling final of the National U15 One-Day Cup 2025-26, defeating Karachi Region Whites by 29 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. The win earned Lahore Region Blues a prize of PKR 1 million, while Karachi Region Whites took home PKR 0.5 million. Electing to bat first, Lahore Region Blues posted a competitive total of 246-7 in their allotted 50 overs. Muhammad Mubashir was the star of the innings, crafting a classy 95 off

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly  has ignited fresh controversy following his strong remarks about the state of the India–Pakistan cricket rivalry after their latest encounter. Speaking to the media after the high-voltage clash, Ganguly stated that the fixture no longer carries the competitive intensity it once did. “It’s no longer our rivalry. It’s just a simple game,” he said, suggesting that the gap between the two teams has grown significantly over the years. Ganguly d

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt criticized Pakistan’s tactical awareness after their defeat to India, questioning the decision to bowl f

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi  has called for bold changes to Pakistan’s T20 setup, suggesting that senior players should be rested in favor of emerging talent ahead of the team’s upcoming fixture against Namibia. Speaking during a media interaction, Afridi said that if the decision were his to make, he would temporarily move on from key players including Babar Azam , Shaheen Shah Afridi  and Shadab Khan  to give younger cricketers an opportunity to prove themselves.

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf  has ignited fresh debate over the state of Pakistan cricket after posting a series of strongly worded statements on social media, calling for sweeping changes within the system and the national T20 setup. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Yousuf expressed deep concern over what he described as political interference and personal agendas affecting the team’s performance. “Unless we remove political influence and personal agendas from P

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar launched a scathing attack on the leadership of the Pakistan Cricket Board, questioning the appointment

With India set to face Pakistan on February 15, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has ignited debate by questioning the impact of young opener Abhishek Sharma in the Indian playing XI. Speaking during a recent cricket discussion, Amir did not mince his words when assessing the left-hander’s batting credentials. “He is not a proper batsman; he is a slogger,” Amir said. “He is just there to hit left, right, and centre. He doesn’t have a solid technique. If a bowler comes up w

“If he comes and stops for bowling, the batsman has the right to move away. He can say, ‘I thought he was stopping.’ That will be a huge hea

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

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

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

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