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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

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

Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has withdrawn from the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL), with his franchise confirming that the left-arm pacer will leave the tournament due to personal reasons.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

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has expressed concern over Shaheen Shah Afridi’s recent decline in form, attributing the left-arm pacer’s struggles to poor workload management rather than a lack of ability. Speaking during an interview, Amir recalled warning about Shaheen’s future as early as 2020 or 2021, saying he had experienced similar challenges during his own career. He claimed he had advised that continuously overplaying the young fast bowler could eventually

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalised Pakistan fast bowlers Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening Test of the ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies in Tarouba. Khurram Shahzad was fined 15 per cent of his match fee, while Mohammad Abbas received an official reprimand after both were found to have violated Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to using language

A Pakistani father-daughter team has achieved a landmark success at the International Horseback Archery Championship in Russia, bringing home top honors and earning international recognition for the country. Fourteen-year-old Aswa Marjan Niazi claimed the gold medal after finishing first in the global competition, while her father, Sub-Inspector Najeeb Niazi, secured the silver medal with an impressive performance. The duo’s participation in the championship became possible a

Tarouba, Trinidad: Pakistan suffered a disappointing 90-run defeat to the West Indies in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, as a dramatic first-innings collapse and another batting failure in the run chase handed the hosts a 1-0 lead. Chasing 211 for victory on the fourth day, Pakistan were bowled out for just 120 despite an unbeaten 58 from Babar Azam. The former captain stood firm amid the collapse, but found little support from the

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allocate more Test matches to Pakistan, saying the team’s inconsistent red-ball schedule makes it difficult for players to adapt and perform consistently. Speaking after Pakistan’s Test against the West Indies in Tarouba, Abbas agreed that Pakistan needs a busier Test calendar. “I am with you. I told you before as well, so I am requesting the ICC as well. Please give us more Test matc

Former Pakistan Test head coach Jason Gillespie has launched a scathing response to Pakistan’s chief selector Aaqib Javed, calling him a “muppet” and dismissing his recent claims as “nonsense” during an appearance on the Give Me a Spell podcast. Gillespie was responding to remarks made by Aaqib, who claimed that both Gillespie and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten frequently overruled selectors and “had no plan” following Pakistan’s defeat in the first Test against England

Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code after testing positive for a prohibited Substance of Abuse during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The 32-year-old returned an adverse analytical finding for Carboxy-THC following a doping test conducted after Pakistan’s T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 7. Nawaz admitted to the anti-doping rul

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has been appointed captain of the Desert Vipers for the upcoming ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), replacing the injured Australian all-rounder Chris Green. The five-team tournament will begin on July 23 at Providence Stadium in Guyana, where the Desert Vipers will compete alongside defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors, Lahore Qalandars, Perth Scorchers, and San Francisco Unicorns. Reacting to his appointment, the 27-year-old

Pakistan have made a major leadership change ahead of their upcoming Test tours, with Babar Azam reappointed as the national Test captain, replacing Shan Masood. The decision comes after Pakistan endured a disappointing World Test Championship campaign under Masood, winning just four of his 16 Tests in charge and finishing at the bottom of the previous WTC cycle. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the change on Sunday, with selector Aaqib Javed stating that the selection co

Pakistan cricket commentator and analyst Ali Younis has strongly condemned the online abuse and personal attacks directed at his wife, Aliya Riaz, following Pakistan’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. In an emotional video message, Younis accused sections of social media and former cricketers of fueling a toxic culture of hatred that has gone far beyond legitimate criticism of cricket performances. “Karma means that whatever you do, whatever you say,

Fast bowler Matt Henry produced a decisive spell late on day two to put New Zealand firmly in control of the second Test against England at The Oval on Thursday, after Glenn Phillips celebrated the first Test century of his career. England closed the day on 222-6 in reply to New Zealand’s first-innings total of 391, still trailing by 169 runs with only four wickets remaining. Henry, who had battled back spasms during the opening Test at Lord’s, dismissed stand-in captain Joe

Pakistan women’s cricket stalwart Nida Dar has announced her return to professional cricket, ending an indefinite break from the game that began in April 2025. The 39-year-old all-rounder revealed the news through a social media post, expressing her readiness to represent Pakistan once again after taking time away from the sport to focus on her mental well-being. “After taking time to focus on myself and regain my strength, I am happy to share that I am back and available for

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a major overhaul of its central contracts system, introducing a groundbreaking format-based structure under the leadership of PCB Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi. Recognizing the evolving nature of modern cricket, the PCB has moved away from the traditional “one-size-fits-all” model, which treated players from all formats under the same grading system. The new framework acknowledges the unique demands of Test, ODI, and T20 cricket and

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has once again sparked debate over Pakistan cricket administration after making candid remarks about opportunities given to former players within the cricket setup. During a recent interview, Afridi was asked why former cricketers such as Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq, Wahab Riaz and Azhar Mahmood continue to receive opportunities in coaching and administrative roles, while he remains outside the system. Responding to the question, Afridi

Islamabad, June 11: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan’s national football team on winning the 2026 Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in the Maldives. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister praised the team’s outstanding performance throughout the tournament, particularly their victory over Afghanistan in the final. He said the achievement had brought pride and joy to the entire nation and highlighted the growing potentia

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a youthful 15-member squad for the men’s T20 cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with opening batter Sahibzada Farhan appointed as captain. The squad features a new-look lineup, with several established national stars including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan left out of the squad. The selection reflects Pakistan’s focus on providing international ex

Australia produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Lahore, levelling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up a winner-takes-all decider. After being put into bat, Australia recovered from an early setback to post 231 on the board. The visitors suffered a nightmare start when Alex Carey was dismissed off the very first ball of the innings. However, Josh Inglis and Matthew Short steadied the ship with a valuable partnership