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India’s women’s cricket team sparked controversy after refusing to collect the Asia Cup trophy and winners’ medals from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi following their 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final in Dubai. The trophy presentation was delayed by more than 30 minutes as the Indian team did not come onto the stage. Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and the country’s interior minister, remained on stage while the ceremony was

Mike Hesson’s decision to involve Razaullah in Pakistan’s upcoming white-ball developmental squads may sound like a positive step on the surface. But it raises a much bigger question: does every talented Pakistani cricketer really need to be pushed into doing more, or should we first protect what makes him special? Razaullah is 21, has only recently broken into international cricket and has already caught attention with his raw pace and aggression. He has been clocking 145+ k

Salman Ali Agha’s stunning triple century in domestic cricket deserves appreciation. Scoring 300* with 42 fours and six sixes is an extraordinary individual achievement. But perhaps the bigger question is not about Salman, it is about the system that produced the conditions for such a performance. How do players who struggle to score runs in challenging overseas conditions suddenly find themselves piling up massive hundreds, even triple centuries, in domestic cricket? Of cour

Pakistan women’s cricketer Tuba Hassan has expressed confidence in the team ahead of their semi-final clash against Sri Lanka, saying the side is fully prepared and focused on delivering a strong performance. Speaking ahead of the match, Tuba said the team’s practice session went very well, with the players working specifically on areas that needed improvement. She added that the squad also focused on fielding drills before moving into the nets. Tuba said Pakistan are excited

Pakistan U19 made a dominant start to their four-match ODI series against England U19, defeating the hosts by 177 runs in the opening match. Batting first, Pakistan posted a commanding 332 for 9. Osman Khan led the charge with a brilliant 151, while captain Farhan Yousaf contributed an impressive 115. The pair produced a record-breaking 268-run partnership for the third wicket, laying the foundation for Pakistan’s massive total. In reply, England U19 struggled against Pakista

Pakistan women’s cricket team spinner Nashra Sandhu has acknowledged the team’s batting concerns despite their strong bowling performances, as Pakistan secured a place in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup after defeating Hong Kong. Speaking after the match, Nashra said the pressure of leading the bowling attack does not affect her significantly, stressing that responsibility rather than pressure drives her performance. “There is pressure, but it is not as such. You have played

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning issues related to discipline and conduct, PCB spokesperson Amir Mir confirmed. In a statement shared on social media, Mir said the matter is currently being reviewed internally and that the PCB is handling the proceedings in accordance with its standard procedures and regulations. “The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has recalled a memorable coaching lesson from legendary batter Javed Miandad, describing how Miandad helped him overcome difficulties against Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan. Inzamam said he struggled to score freely during a Test in Karachi because Muralitharan was getting significant turn from outside the off stump. According to Inzamam, he approached Miandad and explained the problem. Miandad advised him on how to play the

Former Australian cricketer and Pakistan batting consultant Matthew Hayden has offered a candid assessment of Pakistan cricket, saying the country possesses phenomenal natural talent but struggles to convert that ability into consistent performances because of an environment he described as chaotic. Hayden, who previously worked with Pakistan, said he thoroughly enjoyed his time with the team but believes little has changed in terms of the pressure surrounding Pakistani crick

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan cricket after visiting the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and observing the infrastructure and development work being carried out under the Pakistan Cricket Board. Akhtar said he recently visited the NCA and also saw the facilities at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) ground, describing the latter as a historic venue that had previously fallen into poor condition. According

Former Pakistan bowling coach Jason Gillespie has expressed serious concern over the recent changes within the Pakistan cricket team, questioning the selection strategy and calling on chief selector Aqib Javed to take responsibility for the current situation. Gillespie said there appears to be no clear selection strategy within the Pakistan team, with the selection committee seemingly changing its decisions on a daily basis. “Players are playing with fear,” Gillespie said, ad

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,

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

LAHORE: Pakistan cricket has been rocked by another major shake-up as former captain Misbah-ul-Haq has decided to resign from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) selection committee, according to sources close to the former cricketer. Sources said Misbah has informed the PCB of his decision and will serve his notice period before formally stepping down. The development comes just a day after the PCB made sweeping changes to Pakistan’s Test squad, releasing seven players and tw

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

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with the Argentina national team to an end. The 39-year-old Argentina captain confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain was his final appearance in an international tournament for La Albiceleste. Messi will also step down as captain of the national team. In a statement shared with his millions of followers on Instagram, Messi said the decision was p

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