Cricket

The Punjab Police  have formally written to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) management, highlighting an alleged breach of tournament security protocols involving members of the Lahore Qalandars . According to reports, the incident centers around Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi  and all-rounder Sikandar Raza . The two players have been accused of disregarding security directives and escorting four visitors into Raza’s hotel room late on Saturday night. Security personnel

Wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah Khan  has responded with maturity and optimism after being left out of Pakistan’s national setup, saying he is choosing to view the situation as a positive rather than a setback. Speaking during the ongoing Pakistan Super League  (PSL 11), Haseebullah highlighted a key concern shared by many players on the fringes of selection — the lack of consistent opportunities. He pointed out that being given a single match and then sidelined for long peri

Multan Sultans  cruised to a five-wicket victory over Islamabad United  in a controlled chase of 172, powered by key contributions from Josh Philippe  and Ashton Turner . Chasing 172, Multan reached 175 for 5 with more than an over to spare. Philippe laid the foundation with a fluent 55, while captain Turner applied the finishing touches with an unbeaten 43 off just 28 balls, ensuring there were no late hiccups in what turned out to be a straightforward pursuit. Earlier, Isla

A stunning late assault from Michael Bracewell  and Abdul Samad  powered Peshawar Zalmi to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Rawalpindi Pindiz in a high-scoring Pakistan Super League  2026 encounter at Gaddafi Stadium . Chasing a daunting 215, Zalmi looked down and out before Bracewell and Samad produced one of the most explosive finishes in PSL history. The duo stitched a breathtaking 64-run partnership off just 23 balls, turning the game on its head when 74 were still re

Karachi Kings  secured a thrilling 14-run victory over Quetta Gladiators  in their second match of the Pakistan Super League , holding their nerve in a contest that swung dramatically across both innings. After being put in to bat, Karachi posted a competitive 181/7, thanks largely to an unbeaten 48 off 29 balls from Moeen Ali . Early impetus came from David Warner  (35) and a quick cameo by Salman Agha , but a mid-innings slowdown allowed Quetta to claw their way back, with

In a strong appeal highlighting concerns over dwindling crowd presence, Salman Iqbal  has called on the government to allow spectators back into stadiums during the ongoing Pakistan Super League  season. Taking to social media, the Karachi Kings owner expressed disappointment over empty stands, emphasizing the emotional and commercial impact of fan absence on the league. He noted that as a founding stakeholder of the PSL, witnessing vacant venues has been particularly dishear

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board  (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to Naseem Shah  for allegedly violating the terms of his central contract along with the board’s media policy and regulations. Naseem, who is currently representing Peshawar Zalmi  in the Pakistan Super League  (PSL), has been formally notified under the PCB’s disciplinary framework. According to the board, the young fast bowler is required to submit his response within the stipulated time period. The no

Peshawar Zalmi  head coach Ottis Gibson has thrown his support behind Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam, urging him to ignore social media criticism and rediscover the fearless approach that once made him one of the world’s most consistent performers. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League  season, Gibson acknowledged the intense scrutiny Babar faces, particularly over his strike rate and recent performances, but insisted that external noise could be detrimen