Pakistan’s shortcomings were laid bare during their lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign which ended on Saturday when the team failed to reach the semi-finals. From the captain Salman Agha, who was criticised for not being a T20 player, to slow batting rates and the use of all-rounders not up to the job, the Green Shirts […]
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South Africa beat Pakistan by six wickets in rain-hit T20I
BENONI – South Africa secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-curtailed second T20I at Willowmoore Park on Friday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing a revised target of 101 in a 14-over contest, the hosts reached the total with four balls to spare, thanks to an unbeaten 40 […]
Italy crush Nepal for first cricket T20 World Cup win
Spinners Crishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti helped debutants Italy to a historic first win at the cricket T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket hammering of Nepal on Thursday. Kalugamage (3-18) and Manenti (2-9) combined to bowl out Nepal for 123, a total Italy’s openers overhauled with 44 balls to spare in their second match at […]
ICC unveils official anthem ‘Feel the Thrill’ for T20 World Cup 2026
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday released the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, titled ‘Feel the Thrill’, ahead of the tournament scheduled in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Read More: Cricket fans are outraged at the official anthem for the ICC World The two-minute soundtrack was composed […]
PCB promotes five players to Platinum ahead of PSL season
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed the category renewals of 89 local players ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, promoting five players, including T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, to the Platinum category. Read More: PSL X replacement draft to take place today The five players elevated to Platinum are Salman Ali […]
Sialkot Stallionz unveiled as PSL 11 franchise
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) welcomed its newest franchise on Wednesday as owner Kamil Khan officially unveiled the team name and logo for Sialkot Stallionz. The announcement follows OZ Developers’ acquisition of the franchise for Rs1.85 billion during the January 8 auction. Read More: Sialkot PSL franchise to unveil logo and president today Taking to […]
Maxwell and Waugh join Bollywood-backed European T20 project
Australian stars Glenn Maxwell and Steve Waugh have emerged among the franchise owners of a new European Twenty20 league set to launch in August, marking the latest effort to expand cricket’s footprint beyond its traditional strongholds. The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), backed by the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, has been […]
Pakistan bowl first against Scotland in U19 World Cup clash
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against Scotland in the 12th match of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Takashinga Sports Club, Highfield, Harare. Historically, Pakistan has maintained a perfect record against Scotland in Youth ODIs, winning all three previous encounters, including a seven-wicket victory in the 2020 edition. […]
PSL 11 to adopt player auction model with major reforms
The Pakistan Supe transparency, and provide players with greater earning opportunities, according to an official statement. Read More: PSL governing council backs ‘player auction model’ for Season 11 Under the ner League (PSL) has announced major structural reforms ahead of its 11th edition, including a shift from the traditional player draft system to a full player auction. […]
PCB chief proposes player auction for PSL 11
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has proposed introducing a player auction for PSL 11, urging franchise owners to increase players’ remuneration in line with the league’s growing market value, sources said on Saturday. Read More: PSL 11th edition to start from March 26 The proposal was floated during a meeting of the PSL […]