The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the match officials for the upcoming three-match Australia-Pakistan One Day International (ODI) series, scheduled to be played from May 30 to June 4 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The series will feature experienced international officials from the ICC Elite Panel, ensuring high-standard officiating for the bilateral contest between the two […]
International cricket
Shakib Al Hasan expresses desire to play for Bangladesh again
Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan has once again expressed his wish to represent his country in international cricket, emphasizing his focus on the sport in the final phase of his career. Read More: Shakib Al Hasan joins elite 500-wicket club in t20 cricket The 39-year-old all-rounder posted a message on social media clarifying his intentions, […]
Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement, leaves lasting legacy in Pakistan cricket
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has officially retired from international cricket, concluding a remarkable career that spanned 54 Tests, 61 T20Is, and 117 One-Day Internationals, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Throughout his career, Sarfaraz scored 6,164 runs and led Pakistan in 100 international matches, guiding the national team to major victories, including the […]
Sri Lanka ramps up security for T20 World Cup, focusing on India-Pakistan clash
Sri Lanka has announced enhanced security measures for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with special attention on matches between India and Pakistan, officials told AFP. The island nation is co-hosting the tournament with India, hosting 20 matches from February 7 to March 8. Read More: Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka in preparations for T20 World Cup Elite commando […]
Afghanistan caps top players foreign leagues at three per year
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has approved a new policy limiting top national players to a maximum of three franchise foreign leagues per year. The move, announced following the board’s annual general meeting in Kabul on Wednesday, also mandates players’ availability for a rebooted domestic competition. Read More: 24 foreign and 66 local players selected for inaugural Pakistan ACB […]
Doug Bracewell retires from professional cricket
New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned more than a decade at both international and domestic levels. Read More: Santner, Latham back in New Zealand ODI squad The 35-year-old cited a long-standing rib injury as the main reason […]
Babar Azam shares his all-time favourite cricketer
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has named South African batting sensation AB de Villiers as his all-time favourite cricketer. He revealed this during an interview with former England star Kevin Pietersen on Pietersen’s YouTube channel, ‘The Switch | Kevin Pietersen’. Babar praised AB de Villiers for his exceptional skills and influence on modern cricket. Babar […]
Pakistan set to tour Australia for 2027 Test showdown
Pakistan’s national cricket team is scheduled to visit Australia for a three-match Test series in 2027. The series will feature matches in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. Officials say the full schedule will be finalised soon. The upcoming tour comes as part of Pakistan’s international red-ball commitments. Australian media report that the series aims to strengthen […]
FIA arrests two in international cricket betting network
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Wing on Wednesday arrested two suspects in connection with an international cricket gambling network. The arrests were made in the federal capital after an investigation revealed widespread betting activities involving foreign players. Read More: FIA Arrests NCCIA Officers Over Bribery Allegations The accused have been identified as Zahid […]
Babar Azam hits 20th ODI century in thrilling comeback
KARACHI – Pakistan captain Babar Azam marked his long-awaited return to form by scoring his 20th ODI century against Sri Lanka, ending a drought of over 800 days and 83 international innings. Nobody has more ODI 100s from Pakistan than Babar Azam. Happy 32nd intl ton, beloved. pic.twitter.com/3tBPkBf9gE — Switch Hit (@_SwitchHit) November 14, 2025 […]