RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi praised his team’s performances after completing a series sweep against Sri Lanka on Sunday, highlighting a strong run for the country’s cricket. The win followed Pakistan’s recent ODI series victory over South Africa, marking two consecutive series triumphs. Read More: Afridi confident ahead of ODI series, praises team unity Addressing […]
Mohammad Rizwan
‘Rizwan voluntarily stepped back to let Shaheen take over as ODI captain’
Former Pakistan One-day International captain Mohammad Rizwan voluntarily decided to take a step back and let Shaheen Shah Afridi take charge as his successor when the country’s cricket board was mulling the decision, the latter revealed on Monday. Shaheen was appointed in the role last month in what seemed like an abrupt development with Rizwan […]
Ex-cricketers blast PCB over Rizwan’s sudden removal as ODI captain
Former players Rashid Latif and Mohammad Amir have criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for removing Mohammad Rizwan as ODI captain. Shaheen Shah Afridi replaced him, even though Rizwan led Pakistan to rare series wins in Australia and South Africa. However, the team’s recent poor performance in the Champions Trophy may have influenced the decision. […]
Muthusamy’s Six-For Triggers Pakistan Collapse After Strong Start in Lahore Test
South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy unleashed a devastating spell on the second morning of the Lahore Test, bowling Pakistan out for 378 after a strong overnight position at 362-5. The left-arm spinner claimed six wickets, including three in a single over, to turn the tide in South Africa’s favour. Pakistan had resumed their innings with Mohammad […]
Rizwan captains Pakistan in West Indies ODI
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced Mohammad Rizwan as captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies. The series will take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on August 8, 10, and 12. Rizwan will lead a 16-member squad selected by the Men’s National Selection Committee. Notably, […]
ICC T20 rankings: Babar and Rizwan drop
The ICC released the latest T20 player rankings on July 23, 2025. Among batters, Australia’s Travis Head continues to hold the top position with consistent performances. India’s young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal improved his ranking, moving up one spot to ninth place. West Indies’ Shai Hope surged four places to reach tenth. Pakistan’s star batsman Babar […]
Star trio unlikely to return soon, say PCB sources
Pakistani cricket fans are unlikely to see their star players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah returning to international cricket soon. These players were expected to feature in the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against West Indies, but it now looks doubtful. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has requested the West […]
PCB plans fresh faces as senior trio likely to miss t20 series
Pakistan’s senior players — Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi — are likely to be rested or dropped from the T20 International (T20I) squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and West Indies. All three are expected to remain part of the ODI squad, but their absence from the shorter format is being […]
Time’s up for Babar and Rizwan: Aaqib Javed’s strong message
Aaqib Javed, director of PCB’s High Performance Center and former fast bowler, said he has clearly communicated to Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan about areas they need to improve. Both senior players were advised on how to fix weaknesses to strengthen their game. Recently, PCB held three skill development camps focusing on improving players’ techniques […]
International exposure: PCB allows key players to join foreign leagues
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for several key players, allowing them to join international leagues this summer. Big names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan are among those cleared to play. This step is part of the board’s strategy to balance player workload and increase international […]