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Pakistan Cricket Team

PCB considers US power-hitting training plan

June 25, 2026 by Attia Naveed

The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering sending selected cricketers to the United States for specialized power-hitting training. The proposed programme would involve baseball experts helping players improve their batting power and striking ability. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s white-ball cricket performance and player development. White-ball head coach Mike Hesson said […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Ali Raza Pakistan, Latest, Mike Hesson, Pakistan cricket fitness programme, Pakistan Cricket Team, PCB power-hitting training, US baseball training

Pakistan bowl out Australia for 157

June 5, 2026 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan produced a disciplined bowling display to dismiss Australia for 157 in the third and final One-Day International in Lahore on Thursday. Shaheen Shah Afridi led the attack with three wickets as the hosts gained a strong advantage in the series decider. The low total leaves Australia under pressure after choosing to bat first at […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Australia all out 157, Lahore ODI, Latest, Pakistan Australia series, Pakistan Cricket Team, Pakistan vs Australia ODI, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan clinches ODI series against Australia

June 5, 2026 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the third One-Day International to secure the three-match series 2-1. The victory matters because it capped a strong all-round performance against a major cricketing rival. The result boosts Pakistan’s confidence and rewards its bowlers and middle-order batters. After winning the toss and batting first, Australia struggled against disciplined […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Australia cricket series, Babar Azam runs, Latest, Pakistan Cricket Team, Pakistan ODI series win, Pakistan vs Australia ODI, Shaheen Afridi wickets

Babar and Naseem return for Australia ODI series

May 22, 2026 by Zuha shahzad

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, with senior players Babar Azam and Naseem Shah returning to the side. Read More: Rizwan named as new white-ball captain, Babar returns for series  The ODI series is scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 4 […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Australia ODI series, Babar Azam, Latest, Naseem Shah, Pakistan Cricket Team, PCB, Shaheen Afridi

Salman Agha backs Usman Tariq as Pakistan’s ‘X factor’

February 6, 2026 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan captain Salman Agha defended off-spinner Usman Tariq’s unorthodox bowling action ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Colombo. He described Tariq as the team’s “X factor” and praised his ability to make a difference in crucial moments. Tariq, 28, has played three T20 Internationals since his debut against South Africa […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Latest, Pakistan Cricket Team, Pakistan T20 World Cup, Salman Agha, T20 World Cup 2026, Usman Tariq bowling, X factor cricketer

Pakistan names strong squad for T20 world cup

January 25, 2026 by maleeha zahid

Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, naming Salman Ali Agha as captain during a press conference held in Lahore. The selection was revealed jointly by selection committee head Aqib Javed, head coach Mike Hesson, and the newly appointed skipper, outlining Pakistan’s strategy for the global tournament. The squad […]

Filed Under: Sports, Trending Tagged With: Latest, Pakistan Cricket Team, Pakistan T20 squad, PCB squad announcement, Salman Ali Agha, T20 World cup

Babar Azam exits BBL early, joins national squad

January 22, 2026 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has ended his Big Bash League campaign early to join the national team ahead of the Australia series. The Sydney Sixers confirmed he will miss the remaining matches, including the Challenger and final. His recall highlights the priority of national duty over franchise commitments. Babar shared a message thanking the Sydney […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Australia series, Babar Azam, Big Bash League, Latest, National Duty, Pakistan Cricket Team, Sydney Sixers

PCB halts Pakistan T20 World Cup preparations

January 19, 2026 by Attia Naveed

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has halted all preparations for the Pakistan team’s T20 World Cup participation. The decision comes amid ongoing security concerns. Team management will be briefed later on the future course of action. Sources say the PCB has also requested a parallel plan from the team management in case Pakistan […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Bangladesh security concerns, cricket preparations halted, Latest, mohsin naqvi, Pakistan Cricket Team, Pakistan T20 World Cup, PCB

Pakistan set to tour Australia for 2027 Test showdown

November 28, 2025 by Attia Naveed

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 […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Australia, cricket diplomacy, International cricket, Latest, Pakistan Cricket Team, T20I Series, Test series 2027

A Century of Resurrection: Babar Azam Reclaims His Throne

November 15, 2025 by Syed Asad Nadeem

November 15, 2025 by Attia Naveed

For two years, two months, fifteen days, and eighty-three long innings, Pakistan waited for a sound it had almost forgotten. Not the sound of bat meeting ball — that had never stopped — but the sound of destiny returning. The sound of elegance reclaiming its place. The sound of a king rediscovering his crown. When […]

Filed Under: Op-Ed, Sports Tagged With: Babar Azam, cricket comeback, cricket records, Fastest ODI Centuries, ODI century, Pakistan Cricket, Pakistan Cricket Team, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

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