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 […]
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Pakistan may withdraw from ICC T20 World Cup 2026 over Bangladesh controversy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering a withdrawal from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh was denied the opportunity to play matches in Sri Lanka, prompting concerns in Islamabad over perceived double standards by the International Cricket Council. Read More: Pakistan names strong squad for T20 world cup Highly placed sources told The News that the […]
Pakistani cricketers respond to alleged investment fraud
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani cricketers have responded to recent reports about alleged investment fraud, saying no fraud occurred. The company is in contact and has promised payments by March. Only two checks were reportedly bounced, and the matter is being monitored closely. The players explained that they invested in the company, and initially received returns as promised. […]
Haris Rauf likely to miss T20 World Cup squad
Karachi: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is likely to be left out of the national squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, sources told Geo News on Tuesday. Read More: Haris Rauf says focused on cricket, not criticism at T20 World Cup Rauf, […]
PCB halts Pakistan T20 World Cup preparations
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 […]
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 […]
Australia to play three T20Is in Lahore ahead of T20 World Cup
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the schedule for Australia’s T20I tour of Pakistan later this month, ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Read More: Australia’s T20 World Cup top order settled: Marsh All three matches will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on January 29, 31, and February 1, […]
Fatima Sana to captain Pakistan women’s squad for South Africa tour
Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan in both the T20I and ODI formats for the team’s upcoming tour of South Africa, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday. The tour marks the women’s team’s return to South Africa for a bilateral series after five years. Read More: Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan women in T20 […]
PSL launches teams auctions in Islamabad as league expands to eight
LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Thursday began auctioning two new franchises in Islamabad, marking a major expansion of the country’s flagship T20 competition ahead of its 11th season in 2026. The auctions, taking place at the Jinnah Convention Centre, features 10 technically qualified bidders competing for ownership of the new teams. The […]
Asia Cup-winning Pakistan U19 team receives grand welcome
The Pakistan Under-19 cricket team was given a hero’s welcome on their return to Pakistan after winning the ACC U19 Asia Cup for the first time in their history. The team arrived in the early hours of Monday at the Islamabad International Airport, where they were greeted with applause, bouquets, and loud celebrations from fans […]