Pakistan cricket is once again at a crossroads. Following a demoralizing Test series defeat to Bangladesh, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to make sweeping changes to its national team setup. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expected to hold a crucial meeting at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, where he will receive a full briefing … Read more
Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi looks increasingly unlikely to be part of the country’s red-ball future at least for now. As the PCB gears up for a two-Test tour of the West Indies, selectors have quietly moved on without their ODI captain in the longer format. The Pakistan Cricket Board has put together a … Read more
Pakistan cricket is going through one of its most uncertain phases in recent memory, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appears ready to make some bold moves. Two names that keep coming up in inside conversations are Younis Khan and Mohammad Hafeez both legendary figures in Pakistani cricket and both reportedly in line for significant … Read more
Bangladesh clinched a memorable 78-run victory over Pakistan in the Sylhet Test to seal a commanding 2-0 series sweep, marking one of the most significant milestones in Bangladesh Test cricket history. Spinner Taijul Islam was the hero of the fourth innings, claiming a six-wicket haul to wrap up a Pakistan side that had shown brave … Read more
Babar Azam will not feature in the remainder of the Big Bash League finals, with Sydney Sixers announcing the Pakistan star has been recalled for national team camp duties. The announcement came Thursday, just over 24 hours before Sixers’ Challenger final against Hobart Hurricanes at the SCG. The timing leaves Sydney without their marquee international … Read more
The Pakistan Super League will move to an auction-based recruitment system, scrapping the draft model it has used since its inception a decade ago in the most significant structural reform in the league’s history.After months of uncertainty and contention between franchises and the league regarding player recruitment, the PCB determined a complete overhaul was required. … Read more
Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis has been ruled out for the remainder of the SA20 2026 season after sustaining a right thumb ligament tear that will require surgery. The injury occurred during JSK’s match against MI Cape Town on Saturday when du Plessis jammed his thumb into the ground while fielding in the … Read more
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha produced a blistering assault in the third T20I against Sri Lanka, setting a rare record for the highest strike rate by a captain in T20 international cricket. Despite Pakistan falling short by 14 runs in their chase of 198 at Dambulla, Agha’s explosive cameo of 45 off just 12 balls … Read more
Sources indicate the decision to fast-track the sale stems from strong investor interest expressed during the recent Hyderabad and Sialkot franchise auctions. The PCB reportedly received signals that potential buyers were keen not just on expansion teams but also on acquiring the established Multan Sultans franchise, prompting the board to capitalize on heightened market demand. … Read more
Sources close to PSL draft discussions suggest Sialkot is seriously considering Rizwan not just as a marquee player but potentially as captain as the franchise builds its core squad for the expanded 2026 season. The scenario would represent a dramatic shift for one of Pakistan’s most successful franchise partnerships, with Rizwan having captained Multan to … Read more