The 22-year-old right-hander, considered one of South Africa’s brightest white-ball prospects, has been sidelined with a low-grade shoulder muscle strain suffered on the eve of the series. Team management confirmed the decision to rest Brevis is precautionary, designed to prevent aggravation of the injury ahead of a congested international schedule that includes a crucial Test … Read more
The milestone moment arrived before a passionate home crowd that erupted in celebration as Pakistan’s former captain reached the historic achievement. While his contribution of 11 runs from 18 balls may appear modest on paper, those runs carried immense significance, elevating Babar to the pinnacle of T20I batting. A Historic Achievement Babar Azam now sits … Read more
Pakistan’s recent T20I performance against cricket’s elite teams has become a growing concern for fans and analysts alike. Following their humiliating defeat to South Africa in Rawalpindi under Salman Ali Agha’s captaincy, uncomfortable questions are emerging about the Men in Green’s ability to compete with top-tier opposition. The statistics paint a troubling picture that demands … Read more
Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam stands on the cusp of cricket history as he returns to T20I action after nearly a year, needing just nine runs to surpass India’s Rohit Sharma and become the all-time leading run-scorer in men’s T20 International cricket. The milestone opportunity arrives during Pakistan’s three-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning … Read more
South Africa produced a stunning comeback in the second Test at Rawalpindi, defeating Pakistan by eight wickets to level the two-match series 1-1. This crucial victory not only helped the Proteas avoid a series defeat but also lifted them up the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table, keeping their title defense alive. Trailing 1-0 … Read more
Pakistan cricket witnessed a remarkable moment of perseverance on October 20, 2025, as 38-year-old left-arm spinner Asif Afridi finally received his Test cap in Rawalpindi, becoming Pakistan’s second-oldest Test debutant in history. His selection for the second Test against South Africa represents the culmination of a 16-year journey through Pakistan’s domestic cricket system marked by … Read more
As the Pakistan Cricket Board finalizes its T20I squad for the upcoming three-match home series against South Africa, speculation intensifies around whether former captain Babar Azam will make his return to the shortest format after nearly a year on the sidelines. Conflicting reports suggest the selection committee remains divided on this crucial decision. According to … Read more
Pakistan’s men’s Test captain Shan Masood emphasized the need for consistency after his side’s impressive 93-run victory over South Africa in the first Test at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. The victory not only gave Pakistan an ideal start in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle but also showcased the team’s growing balance between … Read more
Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is likely to miss the upcoming home T20I series against South Africa as the Pakistan Cricket Board implements strategic workload management ahead of a demanding international schedule. The decision reflects the PCB’s commitment to preserving their star pacer’s fitness for crucial upcoming assignments including the T20 World Cup. … Read more
Pakistan is set to unleash a carefully crafted spin strategy when they host South Africa in a crucial two-match Test series beginning October 12, marking both teams’ entry into the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. The hosts are preparing spinning tracks at both Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to maximize their home … Read more