Pakistan cricket team

Root hails emerging fast bowlers after thrashing Pakistan

Robinson and Josh Tongue bagged five wickets apiece as Pakistan were dismissed for just 171 in their first innings and the duo, who received good support from Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson, took three more each second time around.
22 August 2026

Ball split in two: Robinson, Tongue share match ball after taking five wickets each

The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era
20 August 2026

Pakistan to host Sri Lanka for Tests and T20Is, England for ODI tri-series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a press release that they will play three Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka followed by a 50-over tri-series with England in October. There will then be two Tests between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in November.
20 August 2026

Minhas spins Pakistan to victory in landmark 1000th ODI

Spinner Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistan bowler to take five wickets on his ODI debut on Saturday as the hosts eased to a five-wicket win over Australia in the series opener in Rawalpindi.
31 May 2026

Pakistan’s Agha reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in Sylhet Test

Pakistan player Salman Ali Agha has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Tuesday.
20 May 2026

Pakistan's Champions Trophy winning skipper Sarfaraz retires

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who guided his country to their maiden Champions Trophy title in 2017, announced his retirement from the sport on Sunday.
15 March 2026

Pakistan’s semifinal equation explained

Salman Ali Agha will lead his Pakistan side onto the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium for their final Super Eight clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka today, knowing exactly what they must do to secure a place in the semifinals of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
28 February 2026

New Zealand's qualification in limbo after loss against England; Pakistan stay alive

England's win left New Zealand's qualification hanging in the balance, dependent on whether Pakistan can beat Sri Lanka tomorrow. As it stands, Pakistan must win by 64 runs or complete a run chase in 13.1 overs to lift their net run-rate above the Black Caps and seal a semifinal spot.
27 February 2026

Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate

Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against already-eliminated Sri Lanka, whether or not they still have hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
27 February 2026

World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life', says Afridi

Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup semifinals and floored Pakistan to leave their hopes of making the last four out of their own hands.
25 February 2026

New Zealand must adapt quickly to Sri Lankan wickets: Chapman

New Zealand can adapt quickly to switching to Sri Lankan pitches in the T20 World Cup after playing all their matches so far in India, said batsman Mark Chapman on Friday.
20 February 2026

Mirpur to host Pakistan ODI series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday confirmed a three-match ODI series in Dhaka, scheduled from March 11 to 15.
20 February 2026

Our goal? Win World Cup, says Shadab as Pakistan into Super Eights

Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance of the tournament secured the last Super Eights berth on Wednesday.
18 February 2026

In case you missed it: Pep’s stand with Palestine, Nafay’s wrong-handed run-out and deadline-day drama

The past and ongoing week offered a striking mix of sport intersecting with politics, cricket delivering a moment of confusion, and football once again underlining why transfer deadlines rarely lack drama. Here is a look at three stories that drew attention for very different reasons.
3 February 2026

From Mustafizur’s IPL removal to global cricket turmoil: What next?

The spark that lit this wildfire wasn’t a war, a border clash, or even a match. It was the quiet exclusion of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from an Indian Premier League franchise in early January -- a decision that, at the time, felt like just another cricketing call.
2 February 2026

ICC seeks resolution after Pakistan’s decision to boycott T20 WC match against India

The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a statement on Sunday in response to Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India, saying it expects the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to find a “mutually acceptable resolution” to the situation.
2 February 2026

'I'll bat at No.3': Pakistan captain Salman Agha locks in batting position

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has announced he will bat at No.3 for the side during the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
30 January 2026

Pakistan TV team break 231-year-old record to defend lowest first-class total

The Pakistan TV cricket team broke a 231-year-old record for the lowest total successfully defended in first-class cricket when they won by two runs as Sui Northern failed to chase down a paltry target of 40 in the domestic President's Trophy.
17 January 2026

Challenging times for Pakistan’s heavyweights in Big Bash

This season of the Big Bash League has been a sobering exercise for three of Pakistan’s marquee cricketers. Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi arrived in Australia armed with heavyweight reputations and vast T20 expertise but what followed instead has been a humbling experience.
16 January 2026

'I certainly endorse his selection': Hesson backs Babar's T20I return

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson has thrown his support behind Babar Azam's return to the T20 squad, as the three-match series against South Africa starts in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
26 October 2025