England’s Harry Brook celebrates with the trophy after winning the series. — Reuters/File England captain Harry Brook said on Saturday that it would be “a shame” if Pakistani players were shut out of England’s domestic white-ball Hundred competition by Indian-owned franchises. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Friday urged the England and Wales Cricket Board […]
Mike Hesson explains Babar Azam’s demotion in must-win Namibia clash
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson (right) talks to batter Babar Azam during their training session at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on February 17, 2026. — ICC Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has clarified why Babar Azam was demoted in the batting lineup for their final T20 World Cup group game against Namibia. […]
8-year-old KP girl goes viral for Dale Steyn-style fast bowling
Eight-year-old Aena Wazir from North Waziristan, KP, holds a taped ball while posing for a picture with her friends. — Geo News An eight-year-old girl from North Waziristan has taken social media by storm after a video of her fast bowling, strikingly similar to the action of South African pace great Dale Steyn, captured the […]
Zimbabwe stay unbeaten with six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in T20 WC group stage
Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett of Zimbabwe fist bump during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. — ICC Zimbabwe chase down target in final over. Brian Bennett remains not out with 63 runs. Sikandar Raza declared Player of […]
Shadab hits back at ex-cricketers over criticism
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (left) celebrates a wicket with teammate Usman Khan during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo, February 18, 2026. — AFP Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan on Wednesday addressed recent criticism from former cricketers after the team qualified for the ICC Men’s […]
Islamabad-New Delhi tensions may prompt ICC to ‘shift future events from India’ to Australia
Pakistan’s Usman Khan and Shadab Khan pictured during T20 World Cup 2026 match against India at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 15, 2026. — Reuters Pak-India tensions prompt cricket bosses to discuss contingencies. Australia may be considered to host Champions Trophy 2029. World Cup 2031 may also be shifted to […]
Australia eliminated as Zimbabwe reach Super Eight after Ireland washout
Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett celebrates with teammates after their team’s win in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Australia and Zimbabwe at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 13, 2026. —AFP Zimbabwe go second in Group B with five points. Washout sends Zimbabwe into Super Eight stage. Ireland […]
Imad Wasim announces second marriage two months after divorce
Imad Wasim celebrates after taking the wicket of Karachi Kings’ Shoaib Malik during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 cricket match between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on March 7, 2024. — AFP Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his second marriage to Nyla, two months after sharing […]
Pakistan skipper blames poor execution after defeat against India
Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha stands with teammates during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against India at at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 15, 2026. — Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard Skipper Salman Ali Agha admitted Pakistan fell short in execution as they slumped to a heavy 61-run defeat against India during […]
Sanjay Manjrekar criticises India over handshake row
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar seen in a file photo. — AFP Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the defending champions over the recent “no-handshake” controversy involving Pakistan during the ACC Men’s Asia Cup, terming the gesture unnecessary and against the true spirit of the game. The two Asian giants will face off in […]