Month: February 2026

This collage of pictures shows Pakistan´s off-spinner Usman Tariq (right) and India skipper Suryakuma Yadav. — ICC/ PCB/File  As cricket fever peaks ahead of high-octane Pakistan‑India T20 World Cup 2026 clash, Men in Blue skipper Suryakumar Yadav has said that he is ready to face mystery off-spinner Usman Tariq. Suryakumar made the remarks while addressing a […]

India and Pakistan fans in the stands before the Pakistan-India match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 14, 2025. — Reuters Prices of flights and hotel bookings to Colombo, Sri Lanka, have soared as thousands of fans flock to the city to watch India play Pakistan on Sunday in […]

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell (R) walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal by Zimbabwe’s Ryan Burl (L) during 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 Kangaroos stumble early as opener Josh Inglis’s dismissal for […]

India’s Varun Chakaravarthy celebrates with wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan after taking wicket during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup group stage match against Namibia at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on February 12, 2026. — Facebook/@IndianCricketTeam Namibia collapse from 67/1 to 116 all out. Hardik Pandya declared Player of the Match. India to face arch-rivals Pakistan on […]

This collage of pictures shows Brisbane Heat’s Usman Khawaja (left) and England’s Jason Roy. — AFP/Reuters/File.  LAHORE: England batters Dawid Malan and Jason Roy, along with Australia’s Usman Khawaja, are among the notable names that went unsold at the first-ever player auction for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).   The event was held at […]

England’s Ben Stokes seen in action in Test match against West Indies at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, Britain on July 11, 2024. — Reuters LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes says that he has undergone successful surgery after being struck in the face by a cricket ball. The 34-year-old all-rounder posted a picture on Instagram […]

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, national security adviser, Peshawar corps commander and other senior officials attend security huddle in Peshawar on February 10, 2026. — Screengrab via video High-level civil and military officials attend security meeting. Special sub-committee formed to oversee security operations. PCB chief says no personal agenda behind dispute […]

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan speaks to Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill during the Asia cup match against India at Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — AFP Govt says decision aimed at protecting spirit of cricket. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka request Pakistan to play India game. BCB president says […]

Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana celebrates a wicket during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against Ireland at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, February 8, 2026. — ICC Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana combined for six wickets to lead Sri Lanka to a 20-run victory over Ireland in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 game at […]

PCB spokesperson Amir Mir (right) welcomes ICC deputy chairman Imran Khwaja upon his arrival in Lahore, February 8, 2026. — X/Amir Mir BCB president to attend ICC’s meeting: sources. Other board members likely to also attend emergency meeting. Aminul Islam to also meet PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.  LAHORE: International Cricket Council (ICC) deputy chairman Imran […]