Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s celebrates after taking a wicket during the first T20 International against South Africa on December 10, 2024. — Author    KARACHI: Pakistan’s pace sensation Shaheen Afridi added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in each of cricket’s three international formats. Afridi […]

Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed poses with the Champions Trophy in 2017. — AFP RAWALPINDI: After his previous statement triggered speculations about his potential retirement from international cricket, former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Monday that it would be his “personal decision” whether to quit or not. The experienced wicketkeeper batter, who is mentoring […]

Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and former cricketer Shahid Afridi during Nikah ceremony in Karachi on February 3, 2023. — Instagram@ishaheenafridi10 Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has disclosed that he conducted an inquiry into pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi before agreeing to get his daughter married to the fast bowler. Speaking at the ‘Main Hoon Karachi’ session […]

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses the press conference at Lahore City Cricket Association Ground on December 7, 2025. — Screengrab via Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard Mohsin Naqvi vows PCB won’t disappoint nation. Says ICC to make announcement of final decision. “Any dent” in ICC to affect global cricket: PCB chief. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has […]

A representational image showing ICC building. — AFP/File ICC meeting postponed due to lack of response from BCCI: sources Regulatory body striving to finalise Champions Trophy schedule. Meeting to take place once issues are finalised at executive level. LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has deferred its crucial meeting regarding the Champions Trophy 2025, which […]

Lionel Messi while representing Inter Miami against New England Revolution in Florida on October 20, 2024. — AFP NEW YORK: Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. The Argentine superstar was handed the accolade after his performances helped Miami to […]

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and ICC Chairman Jay Shah in these undated photos. — INP/AFP/File KARACHI: The long-standing dispute between India and Pakistan over the 2025 Champions Trophy is finally close to being resolved as both sides agreed to play their matches at neutral venues for ICC tournaments either hosted by Pakistan or India, sources and reports […]

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reviews construction work at Karachi’s National Stadium on December 4, 2024. — Reporter KARACHI: The development work at Karachi’s National Stadium is progressing rapidly as part of a major upgrade project aimed at transforming the venue ahead of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi inspected the ongoing work […]

Pakistan players going back after completion of innings during the second T20I match against Zimbabwe on December 3, 2024. — X/ZimCricketv Final match to take place on Dec 5 (tomorrow).  Men in Green won three-match series by 2-0.  Playing XI also includes Mohammad Hasnain. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the Green Shirts’ playing […]

A general view of the historical National Bank Stadium, previously known as National Stadium Karachi, on March 4, 2021 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. — Reuters BCCI unlikely to accept formula claiming there are no security issues.  PCB says ICC or BCCI haven’t yet contacted regarding the proposal. It is expected discussions will take place in […]