Pakistan got off to a strong start after being given the challenge of chasing a tough 345-run total set by New Zealand. Abdullah Shafique and debutant Usman Khan established a strong 83-run opening partnership by taking an aggressive tack to create a strong base. But Nathan Smith’s dismissal of Usman for 39 in the 13th […]
Speaking to the media at a private event, Shahid Afridi expressed his frustration, stating that Pakistan’s cricket has been in the ICU for a long time. However, he pointed out that after every failure, they only start doing surgeries, without addressing the underlying issues. Afridi also questioned the selection process, noting that players who fail […]
Mushfiqur Rahim announced his decision on social media, saying that the last few weeks had been very challenging. “I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today. Alhamdulillah for everything. While our achievements may have been limited on a global level, one thing is certain: whenever I stepped onto the field for […]
Wicketkeeping batter Mohammad Rizwan will lead the ODI side while allrounder Salman Agha will serve as his deputy. Opening batter Abdullah Shafique made a comeback to the ODI format alongside Mohammad Wasim Jr. who last played in the ODI World Cup 2023. The ODI squad also includes Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil […]
According to sources, wicketkeeping batter Mohammad Rizwan will continue as captain of the side in the ODIs while Salman Agha will be his vice in the 50-over format. Salman Agha will captain Pakistan’s T20I side while Shadab Khan will serve as the vice-captain of the team. Earlier, sources said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) […]
Adam Zampa took 2-48 in the washed-out group match against Afghanistan and 2-64 in the five-wicket win over England in Lahore to help Australia reach the last four of the ODI tournament. The veteran leg spinner may be key to Australia’s hopes of victory in Dubai, where India, who refused to play in co-hosting nation […]
Kamran Akmal said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should form a ‘professional’ team, citing the current team’s reliance on ‘hopes and prayers’. “We need to create a pool of 35-40 players, not just rely on 20-25 players,” Kamran Akmal said and added, “This can only be achieved by giving opportunities to new players in […]
India right-hander Shubman Gill claimed the top-ranked ODI batter in the world after dethroning Babar Azam while Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana climbs atop the Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings – taking the premier position for the first time by surpassing Afghanistan tweaker Rashid Khan. It’s a major shake-up at the top of the rankings at […]
The mini-world cup will be played in Karachi, Lahore, and Dubai till March 1. As the city braces for the opening match — marking the beginning of the first ICC event since the 1996 ODI Cricket World Cup hosted by the country — between the national side and New Zealand, traffic police have issued a […]
The former Pakistan captain achieved the milestone in the PAK vs NZ tri-nation series final in Karachi. Babar Azam completed his 6,000 ODI runs in 123 innings, the same number of innings Hashim Amla took to reach the milestone. Star India batter Virat Kohli sits at the second spot on the list, having completed his […]
