The left-handed batter has long been considered India’s biggest nemesis, having played match-winning knocks against the side in crucial games in ICC tournaments. Travis Head smashed a ton in the World Test Championship final in 2023, followed by a century in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, to guide his team to victories in both […]
The wicketkeeping batter managed to score 30 off 34 balls when the Men in Green were chasing a 345-run target in the first game in Napier. The second PAK vs NZ game saw Rizwan score just five runs off 27 balls before falling to New Zealand’s Ben Sears. However, it was Will O’Rourke who gave […]
Captain Michael Bracewell also surpassed 50 as the home side set a competitive total in their bid to sweep the three-match series. The contest was reduced to 42 overs each after a wet outfield at Bay Oval delayed the start of play by nearly two hours. Opener Mariu, playing just his second international match, scored […]
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 […]
