DUBAI: Pakistan coach Mike Hesson believes his team’s victory in a tri-series tournament with Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates will serve as a “confidence builder” for the Asia Cup starting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Pakistan thumped Afghanistan by 75 runs on a tricky pitch in Sunday’s final in Sharjah, with Mohammad Nawaz claiming…
KARACHI: The selectors have no role in choosing the playing XI for the Triangular Series and Asia Cup; the decisions are made solely by the captain and head coach. According to details, the selectors have distanced themselves from the issue of continuously playing Mohammad Haris despite his failures, and giving Mohammad Abrar his chance after…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming T20I tri-nation series involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE. The tournament will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from August 29 to September 7. The tri-series will act as a warm-up event ahead of the much-anticipated ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which…
The Pakistan cricket team has kicked off its preparations for the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies with an intense training session at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill. Currently touring the United States for a three-match T20I series, the squad underwent a comprehensive three-hour practice session under the supervision of…
Pakistan’s T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, recently opened up in a candid interview with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), offering insights into his teammates’ personalities and his own unique talents. Since taking on the T20I captaincy earlier this year, Agha has proven to be not only a leader on the field but also someone with…
Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Mike Hesson, has confirmed his active involvement in the selection of the national cricket team. In a media address on Thursday, Hesson explained that he and the captain collaborate closely to finalise the 15-player squad, a significant shift from the previous coaching structure. “I am part of the selection panel. The…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on July 20 at the Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will continue as the captain of the T20I side, while vice-captain Shadab Khan and pacer Haris Rauf will miss…
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali marked his return to international cricket with a maiden five-wicket haul in T20 internationals during the first match of the series against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Hasan, whose last T20I outing was in May 2024 against Ireland, had been sidelined due to an elbow injury sustained during his County…
Pakistan’s T20I captain Agha Salman has committed to a bold playing style ahead of the three-match series against Bangladesh, stressing a “fearless, not careless” mindset as the national side builds toward the T20 World Cup. Addressing the media at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ahead of the first T20I on Tuesday, Salman explained Pakistan’s evolving approach…
Quetta Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel has backed two rising stars as future prospects for Pakistan’s national cricket team following their impressive performances in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10. Speaking ahead of the crucial HBL PSL 10 Qualifier against defending champions Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium on May 21, Saud praised the duo of…
