DUBAI: Die-hard India and Pakistan cricket fans thronged the stadium in Dubai despite stifling heat on Sunday to watch the high-profile Asia Cup encounter, saying politics must take a back seat. The eagerly-awaited Group A clash in the T20 tournament comes four months after the two countries were engaged in a military conflict sparked after…
Pakistan T20 vice-captain Shadab Khan has resumed physical training as part of his rehabilitation following recovery from injury. He underwent surgery on his right shoulder on July 5 in England. The procedure was carried out following consultation with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical panel. Shadab, who missed selection for the Asia Cup due to the…
Salman Agha’s 53 and Haris Rauf’s four-wicket haul powered Pakistan to a 39-run victory over Afghanistan in the tri-nation T20 opener in Sharjah, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday. The all-round performance helped Pakistan dominate the match, setting a strong tone for the tournament. Chasing a target of 183 runs, Afghanistan’s batting lineup faltered under pressure…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the replacement of Haider Ali in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for the Top End T20 Series. Mohammad Faiq has been named as his replacement for the upcoming Top End T20 Series in Australia, set to run from August 14 to 24. Haider Ali was suspended temporarily after…
The Sydney Sixers have secured Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season. The signing, confirmed on June 13, marks one of the most significant acquisitions in the history of the competition. Babar Azam, widely regarded as one of the finest batters in modern cricket, will bring his skill,…
Hasan Ali takes picture with the crowd. — Reporter BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan’s pace ace Hasan Ali wreaked havoc and recorded his name into the history books with a scintillating performance for the Birmingham Bears. In just his second appearance of the 2025 T20 Blast, the right-arm fast bowler ripped through Derbyshire Falcons with career-best T20 figures…
Pakistan T20 team captain Salman Ali Agha has responded to social media rumors regarding his relationship with fellow cricketer Babar Azam and claims that he has unfollowed him on Instagram. During a post-match press conference after whitewashing the Bangladesh cricket team, Salman Ali Agha said: He never followed Babar Azam on Instagram. “I never followed…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revamped management and coaching staff for the upcoming T20 international series against Bangladesh, notably omitting assistant coach Azhar Mahmood from the coaching staff. As per the cricket board, New Zealand’s Mike Hesson will assume the responsibilities of head coach. Among the other key appointments, Australia’s Ashley Noffke…
Players shake hands after the match between Pakistan and India at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on September 4, 2022. —Reuters KARACHI: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are unlikely to play early matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they would be slotted in separate groups, according to Indian media. The…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh. The squad has been selected based on players’ performances in the ongoing HBL PSL X, which concludes on 25 May. This series also marks the first assignment for newly appointed head coach Mike Hesson. Agha…
