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Lahore, 5 July 2026: Pakistan has turned back to Babar Azam to lead its men’s Test side, with selectors backing the former all-format captain to guide the team through five Tests against West Indies and England. Babar was named captain Sunday as Pakistan announced its squads for the two-Test series in the Caribbean and the …
WebDesk · 5 July 2026 · 3 min read
Lahore, 5 July 2026: Babar Azam has been named Pakistan men’s Test captain for the five-match assignment against West Indies and England, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced Sunday. Babar replaces Shan Masood, who captained the side in 16 Test matches, winning four and losing 12 matches. Pakistan will play two Tests against West Indies in …
WebDesk · 5 July 2026 · 2 min read
Lahore, 5 July 2026: Babar Azam was named Pakistan Test captain again after the national selection committee announced the squads for the West Indies and England tours during a press conference on Sunday at Gaddafi Stadium. The 31-year-old batter returns to the role with 10 Test wins as captain, putting him level with former fast …
WebDesk · 5 July 2026 · 2 min read
Darwin, 26 June 2026: The Study NT Top End T20 Series will return to Darwin from Aug. 20-30, 2026, bringing elite T20 cricket back to the Northern Territory. The 2026 tournament is tentatively scheduled to feature nine teams, with each side set to play six regular-round matches before finals. The series will bring together domestic, …
WebDesk · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Karachi, 26 April 2026: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member women’s squad for the upcoming bilateral ODI series against Zimbabwe. The three ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29 cycle. The matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi from 4 to 9 May, with the …
WebDesk · 26 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Lahore, 14 March 2026: Pakistan’s selection committee said Saturday that recent squad choices were based on long-term domestic performance and team balance, defending the inclusion of younger players ahead of more experienced names. Selector Aqib Javed said the panel evaluates players across formats and seasons rather than relying on short-term form. “You cannot select a …
WebDesk · 14 Mar 2026 · 2 min read
Lahore, 14 March 2026: Pakistan selectors said injuries were the primary reason several senior players were left out of the current squad, rejecting speculation that the omissions were part of a permanent overhaul following the team’s disappointing ICC tournament campaign. National selector Aqib Javed told reporters Saturday that some players, including experienced members of the …
WebDesk · 14 Mar 2026 · 2 min read
Lahore, 14 March 2026: Pakistan’s national men’s selection committee on Saturday defended its selection policies and decision-making process following criticism over the team’s recent ICC tournament performance, saying the squad was chosen through consultation with the captain and coaching staff and not by individuals acting alone. Speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium, selector …
WebDesk · 14 Mar 2026 · 2 min read
Auckland, 8 March 2026: New Zealand fast bowler Lea Tahuhu has retired from One-Day International cricket, ending a 15-year career in which she became the country’s most successful bowler in the format. Tahuhu, 35, made her ODI debut against Australia in June 2011 as a 20-year-old and finished with 125 wickets in 103 matches at …
WebDesk · 8 Mar 2026 · 2 min read
Lahore, 21 December 2025: Former Pakistan fast bowler and current Director High Performance Aqib Javed says clarity, accountability and long-term planning are central to Pakistan cricket’s future, as he reflected on his journey and the game’s evolving demands during the 68th episode of the PCB Podcast. Aqib traced his path from international cricketer to selector, …
WebDesk · 21 Dec 2025 · 4 min read
Lahore, 7 December 2025: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says the national side has “finally found the right track” after a year of relentless cricket, personal growth and a renewed push toward the 2026 World Cup. In an in-depth appearance on the PCB Podcast, the all-rounder opened up about leadership pressures, squad planning and the …
WebDesk · 7 Dec 2025 · 2 min read
London, 27 November 2025: The Professional Cricketers’ Association has urged players not to sign Hundred contracts for next season as a dispute deepens with new franchise owners over contract terms. Under a supplementary mechanism to the IPL-style auction launching next year, Hundred teams can make four direct signings, one from their current squad and …
WebDesk · 27 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Rawalpindi, 18 November 2025: Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha says the team will stick to its settled T20 approach as it enters the tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, insisting that recent form and squad balance provide confidence heading into the event. Speaking to reporters ahead of the series opener, Salman said Pakistan’s strong outing …
WebDesk · 18 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Rawalpindi, 18 November 2025: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said his team is prepared to challenge Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the T20 tri-series, stressing that his side has the talent and belief to compete with the best. Addressing a pre-series press conference at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Raza said Zimbabwe’s focus remains on maximising its …
WebDesk · 18 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Rawalpindi, 18 November 2025: Sri Lanka’s stand-in T20I captain Dasun Shanaka expressed confidence and clarity of purpose as his side prepares to take on Pakistan and Zimbabwe in the T20I tri-series starting tomorrow in Rawalpindi. Speaking to the media on the eve of the series, Shanaka acknowledged the team’s recent struggles in the ODI format …
WebDesk · 18 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Rawalpindi, 17 November 2025: Sri Lanka batting coach Julian Wood said the team’s 3-0 ODI series defeat to Pakistan offered “hard lessons but valuable information” as they look ahead to long-term goals, including preparation for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Speaking after the third ODI in Rawalpindi, Wood acknowledged the disappointment of the result but …
WebDesk · 17 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Rawalpindi, 17 November 2025: Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said consecutive series wins and a dominant 3-0 sweep of Sri Lanka reflect a team “moving in the right direction” ahead of a busy white-ball calendar and the T20 World Cup. “First of all, we’re grateful to God for back-to-back series wins,” Shaheen said after …
WebDesk · 17 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Rawalpindi, 16 November 2025: Graeme Cremer says his return to international cricket in Pakistan feels like the ideal restart to his career as Zimbabwe fine-tune preparations for the T20I tri-nation series featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 18 to 29 November. Speaking after a training session in Islamabad on Saturday evening, the veteran leg-spinner said …
WebDesk · 16 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Rawalpindi, 15 November 2025: On a crisp Rawalpindi evening, when Babar Azam raised his bat for his 20th ODI century, his first in 807 days, there was no fist pump, no extravagant celebration. Just a quiet smile and a long look skyward. It felt less like a milestone reclaimed and more like a …
WebDesk · 15 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Dubai, 12 November 2025: The next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle is likely to include all 12 Full Members in a single division, after proposals for a two-tier structure failed to gain sufficient support among ICC members. A revival of the short-lived ODI Super League is also under consideration. A working group chaired by former …
WebDesk · 12 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Faisalabad, 5 November 2025: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan expressed his delight after guiding Pakistan to a thrilling two-wicket victory over South Africa in the first ODI at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, the venue’s first international match in 17 years. Rizwan’s composed 55 helped the hosts chase down a tricky target in testing conditions. Reflecting on the …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Gold Coast, 5 November 2025: India bowling coach Morne Morkel said the team is balancing experimentation and preparation as they gear up for the fourth T20I against Australia on Wednesday, with the five-match series level at 1-1. Speaking to reporters at the Gold Coast Stadium, Morkel said managing combinations ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
London, 5 November 2025: England captain Ben Stokes has signed a new central contract that will keep him with the national side through the 2027 home Ashes series, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Tuesday. Stokes, 34, was among 14 players to agree to two-year deals, extending his previous contract that was due to …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Harare, 5 November 2025: Former Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams’ international cricket career has come to an end after he entered a rehabilitation programme to treat drug addiction, the country’s cricket board announced Tuesday. Zimbabwe Cricket said the 39-year-old all-rounder had made himself unavailable for national selection and would no longer be considered for future matches. …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
