Pakistan cricket
Pakistan stalwart Bismah Maroof announces shock international retirement
Having made her international debut in 2006, Maroof represented Pakistan in 276 international matches, aggregating 6,262 international runs, including 33 half-centuries to go with 80 wickets.
Pakistan withdraw injured Rizwan, Irfan from NZ series
With wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan ruled out on the eve of the series with a muscle tear, Haseebullah Khan, who was called up as replacement, is likely to keep wickets in the last two matches in Lahore later on Thursday and on Saturday.
Rizwan completes fastest 3,000 T20I runs
This was Rizwan's 79th Twenty20 innings, beating his skipper Babar Azam and Indian great Virat Kohli who both completed 3,000 runs in 81 T20I innings.
Babar back as captain as Pakistan face New Zealand in WC build-up
Azam regained the captaincy last month in a shock U-turn that ended the short-lived reign of Shaheen Shah Afridi, raising fears of a rift between the players.
Amir, Imad return to Pakistan squad
Amir had retired from international cricket in 2020 at the age of 28 while Imad had announced his retirement in November last year.
Usman Khan eligible for Pakistan, confirms PCB chairman
Usman was a part of the recently concluded 29-player fitness camp, which was conducted by trainers from the Pakistan Army. Last week, he was banned for five years by the Emirates Cricket Board [ECB]. The 28-year-old was "found to have breached his obligations to the Emirates Cricket Board."
Pakistan prospect Usman Khan banned from UAE cricket for five years
UAE-based batsman Usman Khan was banned from Emirati cricket for five years on Friday after he joined a Pakistan training camp in an apparent bid to play for the country of his birth.
Babar vows to make Pakistan world-beaters after regaining T20 captaincy
"Our joint aim is to make this team the best in the world," said Azam
Pakistan’s Amir comes out of retirement
“I still dream to play for Pakistan!” Amir posted on X, formerly known as Twitter today.
Former Pakistan captain Saeed Ahmed passes away
Ahmed played 41 Test matches for Pakistan between 1958 and 1973, aggregating 2991 runs at an average of 40.41. He scored five centuries through the course of his career, three of which came against India.
Imad urged to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup
Imad played a starring role in helping Islamabad United to a third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title on Monday, with the 35-year-old picking up a five-wicket haul to help restrict Multan Sultans to 159-9 and then returning later in the match to guide the run chase home with an unbeaten 19.
Pakistan to host ODI tri-series after 20 years
International cricket only fully returned to Pakistan in 2020, following attacks on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009.
Pakistan 'unhurt' by IPL's continued ban on its players: Aamer Sohail
"I think the only thing Pakistan cricket needs to do is they have to find good spinners. Also, I think somebody at number five in the batting department is needed."
Shadab dropped for NZ T20s as Pakistan look to future
Shadab disappointed with just two wickets and 121 runs from six World Cup (50 overs) matches in India in November before injuring an ankle in domestic competition.
Gul, Ajmal named Pakistan bowling coaches
Gul will take over as fast bowling coach while Ajmal will be in charge of the spinners
Babar steps down as Pakistan captain in all formats
“It’s a difficult decision but I feel it is the right time for this call,” Babar informed.
Akram blasts 'faulty Pakistan cricket system' for dismal WC performance
The 1992 champions failed to make the semifinals of the show-piece event in India, finishing their campaign with their fifth defeat in nine matches.
'It is easy to give advice on TV': Babar Azam blasts critics
"If someone has to give me advice, everyone has my number. It is easy to give advice on TV. If you want to give me some advice, you can message me."
Pakistan bat first against Afghanistan in Chennai
Pakistan, who have won two and lost two so far in the tournament, have made on change as Mohammad Nawaz makes way for Shadab Khan.
