Pakistan cricket

'He even wore cricket pads in bed': How Shaheen rose to greatness

"I used to come home after training and he would take my pads and somehow wear them to bed," said elder brother Riaz, a decent player himself with one Test cap to his name.

Pakistan are ready for India, says Babar Azam

"India-Pakistan will always bring high intensity. We want to give 100% in every match, hope to do that there as well."

Pakistan make changes to Asia Cup squad

Middle-order batter Saud Shakeel has been added to Pakistan's Asia Cup squad with Tayyab Tahir named as the travelling reserve

Top ODI ranking within sight for Pakistan

That would prove a huge boost for Pakistan on the eve of this year's 50-over showcase, with Babar's side among the favourites to claim a second World Cup title in India this year.

Pakistan clinch thrilling final-over win over Afghanistan

Chasing 301 for a series clinching win, Pakistan reached their destination with one ball to spare, riding on Imam-ul-Haq’s 105-ball 91.

PCB reappoints Inzamam as chief selector

Inzamam, who was Pakistan men's chief selector between 2016 and 2019, has once again been brought on board ahead of the Asia Cup and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup to be held in India

PCB to push for neutral venues at WC

“Zaka Ashraf will bring up the issue of why can’t Pakistan’s matches in the World Cup be played at neutral venues when the Indian team can’t travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup,” he said

Pakistan 'in good position' for World Cup, says Babar Azam

The hosts beat a depleted New Zealand 4-1 in the five-match series and on their way briefly reached the top of the one-day rankings for the first time.

‘You have to take your hats off to Fakhar’

The Pakistan opener hit 17 boundaries and six massive sixes during his unbeaten knock of 180 not out as the Asian side successfully chased down New Zealand's healthy total of 336-5 with 10 deliveries to spare

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

I developed a dependence on cocaine: Wasim

Former Pakistan captain and fast bowling legend Wasim Akram has revealed that he was addicted to cocaine. The 1992 World Cup-winner said this in an interview to the Times, according to a BBC report. Akram said that he has made these revelations in his new autobiography that is soon to be released. Apart from playing a crucial role in Pakistan winning the 1992 World Cup, he also captained his country to the final of the 1999 ICC World Cup and is widely regarded as the best left-arm fast bowler to have played the game.

October 29, 2022
October 29, 2022

Rauf focused on cricket, not criticism

Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf on Saturday said the team was trying to shut out the noise and focus after a torrent of criticism over their shock loss to Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup.

October 14, 2022
October 14, 2022

Zaman replaces Qadir in Pakistan's squad

Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has been promoted to the team's 15-player squad for the Twenty20 World Cup while leg spinner Usman Qadir has been moved to the travelling reserves due to an injury, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Friday.

October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022

Afridi to be fit for World Cup opener against India: Ramiz Raja

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has made rapid progress from a knee injury and will be "battle-ready" for their Twenty20 World Cup opener against arch-rivals India this month, the country's cricket board chief, Ramiz Raja, said.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Moeen Ali 'proud' to lead England in Pakistan

Allrounder Moeen Ali said Sunday that captaining England against Pakistan -- where his family have roots -- was a "huge and proud moment".

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

Afridi included in Pakistan T20 WC squad

Shaheen Shah Afridi, the ace pacer, is set to return from injury during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia as Pakistan named their 15-member squad for the tournament.

September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022

Rizwan displaces Babar as top-ranked T20I batter

Anew batter has scaled the peak of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Player Rankings for T20Is after his exceptional performances in the Asia Cup.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

‘I will try to live up to the expectations’

A key partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz set up a thrilling five-wicket win for Pakistan in their opening Super Four game against India in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022

Pakistan optimistic of Afridi playing World Cup

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has travelled to London to continue his recovery from a knee injury but the country's cricket board is optimistic of his participation in the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia later this year.

August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022

‘Kemon achen’

‘Kemon achen’ is a phrase that is part and parcel of everyday Bangla, translating to ‘how are you’. But it can be quite surprising to hear those words from someone who is expected to possess little knowledge of Bangla, that too from an international superstar who has amassed 208 international wickets across formats in a pretty short period of time.