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.
Ramiz Raja blasts Babar and Co for India humiliation
"This should hurt Pakistan because they weren't able to compete,” Ramiz said on a recent episode of The ICC Review podcast.
Sometimes cramps, sometimes acting: Rizwan quips after match-winning knock
Rizwan remained unbeaten on 131 off 121 balls as Pakistan chased down a 345-run target with six wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Pakistan believed in target chase, says Rizwan
Rizwan scored 131 not out and in the company of opener Abdullah Shafique (113) set the platform for chasing a daunting 345-run target with 10 balls to spare.
Standing out in the crowd - a Pakistan fan at India's World Cup
Meet Chacha Mohammad Basheer, likely the only native Pakistan supporter inside the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium where his beloved team began their World Cup campaign on Friday.
It's like we're at home: Babar surprised by Indian welcome
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Wednesday his team "was not expecting" the warm reception they have received in India, claiming "it's like we are at home".
'Team with best bowlers' will win World Cup, says Shadab
The 24-year-old is leading Pakistan's spin attack that has come under severe criticism for not taking wickets in the middle overs
'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.
