Pakistan Cricket

Afghanistan Vs Pakistan: Afghanistan lose 3rd T20I by 66 runs, win series

Pakistan won the 3rd T20I by 66 runs to prevent Afghanistan from a clean sweep, but Afghanistan won the series for the first time against Pakistan

Women's T20 World Cup: Matthews credits WI fielding for win against Pak

Skipper Hayley Matthews hailed West Indies' fielding as the key to their thrilling three-run win over Pakistan at the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup, here.

Sri Lanka asks ICC to probe match-fixing allegations during Pak Test series

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday said it has asked the ICC to probe match-fixing allegations concerning the home Test series against Pakistan held in July. Opposition member of parliament Nalin Bandara had alleged match fixing during the drawn series (1-1) played in Galle. The executive committee of SLC decided today to invite Mr Alex Marshall, the General Manager of the ICC anti corruption unit to Sri Lanka to investigate recent allegations of match fixing made by a parliamentarian regarding the recently concluded Pakistan tour," a statement from SLC said. The SLC accused Bandara of tarnishing its reputation by making the allegation.

Hafeez slams selectors for leaving Malik out of Pakistan's T20 WC squad

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Hafeez has lashed out at the national selectors for ignoring seasoned allrounder Shoaib Malik for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Hafeez said he had advised Malik to take retirement after last year's World Cup as he knew they would no longer be part of the Pakistan team set-up. "I don't even know whether he will get a proper farewell now which he should, given his 22 years of international cricket. Because as things stand after his recent tweet where he highlighted friendships, liking and disliking in the team many are unhappy with him," Hafeez told the CricketPakistan channel. "Malik gave his best to Pakistan for about 21-22 years and maintaining your fitness standards for that long is absolutely remarkable. "When I took my retirement, I told Malik to take retirement as well because I knew that he will not be respected as it was also evident in my case. My understanding was that he wanted one last standing but cricket is cruel like ...

Asia Cup 2022: IND vs PAK: Predicted XI, time, pitch report, toss update

India vs Pakistan: India and Pakistan will face each other in the 2nd match of the Asia Cup 2022. Will India be able to avenge its World T20 defeat? Check out the predicted XI, timings, pitch and toss

Asia Cup 2022 qualifiers points table - team standing, NRR, wins and losses

Hong Kong Cricket team will play India in the Asia Cup 2022 after defeating the United Arab Emirates in the qualifiers. Read this article to know how the events unfolded at Asia Cup 2022 qualifiers

Pak women's team coach David Hemp not seeking extension for two-year deal

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the national women's team head coach David Hemp is not seeking an extension to his two-year deal, which will expire in October

Asia Cup 2022 qualifiers: Kuwait vs Hong Kong; timings, weather and pitch

Underdogs Kuwait to face Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2022 qualifiers. When will the match start? Who has an upper hand? How's the weather and pitch? Read this article to know everything

After a week of logjam, Pak cricketers sign PCB's amended central contracts

Top cricketers, including captain Babar Azam, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan, have agreed to sign the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) amended central contracts after a week of stand-off

Shadab, Nawaz return for Pakistan's ODI series against West Indies

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the three-match ODI series, scheduled for June 8, 10 and 12 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, will not be played in a Managed Event Environment (bio-bubbles)

Pakistan-Australia T20I, ODI matches shifted to Lahore: Pak minister

The three One-day Internationals and a Twenty20 match scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi as part of the ongoing Pakistan-Australia series have been shifted to Lahore

Imam's 1st Test century takes Pakistan to 245-1 vs Australia

Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a memorable first Test century on Friday and led Pakistan to a commanding 245-1 in its first home test against Australia in 24 years

Aussies should be ready for exceptional challenge in Pakistan, says Watson

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson said it is going to be an exceptional challenge for Australia to try and adapt to Pakistani conditions when the 3-match Test series commences in Rawalpindi.

David Warner, pace trio to skip Australia's ODI series in Pakistan

All four will play in the three-test series that starts March 4 before leaving to participate in the Indian Premier League

Australia touring Pakistan after 24 yrs is an achievement for PCB: Akram

Australia will tour Pakistan for three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I. The first Test will be played in Rawalpindi from March 4.

Recent happenings won't affect brand of Indian cricket: Rashid Latif

Latif though felt the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) erred in removing Kohli as captain of the One-day team

Five new Covid positive cases reported by three franchises ahead of PSL

The six franchises have started assembling in Karachi with the Pakistan Cricket Board launching the seventh edition of the league on January 27

T20 WC: Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs to clinch semi-final spot

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs. Mohammed Hafeez also smashed 32 off 16 balls at the death. In reply, Namibia were restricted to 144 for five with Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan picking up a wicket apiece. Brief Scores: Pakistan 189/2 in 20 overs (Md Rizwan 79 not out, Babar Azam 70, Md Hafeez 32 not out). Namibia 144/5 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 40, David Wiese 43 not out, Imad Wasim 1/13).

Pak says threatening email was sent to New Zealand cricket team from India

The Kiwis called off their first tour of Pakistan after 18 years last Friday due to a security threat to the team

Cancellation of cricket series is price for saying 'no' to US: Pak Minister

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry claimed on Tuesday that his country was paying a price for saying no to the US on allowing American military bases on its soil