The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially started ticket sales for the much-awaited white-ball series between Pakistan and South Africa, scheduled to begin later this month. Cricket supporters can now secure their seats for six thrilling matches, including three T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals, taking place in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Faisalabad. The upcoming tour marks…
The West Indies made history in men’s One-Day International cricket by becoming the first team ever to bowl all 50 overs exclusively with spin. Their record-breaking display unfolded during the match against Bangladesh at Dhaka’s Shere Bangla National Stadium, where conditions heavily favoured slow bowlers. The Caribbean side fielded five spinners, each using variations, flight,…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as the new captain of the national ODI team, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan was removed after Pakistan delivered inconsistent performances, including an early Champions Trophy exit and a 2–1 series loss against the West Indies in August. The PCB finalised the appointment of…
Rashid Latif has caused controversy by alleging that Mohammad Rizwan was removed as ODI captain for supporting Palestine and promoting Islamic values. Rizwan, who took charge after Babar Azam stepped down, has been replaced by Shaheen Shah Afridi for the upcoming home series against South Africa. The left arm pacer will lead the Men in…
Pakistan Test team has struggled at the top of the order in the ICC World Test Championship since 2023, with its opening partnerships averaging only 21.83 runs. The team has managed just two fifties and no centuries, highlighting a critical weakness that needs improvement for stronger and more consistent starts in red-ball cricket. By comparison,…
Left-arm spinner Asif Afridi has earned his first Test cap for Pakistan at the remarkable age of 38 years and 299 days, achieving a lifelong milestone. He made his debut in the second Test against South Africa, played at the historic Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which witnessed significant local support and enthusiasm. With this appearance, Afridi…
Left-arm spinner Asif Afridi has made his long-awaited Test debut at the age of 38 years and 299 days, featuring in the second Test against South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The Peshawar-born bowler, who replaced Hasan Ali in the playing XI, received his maiden Test cap from Shaheen Shah Afridi ahead of the…
Zimbabwe Cricket has accepted the Pakistan Cricket Board’s invitation to participate in a T20I tri-series also featuring Sri Lanka, to be staged in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 17 to 29 November. The maiden tri-series on Pakistan soil has been scheduled to provide all three sides with preparation ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the T20I tri-nation series will continue as planned, despite Afghanistan recently withdrawing from the scheduled tournament. A PCB spokesperson stated that the event, taking place from November 17 to 29 in Pakistan, will proceed according to the previously announced fixtures. The spokesperson further explained that the board is…
Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the nineteenth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Women in Green, currently sitting at the bottom of the table, will aim to continue their encouraging display from the previous game against England. Pakistan bowlers and batters showed…