Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially abandoned the controversial requirement for players to have a minimum number of social media followers to qualify for elite categories in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season Six. This decision follows strong criticism from fans and cricket experts who argued that player selection should be based on skill and…

Former Pakistan batter Umar Akmal took aim at national star Babar Azam on social media amid criticism over Pakistan’s performance and the batter’s form in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Akmal posted an Instagram Story comparing his own past performances with Babar’s recent struggles, underlining Pakistan’s disappointing results and questioning the current tempo…

Marseille and Lyon face a crucial match on Sunday as they vie for France’s last automatic qualification spot for the UEFA Champions League in Ligue 1. While Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continues its dominant streak with 11 league titles in the last 13 seasons, the spotlight has shifted to the fierce rivalry between Marseille and Lyon,…

Pakistan’s prospects of advancing to the semi-finals in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 have become precarious following New Zealand’s 61-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Super Eight stage. New Zealand’s win lifted their points tally to three and boosted their net run rate (NRR) to 3.050. In contrast, Pakistan remains behind with…

Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have become increasingly precarious following New Zealand’s dominant 61-run victory over Sri Lanka. This result has significantly affected the tournament standings and Pakistan’s progression prospects. In the match against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, led by skipper Mitchell Santner, batted first and…

Wasim Jaffer said Pakistan made a costly tactical error by dropping Abrar Ahmed as Harry Brook’s 50-ball century powered England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Former India batter Wasim Jaffer criticized Pakistan’s decision to leave out spinner Abrar Ahmed in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against England, calling it a surprising and…

In a standout performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi matched a prestigious record held by former Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews. Afridi took a wicket with the very first ball of the innings against England at Pallekele, marking his eighth such dismissal in T20 World…

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has extended the deadline for submitting bids for the proposed cricket stadium in Sector D-12, Islamabad, after receiving a low response from construction companies. The new deadline for bid submission and opening has been moved from February 23 to March 9, 2026, providing additional time for firms to participate in…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized the preliminary schedule for the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which will commence on March 26, 2026. This season will feature the inclusion of two new franchises, expanding the competition and promising an exciting tournament across multiple cities. The opening match is set to be…

Pakistan middle-order batsman Iftikhar Ahmed has attributed the team’s narrow defeat to India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 to fast bowler Haris Rauf’s bowling decisions. The match, held at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23, 2022, ended in a dramatic loss for Pakistan. In a recent podcast interview with Test cricketer Fawad…