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  • Hesson returns to New Zealand as Pakistan’s home season concludes

    Hesson returns to New Zealand as Pakistan’s home season concludes

    Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has departed for New Zealand after wrapping up what has been one of the most successful home seasons for the Pakistan men’s cricket team in recent years. Hesson left on Sunday, shortly after Pakistan lifted the T20I tri-series trophy, defeating Sri Lanka in the final on Saturday. A Remarkable…

  • Pakistan Shaheens Edge Bangladesh A in Super Over Thriller to Claim Asia Cup Rising Stars Title

    Pakistan Shaheens Edge Bangladesh A in Super Over Thriller to Claim Asia Cup Rising Stars Title

    DOHA: Pakistan Shaheens lifted the Asia Cup Rising Stars trophy after edging Bangladesh A in a nail-biting super over finale at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Bangladesh, chasing 126, faltered under pressure and finished their 20 overs at 125-9, forcing the match into a dramatic tie-breaker. In the super over, Bangladesh…

  • Usman Tariq Joins Elite Company with Stunning T20I Hat-Trick Against Zimbabwe

    Usman Tariq Joins Elite Company with Stunning T20I Hat-Trick Against Zimbabwe

    RAWALPINDI: Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq etched his name into the history books on Sunday, delivering a brilliant hat-trick to dismantle Zimbabwe in the tri-series clash at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Usman produced the magical moment in the 10th over of Zimbabwe’s innings, turning the contest on its head and leaving the visitors struggling at 60-7.…

  • Travis Head’s Blistering 69-Ball Century Puts Australia on the Verge of Ashes Victory

    Travis Head’s Blistering 69-Ball Century Puts Australia on the Verge of Ashes Victory

    PERTH: Travis Head lit up the Optus Stadium on Saturday with a breathtaking, record-breaking century that powered Australia to the bring of victory in the opening Ashes Test against England. Promoted to open the innings alongside debutant Jake Weatherald, with Usman Khawaja sidelined due to injury. Travis Head took full command on a tough batting…

  • Pakistan Shaheens Edge Sri Lanka A to Reach Asia Cup Rising Stars Final

    Pakistan Shaheens Edge Sri Lanka A to Reach Asia Cup Rising Stars Final

    DOHA: Pakistan Shaheens secured their spot in the final of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars Championship with a nail-biting five-run victory over Sri Lanka A in a gripping semi-final at West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The thrilling contest has set up a high-stakes final against Bangladesh A, scheduled for Sunday at…

  • PCB chairman announces prize money for PSL 11

    PCB chairman announces prize money for PSL 11

    LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Friday announced the prize money for the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, which will feature an expanded roster of eight teams. In a post shared on his official X account, Naqvi revealed that the PSL 11 champions will take home $500,000, while the…

  • Sikandar Raza achieves major T20I milestone in Sri Lanka win

    Sikandar Raza achieves major T20I milestone in Sri Lanka win

    RAWALPINDI: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza added another milestone to his stellar T20I career on Thursday, becoming only the second bowler from his country to reach 100 wickets in the format. The landmark moment came during Zimbabwe’s tri-series clash against Sri Lanka, where Raza bowled Kamindu Mendis for nine in his third over while defending a…

  • Mushfiqur Rahim joins elite club with century in 100th Test

    Mushfiqur Rahim joins elite club with century in 100th Test

    MIRPUR: Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim etched his name into cricketing history on Thursday, bringing up a century in his 100th Test during the ongoing home series against Ireland. Resuming day two on 99*, Mushfiqur reached the landmark early in the morning session with a calm single, triggering an emotional celebration. The 38-year-old removed his…

  • Shaheen Afridi Breaks Silence on Mohammad Wasim Jr’s Limited Game Time

    Shaheen Afridi Breaks Silence on Mohammad Wasim Jr’s Limited Game Time

    Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi has finally addressed one of the most talked-about topics in Pakistan cricket this year — the limited on-field action of young fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jr. Despite being a regular member of the squad, Wasim Jr has featured only sporadically in white-ball cricket, stirring debate among fans about his role…

  • Maaz Sadaqat Stars as Pakistan Shaheens Clinch Dominant Win Over India A in Doha

    Maaz Sadaqat Stars as Pakistan Shaheens Clinch Dominant Win Over India A in Doha

    Pakistan Shaheens eased past India A with a commanding eight-wicket victory at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Sunday, thanks to a superb all-round performance from Maaz Sadaqat. Chasing a modest target of 137, the Shaheens cruised home with 40 balls to spare, losing just two wickets along the way. Sadaqat…