Pakistan cricket

Confident Pakistan seek Windies rout to boost World Cup hopes

High-flying Pakistan aim to boost their chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup with a clean sweep against an inexperienced West Indies side when their three-match one-day international series starts in Multan on Wednesday.
7 June 2022, 12:24 PM

A dream to become number 1 batter in all formats: Babar

Babar Azam said he aspires to be the number one ranked batter in all formats of cricket as he tries to match Dinesh Karthik’s call that the Pakistan captain can create history.
4 June 2022, 06:31 AM

Shadab, Nawaz back in Pakistan squad for West Indies ODIs

All-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz have returned to Pakistan's squad for next month's one-day international series against the West Indies, selectors said on Monday.
23 May 2022, 10:54 AM

Zaman career best 61 underpins Pakistan

Pakistan cruise to a 74-run win over their hosts in the opening match of the Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series.
1 July 2018, 15:43 PM

Pakistan revival strengthens with Windies T20s

Pakistan will take another significant step towards the revival of international cricket as World Twenty20 champions the West Indies feature in three back-to-back Twenty20 internationals in Karachi from Sunday.
30 March 2018, 09:57 AM

Pakistan seeks $70m from India for unplayed cricket series

Pakistan has kicked off a legal battle against India for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement, the sport's governing body confirm.
30 November 2017, 12:35 PM

PCB plans to invite Bangladesh, Proteas next year

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi says that they are planning to invite Bangladesh and Pakistan next year.
2 November 2017, 10:57 AM

Sarfraz rejected spot-fixing approach

Captain Sarfraz Ahmed says that he was the Pakistan player who was approached by an alleged bookie during the one-day international series against Sri Lanka earlier this month.
26 October 2017, 07:53 AM

Imam ready to follow uncle Inzamam's footsteps

Pakistan cricket's newest discovery Imam-ul-Haq cites his uncle Inzamam-ul-Haq as a 'great influence'.
20 October 2017, 09:42 AM

Pakistan's Hafeez reported for suspect bowling action

Pakistan's off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the third one-day international against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, the International Cricket Council says.
19 October 2017, 14:03 PM

Sri Lanka to play in Pakistan eight years after gun attack

Sri Lanka will play a Twenty20 international in Lahore on Oct. 29, returning to the city for the first time since they suffered a gun and grenade attack in 2009, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirms.
17 October 2017, 09:36 AM

Pakistan bans Latif for five years over spot-fixing

Pakistan cricket's anti-corruption tribunal bans opener Khalid Latif for five years and fines him one million rupees ($9,489) over a spot-fixing case, the second casualty after teammate Sharjeel Khan was banned late last month.
20 September 2017, 10:31 AM

Sri Lanka to play final T20 in Lahore

Sri Lanka will return to Lahore for a Twenty20 international at the end of October, eight years after gunmen attacked a bus carrying its players in the Pakistan city.
10 September 2017, 09:37 AM

Pakistan take big step in from cold as World comes to play

Pakistan take a huge step towards reviving international cricket at home after years of isolation when they host a three-match Twenty20 series amid tight security against a star-studded World XI.
10 September 2017, 05:55 AM

Pakistan cricketers celebrate arrival of World XI

Pakistan players are overjoyed by the return of international cricket to Pakistan after PCB announced the September World series tour.
25 August 2017, 09:32 AM

‘World XI, Sri Lanka, Windies touring Pakistan is good omen’

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed says that the visit of international sides to the cricket-starved Pakistan will delight the home fans.
24 August 2017, 05:55 AM

Afridi hits 42-ball century

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi blasted 101 in only 43 balls to inspire Hampshire's 101-run victory at Derbyshire in the Twenty20 Blast quarter-finals.
23 August 2017, 06:38 AM

Pakistan cricketer dies after injury from bouncer

Pakistan first class cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer during a match at Mardan on 14th August.
16 August 2017, 11:35 AM

Sri Lanka board clears first Pakistan tour since 2009 attack

Sri Lanka's cricket board has approved a tour to Pakistan, eight years after a deadly militant attack against the team brought top international games there to a standstill, officials inform.
14 August 2017, 05:44 AM

PCB's new chief Najam Sethi eyes international tours

Newly elected Pakistan cricket chief Najam Sethi vows to bring international competition back to the terror-hit country after years of isolation.
9 August 2017, 13:34 PM