Pakistan

'Pakistan should not experiment with middle-order'

Pakistan's underperforming middle-order has been a concern but opener Imam-ul-Haq said they should not experiment with it and should instead go for consistency with only a few one-day internationals (ODI) left before the World Cup later this year.
5 May 2023, 07:22 AM

Pakistan register first ODI series win over New Zealand in 12 years

Pakistan registered their first one-day international series win over New Zealand in 12 years with a hard-fought 26-run victory in the third match in Karachi on Wednesday.
3 May 2023, 19:18 PM

Rizwan unhappy with number five slot in Pakistan order

While Rizwan has excelled in the finisher's role at five, helping his team win both games, he said he did not want to stay there.
2 May 2023, 08:55 AM

Nepal book India, Pakistan meetings at Asia Cup 2023

Battling a spin bowling group in Kathmandu, Nepal negotiated a tough chase to secure the final Asia Cup 2023 spot on the reserve day of the Premier Cup final on Tuesday.
2 May 2023, 07:24 AM

Chapman's century helps NZ end Pakistan series 2-2

Mark Chapman hit a maiden unbeaten hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, ending the five-match series level at 2-2.
24 April 2023, 20:47 PM

Don’t call me ‘Sasur’: Shahid Afridi to Shaheen Afridi

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has warned his son-in-law for calling him “sasur (father-in-law) in public.
24 April 2023, 10:26 AM

‘Don’t let success get into your head’: Naseem’s father advice to his son

Naseem Shah’s father Abbas Shah has only one piece of advice to his son and that is to stay humble and never forget his son.
24 April 2023, 09:13 AM

Pakistan cricketer Saim Ayub wishes to play for RCB in IPL with Kohli

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub, who plays with Babar Azam at Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) wants to play for Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
10 April 2023, 07:53 AM

Is Pakistan setting on a course for disaster?

Some argue that of late, constitutional provisions have also been rewritten in Pakistan to pave the way for certain desired political outcomes.
9 April 2023, 11:00 AM

Shadab leads Pakistan's consolation T20I win, Afghanistan take series

Stand-in skipper Shadab Khan gave an allround performance to guide Pakistan to a consolation 66-run win in the third and final Twenty20 international in Sharjah on Monday but Afghanistan take the series 2-1.
27 March 2023, 19:35 PM

New-look Pakistan bracing for Afghanistan T20Is

Shadab replaced Babar Azam for the series as Pakistan decided to rest their regular skipper along with seniors Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
24 March 2023, 09:13 AM

India might play Asia Cup matches outside Pakistan

India can play their matches of the Asia Cup at a neutral venue outside of Pakistan, according to a proposal of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the hosts of the tournament.
24 March 2023, 08:12 AM

Rashid to lead strong Afghanistan squad for Pakistan series

The three-match series, the first bilateral between the neighbours, will be played in Sharjah on March 24, 26 and 27
21 March 2023, 14:51 PM

Jahanara to play in Pakistan

Former Bangladesh captain Jahanara Alam has been invited to play in this series, the cricketer disclosed through a social media post on Saturday.
5 March 2023, 07:00 AM

Contestant brings biryani from shop on Pakistani cooking show

Commenting on the current economic condition of Pakistan, one Twitter user wrote, "She can afford to BUY it, that is more than enough achievement in Pakistan… Jita do (make her win)."
3 March 2023, 09:59 AM

Institutions as battleground

The revelations in these bitter exchanges only confirmed the hybrid nature of the political arrangement that was in place during Khan’s tenure. But the involvement of Pakistan’s former top general in such public controversy also has implications for the army’s reputation.
28 February 2023, 13:00 PM

Shakib could play for Peshawar Zalmi today

After the departure of Fortune Barishal from the Bangladesh Premier League, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to feature in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for Peshawar Zalmi.
14 February 2023, 03:54 AM

Pakistan hope to put women's cricket on map at T20 WC

Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof says the Twenty20 World Cup is a "big opportunity to showcase our talent" and boost recognition of women's cricket in the country.
7 February 2023, 04:07 AM

India can go to hell if they don’t want to come to Pakistan: Miandad

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their decision to not touring Pakistan for the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup.
6 February 2023, 13:11 PM

Asia Cup to be split between Pakistan and UAE?

The hosting rights of 2023 Asia Cup may remain with Pakistan, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) might be forced to host the matches involving India, including the final in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to Pakistani media following Saturday’s meeting of the Asian Cricket Council.
5 February 2023, 06:34 AM