Stories by Mohammad Yaqoob

Mainstays axed but Shaheen remains ODI captain against BD

LAHORE: Out-of-form pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been retained as captain of the 15-member Pakistan squad announced... Published 05 Mar, 2026 07:54am

‘Salman leaves captaincy fate to PCB’

LAHORE: Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has left it to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to decide his future ... Published 05 Mar, 2026 07:53am

Fickle PCB shifts National T20 Cup back to Peshawar

This is the third time the venue for the 10-team event was changed in recent days. Updated 05 Mar, 2026 10:52am

Multan Sultans return to PSL at Sialkot’s expense

LAHORE: Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise formerly known as Sialkot Stallionz has been officially renamed Multan... Published 04 Mar, 2026 08:05am

New PHF chief selector Samiullah eyes top 10

“We are committed to taking Pakistan hockey to new heights,” Mohyuddin says. Updated 26 Feb, 2026 10:12am

Junaid upbeat after being named hockey head coach for Egypt tour

LAHORE: While terming the forthcoming World Cup qualifying event a tough contest, Pakistan hockey team’s... Published 24 Feb, 2026 06:44am

Riled officials skip Egypt tour after no action against players

LAHORE: The ongoing tussle between the national players and the team management over the Australia tour debacle... Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:44am

Ad-hoc PHF chief to meet team management today, removes ban on Ammad

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Mohiy­uddin Ahmad Wani, the newly appo­inted ad-hoc president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation... Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:02am

Hockey turmoil deepens after PHF chief steps down

PM accepts Tariq Bugti’s resignation, Wani named interim president. Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:29am

Pakistan hockey in major crisis on eve of World Cup qualifying event

In an extremely upsetting disclosure, the captain alleged that the team management asked the players if they were with the captain or the federation. Updated 19 Feb, 2026 09:14am

PHF, PSB trade blame after Pro League mismanagement

Green Shirts returned to Lahore late Tuesday night after suffering defeats in all their matches against Germany and hosts Australia. Updated 18 Feb, 2026 10:13am

Multan Sultans sold for record price but owners opt for Rawalpindi rebrand

LAHORE: In a landmark auction for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Multan Sultans franchise was acquired by ... Published 10 Feb, 2026 06:28am

Pakistan to play India after B’desh ‘compensated’

Govt reconsiders decision to boycott Feb 15 fixture after consultations among national leaders and cricket boards Published 10 Feb, 2026 06:28am

Talks with ICC drag on as PCB questions India’s influence

Mohsin Naqvi meets ICC deputy chair, BCB president Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:46am

ICC, PCB officials meet in Lahore to discuss Pakistan’s boycotted match with India on Feb 15

Sources say outcome of meeting to be announced after endorsement from Pakistani govt; BCB chief meets Naqvi, thanks Pakistan for "support". Updated 09 Feb, 2026 02:54am

Mani urges ICC chief to personally address Pakistan’s grievances

“This is the time for Pakistan to fight for an end to politics in the ICC," former ICC president says. Updated 06 Feb, 2026 10:10am

‘Back-channel talks underway after Pakistan decide to skip India T20 World Cup clash’

According to sources, a couple of cricket boards have stepped in to assist the ICC in its efforts to reach an amicable solution with the PCB. Updated 03 Feb, 2026 09:33am

All-round Pakistan rout Australia again to sweep T20 series

LAHORE: It became the icing on the cake for Pakistan under lights here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday night. Published 02 Feb, 2026 06:34am

Pakistan won’t give India the satisfaction at world T20

• Govt confirms team will participate in tournament, but will skip Feb 15 match with arch-rivals ‘in solidarity with Bangladesh’ Published 02 Feb, 2026 06:34am

Clinical Pakistan smother Australia to clinch T20 series

LAHORE: The result could not have been sweeter for Pakistan with just a week to go before the T20 World Cup ... Published 01 Feb, 2026 06:59am