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SAFF Championship: Pakistan cruise past Maldives 3-0, close in on semi-final spot

Pakistan move into a stronger position in the qualification race but now wait for the outcome of Nov 11 Group ‘B’ fixture between India and Maldives.

Published 08 Nov, 2026 06:21pm

Hamza Zahoor’s unbeaten century guides Pakistan U-19 to thrilling win over India

Green Shirts win Group ‘A’ encounter of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup in Muscat.

Updated 08 Nov, 2026 06:31pm

Babar Azam says selection not in his hands as youthful Pakistan face Sri Lanka

"I have been given 15 players. My job is to field them, get performances out of them and make them compete,” he says.

Published 08 Nov, 2026 01:37pm

Pakistan's men down South Korea to win Asian Team Squash title

Hong Kong China defeats Malaysia 2-1 to become Asian champions in women’s final.

Published 07 Nov, 2026 11:56pm

PCB adds Aamir Jamal, three uncapped players to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Batter Mohammad Tayyab Arif, fast bowlers Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan have earned their maiden call-ups following impressive performances in domestic cricket.

Updated 07 Nov, 2026 03:41pm

Usman Khan’s unbeaten century powers Pakistan to emphatic win over UAE in U-19 Asia Cup

Usman leads chase with an unbeaten 139 off 120 balls, hitting 21 fours and a six.

Published 06 Nov, 2026 07:56pm

Pakistan go down to India despite late onslaught in SAFF Championship opener

Trailing 3-0 at half-time, Pakistan mounted a spirited fightback, with Najeebullah and Alamgir finding the net in injury time to give the Shaheens hope of an unlikely comeback.

Published 05 Nov, 2026 05:42pm

Rizwan stages resounding comeback in domestic cricket after England tour controversy

Wicketkeeper-batter finishes the day unbeaten on 200 off 252 balls, hitting 35 fours and one six.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 09:33pm

Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz named in Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup

Pakistan have been placed in Group ‘B’ alongside India A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates, while Group ‘A’ comprises Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Hong Kong China and Sri Lanka A.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 11:25am

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in tri-series final

The hosts were found to be one over short after time allowances were taken into consideration by match referee Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 04:55pm

Babar, Shaheen set for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy opening-round clash

Babar will turn out for Lahore Whites, who face Shaheen-led Fata at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad, in what promises to be one of the early highlights of the premier first-class competition.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 03:41pm

Fakhar Zaman and Arafat Minhas lead Pakistan to tri-series glory

For Fakhar Zaman, this was an innings that answered the questions swirling around his place in the side.

Updated 31 Oct, 2026 09:51pm

Salman Ali Agha hopes Pakistan top-order turns up in tri-series final, seeks ‘perfect game’

The batter wants Pakistan to fill the gaps that have been exposed in their campaign so far.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 07:27pm

PSL franchises allowed seven retentions, must release top-tier player if maximum limit exercised

The deadline for player retentions has been set for Jan 13, 10 days before the auction.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:35pm

Hesson hoping struggling Pakistan top order shows up on big occasion in tri-series final

Head coach confident that Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam can rise to the occasion, describes final as ideal opportunity for them to produce a match-winning performance.

Published 29 Oct, 2026 09:27pm

Haris Rauf penalised for breach of ICC Code of Conduct in tri-series match against England

The pacer was found to be in breach of Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, after arguing with England all-rounder Will Jacks.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:23pm

Pakistan batting coach Mike Smith backs Babar, Fakhar amid tri-series woes

Smith defended the two experienced batters after Pakistan were bowled out for 110 against Sri Lanka on Tuesday before the visitors chased it down easily.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 12:23pm

Pakistan name U-19 squad for Asia Cup title defence

Farhan Yousuf will lead the side, which is scheduled to depart for Oman from Karachi on Oct 29, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

Published 27 Oct, 2026 02:20pm

Madushanka’s five-for powers Sri Lanka into tri-series final after Pakistan drubbing

England’s remaining league fixture against Sri Lanka on Thursday consequently became a dead rubber.

Updated 27 Oct, 2026 05:29pm

Muneeba to lead Pakistan in Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy

Regular captain Fatima Sana will miss the tournament as she prepares to feature in her maiden Women’s Big Bash League season in Australia.

Published 27 Oct, 2026 12:17pm