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Maaz Sadaqat, Imran Randhawa star as Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka in second T20I to seal series

Both Maaz and Imran were able to make a match-winning impact in what was only their second T20I outing after making their debuts in Friday's opening match.

Updated 11 Oct, 2026 10:34pm

Experiment or stick with the winning XI? Pakistan face selection dilemma ahead of second Sri Lanka T20I

Pakistan’s standout performers, Maaz Sadaqat and skipper Sahibzada Farhan will look to replicate their respective strong outings from Friday.

Published 11 Oct, 2026 12:15pm

Bangladesh to replace Pakistan in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

Asian Hockey Federation announces revised schedule sans Pakistan following the country’s decision to withdraw from the event.

Published 09 Oct, 2026 06:48pm

Sahibzada Farhan hits dazzling 89 as Pakistan down Sri Lanka in first T20I

The Pakistan skipper struck 10 fours and four sixes in his 53-ball knock, while Maaz Sadaqat smashed a maiden T20I half-century to put Pakistan firmly on course for victory.

Updated 09 Oct, 2026 10:59pm

Pakistan seek to move beyond dependence on stars under Sahibzada Farhan's T20I captaincy

The three-match series against Sri Lanka, which begins under lights on Friday, is the first test of a renewed approach.

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:34pm

PCB confirms window for HBL PSL 12

The March 18 - May 2 window was finalised following consultations with the owners and representatives of the eight franchises at a meeting of the PSL governing council in London on Sept 1, according to the PCB.

Published 08 Oct, 2026 09:06am

Pakistan will try to avoid mistakes in Sri Lanka T20s, says Hasan Nawaz

Pakistan face Sri Lanka in a three-match T20 International series starting in Rawalpindi on Friday with all the matches will be held at the same venue.

Published 07 Oct, 2026 10:45pm

Former Pakistan U-19 captain Hassan Khan handed maiden USA call-up

The left-arm spinning all-rounder has replaced fast bowler Ali Khan, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Published 07 Oct, 2026 11:31am

Sahibzada Farhan to lead Pakistan T20I side against Sri Lanka; Shaheen Afridi retains ODI captaincy

The T20Is will be played on Oct 9, 11 and 13 before Pakistan host England and Sri Lanka in a seven-match ODI tri-series.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 08:28pm

Fatima Sana joins Perth Scorchers for Women’s Big Bash League

The 24-year-old all-rounder will be available for the Scorchers’ first eight matches of WBBL 12, which begins on Oct 29.

Published 03 Oct, 2026 08:14pm

Good to see a 'real fight': Fans react to Pak-India clash at Asian Games

Fans were particularly relieved that Pakistan showed some semblance of a competition.

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:20pm

Asian Games: Pakistan hockey claim comeback bronze as volleyball end 64-year wait

Pakistan’s volleyball team capped their impressive Asian Games run with a bronze medal, beating China 3-0 to end a 64-year wait.

Published 03 Oct, 2026 03:32pm

Hasan Nawaz's fighting 96 against India in vain as Pakistan settle for Asian Games cricket silver

Hasan struck five fours and seven sixes in his 51-ball innings before being caught behind off Shivam Dube from the final ball of the match.

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 08:12pm

Fighting Pakistan go down to Vietnam in final ASEAN Cup match

Pakistan needed a victory against Vietnam to have any chance of reaching the bronze-medal match.

Published 02 Oct, 2026 05:26pm

Asian Games: Pakistan settle for squash silver as Iran end volleyball run

Sixteen years after beating Malaysia 2-0 in Guangzhou for their last title in the event, Pakistan found the result reversed at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena on Friday.

Published 02 Oct, 2026 03:24pm

Pakistan fightback in vain as India win 4-3 in Asian Games hockey semi-final

Pakistan's stunning second-half fightback went in vain as a last-minute goal allowed India to narrowly make Saturday's gold medal match.

Published 01 Oct, 2026 03:11pm

Pakistan beat Hong Kong to seal Asian Games squash silver and final spot

Pakistan defeated Hong Kong 2-1 in the men’s team squash semi-final to reach the event's final, where they will meet either India or Malaysia to play for gold.

Published 01 Oct, 2026 12:22pm

Pakistan crush India 3-0 to storm into Asian Games volleyball semi-finals

Pakistan beat arch rivals 3-0 in the men's volleyball quarter-final to march into the semis, with Murad Khan putting in a standout performance.

Published 01 Oct, 2026 09:07am

Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket final, set up India clash

Hasan Nawaz and Abdul Samad combined for 59 runs to take Pakistan over the line in the rain-affected match.

Updated 01 Oct, 2026 12:27pm

Fans swarm Babar Azam after dismissal as fourth round of President’s Trophy begins

As Babar made his way off the field, several spectators entered the playing area seeking photographs and selfies.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 11:03pm