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World Cup 2023: Another glorious failure likely despite Pakistan finally hitting the right note

With deadwood cast aside against Bangladesh, Babar and Co snap their run of four straight defeats but only a scenario-based miracle can keep them in the hunt for semis. Published 01 Nov, 2023 08:28pm

Outdated Pakistan being shown the way by flashier models in World Cup 2023

The future is now, old man, say teams as they climb up the table above Babar’s men. Published 26 Oct, 2023 07:38pm

Pakistan’s World Cup campaign threatening to become a Divine Comedy

Side may find themselves trapped within seven layers of hell in unknown and unhelpful Indian conditions. Published 22 Oct, 2023 12:43pm

Pakistan take on India in World Cup as clear underdogs

Perhaps never in this clash’s history have the odds against the Men in Green been greater. Published 13 Oct, 2023 01:26pm

Pakistan can be genuinely excited about their World Cup prospects

Babar Azam-led squad is filled to the brim with match-winners of many shapes and form. Updated 04 May, 2023 05:14pm

Fakhar Zaman deserves to be recognised as Pakistan’s greatest-ever opener

Left-hander doesn’t get the love he merits perhaps due to his slightly ungainly style. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:07pm

Mark Chapman takes the road less travelled to go where no man has gone before

Left-hander scores most runs ever in a five-match T20I series to inspire New Zealand to series leveller. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:12pm

Unique Imad showing his worth as he makes up for lost time

All-rounder is a divisive figure but remains a bowler like no other. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:12pm

New Zealand show they aren’t here to make up the numbers

Depleted visitors win third T20I as Iftikhar makes a case to receive more love from Pakistan fans. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:11pm

Babar changes gears with ruthless precision to ensure familiarity does not breed contempt

Pakistan’s finest T20 batsman must now elevate his game to even more otherworldly levels still. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:11pm

Do Pakistan finally have a batting line-up worthy of their bowling attack?

Skipper Babar has a lot of potent and varied weapons to choose from. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:11pm

The 6 winners of PSL 2023

Here are the players that lit up the tournament with their individual exploits. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:10pm

Lahore Qalandars make history by defending PSL title in final for the ages

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes first captain to lift trophy twice with one-run win over Multan Sultans. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:10pm

PSL 2023: 3 things Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi must improve in virtual semi-final

Lahore have PSL’s best bowling and worst batting record, Peshawar have the league’s best batting and worst bowling record. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:09pm

Babar Azam, Salman Irshad inspire Peshawar Zalmi to victory to set up Lahore clash

Babar smashes 64 off 39 to steer Zalmi to 12-run win over Islamabad United. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:09pm

PSL 2023: Multan ruthlessly expose Lahore’s weaknesses in one-sided qualifier

Sultans reach third consecutive final with emphatic 84-run victory. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:09pm

Karachi Kings finally manage to get the best out of Babar, in the worst possible way

Pakistan skipper has fixed all the issues Kings had with him, but just with another team. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:09pm

PSL 2023: Directionless Karachi Kings in need of overhaul after yet another embarrassing campaign

The groundwork for yet another miserable campaign was laid long before the tournament began, with Karachi putting the daft in draft. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:08pm

PSL 2023 preview: Taking stock on the day of big kickoff

Teams like Lahore and Islamabad have stuck to their guns while the winds of change blow in Peshawar and Karachi. Updated 04 May, 2023 02:08pm

Babar Azam must be protected from those who should be protecting him

Malicious journalists and inept boards risk destroying the country’s greatest-ever son. Updated 15 Jan, 2023 12:36pm