Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi arrive in Australia for PPL 15
This collage shows Pakistani cricketers Babar Azam (left) and Shaheen Shah Afridi. — X/@SixersBBL/@HeatBBL KARACHI: Pakistan’s star cricketers Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have arrived in Australia for the upcoming 15th edition of the Big Bash League (PPL) which is scheduled to begin on December 14. The announcement was made on social media by […]
The Cricket Australia delegation inspected the security arrangements in Lahore
This undated picture shows Cricket Australia representatives reviewing security arrangements in Lahore. – X LAHORE: The Cricket Australia (CA) delegation has reviewed security arrangements here ahead of their men’s team tour for the three-match T20I series in Pakistan next month, sources told Geo Subbar on Tuesday. According to insiders, CA’s recce team will inspect places […]
PCB says investors have ‘expressed strong interest’ in buying two new PSL teams
Lahore Qalandars players and support staff celebrate winning the PSL X after defeating Quetta Gladiators in the final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 25, 2025. — PSL LONDON: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared on Tuesday that investors have expressed interest in acquiring the franchise of two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises […]
Mark Wood was dropped from the rest of the Ashes and his replacement was named
England’s Mark Wood (R) looks sad after losing against Australia on the second day of the first Ashes Test at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 22, 2025. – Reuters London: Right-arm pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 Ashes series against England due to a persistent left knee […]
Josh Hazlewood to miss Ashes series, Pat Cummins to return
This collage shows Australia’s Test cricketers Josh Hazlewood (left) and Pat Cummins in action. – AFP KARACHI: Australia’s veteran fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series, while captain Pat Cummins will return for the third Test, coach Andrew McDonald confirmed on Tuesday. Hazlewood, who last represented Australia […]
Australian coach Khawaja hints at a different batting line-up on his return
Australia’s Usman Khawaja plays a shot during the first day of the first Test against the West Indies at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on June 25, 2025. – AFP KARACHI: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Tuesday hinted that veteran left-arm opener Usman Khawaja could be included in the middle order for the third Ashes […]
Ihsanullah, Haider among nine players granted NOC for PPL 2025-26
This collage shows national cricketers Ihsanullah (left) and Haider Ali in action. – AFP/PCB LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday issued no-obligation certificate (NOC) to nine national cricketers, including Ihsanullah and Haider Ali, to participate in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26. A total of 15 national cricketers have been roped in by […]
Sahibzada Farhan has climbed the ICC Men’s T20 batting rankings
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan celebrates scoring a half-century during the T20 tri-series against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Rawapindi. – PCB Dubai: Pakistan’s top-order batsman Sahibzada Farhan has seen a remarkable rise in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s T20 batting rankings, which were updated on Wednesday. Farhan, […]
Sydney Sixers have allotted a special jersey number to Babar Azam
Babar Azam of the Sydney Sixers takes a picture at the Sydney Cricket Ground on December 10, 2025 in Sydney. — Facebook/@SydneySixers Sydney: Sydney Sixers have awarded Pakistan star batsman Babar Azam a unique jersey number for the Big Bash League 2025-26 from December 14 to January 25. Babar, widely regarded as one of the […]
Pat Cummins returns as Australia announces squad for third Ashes Test
Australia’s Pat Cummins appeals for a wicket during the second day of the first Test against the West Indies at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on June 26, 2025. – AFP Adelaide: Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the 15-man squad for the third Ashes Test against England, to be played at the Adelaide Oval from December […]