After Shoaib Malik, another former Pakistan player refuses to join the Asian Legends League
Shoaib Malik of Pakistan during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 group stage match against India at Old Trafford on June 16, 2019 in Manchester, England. – ICC KARACHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Rana Naveed-ul-Hasan on Wednesday became the second former international cricketer to publicly deny any association with the newly launched Asian Legends League. […]
The former Pakistan captain has responded to Mike Hesson’s claim that Mohammad Rizwan has been ruled out of ODIs.
A photo gallery featuring Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson (left) and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan. – ICC/AFP KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has criticized white ball head coach Mike Hesson’s recent comments regarding the sacking of Mohammad Rizwan and the team’s performance record. During a recent interview, Bhatt questioned the creation of stories around […]
LPL 2026: Sahibzada Farhan, Shakib Al Hasan are big early signings
The photo gallery features Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan (left) and Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. – ICC Colombo: The five owners of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have announced their pre-signed player selections ahead of the sixth edition of the tournament scheduled to be held from July 17 to August 18 in Colombo, Ballekala and […]
‘You Muppet’: Gillespie attacks Kevin Peterson in Jacob Bethel debate
The photo gallery features former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie (left) and former England captain Kevin Pietersen. – AFP Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has launched a scathing attack on former England captain Kevin Pietersen for criticizing Alastair Cook over young batsman Jacob Bethel and the Indian Premier League (IPL). The debate began after […]
Afghanistan squad for ODI and one-off Test against India announced
Afghanistan’s Zia-ur-Rahman (left) celebrates taking a wicket with teammates during the first day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on October 20, 2025 in Harare. — Zimbabwe Cricket KABUL: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday announced the individual squads for India in the longer formats, which include a single […]
Saim Ayub is among the Pakistani players shortlisted for the LPL 2026 players draft
Saim Ayub of Pakistan plays a shot during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against USA at the Sinhala Sports Club (SSC) Stadium in Colombo on February 10, 2026. — AFP LAHORE: Left-arm opener Saim Ayub has been named among the Pakistani cricketers in the selection list for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) player […]
Haroon Rashid blamed repeated captaincy changes for Pakistan’s struggles
Former Pakistani cricketer Haroon Rashid addresses a press conference on January 1, 2016. – AFP KARACHI: Former national cricketer Haroon Rashid has insisted that constant change of leadership has prevented Pakistan from achieving stability in the fast-growing modern cricket. Having served the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in several roles, including chief selector and coach of […]
Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh is doubtful for Pakistan ODI series
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh plays a shot during the third ODI against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25, 2025 in Sydney. – AFP Rawalpindi: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh is doubtful for the ODI series against Pakistan due to ankle injury and fatigue sustained during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, according to Australian […]
Cricket Australia to discuss pitch conditions, batting failures at national summit
Australia’s Steve Smith and Marnes Labuschagne during the third day of the second Ashes series 2025 Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 6, 2025. – AFP Cricket Australia has reportedly decided to convene a national summit amid growing concerns over the future of Australian batting and the development of the next generation of […]
Mitchell Marsh withdraws from Pakistan ODIs, appointed captain
Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne celebrates with Josh Inglis (left) after dismissing Najmul Hossain Sandhu during the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on November 11, 2023. – ICC RAWALPINDI: Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan due to […]