Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Fazal Mahmood, Abdul Qadir inducted in PCB Hall of Fame

Fazal Mahmood

LAHORE: Former Pakistan captains Fazal Mahmood and Abdul Qadir have been inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Boards Hall of Fame posthumously. The two stalwarts have joined Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Zaheer Abbas, who were the initial inductees to the PCB Hall of Fame by virtue of being part … Read more

Pakistan to summon spirit of 2009 for T20 title, says Afridi

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KARACHI: Shahid Afridi, the box office trailblazer of Pakistan white-ball cricket, believes his “unpredictable” nation can summon the spirit of 2009 and win a second T20 World Cup. Afridi was man of the match in a nail-biting seven-run semi-final win over South Africa in the tournament 12 years ago where he made 51. He then starred … Read more

Waqar Younis names Wasim Akram for Pakistan’s head coach

Waqar Younis names Wasim Akram for Pakistan’s head coach

Pakistan’s former bowling coach, Waqar Younis believes that former pacer, Wasim Akram should be considered for the new Pakistan’s head coach as he would be a perfect fit for the role. Waqar said that Wasim has been a brilliant coach in the franchise T20 leagues and should take the step to coach the national team. … Read more

Babar Azam: ‘Misbah and Waqar’s resignation has put more responsibility on me’

Babar Azam: ‘Misbah and Waqar resignation put more responsibility on me’

Pakistan’s skipper, Babar Azam said that Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis exit has placed more responsibility on him as a captain. In a virtual press conference, Babar said that Misbah and Waqar resigned due to personal reasons and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed foreign coaches which is their decision, so he doesn’t want to comment on … Read more

Shaheen Shah Afridi praises Waqar Younis: ‘You are the best coach’

Shaheen Shah Afridi praised Waqar Younis ‘You are the best coach’

Pakistani cricketer, Shaheen Shah Afridi complimented Waqar Younis who stepped down as Pakistan team bowling coach last week. Using his official Twitter account, Shaheen wrote a praiseful note for Waqar, recalling some lessons given by him. Shaheen Shah Afridi wrote, “Waqar Younis bhai, you are the best coach I have got so far. Thank you … Read more

Pakistan capable to win T20 World Cup, Hassan Ali

Pakistan capable to win T20 World Cup, Hassan Ali

RAWALPINDI: Fast bowler Hassan Ali on Tuesday said he was confident that Pakistan would play well capable of winning the upcoming T20 World Cup. “The players who have been picked up for the T20 World Cup by the selection committee have either performed in the past or in recent times. I’ve the strong belief that … Read more

Hasan Ali: ‘Misbah and Waqar exit disappointed me’

Hasan Ali: ‘Misbah and Waqar exit disappointed me’

Pakistani cricketer, Hasan Ali expressed disappointment over the resignations of Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis before the T20 World Cup. In a virtual interview, Hasan said that it was a personal decision by Misbah and Waqar but the resignation wasn’t ideal before the mega event. Hasan Ali said, “I was disappointed, to be honest, as they … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan thanks Misbah and Waqar for serving Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan thanks Misbah and Waqar for serving Pakistan

Pakistan cricketer, Mohammad Rizwan expresses gratitude to Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis for serving the Pakistan cricket team. Misbah and Waqar resigned from their roles last week just after the announcement of the Pakistan T20 World Cup squad. Rizwan wishes prayers for both the coaches as they moved on to the next chapter of their lives. … Read more

Pakistan Can Outplay India In T20 WC: Azhar Mahmood

Pakistan Can Outplay India In T20 WC: Azhar Mahmood

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani all-rounder Azhar Mahmood believes though the Indian team was playing well Pakistan still has the ability to down the Men in Blue in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. Mahmood said the Men in Blue has an edge over Pakistan but the latter still has the ability to overpower their neighbors. “It will be a tough match as India is playing really well and … Read more

Shadab Khan: ‘The team is not in an ideal situation’

Shadab Khan: 'The team is not in an ideal situation'

Pakistan vice-captain, Shadab Khan is not satisfied with the changes and told that the team is not in an ideal situation after the resignations of Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis. In a virtual interview, Shadab said that Misbah and Waqar’s resignation is their personal issue so he doesn’t want to comment on it, but he also … Read more

What happened is past, should focus on present now: Saqlain Mushtaq

What happened is past, focus on present: Saqlain Mushtaq

Pakistan team’s acting coach Saqlain Mushtaq said that he is currently focusing on ODI and T20I series against New Zealand scheduled from September 17 to October 3. He declined to comment on Misbah ul Haq and Waqar Younis’s sudden retirement while talking to media and said that people should move on. “What happened is past … Read more

Babar Azam unhappy with squad announced for T20 WC

Babar Azam uphappy with squad announced for T20 WC

Pakistani skipper Babar Azam is reportedly not happy with the squad announced for the upcoming series with New Zealand and England, and ICC T20 World Cup, sources said. The sources further said that the board did not consult Babar during the selection process. Babar is not happy with the inclusion of Azam Khan and Shoaib … Read more

Waqar Younis should learn coaching first: Aqib Javed

Waqar Younis should learn coaching first: Aqib Javed

Former Pakistan fast bowler Aqib Javed advised former bowling coach Waqar Younis to learn the art of coaching before returning for the cricket commentary for a second time. “Whenever Waqar Younis quit coaching, he went back to commentating on cricket,” said Javed. “He does only two things–coaching and commentating. [As far as coaching goes] he … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq & Waqar Younis were unhappy with T20 World Cup Squad

Misbah-ul-Haq & Waqar Younis were unhappy with T20 World Cup Squad

Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis resigned from their post after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) failed to address their reservations. As per the sources, suggestions given by Misbah and Waqar for the selection of the Twenty20 squad were ignored by the PCB. PCB was not satisfied by their performances and decided to remove them after the Twenty20 … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar: ‘Misbah-ul-Haq & Waqar Younis exposed themselves’

Shoaib Akhtar: ‘Misbah-ul-Haq & Waqar Younis exposed themselves’

Former Pakistani fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar criticized Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis for destroying Pakistan’s cricket and leaving their jobs before T20 World Cup. Shoaib Akhtar said in an interview that Misbah and Waqar should have waited for Ramiz to continue as Chairmanship of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and would have seen what happens then. He … Read more

Ramiz Raja held responsible for the sudden resignation of Misbah and Waqar

Ramiz Raja announces new Under-19 T20 world league

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Ramiz Raja has been held responsible for the sudden resignation of head coach, Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach, Waqar Younis. This incident is not at all a good sign for the national team as their coaches resigned just a week before the mega event Twenty20 World Cup, and it will definitely … Read more

Misbah, Waqar step down ahead of T20 World Cup

Misbah, Waqar step down as coaches

The head coach Misbah Ul Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis have stepped down from their respective roles ahead of the New Zealand series. Former off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq and all-rounder Abdur Razzaq have been named as their interim replacement. According to Misbah, the quarantine in Jamaica post the West Indies series gave him an opportunity … Read more

Waqar Younis says he is satisfied with bowlers’ performance against WI

Waqar Younis says he is satisfied with bowlers' performance against WI

Bowling coach Waqar Younis says he is satisfied with the bowlers’ performance against the West Indies. He further added that the bowlers created opportunities but unfortunately the fielders could not avail themselves of it. In a virtual press conference, Waqar Younis said that it is a matter of pride for the players to compete in … Read more

Imran Khan ‘honored’ as PCB launches hall of fame

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday in an effort to further acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of national cricket legends, approved the launch of the PCB Hall of Fame. According to PCB, the players retired from international cricket for, at least, five years will be eligible for induction into the PCB Hall of Fame. PCB … Read more

Many cricketers rejoice as PM Imran Khan wins vote of confidence

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Current and Ex-cricketers of Pakistan expressed their happiness over Prime Minister Imran Khan secured a vote of confidence in the National Assembly of Pakistan. Pakistan’s current Bowling coach Waqar Younis took Twitter to congratulate PM Imran, his former colleague, on the wonderful victory. “The Tiger Roars Again. Congratulations Skipper #VoteOfConfidence” he wrote. The Tiger Roars … Read more

Why was Wasim Akram at the gym for the last time?

Wasim Akram gym

Pakistan cricket’s former fast bowler Wasim Akram pays close attention to his fitness. That’s why he doesn’t stop going to the gym and exercising even when he is busy. Wasim Akram shared a photo from the gym to his Instagram account and told fans that he went to the gym for the last time before … Read more

“committee should call meeting after victories too”, says Waqar Younis

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Pakistani bowling Coach Waqar Younis said that the committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should call meetings after victories too not only after team defeats. While talking in a press conference he said, “I think the cricket committee should call the meeting after victories, too, so that we can assess the achievement and see … Read more

Wife of Waqar Younis wishes ‘Happy Anniversary’, Sania Mirza Is in Awe of Their Love

Sania Mirza

Some people say that Wedding Anniversary is like just another day, while some truly believe that out of 365 days in a year, it’s the only day when you should proudly express love for your soul mate. Those ones belonging to second category celebrate it with enthusiasm and enjoy being showered with love on their … Read more

Sad & hurt by Mohammad Amir’s statement, says Waqar Younis

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Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis said that he was disappointed by Mohammad Amir’s statement about him. While talking to media at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore today, the former pacer revealed he was disheartened with how Amir chose to leave the game. Waqar Younis said in a statement that, “He is undoubtedly a brilliant player and I … Read more

Waqar Younis hopes for better performance against South Africa

Waqar Younis

Bowling Coach of Pakistan Cricket Team Waqar Younis expressed satisfaction on the performance of pacers despite the recent whitewash against New Zealand. According to the details, Waqar Younis while addressing a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore said that, ‘we try to prepare players for the tough circumstances of Test cricket but the conditions … Read more

Cricket Committee Recommends Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis’s Retention

Cricket Committee

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Cricket Committee has expressed its dissatisfaction over the national team’s performance against New Zealand, however, it recommended the retention of head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis.

According to the details, the coaches were bashed miserably after Pakistan showed its poor performance against the black caps, Shaheens only won one out of three T20Is, and lost all matches of the Test series.

Today (12th January) the cricket committee discussed Misbah and Waqar’s jobs, however, PCB said in a statement after the meeting that Saleem Yousuf, who headed the meeting “expressed its dissatisfaction on the side’s performances” but “acknowledged the fact that the team had competed in the unprecedented and challenging COVID-19 circumstances”.

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PCB to Convene Emergency Meeting, Summons Mibah, Waqar

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Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis will appear in front of the PCB cricket committee tomorrow. According to details, an emergency meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Cricket Committee will be held tomorrow at 10:30 am at the High-Performance Center, Lahore. The meeting will be chaired by Saleem Yousuf, Chairman of the … Read more

Waqar younis to miss 2nd test match due to family obligations

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that bowling Coach Waqar Younis will miss the second Test against New Zealand on account of family obligations.  Waqar will return to Pakistan after the first Test against New Zealand to meet his family. He has not met them since June. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made the … Read more