Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PCB files official complaint against Umpire over Fakhar Zaman’s unfair out

PCB files official complaint against Umpire over Fakhar Zaman’s unfair out

DUBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against TV umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge over Fakhar Zaman’s controversial dismissal during Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against India in Dubai. Pakistan’s T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, also filed a negative report on the decision. Speaking to … Read more

Nawaz demolishes Afghanistan as Pakistan clinch tri-series title

Nawaz

SHARJAH: Pakistan lifted the tri-nation T20 series trophy after defeating Afghanistan by 75 runs in the final, thanks to a brilliant bowling performance from Mohammad Nawaz. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan posted 141 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 27 runs, … Read more

Fakhar Zaman completes 100 T20 International matches

Fakhar Zaman completes 100 T20 International matches

Sharjah: Pakistan’s left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman has etched his name into the record books by completing 100 T20 International appearances. The milestone was achieved during the fourth match of the ongoing tri-nation T20 series against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Fakhar made his T20I debut in 2017 against the West Indies and … Read more

PCB announces central contracts for 2025–26

PCB

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the central contracts for national cricketers for the 2025–26 season. No player from the national cricket team qualified for Category A this year, prompting the board to abolish the category from the contracts. A total of 30 players have been awarded contracts, with 10 each placed in … Read more

Hesson confirms Babar Azam’s role as opener, No wicket-keeping duties

Hesson confirms Babar Azam’s role as opener, No wicket-keeping duties

Lahore: Pakistan’s head coach, Mike Hesson, emphasized the critical need for an aggressive batting approach in modern T20 cricket, stating that the team’s current struggles in the format largely stem from its batting performance. He also clarified that Babar Azam is seen purely as an opener and that there have been no discussions about him … Read more

Babar Azam to open the innings for Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025

Babar Azam

KARACHI: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam is set to open the innings alongside Fakhar Zaman in the upcoming tri-series ODIs and Champions Trophy 2025, sources revealed. Babar, who has primarily played at number three, will now take on a role similar to legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin, who debuted in 1989 as a middle-order … Read more

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Amir reflect on Champions Trophy 2017 victory

Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan’s opening batter Fakhar Zaman and former fast bowler Mohammad Amir revisited their iconic performances from the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final, where Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs to clinch their first ICC title since 2009. In a recent episode of the show, both players reflected on their unforgettable contributions to the historic triumph. … Read more

Fakhar Zaman expected to join squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Fakhar Zaman expected to join squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan’s star batter Fakhar Zaman is expected to be included in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the UAE. As teams finalize their squads, reports indicate Pakistan is aiming for a balanced lineup featuring seven batsmen, four fast bowlers, three spinners, and one wicketkeeper. … Read more

Champions Trophy 2025: Shadab, Fakhar, Imam expected to return

Champions Trophy 2025

KARACHI: The ninth edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, also known as the Mini World Cup, is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025. The event will be hosted jointly by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As teams begin to announce their squads for the prestigious … Read more

Babar Azam Poised to Break Afridi’s T20I Record in South Africa Series

Babar Azam

Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star batter, aims to surpass Shahid Afridi’s record of 73 sixes in T20I cricket. Azam is chasing legends like Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, and Afridi. Babar Azam close to surpass Shahid Afridi’s record in second South Africa T20I. Centurion is set to witness history today as Pakistan’s star batter, Babar … Read more

Fakhar Zaman likely to return for Pakistan’s tour of South Africa

Fakhar Zaman expected to join squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Fakhar Zaman is likely to make his return to Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa. Pakistan will tour South Africa in December for a three-match T20I series, followed by a three-match ODI series and a two-match Test series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. The consultation … Read more

Aaqib Javed Discusses Fakhar Zaman’s Potential Comeback

Aaqib Javed

Pakistan’s interim white-ball head coach Aaqib Javed discusses Fakhar Zaman’s return to the national team. Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan’s top-order batter, was excluded from central contracts for the 2024-25 season and squads for recent tours to Australia and Zimbabwe. Zaman recently expressed disappointment over the selection committee’s decision to drop Babar Azam after the first Test … Read more

Fakhar Zaman’s Australia tour at risk due to injury

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman’s selection for Pakistan’s upcoming tour of Australia is uncertain due to persistent knee problems and a recent failed fitness test. His outspoken behavior has also led to disciplinary action, with some senior board members reportedly displeased with him. Known for his aggressive batting style and a double century in One-Day Internationals, Fakhar Zaman … Read more

Fakhar Zaman asserts Pakistan’s ability to triumph over any opponent

Fakhar Zaman asserts Pakistan's ability to triumph over any opponent

Fakhar Zaman expresses confidence in Pakistan cricket team’s ability. He emphasizes the team’s clear mindset and each player’s understanding. He reveals the team’s strategic adjustments after losing to Ireland. Fakhar Zaman, on a recent Friday, shared insights into the Pakistan cricket team’s confidence, asserting their ability to triumph over any opponent as they gear up … Read more

Qalandars aim for historic third title, Fakhar embraces pressure

Qalandars aim for historic third title, Fakhar embraces pressure

Fakhar Zaman is looking for third title. Training starts, overseas players to join soon. New captain Afridi leads formidable pace attack with Rauf & Zaman Khan. Fakhar Zaman, a prominent batsman for Lahore Qalandars, acknowledged the pressure of being reigning champions but expressed their determination to replicate their performance from the previous two seasons and … Read more

Fakhar Zaman ready to bat in middle-order against New Zealand

Fakhar Zaman expected to join squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Fakhar Zaman is open to batting at number six or seven. He acknowledges the strong competition for spots. Babar will bat at number three, followed by Zaman at number four. Fakhar Zaman, the top-order batsman for Pakistan, is prepared to bat at number six or seven in the forthcoming Twenty20 International Series against New Zealand. … Read more

Mohammad Amir Disapproves of Babar and Rizwan as T20I Openers

Mohammad Amir Disapproves of Babar and Rizwan as T20I Openers

Amir suggests Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub as T20 openers for powerplay impact. Wasim proposes moving Babar Azam down the order for T20 flexibility. Babar Azam and Rizwan’s record sparks debate on potential opening changes. Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has suggested a change in the opening combination for Pakistan’s T20 side, emphasizing the importance … Read more

Hayden Worried About Decision to Remove Babar Azam as Captain

Hayden Worried About Decision to Remove Babar Azam as Captain

Ex-Aussie cricketer Hayden notes issues in Pakistan cricket structure, calls for high performance. Hayden disappointed by Babar Azam’s captaincy resignation, praises his track record. Hayden points to player absences and underperformance as key factors in Pakistan’s World Cup woes. Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden expressed his dissatisfaction with the leadership setup in Pakistan cricket and … Read more

Fakhar Zaman wins ‘unwinnable’ games, says Harsha Bhogle

Fakhar Zaman wins 'unwinnable' games, says Harsha Bhogle

Pakistan won by 21 runs (DLS) in the ICC World Cup 2023. Fakhar Zaman’s century was crucial. Pakistan’s semi-final chances depend on other match outcomes. In a thrilling encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, Pakistan emerged victorious against New Zealand by 21 runs, thanks to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. This win keeps Pakistan’s … Read more

Fakhar Zaman breaks World Cup record for Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman’s record-breaking century – 63 balls, 16 boundaries, 9 sixes. Rain halts Pakistan’s chase at 160-1, with Fakhar Zaman (106*) and Babar Azam (47*). New Zealand scores 401-6, led by Ravindra, Williamson, and Phillips. In a thrilling encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, on a rainy Saturday, Pakistani left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman … Read more

Fakhar Zaman not part of Pakistan-Afghanistan clash on Oct 23

Fakhar Zaman not part of Pakistan-Afghanistan clash on Oct 23

Fakhar Zaman will miss the match against Afghanistan. Abdullah Shafiqie will continue to play in his place. Pakistan is fifth in the points table. The Green Shirts’ fifth game of the ICC World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on October 23 will not include opener Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan. The Men … Read more

Razzaq slams Babar, Rizwan for “fearless” cricket

Razzaq slams Babar, Rizwan for "fearless" cricket

Abdul Razzaq has criticized Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Razzaq said that they were not playing fearless cricket. Razzaq also expressed his disappointment at the dropping of Fakhar Zaman. The current captain of Pakistan, Babar Azam, and the wicketkeeper-battler, Mohammad Rizwan, have come under fire from former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq for their intentions during their … Read more

Lack of Quality Shots Draws Razzaq’s Criticism for Babar and Rizwan

Razzaq criticized Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s partnership. He disagreed with dropping Fakhar Zaman. Pakistan has won two out of three matches in the World Cup. Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has openly criticized the performance of current captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan during their partnership against India in the ICC World Cup … Read more

Pakistan achieves unprecedented feat in international cricket

Pakistan achieves unprecedented feat in international cricket

Pakistan made history by playing two cricket matches simultaneously. They set a total of 287 against the Netherlands. In the Asian Games, Pakistan lost to Afghanistan in the semi-finals. Pakistan embarked on their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 journey in India, clashing with the Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Facing … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Twittirati reacts to Fakhar Zaman’s poor performance, suggest replacement

ICC World Cup 2023: Twittirati reacts to Fakhar Zaman's poor performance, suggest replacement

Fakhar Zaman has been displaying poor performance. Netizens suggest that he should be replaced. He was out of form during the Asia Cup 2023 too. Fakhar Zaman, the opening batter for Pakistan, has been struggling to score big runs for his team, and this has raised questions about his form. The 2017 Champions Trophy champion … Read more

Watch: Green Shirts Hit the Nets Ahead of World Cup Title Bid

Watch: Green Shirts Hit the Nets Ahead of World Cup Title Bid

Pakistan’s 2023 ICC World Cup training in Hyderabad saw active participation from key players. Notable attendees included Captain Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, and others. The session included warm-ups, fielding drills, and net practice. The inaugural training session in India for the 2023 ICC World Cup, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium … Read more

Pakistan Cricket Team Departs for ICC World Cup 2023 in India

ICC World Cup 2023 Pakistan

They made a brief stopover in Dubai before heading to Hyderabad, India. The squad includes 18 players and 13 support staff members. Captain Babar Azam seeks prayers and support from fans before the tournament. The Pakistan team departed for India on Wednesday to compete in the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The … Read more

Fakhar Zaman shows sportsmanship, helps ground staff during rain

Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan and India faced off in a crucial Super Four match at the Asia Cup 2023. Rain interrupted the game when India was at 147-2 in 24.1 overs. Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman joined the ground staff in covering the wicket and outfield to minimize the rain’s impact. In the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan faced India … Read more