Tue, 21-Oct-2025

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

Champions Trophy 2025: India beat Pakistan by six wickets

Champions Trophy 2025 India

DUBAI – India secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Group A encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to put up 241 runs before being bowled out with just two deliveries remaining in … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan joins Pakistan’s elite test wicketkeepers

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan achieved a significant milestone on Sunday during the first Test against West Indies, solidifying his place among the country’s top wicketkeepers. Rizwan now holds 107 dismissals in just 64 innings, joining Pakistan’s elite club. The record for most dismissals by a Pakistani wicketkeeper in Tests is held by Wasim Bari, with … Read more

Babar Azam up, Rizwan down in latest ICC Test Rankings

Babar Azam

The latest update of the ICC rankings has shown significant changes for several Pakistani cricketers, with some players experiencing progress, while others have faced a decline. Despite being sidelined for several months, opening batter Fakhar Zaman managed to climb one spot to secure 17th place, earning 623 rating points. Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, and Saim Ayub … Read more

Babar Azam and Rizwan lead Pakistan’s fightback against South Africa

Babar Azam

CAPE TOWN: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan played key roles in Pakistan’s recovery after they lost three early wickets against South Africa on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. Pakistan managed to wrap up South Africa’s lengthy first innings at 566-7 when Mohammad Abbas bowled out debutant Kwena Maphaka. After … Read more

ICC Test Rankings: Saud Shakeel rises, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan suffer decline

ICC Test Rankings

DUBAI: The latest ICC Test Batting Rankings saw a significant shift as Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan experienced a decline, while Saud Shakeel rose sharply on the list. Pakistan recently faced a thrilling two-wicket loss in the first Test of the series against South Africa, which impacted the rankings. Saud Shakeel, despite an early … 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

Kamran Ghulam Aspires to Shine in Future Assignments

Kamran Ghulam

Pakistan Batter Kamran Ghulam Reflects on Cricketing Journey. Ghulam highlights the importance of continuous hard work and self-belief in cricketing. Kamran expresses readiness for upcoming challenges, particularly the South Africa series and the ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan batter Kamran Ghulam, who delivered a stellar century in the third ODI against Zimbabwe, highlighted the significance of … Read more

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi Absent from Champions T20 Cup Squads

Babar Azam

Babar Azam, Rizwan, and Shaheen will not participate in the Champions T20 Cup due to national duties. The tournament, scheduled from December 7 to 25 set to be held in Rawalpindi. Rizwan, Babar, and Shaheen are expected to be included in the South Africa tour lineup. Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi will … Read more

Babar Azam, Rizwan, Shaheen Face Ranking Declines in ICC T20I

Babar Azam

Pakistan’s Cricket Stars Drop in ICC T20I Rankings. With this decline, No Pakistani batter is currently in the top 50 in T20I rankings. Babar Azam dropped from 4th to 5th in T20I batting rankings. Pakistan’s cricket stars, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, have dropped in the latest ICC T20I rankings after Pakistan’s disappointing … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan Speaks Out on Pakistan’s Opening Duo for T20s Against Australia

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan’s White-Ball Captain Mohammad Rizwan Discusses Opening Pair for T20I Series. Rizwan clarified the team’s focus on selecting effective options for the three-match T20I series against Australia. Mohammad Rizwan breaks silence on opening pair for Australia T20Is. BRISBANE: Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan addressed media inquiries on Wednesday regarding Pakistan’s opening pair for the three-match … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan Sets New Record During England Test Series

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter achieved a remarkable milestone in his 57th Test innings against England. Mohammad Rizwan Surpasses 2,000 Runs in Test. He became the fifth Pakistani wicketkeeper to achieve this milestone. Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan reached a remarkable milestone on Friday during the ongoing third Test against England in Rawalpindi. Playing his 57th Test … Read more

Pakistan Likely to Name Mohammad Rizwan as New White-Ball Captain

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan to Be New White-Ball Captain. After a new selection committee formation, Rizwan agreed to lead the national team in white-ball cricket. The PCB is expected to announce the new captain and squad within two days. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is expected to be named the new white-ball captain for the national cricket … Read more

Pakistan Pacer Ihsanullah Names Mohammad Rizwan as His Favorite Cricketer

Mohammad Rizwan

Ihsanullah, a Pakistan pacer, has revealed his all-time favorite cricketer. He has played one ODI and four T20Is for Pakistan but has been sidelined due to an elbow injury. Ihsanullah played under Rizwan’s captaincy with the Multan Sultans in PSL before his injury. Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah has surprised fans with the announcement that his all-time … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan consideration for captaincy against Australia

Mohammad Rizwan

LAHORE: There are discussions about appointing wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan as captain for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. The national team announcement is expected next week, and fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain may make a return to the squad. Hasnain, who last played an ODI in 2023, has delivered strong performances in the Champions Cup and … Read more

ICC Test Rankings: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan suffer steep decline

Former Chief Selector

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have seen significant declines in the latest ICC Test Batting Rankings. Azam’s poor performance in the two-match home Test series. Rizwan slipped 12 places to 19th with 678 points. DUBAI: Pakistan cricketers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have seen a significant decline in their positions in the latest ICC Test … Read more

GLT20: Replacement for Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan named by Vancouver Knights

GLT20: Replacement for Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan named by Vancouver Knights

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were denied NOCs for GLT20 Canada. PCB prioritizes player fitness for upcoming busy schedule. PCB allows players to participate in two franchise leagues. The Global T20 League Canada franchise, Vancouver Knights, announced the replacements for Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) denied them no … Read more

Harbhajan Singh expresses frustration over Dhoni vs. Rizwan comparison question

Harbhajan Singh expresses frustration over Dhoni vs. Rizwan comparison question

Harbhajan Singh criticized a comparison between Rizwan and Dhoni. A Pakistan cricket fan made the comparison online. He acknowledged Rizwan’s talent but insisted Dhoni remains the best. Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed frustration towards a Pakistan cricket fan and local sports creator for comparing Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan with former India captain Mahendra … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan was named captain of Vancouver Knights in GLT20

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan was named captain of Vancouver Knights. Babar Azam will play under Rizwan’s captaincy. Shaheen and Nawaz will represent Toronto Nationals. Mohammad Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batsman from Pakistan, has been appointed as the skipper of the Vancouver Knights for the upcoming Global T20 Canada 2024 season. In the tournament, which is set to take place … Read more

Babar, Rizwan play for their own records: Ahmed Shehzad

Babar, Rizwan play for their own records: Ahmed Shehzad

Pakistan was eliminated from T20 World Cup. Pakistani players and fans express disappointment. Ahmed Shehzad criticizes Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan. Pakistan has been ousted from the T20 World Cup 2024 following defeats in their initial two Group A games against the United States and India. The Green Shirts’ advancement to the Super 8 hinged … Read more

Babar, Rizwan add new bat to their kit

Babar, Rizwan add new bat to their kit

Babar Azam & Mohammad Rizwan got new bats. They visited a bat factory in Sussex to customize their bats. Pakistan might make three changes to their playing XI. Pakistan captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan have added new bats to their kit in preparation for the T20 World Cup 2024, starting on June 1 … Read more

“If you look at the average, you are an average player,” says Mohammad Rizwan

"If you look at the average, you are an average player," says Mohammad Rizwan

Playing for the average makes you an average player, said Mohammad Rizwan Rizwan showed resect to Virat Kohli’s approach. He also acknowledged Ireland’s strong performance. Mohammad Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batter for Pakistan, stated that a player who plays for the average is an average player. Rizwan is the second player in T20Is to have an average … Read more

Mohsin Naqvi announces huge prize money for players for winning T20 World Cup 2024

Mohsin Naqvi announces huge prize money for players for winning T20 World Cup 2024

Mohsin Naqvi announced prize money for winning T20 World Cup. He encoraged the players to show teamwork and competition on the field. He presented Rizwan and Naseem with special shirt achieving milestones. Ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced a huge prize money for … Read more

Sarfaraz Ahmed lauds Mohammad Rizwan as best wicketkeeper-batsman

Sarfaraz Ahmed lauds Mohammad Rizwan as best wicketkeeper-batsman

Sarfaraz Ahmed lauded Mohammad Rizwan. He said Rizwan is the best wicketkeeper-batsman. Sarfaraz said that he is getting better and better. Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team Sarfaraz Ahmed has lauded Mohammad Rizwan as the best wicketkeeper-batsman. When asked about choosing the better wicketkeeper-batsman between himself and Rizwan during a local sports show, he … Read more

Shaheen Shah Afridi Leaves Kakul Fitness Camp

Shaheen Shah Afridi Leaves Kakul Fitness Camp

Shaheen Shah Afridi, the talented Pakistani fast bowler, opted to leave the Kakul fitness camp on Saturday, citing personal reasons for his departure. Official sources from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Shaheen sought permission from the board authorities to attend to a family matter back home. In a statement issued by the PCB, … Read more

Zaka Ashraf replies to Shahid Afridi’s suggestion of appointing Mohammad Rizwan as skipper

Zaka Ashraf replies to Shahid Afridi's suggestion of appointing Mohammad Rizwan as skipper

Shahid Afridi suggested Mohammad Rizwan as white-ball captain. Ashraf defends removing Babar Azam due to pressure concerns. PCB explains Shaheen Afridi’s removal as T20 captain. Zaka Ashraf, the former Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, has responded to former captain Shahid Afridi’s suggestion of appointing Mohammad Rizwan as the white-ball captain of … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan opens up about losing to Islamabad United in PSL 9 final

Mohammad Rizwan opens up about losing to Islamabad United in PSL 9 final

Mohammad Rizwan talked about losing in the PSL 9 final. He was not satisfied wth his batting. United clinched its third PSL title. Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of Multan Sultans, shared his thoughts after his team was defeated by Islamabad United in the final of the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on … Read more