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