Pakistan cricket
'Sometimes, people need a break': Shan backs Babar to return stronger after drop
Asked about Babar's future, Shan told the BBC's 'Stumped' podcast on Saturday: "I think he's one of the best batsmen in the world. I'm nobody to deny him a future. He has every quality to be one of the greatest batsmen in Test cricket.
New Pakistan white-ball skipper Rizwan hopes Australia tour settles side
Rizwan was appointed captain of limited over formats on Sunday, replacing Babar Azam who had two turns in the post but wasn't able to allay a run of disastrous tournament performances.
Rizwan named new Pakistan white-ball captain
Rizwan will take over from Babar Azam, who stepped down from the position at the beginning of this month.
Pitched battle: Pakistan and England eye Test-deciding surface
"Everybody goes and looks at the wicket and everybody says something different," England batsman Harry Brook told reporters.
England win a 'relief' for Pakistan
The 152-run victory was Pakistan's first home win since February 2021 and came after they were thumped by an innings in the first Test on the same Multan pitch.
Pakistan rudderless after white-ball captain Babar Azam resigns
Azam announced his resignation on his personal social media just before midnight on Tuesday, before an official Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement more than 12 hours later.
Politics in sport diagnosed as Pakistan cricket's problem
Pakistan's dire recent performances in international cricket have sparked debate over the invasion of politics in sport, with claims nepotism at the top is sabotaging success on the field.
'I don’t live in the past, I stay in the present'
In November 2023, Shaheen Afridi took over as the Pakistan T20I skipper after Babar Azam resigned following Pakistan’s poor run in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
Shaheen Afridi misbehaved with Pakistan coaches: Reports
According to Pakistan’s Geo TV, the pacer misbehaved with batting coach Mohammad Yousuf during the team's England tour.
Confident Pakistan seek Windies rout to boost World Cup hopes
High-flying Pakistan aim to boost their chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup with a clean sweep against an inexperienced West Indies side when their three-match one-day international series starts in Multan on Wednesday.
A dream to become number 1 batter in all formats: Babar
Babar Azam said he aspires to be the number one ranked batter in all formats of cricket as he tries to match Dinesh Karthik’s call that the Pakistan captain can create history.
Shadab, Nawaz back in Pakistan squad for West Indies ODIs
All-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz have returned to Pakistan's squad for next month's one-day international series against the West Indies, selectors said on Monday.
Zaman career best 61 underpins Pakistan
Pakistan cruise to a 74-run win over their hosts in the opening match of the Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series.
Pakistan revival strengthens with Windies T20s
Pakistan will take another significant step towards the revival of international cricket as World Twenty20 champions the West Indies feature in three back-to-back Twenty20 internationals in Karachi from Sunday.
Pakistan seeks $70m from India for unplayed cricket series
Pakistan has kicked off a legal battle against India for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement, the sport's governing body confirm.
PCB plans to invite Bangladesh, Proteas next year
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi says that they are planning to invite Bangladesh and Pakistan next year.
Sarfraz rejected spot-fixing approach
Captain Sarfraz Ahmed says that he was the Pakistan player who was approached by an alleged bookie during the one-day international series against Sri Lanka earlier this month.
Imam ready to follow uncle Inzamam's footsteps
Pakistan cricket's newest discovery Imam-ul-Haq cites his uncle Inzamam-ul-Haq as a 'great influence'.
Pakistan's Hafeez reported for suspect bowling action
Pakistan's off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the third one-day international against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, the International Cricket Council says.