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.
Amir talks about ‘bond’ with Virat Kohli
Pakistan’s ace quick Mohammad Amir speaks about the bond of friendship between him and India’s Virat Kohli.
Amir dismisses retirement rumours
Pakistan’s top quick Mohammad Amir dismisses rumours that he will retire from Test cricket.
Kamran Akmal slams Waqar Younis
Kamran, who has played in 53 Tests and 157 ODI’s slammed the former great of being an abject failure in his two separate terms as Pakistan coach, Times of India reports.
Clarke, Amla might feature for World XI, says PCB chairman
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke and Proteas batting superstar Hashim Amla are among the names who could feature in a World XI side set to visit Pakistan in September, PCB chairman says.
Pakistan captain gets hero's welcome at home
Hundreds of fans give Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed a hero's welcome as he arrives home carrying the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan's Rumman replaces Wahab at Champions Trophy
The International Cricket Council says Pakistan's Rumman Raes has been approved as a replacement for the injured Wahab Riaz at the ongoing Champions Trophy one-day tournament.
Arthur hits back at critics after Pakistan surrender
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur concedes his team were woeful in Sunday's Champions Trophy defeat against India but says it is an "insult" to suggest that the squad has regressed under him.
Afghanistan cancels Pakistan games after Kabul attack
Afghanistan cancels proposed home and away cricket fixtures with Pakistan after a deadly bomb attack blamed by the country's intelligence agency on militants allegedly backed by Islamabad.
Yousuf defends Sharjeel's dot balls in PSL scandal
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf tells a tribunal hearing on spot-fixing charges against Sharjeel Khan that the batsman did not deliberately play two dot balls during a Pakistan Super League match.
Pakistan's Nawaz suspended for not reporting suspect approach
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been suspended for two months for failing to report a suspect approach to indulge in corruption, the country's cricket board has said.