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.

April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017

Pakistan eye win after Yasir Shah strikes, Misbah left on 99

Yasir Shah ripped through the top order of the West Indies second innings in the final session of another long day to put Pakistan on course for victory at the end of the fourth day of the first Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Monday.

April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017

'Waited for 3 years'

On Sunday, Younis Khan further cemented his place in Pakistan's batting pantheon by becoming the first Pakistan batsman to reach 10,000 Test runs during the third day of the first Test against West Indies in Kingston.

April 23, 2017
April 23, 2017

Decision to retire from Test cricket is final: Younis Khan

Pakistan legend Younis Khan has moved to clarify comments that he would consider delaying his retirement from Test cricket at the conclusion of the current series against the West Indies.

April 23, 2017
April 23, 2017

Pakistan's Amir gets five-wicket haul against West Indies

Pakistan left-arm paceman Mohammad Amir claimed his first five-wicket haul since returning from a five-year ban on a rain-shortened second day of the first Test against West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday.

April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017

All eyes on Younis & Misbah

West Indies and Pakistan get a three-Test series underway on Friday at Sabina Park in Jamaica with both teams struggling in the midst of challenging transition periods.

April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017

Misbah to receive Spirit of Cricket Trophy

Retiring Test cricketer Misbah ul Haq wins hearts of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with his good behaviour and will soon become the first-ever recipient of the Imtiaz Ahmed Spirit of Cricket Trophy, which will also earn him a cash prize of Rs 500,000.

April 16, 2017
April 16, 2017

Retiring Younis Khan eyes one last milestone

With 9,977 runs in 115 matches, Younis Khan seems set to become the first Pakistani to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017

Cricket makes you cry more, laugh less: Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan captain and star all-rounder Shahid Afridi, also known as Boom Boom Afridi, reflected on his career and the future plans after retirement while talking to ICC Cricket 360°.

April 10, 2017
April 10, 2017

Babar, Hasan help Pakistan level series with easy win

A superb unbeaten 125 from Babar Azam and a five-wicket haul to Hasan Ali led Pakistan to a comfortable 74-run victory in its second one-day international against the West Indies in Providence, Guyana on Sunday, levelling the three-match series 1-1.

April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017

Misbah announces retirement from international cricket

Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Thursday announced his retirement from the international game.