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 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Sri Lanka champions

Sri Lanka clinched the title of the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup beating Pakistan by five wickets in a lopsided final at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong today.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Pakistan win T20I series

Ahmed Shehzad made a welcome return to form in guiding Pakistan to a series-clinching seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the fourth and final match of its T20 International series at the Queen's Park Oval on Sunday.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

Pakistan board chief to step down in August

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan will not seek another term in office due to personal and health reasons and is to step down in August when his current tenure ends.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

Shadab spins Pakistan to victory

Pakistan win the second of a four-match T20 International series against West Indies by three runs at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.

August 30, 2016
August 30, 2016

England seal ODI series with record 444

England amass a world record one-day international total of 444 for three as they crush Pakistan by 169 runs at Trent Bridge to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

October 25, 2015
October 25, 2015

Taylor steers West Indies to series win

Captain Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 87 carries West Indies to a 3-1 series win over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in the fourth and final Women's ODI.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

Younis Khan poised to pass 'legend' Miandad's Pakistan run record

Younis Khan is poised to surpass Javed Miandad as Pakistan's greatest Test match run scorer, but refuses to be considered the equal of the man.

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