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.
PCB to push for neutral venues at WC
“Zaka Ashraf will bring up the issue of why can’t Pakistan’s matches in the World Cup be played at neutral venues when the Indian team can’t travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup,” he said
Pakistan 'in good position' for World Cup, says Babar Azam
The hosts beat a depleted New Zealand 4-1 in the five-match series and on their way briefly reached the top of the one-day rankings for the first time.
‘You have to take your hats off to Fakhar’
The Pakistan opener hit 17 boundaries and six massive sixes during his unbeaten knock of 180 not out as the Asian side successfully chased down New Zealand's healthy total of 336-5 with 10 deliveries to spare
'Babar has the potential to go ahead of everyone'
Khan, a former cricketer who led Pakistan in the World Cup win in 1992, termed Babar as an outstanding batter, while highlighting his impressive batting prowess.
Babar closes in on Sharma with Lahore hundred
The 58-ball ton was Babar's third T20I ton. Notably, he is the only Pakistan batter with more than one hundred in the format. The hundred puts Babar close to the top of the list of batters with most T20I tons
Afridi returns to Pakistan squads for New Zealand series
Shaheen, who will turn 23 on Thursday, hurt his knee during the final of Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in November last year
Babar, Rizwan will get more respect now: Shadab
Babar and Rizwan were rested for the ongoing three-game series against Afghanistan in Sharjah as a host of players with less experience and fewer credentials were given the chance to shine in the absence of the ultra-reliable top-order pair
‘25-year-old’ Malik labels Bangladesh experience ‘a complete package bar traffic’
At a time when most of his former teammates have retired from the sport and switched professions, the 40-year-old Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has rubbished the notions of age slowing players down as he is still going strong delivering standout performances for the teams he plays for around the world.
Shadab Khan gets married to Saqlain Mushtaq’s daughter
Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan has entered a new phase of his life. Shadab has got married to veteran Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq's daughter.
Babar rues winless home season
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is dejected by the team's winless home season but refuses to blame players' injuries or unresponsive pitches for their lean run.