Pakistan

Babar, Afridi need to win their place back in Pak team, coach reveals

New Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has revealed the steps that experienced duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi must take to work their way back into the T20I side.

BCB ‘relieved’ after Indo-Pak ceasefire

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today expressed relief after India and Pakistan agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”, while two Bangladesh players returned home safely from Pakistan.

India blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube channels: report

India has restricted access to 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including major news outlets and individual creators, following the recent incident in Pahalgam, according to reports by The Hindu and Times of India.

Our Champions Trophy depends on others, says Pakistan captain Rizwan

Hosts Pakistan went down by six wickets in Dubai for their second defeat in the 50-over tournament to all but bow out of the semifinal race.

Holders Pakistan ask NZ to bat in Champions Trophy opener

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to field first in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Rawalpindi today. 

Gunmen identify, kill 7 Punjabi travellers in Pakistan: govt official

Security forces have been battling sectarian, ethnic and separatist violence for decades in impoverished but mineral-rich Balochistan

More than cricket as Pakistan hosts first major tournament in 29 years

Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a landmark just a few years after the country was off-limits because of security fears.

ICC Champions Trophy / Bangladesh will bag close to Tk 30cr if Shanto’s wish fulfilled

If Bangladesh indeed win the title, and in the process win two of their group stage matches, they would bag a whopping 29.196 crore taka from the event ($2,240,000+125,000+68,000 = $2,433,000).

Pakistan hopes hosting major cricket tournament will erase worries of instability

The Champions Trophy, which kicks off next week, comes to Pakistan as the country battles two insurgencies and a political crisis that has sent its former prime minister and greatest cricket hero, Imran Khan, to jail.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Pakistan Govt. warns employees against expressing political and religious views on social media

The government of Pakistan has once again directed its employees to avoid expressing political or religious views on social media and sharing information with unauthorised officials or the media.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Changed momentum beckoning Tigers towards series sweep

For the first time since 2009 an away Test series sweep beckons Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Day 5 of the second Test against Pakistan, but chances of rain playing spoilsport -- as it had done on Monday to wipe out the third session -- can dampen the tourists' party, with Tigers needing 143 more runs to win.

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Mahmud strikes twice after Liton's epic 138

Liton's 138 and Miraz's 78 were the highlight of the Bangladesh innings.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Pakistan regroup with Shakeel, Saim half-centuries

Bangladesh opted to field first in the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi today.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Toss delayed by wet outfield

The toss for the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh Wednesday was delayed because of a wet outfield at Rawalpindi cricket stadium after overnight rain.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Pakistan-Bangladesh Karachi Test to be held without spectators

In a decision reminiscent of the COVID-19 days, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to host the second Test against Bangladesh at the National Stadium here behind closed doors.

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

Bangladesh 'A' fold for 122 against Pakistan Shaheens

Bangladesh A team demonstrated a disappointing batting display against their Pakistani counterparts on the opening day of the two-match four-day series opener as they were dismissed for just 122 runs in their first innings on Tuesday.

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

Bijoy expects ‘highly competitive’ four-day opener

Bangladesh A skipper Anamul Haque Bijoy on Monday expressed his optimism about having a competitive four-day opening match against their Pakistani counterparts as he felt that both sides have some highly experienced cricketers.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Arshad Nadeem returns to hero's welcome in Pakistan

Javelin gold medallist Arshad Nadeem arrived to a water canon salute and chants from thousands of supporters as he brought Pakistan's first Olympic medal home early on Sunday.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

BCB to communicate with Shakib over Pakistan Tests

Shakib is currently playing in the Global T20 league in Canada. Bangladesh have a Test assignment in Pakistan, with the first Test scheduled to begin on August 21.