Pakistan Cricket Team

Salman Ali Agha in line to become all-format captain for Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to make some sweeping changes in its national team set-up with Salman Ali Agha in line to become all-format captain, replacing Shan Masood as the skipper of the Test side. Besides the change in captaincy, the board will also be announcing the formation of an "observatory" committee after Eid holidays, a concept meant to keep a close watch on cricket developments including in the national team and forward recommendations to the board's chairman. A source in the board said that former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and ex-pacer Sikander Bakht had been called to Lahore for a meeting. "The two were informed about the decision to form the observatory committee and offered positions on it," the source said. "Some other players will also be on this committee." He said PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, after discussions with his close aides including new white ball head coach Mike Hesson, is also considering redefining the role of the national selection ...

PCB won't have DRS for home series against Bangladesh cricket team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided against using DRS technology during the three-match T20 home series against Bangladesh due to cost issues. A reliable PCB source said due to the lack of interest in the series which begins Wednesday the Board had decided against having the DRS technology. "It is not cost effective for the board or broadcasters to have DRS technology in the series," the source said. Bangladesh are missing some key players due to various reasons including their experienced left arm pacer Mustafizur Rehman who injured his thumb while playing in the IPL. A few Bangladesh players and members of the support staff have also opted out of the tour because of security concerns with Liton Das leading them in the three matches. Bangladesh reached Lahore after suffering an embarrassing 2-1 loss against UAE in Sharjah in a T20 series. The PCB and broadcasters also didn't have DRS technology for the second phase of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) which was held after

IND vs PAK: Here's why Team India may skip Asia Cup 2025 in September

Sony Pictures Networks India bagged Asia Cup rights from 2024 for eight years at $170 million. Asia Cup 2025 cancellation may force a revision of the broadcasting deal

Mike Hesson appointed as new Pakistan cricket team white-ball coach

Hesson currently heads Islamabad United, the reigning PSL champions, and brings with him valuable coaching experience from stints in both the PSL and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

PCB plans resumption of suspended Pakistan Super League in Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to resume the suspended Pakistan Super League (PSL) even if the foreign recruits do not come back and host the final before Bangladesh arrive for a T20 series later this month. A reliable PCB source said following the 'ceasefire' with India, the PCB plans to resume the PSL by May 16. "We have eight games, including the final, remaining in the PSL and the plan is to resume by May 15-16 with or without foreign players and wrap up the event," a PCB source said. The official said some of the overseas players are still in Dubai and some had left for their homes. "Franchises have been told to ask the foreign players to return for the remaining matches but the final decision is with them and their boards," he said. "The PCB is in touch with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and both are monitoring the situation but with the situation limping back to normalcy the series is on now." Bangladesh are scheduled to play matches in Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and

Pakistan Super League postponed amid ongoing military conflict with India

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) indefinitely, hours after announcing that the T20 tournament has been shifted to the UAE because of the ongoing military conflict with India. The BCCI has also suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to cross border tension between the neighbouring nations. "The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif who has kept in view the reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan," PCB said in a statement said "The PCB and its players stand resolutely in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and our security personnel defending the nation," the statement added further. However it has been learnt that Emirates

PCB shifts PSL 2025 to UAE over security fears; English players mull return

Reports in British media indicated that some English cricketers were contemplating an early exit from the league due to the deteriorating security situation

Gautam Gambhir breaks silence on India-Pakistan cricket relations

Team India coach and former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir emphasized that national security concerns should take precedence over sporting engagements.

Pahalgam attack: Kaneria blames Pak PM for shielding, nurturing terrorists

Former spinner Danish Kaneria has accused Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of "sheltering and nurturing terrorists", suggesting that his country has a role in the Pahalgam terror attack in India which led to 26 deaths. In a post on X, the 44-year-old UK-based Kaneria said that Sharif has maintained a stoic silence on the attack, which is indicative of Pakistan's role. Sharif may not have personally commented on the gruesome incident but the Pakistan Foreign Office has expressed concern over the loss of life. "If Pakistan truly has no role in the Pahalgam terror attack, why hasn't Prime Minister @CMShehbaz condemned it yet? Why are your forces suddenly on high alert? Because deep down, you know the truth - you're sheltering and nurturing terrorists. Shame on you," Kaneria, who was banned for alleged spot-fixing in English county cricket, posted on X. Terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam on Tuesday in the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama str

PSL 2025: Lahore vs Peshawar playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Peshawar Zalmi find themselves in fourth place, having registered just one victory in four matches.

PSL 2025: Multan vs Islamabad playing 11, live toss, streaming details

With Multan Sultans desperate for a turnaround and Islamabad United looking to maintain their perfect record, this clash promises to be an exciting and high-stakes encounter in the ongoing PSL 2025.

PSL 2025: Multan vs Lahore playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Interestingly, this fixture serves as a rematch of the thrilling 2023 PSL final, where Lahore edged past Multan by just one run to lift the trophy.

I'll expose everything, my book will be an eye-opener: Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has promised to "reveal everything" about the match-fixing scandals that rocked Pakistan and world cricket in the '90s in his biographical account which he said will open everyone's eyes. Latif, a whistleblower in the Pakistan dressing room, said he has already started working on the biography. "I can assure you I will reveal everything as it happened and the book will open everyone's eyes," Latif told Geo TV. Since retiring in 2004, it is the first time Latif has spoken about releasing his autobiography. Latif, regarded as one of the finest wicketkeepers in Pakistan cricket history, first drew attention to the match fixing corruption scandal in 1994 when he and Basit Ali announced their retirements while touring South Africa. They insisted they couldn't carry on playing in the given environment of the dressing room. Latif also talked about how some players were allegedly involved in throwing matches and how he was told to do "as said". This

PSL 2025: Karachi vs Islamabad playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Fancode app and website will provide the live streaming of the Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United match in India

IPL fever in Pakistan, fan caught watching IPL match during PSL | Watch

The video is gaining more traction as Pakistani media continues to ask players like Sam Billings and Hasan Ali to compare the IPL and PSL this season

PCB chief confirms Pakistan women's team won't travel to India for ODI WC

Pakistan will play its matches at a neutral venue, in line with the hybrid model previously accepted by the ICC to accommodate the diplomatic sensitivities between India and Pakistan

Pakistan qualify for women's ODI World Cup with win over Thailand

Pakistan's qualification marks their fifth consecutive appearance at a Women's ODI World Cup.

PSL 2025: Karachi vs Lahore playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Karachi Kings have so far enjoyed a successful 13-6 win-loss record against Lahore Qalandars in PSL history

New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd ODI playing 11, live match time and streaming

SonyLIV app and FanCode will provide the live streaming of the NZ vs PAK 2nd ODI

NZ dismantles Pak by 73 runs in 1st ODI to take 1-0 lead in the series

Mark Chapman scored 132 and Daryl Mitchell 76 in a 199-run partnership as New Zealand made 344-9 and went on to beat Pakistan by 73 runs Saturday in the first one-day international. Chapman posted his third one-day international century and rebuilt the innings with Mitchell after New Zealand had been three wickets down in the 13th over, struggling against bounce and swing from the Pakistan fast bowlers. Muhammad Abbas, the first Pakistan-born player to play for New Zealand, made 50 from 24 balls the fastest half century by a player on debut in one-day internationals. Babar Azam led Pakistan's run chase with 78 from 83 balls but when he was out Pakistan slumped, losing seven wickets for 22 runs. For much of its innings Pakistan was ahead of New Zealand, 64-0 after 10 overs where New Zealand had been 34-2. Usman Khan and Abdullah Shafique put on 83 for the first wicket, Babar and Mohammad Rizwan added 76 for the third wicket then Babar and Salman Ali Agha contributed a further 85 f