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Pakistan appoints India's WC-winning coach Gary Kirstein ahead of T20 World Cup

Apr 28, 2024, at 09:12 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board is gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup and keeping the crucial tournament in mind it appointed former South African opening batsman Gary Kirsten, during whose tenure India won the 2011 World Cup, as the coach for the white-ball format.

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Mar 31, 2024, at 11:28 pm

Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam was named the country's white-ball skipper, months after he quit from the top post after his squad's poor show in the 50-over World Cup held in India last year.

PCB names Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim in 29-men probable for fitness camp 

Mar 25, 2024, at 09:30 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, who recently ended their international retirement decision, in the 29-men probable for the fitness camp in Kakul.

Sri Lanka appoints former Pakistan cricketer Aaqib Javed as fast bowling coach

Mar 18, 2024, at 02:30 am

Former Pakistani cricketer and 1992 World Cup champion Aaqib Javed has been appointed as Sri Lanka's fast bowling coach.

Pakistan to host cricket tri-series after 20 years in February 2025, to feature New Zealand and South Africa

Mar 16, 2024, at 11:13 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said it would host a one-day international (ODI) triangular series for the first time in 20 years, with New Zealand and South Africa set to tour the country in February 2025.

India-Pakistan T20 World Cup ticket prices rise to astronomical figures on online platforms

Mar 04, 2024, at 08:07 pm

International matches featuring India and Pakistan always attract a massive crowd and fan following especially when the two arch-rivals do not participate in bilateral matches due to the sour relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

Sania Mirza was always too good for him: Pakistan netizens support Indian tennis star after divorce from Shoaib Malik 

Jan 21, 2024, at 10:44 pm

Pakistan's former skipper Shoaib Malik has announced his marriage to actress Sana Javed, confirming the rumours over his divorce from Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, a development which left netizens from the two nations in a tizzy.

Shoaib Malik marries Pakistani actress Sana Javed confirming divorce rumours with Sania Mirza

Jan 20, 2024, at 06:47 pm

Pakistan's star cricketer Shoaib Malik tied the nuptial knot with his country's actress Sana Javed, confirming the rumours of his divorce with Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza.

T20 World Cup 2024: New York to host eight matches including India-Pakistan contest

Jan 18, 2024, at 04:49 pm

Dubai/IBNS: The construction of a new modular stadium, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, a first of its kind for cricket, is underway and is expected to be completed within a mere three months.

Hard-hitting batsman Finn Allen hammers record knock as New Zealand dominate in Dunedin against Pakistan

Jan 17, 2024, at 09:57 pm

Hard-hitting New Zealand young gun Finn Allen has equalled a World Record feat in Dunedin against Pakistan, hitting 16 sixes in the third T20I against Pakistan and posting the highest score by a Kiwi in men's T20I internationals.

Pakistan Cricket Board names Muhammad Rizwan as T20 team's vice captain

Jan 08, 2024, at 10:21 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday named Muhammad Rizwan as T20 team's vice-captain.

T20 World Cup 2024: India-Pakistan match date and venue announced

Jan 06, 2024, at 04:25 pm

Dubai/UNI: The highly-anticipated match between India and Pakistan will take place in New York on June 9 at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Pat Cummins' 10 wickets lead Australia to 79-run win over Pakistan in Melbourne

Dec 29, 2023, at 07:31 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: Australia captain Pat Cummins picked 10 wickets in the second Test against Pakistan, powering the hosts to clinch a 79-run victory at MCG in Melbourne and decide the fate of the series with a match to spare.

Aus v PAK: Couple caught off guard as camera pans towards them in 2nd Test

Dec 29, 2023, at 05:06 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: In a comic relief to the highly intensed Australia-Pakistan second Test match, a couple, who were having a snug moment in the gallery, were caught off guard after camera panned towards them, as their togetherness go live on the big screens at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here.

Spinner Nathan Lyon joins 500 club as Australia record massive victory over Pakistan

Dec 18, 2023, at 12:10 am

Nathan Lyon went past 500 Test wickets as Australia rolled over Pakistan, securing a 360-run win in the first Test in Perth.

David Warner's 26th Test century propels Australia to 346/5 on Day 1

Dec 15, 2023, at 12:29 am

Perth/UNI: David Warner's 164 propelled Australia to 346/5 at the end of Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan at the Optus Stadium here on Thursday.

Cricket won because India lost the World Cup final: Former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq

Nov 24, 2023, at 08:05 pm

Days after his remark on Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan drew flak, former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq has expressed his pleasure over India's defeat against Australia in the Cricket World Cup final.

Pakistan appoints Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches ahead of Australia series

Nov 21, 2023, at 10:55 pm

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday confirmed that Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal will take over as fast-bowling coach and spin-bowling coach respectively ahead of the national side's tour to Australia.

Former pacer Wahab Riaz named Pakistan chief selector

Nov 18, 2023, at 06:20 pm

Lahore/UNI: The Pakistan team continues to reshape after the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, with a new chief selector announced to take over.

Shaheen Afridi to lead Pakistan in T20Is; Shan Masood new Test captain as Babar Azam quits

Nov 16, 2023, at 05:59 pm

Islamabad/UNI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced that Shaheen Shah Afridi will take over as T20I captain and Shan Masood will be the Test captain after Babar Azam stepped down as captain across all formats.

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after poor show at Cricket World Cup

Nov 16, 2023, at 05:04 pm

Karachi/UNI: Babar Azam on Wednesday stepped down as Pakistan captain in all formats.

Pakistan Cricket Board to 'sack' BabarAzam as skipper

Nov 15, 2023, at 07:43 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove cricketer Babar Azam as skipper from all formats of the game.

Ex-Pak cricketer Abdul Razzaq apologises after his remark on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan draws flak

Nov 15, 2023, at 05:40 pm

Former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq stirred a controversy after he referred to Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan while criticising his country over the dismal performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Morne Morkel steps down as Pakistan bowling coach after World Cup exit

Nov 14, 2023, at 05:50 pm

Karachi/UNI: Pakistan's bowling coach Morne Morkel has resigned following the team's World Cup exit even before qualifying for the semi-finals.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan eye all-time great triumph over England with semi-final spot on the line

Nov 11, 2023, at 04:42 pm

Pakistan have to thump the already-eliminated England to boost their net run rate by enough to leapfrog New Zealand into the critical fourth place at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

World Cup: Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against New Zealand

Nov 05, 2023, at 08:54 pm

Pakistan have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in a league match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 here on Saturday.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Fakhar, Babar keep afloat Pakistan's semi-final chances

Nov 05, 2023, at 05:10 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: A power-packed century by Fakhar Zaman helped Pakistan pull off a sensational victory over New Zealand in a rain-hit encounter and keep their hopes alive for a semi-final berth in the ICC Cricket World Cup at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand post 401/6 in 50 overs against Pakistan

Nov 04, 2023, at 08:33 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: New Zealand posted a mammoth 401/6 in 50 overs against Pakistan in the 35th match of Cricket World Cup 2023 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan win toss, field first against New Zealand in crucial match

Nov 04, 2023, at 05:12 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field first ahead of their crunch match with New Zealand in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan return to winning ways, beat Bangladesh at Eden Gardens

Nov 01, 2023, at 04:55 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh at Eden Gardens to garner their third win of the Men's Cricket World Cup here on Tuesday.