Shadab Khan starred with both bat and ball as Pakistan secured a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Australia in the third and final ODI of the home series at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. The victory meant Pakistan clinched the three-match series 2-1, and it marked their third consecutive triumph against the six-time champions in the format. […]
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Pakistan secure comfortable victory over Australia in first ODI
All-rounder Arafat Minhas marked his ODI debut with a five-wicket haul, while Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori struck half-centuries as Pakistan cruised to a five-wicket victory over Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Set to chase a modest 201-run target, the hosts comfortably knocked the […]
Pakistan, Australia to clash in first ODI in Rawalpindi today
Pakistan and Australia will feature in a three-match Cricket One Day International (ODI) series commencing from today, May 30 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second ODI will be staged at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, June 2, while the third ODI will be played at the same venue on Thursday, June 4. […]
Australia series crucial for World Cup preparations, says Pak coach
Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson has said that the upcoming ODI series against Australia is of great significance for the national team, and the team management is focused on building a balanced and strong combination ahead of the next World Cup. Speaking to media at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Hesson said the national side had […]
Australia include uncapped trio on tours of Pakistan, Bangladesh
Australia will use upcoming white-ball tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh to test their depth after naming squads featuring three potential debutants, selectors said on Monday. All-rounder Liam Scott has been included in the ODI squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh, with Victoria batter Ollie Peake joining him in the Pakistan squad. T20 specialist Joel Davies has […]
Australia sanctions BLA for terror attacks in Pakistan
Australia on Friday imposed sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and three of its senior leaders, according to a statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s office. “The Australian Government has today imposed counter-terrorism financing sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army and three senior leaders for their engagement in and support of terrorist attacks,” said […]
Pakistan to host Australia for three one-day internationals
Australia will tour Pakistan for a three-match ODI series, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Thursday, as the countries build up to next year’s World Cup. Australia, who played a T20 series in Pakistan earlier this year, will defend their 50-over title at the World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October 2027. […]
PFF holds bilateral meetings with Indonesia, Turkey, Australia and Azerbaijan ahead of FIFA Congress
The Pakistan Football Federation delegation continued its busy programme in Vancouver with a series of bilateral meetings ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress. PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani, vice-president Hafiz Zakaullah and Chief Operating Officer Shahid Niaz Khokhar held talks with senior officials from Indonesia, Turkey, Australia and Azerbaijan, with all four countries represented by […]
Indian national charged over alleged sexual assault on flight to Perth
An Indian national has been charged in Australia over the alleged sexual assault of a woman on board a flight travelling to Perth, according to Australian media reports. Read More: Russell Brands’ sexual assault case gets new update after ‘death The incident reportedly occurred on Monday on a flight operated from Singapore to Perth, where a 52-year-old […]
Australia’s Kerr looks for positives in Asian Cup campaign despite final defeat
Australia captain Sam Kerr said their defeat by Japan in last month’s Asian Cup final was bitterly disappointing but the experience would stand the Matildas in good stead for next year’s Women’s World Cup. Japan beat the hosts 1-0 in the final to win the title for the third time in the last four editions, […]