Afghanistan’s T20I captain, Rashid Khan, has recently lost his elder brother, Haji Abdul Haleem Shinwari. The passing of his brother has deeply saddened the cricket world. In a heartwarming gesture, Pakistani cricketers expressed their condolences to Rashid during the ongoing T20 series in the UAE. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video on social […]
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BBL mystery solved: Why more Pakistani cricketers are playing this season
Pakistan’s rise in the Big Bash League (BBL) owes much to a new level of cooperation between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA). The boards have strategically aligned BBL and PSL schedules to avoid clash and ensure smooth player availability, along with easier NOC access for full-season participation. This season’s draft saw […]
Babar Azam slips out of top 20 as Pakistan players tumble in latest ICC test rankings
Pakistani cricketers have faced a notable setback in the latest ICC Test rankings, with key players sliding down the charts following underwhelming performances in recent matches. Former captain Babar Azam, once a consistent top-10 contender, has now dropped out of the top 20, falling to 21st position with 651 rating points. His performance dipped particularly […]
Eight Pakistan cricketers fined up to Rs 3 million for misconduct
Eight Pakistani cricketers have been fined a total of Rs 3 million for breaching the code of conduct during recent series against England and Australia. The fines were imposed after violations occurred during the home Test series against England in October 2024 and Pakistan’s tour of Australia in November. All-rounder Aamir Jamal received the highest […]
The hundred 2025: Not a single Pakistani cricketer picked
No Pakistani players were selected in The Hundred 2025 draft, despite 45 cricketers registering. The draft saw several overseas slots remain unfilled. Naseem Shah was the highest-priced Pakistani player at £120,000, followed by Imad Wasim and Saim Ayub at £78,500. Other notable names, including Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Hasnain, also went unpicked. The […]
Mohammad Amir open to IPL participation if opportunity arises
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has addressed rumors about playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a recent interview during a Champions Trophy transmission, Amir was asked if he would join the IPL after acquiring a British passport. He replied, “If I get the opportunity to play in the IPL next year, I […]
Top Pakistani cricketers about to get big raises in salaries
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) think-tank has initiated a consultation process to set aside the required amount to increase the annual contract retainer fee in the annual budget of some top Pakistani cricketers. A well-placed source informed the publication that captain Babar Azam, head coach Saqlain Mushtaq, Director International Zakir Khan, and Chief Selector […]