Pakistan cricket

‘Soured my love for coaching’: Gillespie opens up on Pakistan ‘blow’

While Gillespie has no appetite for the daily grind of international coaching, he hinted at an interest in working in T20 leagues.

Rizwan blames Pakistan’s late-innings woes after series whitewash

Having already lost the T20I series 4-1, the visitors' struggles continued in ODI series in seam-friendly conditions that proved too challenging for the subcontinent side.

Moeen questions hype around Pakistan's pace trio

Moeen shared his candid views on a podcast alongside England leg-spinner Adil Rashid, raising doubts about the high expectations surrounding Pakistan’s pace attack.

Abdul Razzaq ‘better than Hardik Pandya’

Agreeing with Akhtar, Hafeez added that Razzaq was not only more impactful but also a more consistent performer compared to Pandya.

Gillespie calls Aaqib a 'clown' over coaching ambitions

Gillespie accused Javed of trying to secure the coaching role in all formats by working behind the scenes.

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

"No final in Pakistan after such a heavy investment on the venues is a blow," former captain Rashid Latif told AFP. "Pakistan is at the lowest level in terms of finances and team-wise as well, which is a double loss."

No Babar, Rizwan as Agha named Pakistan T20 captain

There was no place for senior batsman Babar Azam in the T20 side while Rizwan was also left out of a young squad as Pakistan look ahead to the T20 Asia Cup in September and next year's T20 World Cup.

Time’s up for Pakistan’s 90s crew, says Rashid Latif

The ex-wicketkeeper's comments follow Pakistan’s Champions Trophy disaster

Pakistan bemoans 'death of cricket'

The title-holders lost their opening game to New Zealand by 60 runs in Karachi last week before Sunday's six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India pushed them to the brink of an early exit.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

‘Pakistan should’ve played Bangladesh first’

Ramiz’s remarks may spark debate over whether fixture sequencing had a genuine impact on their campaign, or if their performances were simply not up to the mark. Regardless, their premature exit from the Champions Trophy will be a tough pill to swallow for the hosts and their fans.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

‘Brainless and clueless management’: Akhtar slams Pakistan think-tank

In a video on social media, the former Pakistan speedster said he was well aware in advance that Pakistan was going to lose to India. He blamed “clueless management” for Pakistan’s poor performance.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

TVs safe this time if India win: Ex-Pakistan cricketer calls out team and economy

Basit also slammed the PCB for having focused on making a statement as the host nation rather than building a strong team for the tournament.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

Bangladesh match sparks PCB protest over missing ‘Pakistan’ in broadcast

Reports from ESPNcricinfo and Deccan Herald suggest that the PCB is unhappy that the word “Pakistan” was missing from the broadcast logo in the top-left corner -- something that had been visible in other matches.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in New Zealand defeat

Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Mohammad Rizwan’s side was ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Injured Fakhar out of Champions Trophy, Pakistan call up Imam

Zaman sprained a chest muscle while fielding at the start of Pakistan's game against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday, which the hosts lost by 60 runs.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

‘There is no pressure of anything’: Relaxed Babar reveals Pakistan’s mindset

In what will be Pakistan’s first ICC tournament played on home soil since 1996, there is a lot on the line for this team.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

Pakistan pursue perfect start on ‘historic occasion’

The Champions Trophy is the first major cricket event hosted by Pakistan in nearly three decades and is regarded as second only to the World Cup in the one-day game.

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

Team Preview: Pakistan looking to overcome considerable adversity

Can captain Mohammad Rizwan and his side overcome the intense scrutiny that will follow their campaign?

February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025

Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan's love of cricket, say former captains

It will be the first major global tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly 30 years and former batting great Inzamam Ul Haq told Reuters there was no escaping the excitement in the lead-up to the event.