NewsBasit Ali Asks Who Is Pakistan’s Vice-Captain After PCB Squad Announcement
The PCB named Sahibzada Farhan and Shaheen Afridi as white-ball captains but no vice-captain, prompting Basit Ali to question Aaqib Javed publicly.
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66 SportCricket stories and 73 match previews tagged Pakistan, published between 19 Apr 2026 and 6 Oct 2026.
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All previewsWomen’s Asia Cup 2026
SLWSri Lanka Women
VSPAKWPakistan Women
Semi-Final 2 · 11 Sep 2026
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Our pick: Sri Lanka Women
Women’s Asia Cup 2026
INDWIndia Women
VSPAKWPakistan Women
9th Match · 5 Sep 2026
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Our pick: India Women
Women’s Asia Cup 2026
PAKWPakistan Women
VSTHAWThailand Women
5th Match · 1 Sep 2026
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Our pick: Pakistan Women
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
PAKWPakistan Women
VSNEDWNetherlands Women
26th Match · 27 Jun 2026
County Ground, Bristol
County Ground, Bristol
Our pick: Pakistan Women
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
AUSWAustralia Women
VSPAKWPakistan Women
21st Match · 23 Jun 2026
County Ground, Bristol
County Ground, Bristol
Our pick: Australia Women
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
PAKWPakistan Women
VSBANWBangladesh Women
15th Match · 20 Jun 2026
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Our pick: Bangladesh Women
Latest Pakistan stories
News
Team NewsBhuvneshwar Kumar to Lead India at Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will captain India at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, where they face Pakistan and the UAE in Pool C of the six-a-side event.
NewsSanju Samson: India Had to Work Hard for Asian Games Gold
After India beat Pakistan to retain the Asian Games men’s cricket gold, Sanju Samson spoke about preparation, experience and a tough final.
Women's CricketPakistan’s Kainat Imtiaz Retires and Moves Into Match Refereeing
Former Pakistan pacer Kainat Imtiaz has retired from international cricket and begun a career as a match referee, following her mother into officiating.
Team NewsSri Lanka Announce 15-Man T20I Squad for Pakistan, Asalanka Left Out
Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka’s 15-man T20I squad for the Pakistan series in Rawalpindi, with Dushmantha Chameera included subject to fitness.
NewsPakistan Beat Bangladesh in Rain-Hit Semi-Final to Reach Asian Games Cricket Final
Pakistan chase 112/4 in 11.3 overs to beat Bangladesh in a 13-over semi-final and reach the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket gold-medal match.
NewsLitton Das Says Bangladesh Were Left Guessing on the Nagoya Pitch in Semi-Final Loss
Bangladesh captain Litton Das explains the early collapse against Pakistan at the Asian Games and backs his use of Mustafizur Rahman.
NewsIndia Bowl Sri Lanka Out for 45 to Set Up Asian Games Gold-Medal Match With Pakistan
Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 80 and a Sri Lanka collapse to 45 all out send India into the Asian Games 2026 final against Pakistan on October 3.
NewsAsian Games 2026: Rain Wipes Out Quarter-Finals, Bangladesh Advance on Seeding
All four men’s Asian Games quarter-finals in Aichi were washed out, so seedings decided the semis: Bangladesh meet Pakistan and India face Sri Lanka.
NewsBabar Azam Back in First-Class Cricket After Seven Years, Playing for OGDCL
Babar Azam joins OGDCL as a guest player for their President’s Trophy match against KRL, his first first-class game since December 2019.
Team NewsAshley Noffke Leaves Pakistan Role to Take Over as Netherlands Coach
Australian Ashley Noffke, 49, replaces Ryan Cook as Netherlands men’s head coach on a two-year deal, with 2027 World Cup qualification the first aim.
AnalysisWaqar Younis Says Captaincy Is Costing Pakistan the Best of Babar Azam
Waqar Younis believes Babar Azam’s batting suffers when he leads Pakistan, speaking after a 3-0 Test series defeat in England.
Women's CricketAthapaththu’s Unbeaten 83 Sends Sri Lanka Past Pakistan and Into Asian Games Final
Chamari Athapaththu’s unbeaten 83 guided Sri Lanka women to a chase of 178 against Pakistan and a place in the Asian Games gold medal match.
Player SpotlightHaris Rauf Targets Test Recall for Sri Lanka Series
Haris Rauf took 5 for 34 for PTV in the President’s Trophy and says he wants to push for a place in Pakistan’s Test squad for Sri Lanka.
Team NewsMike Hesson Says He Is Open to Permanent Pakistan Test Coach Role
Interim Test coach Mike Hesson said he would be open to leading Pakistan in Tests too, after the 3-0 defeat in England, but his focus is the Asian Games.
AnalysisAkhtar Criticises Babar Azam as Pakistan Near Whitewash at Edgbaston
Shoaib Akhtar questioned Babar Azam’s leadership as Pakistan trailed England by 216 runs on day two of the third Test at Edgbaston after a squad overhaul.
NewsSri Lanka’s Pakistan Tour: T20Is, ODI Tri-Series and Two Tests
Sri Lanka’s six-week Pakistan tour runs from October 9 to November 21, with three T20Is, an ODI tri-series with England and two Tests.
AnalysisWasim Akram Says Pakistan’s Problems Go Far Beyond the National Team
Wasim Akram blames weak domestic foundations and an unstable first-class system for Pakistan’s struggles, and says he foresaw a 3-0 loss to England.
Women's CricketNashra Sandhu’s 6 for 7 Sends Pakistan Into Women’s Asia Cup Semi-Finals
Nashra Sandhu took 6 for 7, a Pakistan women’s T20I record, as Pakistan thrashed Hong Kong, China by 72 runs to reach the Asia Cup semi-finals.
Women's CricketFatima Sana Fined 10 Per Cent of Match Fee After India Clash
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was fined and given a demerit point for a gesture after dismissing Shafali Verma in the Women’s Asia Cup match against India.
NewsPCB Opens Disciplinary Inquiry as Pakistan Overhaul Squad After Lord’s Defeat
Pakistan dropped seven players and two coaches after a 194-run loss at Lord’s, while the PCB began an internal inquiry into discipline and conduct.
Women's CricketHarmanpreet Hails ‘Ruthless’ India After Beating Pakistan in Dubai
India bowled Pakistan out for their lowest T20I total and won by seven wickets in 8.4 overs as Harmanpreet Kaur captained a record 150th T20I.
AnalysisGillespie Criticises Aaqib Javed Over Pakistan’s Selection Turmoil
Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie says selection chaos and poor communication are hurting the team during their Test series in England.
NewsDropped Pakistan Player Reportedly Skips Meeting With King Charles
One discarded member of Pakistan’s touring party reportedly stayed away from the Clarence House audience with King Charles, ahead of the Edgbaston Test.