NewsMohammad Nawaz Given Three-Month Ban Under ICC Anti-Doping Code
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz accepted a three-month ban, reducible to one month with treatment, after a positive test at the T20 World Cup.
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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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Women's CricketAthapaththu Captains Sri Lanka’s 15-Player Squad for Pakistan ODIs
Sri Lanka Women have named a 15-strong squad under Chamari Athapaththu for three ODIs against Pakistan in Hambantota, starting on July 23.
Team NewsBabar Azam Reportedly Set to Take Back Pakistan’s T20I Captaincy
Reports say the PCB is considering Babar Azam to replace Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan’s T20I captain, though no official decision has been announced yet.
Women's CricketFatima Sana Cleared for Women’s Hundred, Will Miss Sri Lanka T20Is
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana gets an NOC to join Birmingham Phoenix in the Women’s Hundred after the Sri Lanka ODIs and will miss the T20I series.
Team NewsBabar Azam Replaces Shan Masood as Pakistan’s Test Captain
Pakistan bring back Babar Azam as Test captain after Shan Masood’s spell ended with 12 defeats in 16 matches and seven straight losses.
Team NewsPakistan Name Babar Azam Captain and Three Uncapped Players for Test Tours
Pakistan’s 16-man Test squad for the West Indies and England sees Babar Azam return as captain and Shaheen Afridi and Noman Ali left out.
NewsShadab Khan Joins Lancashire Lightning for the Rest of T20 Blast 2026
Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan signs with Lancashire Lightning, who sit bottom of the North Group, and is set to debut at Leicestershire on June 26.
Team NewsSahibzada Farhan to Lead a Rebuilt Pakistan Side at the Asian Games
Sahibzada Farhan captains Pakistan for the first time at the 2026 Asian Games, with Abdul Samad as vice-captain and several senior stars left out.
NewsShaheen Afridi Defends Pakistan’s Use of Flat Home Pitches
After Pakistan’s 2-1 series win over Australia, Shaheen Afridi says every team prepares helpful home pitches and Pakistan must do the same to win.
Team NewsPakistan Announce 16-Man ODI Squad for Australia as Babar and Rauf Return
Pakistan have named a 16-player squad for the ODI series against Australia, with Shaheen Afridi captaining, three uncapped players and Babar Azam recalled.
NewsMohammad Amir Gains British Citizenship, Opening a Possible Route Into the IPL
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir, 34, has obtained UK citizenship through his wife, which could make him eligible as an overseas IPL player.
Team NewsFakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub Miss Pakistan’s ODI Series Against Australia
The PCB has ruled Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub out of the three-match ODI series against Australia as both continue injury rehabilitation.
NewsPakistan Lose Eight WTC Points After Slow Over-Rate in Dhaka Test
Pakistan were eight overs short in their 104-run loss to Bangladesh and have been docked eight World Test Championship points, dropping them to eighth.
RankingsWorld Test Championship 2025-27 Standings Reshuffled by Bangladesh’s Win Over Pakistan
Bangladesh climb to sixth in the WTC 2025-27 table after beating Pakistan in Dhaka, while Australia stay on top. See the full points percentages here.
Team NewsAustralia Name New-Look White-Ball Squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh Tours
Australia’s selectors hand maiden call-ups to Liam Scott and Ollie Peake as squads are named for ODIs in Pakistan and ODIs and T20Is in Bangladesh.
NewsAustralia’s Busy June: Three ODIs in Pakistan, Then Six Games in Bangladesh
Australia will play three ODIs in Pakistan from May 30, then three ODIs and three T20Is in Bangladesh in June. Dates, venues and broadcast details here.
Player SpotlightBabar Azam says he is targeting all three formats after PSL resurgence
Babar Azam says red-ball cricket helps his white-ball game and that he wants to contribute across formats as Pakistan prepare for Bangladesh Tests.
Player SpotlightMohammad Rizwan Admits Poor Form Does Not Merit a Pakistan Place
Mohammad Rizwan says his PSL 2026 returns do not justify national selection, but insists he will keep working to win back his place in the Pakistan side.