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Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh, ending a long wait for a medal in the event. Captain Fatima Sana led the side to the podium following a difficult run that included a semi-final defeat by Sri Lanka. The result highlighted individual brilliance while renewing debate over Pakistan’s cricket development system. Read More…
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Pakistan women secured the bronze medal at the Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in Nisshin on Tuesday. Captain Fatima Sana led the recovery with a counter-attacking 45, while Umm-e-Hani took three wickets for just 10 runs. Pakistan posted 145-8 before restricting Bangladesh to 114-7, earning their third women’s cricket medal at the Games. Read More…
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Pakistan’s 3-0 Test series defeat in England highlighted deep problems in preparation and bowling, despite flashes of promise from Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Azan Awais and rookie all-rounder Razaullah. The Mardan-born player emerged as a symbol of Pakistan’s fearless cricketing spirit. The series also exposed wider failures within the PCB, raising questions over planning, leadership and long-term development. Read More…
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Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s promised “surgery” following the team’s 2024 T20 World Cup defeat has yet to produce the desired recovery. The latest upheaval saw seven players recalled from England during a Test series, while head coach and bowling coach were dismissed and replacements sent to Britain. PCB officials Naqvi and Aaqib Javed defended the decisions, but their explanations raised further questions over selection, player confidence and institutional responsibility. Read More…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the presence of spectators for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 final following a request from franchise owners, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday. In a post on X, Naqvi said he had requested the prime minister to allow spectators in stadiums and that while the premier was inclined to permit fans, he had underscored that austerity measures remained in force across the country, particularly to minimise fuel consumption. Read More…
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Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla has hailed the outcome of the talks between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), International Cricket Council (ICC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over the T20 World Cup 2026. "I am delighted to see the outcome of the deliberations ," Shukla said while speaking to the Indian media on Tuesday. Read More…
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has convened a virtual emergency board meeting today after the Pakistani government announced that the Green Shirts will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup but boycott the February 15 match against India. The group-stage clash between the arch-rivals is set to be played on February 15, 2026, in Sri Lanka. The decision to boycott the match was declared by the government of Pakistan through its official social media channel on Sunday. Read More…
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said that a final decision regarding Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 would be taken either on Friday or next Monday. Naqvi's statement came after he met Prime Minister Shehbaz in Islamabad and briefed him on Pakistan’s stance regarding participation in the tournament. Taking to X, the PCB chief said: “He directed that we resolve it while keeping all options on the table. It was agreed that the final decision will be taken either on Friday or next… Read More…
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 over Dhaka's refusal to send team to India for the mega event, ESPNcricinfo reported on Saturday. The report further said that ICC sent BCB an email on Friday evening informing them of the decision, after the BCB communicated that the Bangladesh government had not granted permission to travel to India for the tournament scheduled to begin on February 7. Citing its communication with the ICC on Thursday, the report said BCB said it… Read More…
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) expressing support for Bangladesh’s concern regarding travelling to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, just ahead of the governing body's meeting on the matter, ESPNcricinfo reported. In its correspondence, the PCB backed the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) reluctance to play matches in India amid regional political instability. Sources said that the letter was also circulated among ICC Board members. Read More…
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