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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Pakistan Cricket’s Painful England Tour Exposed

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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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Pakistan Seek Fresh Start After Turbulent Test Series

Pakistan’s Test team faces another crucial challenge as interim coach Mike Hesson prepares for the final match against England. With the series already lost, Pakistan have endured heavy defeats and remain at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. Recent changes, including player releases and a coaching overhaul, have added uncertainty. Hesson says the team must move forward, viewing Wednesday’s Test as a chance to regain pride and competitiveness. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Tim Nielsen removed as Pakistan’s assistant coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has removed Tim Nielsen from his role as assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Test series in South Africa, which is set to commence on December 26. In light of the PCB’s choice not to extend Tim Nielsen’s contract, Pakistan’s Test head coach, Jason Gillespie, is said to be re-evaluating his own position. Tim Nielsen, who assumed the role of high-performance red-ball coach in August, had his short-term contract conclude after Pakistan’s tour of Australia, which was overseen by Gillespie. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Bangladesh humiliate Pakistan with 2-0 Test series sweep

Bangladesh recorded their first-ever series win over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Chasing 185 to win, the visitors inched their way to the target for the loss of four wickets, 25 minutes before tea on the fifth and final day to complete a 2-0 series sweep. Bangladesh skipper was a notable contributor in the modest chase with 38 runs. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

PCB announces 16-player squad for Sri Lanka Test series

Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has returned to Pakistan’s Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka next month as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled 16-member squad Saturday. The men’s national selection committee has also included uncapped batter Mohammad Huraira and all-rounder Aamir Jamal in the 16-strong squad for what will be Pakistan’s first assignment in the third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

England wins second Multan test series against Pakistan

Mark Wood grabbed four Pakistan wickets to give England a hard-fought 26-run win on Monday in the second Test in Multan and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Wood, who missed England’s 74-run win in the first Test in Rawalpindi with a hip injury, turned the match in England’s favour with the wickets of Mohammad Nawaz (45) and Saud Shakeel (94) in the space of just 12 balls and one run. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Sports

Shaheen Shah's absence a ‘big loss’ for Pakistan: England coach

England head coach Brendon McCullum said on Monday that the absence through injury of fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was a “big loss” to Pakistan in the three-match Test series. McCullum said that Shaheen had made huge progress since he played with and then coached the fast bowler during the first two editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2016 and 2017. The pacer was left out of the series following a knee injury sustained during the Twenty20 World Cup final in Australia earlier this month. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Sports

Shaheen Shah Afridi in doubt for England series

Islamabad: Pakistan's star pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is already in doubt about next month's Test series against England. The speculations are because of surgery he had to remove his appendix. The 22-year-old left-armer took to Twitter and wrote: "Had an appendectomy today but Alhumdulillah (by the grace of God) feeling better. Remember me in your prayers." Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Mark Wood ‘worried’ over touring Pakistan after Imran Khan attack

England fast bowler Mark Wood has admitted he is ‘worried’ about touring Pakistan for the Test series next month because of the attack on Imran Khan. "We were looked after really well when we were in Pakistan before this trip but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried because we will be going back when there’s been trouble," said Mark Wood, "It will be for people above me to decide what happens. We trust our security guys and if they say it’s fine we will go but I… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Sports

England announces Test series with Pakistan

On Monday, England announced that its first Test series in Pakistan in 17 years would begin in Rawalpindi on December 1. “We are pleased that Pakistan and England Test rivalry, which has historically produced close and tight matches, will return to our backyards in December,” Pakistan Cricket Board director Zakir Khan said in a statement. The tour opens with the first Test in Rawalpindi on December 1-5, before Multan hosts the second on December 9-13. The third and final Test will be in Karachi on December 17-21. Read More…

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