August 19, 2026
Shamyl Hussain and Saad Khan scored centuries and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi took seven wickets as Pakistan Gold beat Pakistan Greens by 101 runs to win the National Champions Cup 2026.
Did not complete four overs against Adelaide Strikers and was off the record Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was forced off the field with an injury concern during Brisbane Heat’s Big Bash League match against Adelaide Strikers in Brisbane, casting a shadow over an otherwise tense match. Sahin looked in visible discomfort midway through his spell, gesturing to his knee before leaving the field. The left-arm quick did not return to complete the overs allotted to him, finishing with figures of 3 overs for 26 runs, and was ruled out for the rest of the match. Brisbane Heat officials
Pakistan secured their position in the Asian Cup final 2025, beating Bangladesh with 11 runs in a tense super Four match at Dubai’s international stage on Thursday night. Pakistani’s pasted pastizers increased in the opportunity, limiting Bangladesh to 124-9 to their 20s. This victory marks the first time that Pakistan will face India in the Asian Cup final. Pakistan lost the blow and was called upon to beat in a bowling -friendly. Initially, Bangladesh’s decision appeared to perform as Pakistan fought, managing only 135-8. However, Pakistan’s pastizers put a strong race, with Saim Ayub taking the Bangladeshi Captain Jaker Ali’s
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s brilliant splendor pushed Pakistan into a 41 administrative victory for the United Arab Emirates in their Asian Cup team a collision on Wednesday in Dubai. Pakistan, sent for the second consecutive game, collapsed at 110 for seven in 17 overs, despite the 61 -Run third wicket kiosk between Zaman and Captain Salman Agha. Shaheen, with a quick hit of 29 of 14 balls, added critical late trips to reach 146/9 on 20 -over Innings. AFRIIDI’s Quickfire 29 of 14 balls reinforced Pakistan’s entire 146/9, after a durable half -century by Fakhar Zaman. In response, the persecution of
Lahore Qalandars Overseas David Wiese, Sam Billings, Rishad Hossain and Kusal Perera arrived in Islamabad in front of the 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League, scheduled to begin Friday. Franchise confirmed arrivals in a social media publication on Monday, writing: “Touchdown islamabad 🛬 Qalandars have begun to arrive for HBL PSL 10.” Namibia’s David Wiese, a pillar for Lahore Qalandars since 2019, returns to the team with a record of 629 strikes at a strike of 162.11 in 53 games. He has also received 38 wickets with the ball with an economy rate of 8.20. England’s Sam Billings
The Cricket International Council (ICC) revealed the ODI men’s team of the year 2024, displaying a mixture of consistency, stars and flexibility. The team includes players from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Western Indies, gaining recognition for their stellar contribution. Sovereignty Saim Ayub (Pakistan) had a significant year, scoring 515 series in nine matches with a 105.53 hit rate. Its three centuries included tons of back-to-back in South Africa, consolidating its location as a key opener. Rachmanoulah Gourbaz (Afghanistan) continued to excel with 531 rows with an average of 48.2, including three centuries. Its explosive blow helped Afghanistan in a
Pakistan captain Babar Azam will be available for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh as he has started preparations for the Canada T20 League and the tour of Bangladesh. After returning from New York, the skipper is focusing on improving his fitness individually at the National Cricket Academy and will begin regular batting practice on Monday. Pakistan’s dismal performance in the recent T20 World Cup drew strong reactions from fans and pundits alike. Team captain Babar Azam admitted that their batting let them down, leading to an early exit from the tournament. Despite the scorching heat in Lahore, Babar Azam
India beat Pakistan by 6 runs in a low-scoring T20 World Cup encounter as the Green jerseys failed to get their bowling performance going after the first half. Jasprit Bumrah adjudged man of the match for his superb 14-3 in four overs. The final over started with 18 runs on the board for Pakistan, however, Arshdeep Singh deceived Imad Wasim with his pace, sending him back to the stand for just 15 off 23 balls. Bumrah struck again for India as Iftikhar Ahmed went down without making a dent at the end of the 19th over. Hardik Pandya had sent
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan’s leading pacer and T20 captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s captaincy has been under the shadow of uncertainty. Under Shaheen’s leadership, Lahore Qalandars had won the last two HBL PSL titles, but the team’s performance was underwhelming this season, winning just one match and finishing bottom of the points table. According to sources, the new PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is receiving suggestions for a change in the captaincy. Some believe that the 23-year-old Shaheen is too young for this responsibility and needs more maturity. On the other hand, some board members believe that a decision to
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL During the 2023 Asia Cup, there were media reports surrounding an alleged altercation between former Pakistan captain Babar Azam and star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi during a post-match team meeting. According to reports, tensions rose after Pakistan lost the last ball to Sri Lanka. Babar allegedly expressed his displeasure with the performances of some senior players, prompting Shaheen to advocate recognizing the efforts of those who performed well. This exchange reportedly led to Mohammad Rizwan stepping in to mediate the situation. Now during the ongoing PSL 9, speaking on the Lahore Qalandars podcast, Shaheen came
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