Pakistan drop Hasan Nawaz ahead of Sri Lanka ODIs and T20I Tri-Series
Pakistan have omitted batter Hasan Nawaz from both the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka and the T20I tri-series later this month. Nawaz has been redirected to participate in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, while no replacement has been named for the ODIs. Fakhar Zaman has been called up to the T20I squad, taking Nawaz’s place […]
Abrar spins Pakistan to historic home series win
Pakistan sealed a dominant seven-wicket win over South Africa in Faisalabad to clinch the ODI series 2-1 — their first-ever home series triumph against the Proteas. Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed spun a web around South Africa’s batting with a sensational 4 for 27, triggering a middle-order collapse that saw the visitors bowled out for just 143 […]
Dasun Shanaka named Sri Lanka Vice-Captain for Pakistan-Zimbabwe Tri-Series
Dasun Shanaka has been appointed vice-captain of Sri Lanka for the upcoming T20I tri-series involving Pakistan and Zimbabwe. The selectors have also named fast bowler Eshan Malinga and uncapped batter Pavan Rathnayake in the ODI squad against Pakistan. Malinga replaces the injured Dilshan Madushanka, who is still recovering from a knee injury, while Matheesha Pathirana […]
Quinton de Kock’s comeback Century powers South Africa to series level
Quinton de Kock marked his return to international cricket with a brilliant unbeaten 123, guiding South Africa to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Pakistan to level the ODI series 1-1. Set a target of 270, South Africa made light work of the chase as de Kock and Tony de Zorzi put on a 153-run stand […]