Abdullah Shafique

The PSL 2026 season saw another bizarre moment as the match ball turned red during a Karachi Kings game due to dye from jerseys, repeating an earlier pink-ball incident. Marnus Labuschagne had said, "What's going on? The ball is red." Despite the controversy, David Warner (63*) and Khushdil Shah (44) led Karachi to a five-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars.

Khushdil Shah starred with a stunning unbeaten 44 off 14 balls as Karachi Kings chased 200 to beat Lahore Qalandars. Anchored by David Warner’s 63, the chase looked tough until Khushdil smashed Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf late. His fearless finish highlighted T20’s unpredictability and proved impact matters more than reputation.

Pakistan batter Khushdil Shah, after a match-winning 44 not out in the PSL, voiced his frustration over his exclusion from the national team. He highlighted his consistent domestic performances, including significant runs at lower middle-order positions, questioning the selectors' decisions. Shah expressed feeling overlooked despite his contributions.

A pre-match mascot scuffle at the Pakistan Super League's Karachi Kings vs. Lahore Qalandars clash provided hilarious entertainment, with commentator Ramiz Raja's witty narration stealing the show. Later, Khushdil Shah's explosive 44 off 14 balls, including 37 in the last 10 deliveries, powered Karachi to a thrilling five-wicket victory chasing 200, keeping their tournament hopes alive.

The comments date back to last year, when Imad spoke about Raza’s late arrival for the PSL 10 final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Raza had taken a partial leave from the Qalandars squad to play a one-off Test for Zimbabwe against England in Nottingham.

PSL 2026 kicks off March 26 with Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kingsmen, but without spectators due to regional issues and rising costs. The tournament will be broadcast-first, held in Lahore and Karachi. Despite the challenges, eight teams and international stars promise exciting cricket, with the opening match at 7:30 PM IST.

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood defended his player and opening batsman Abdullah Shafique, highlighting his superior Test records over Virat Kohli's early career, amidst criticism of the squad's selection. The media questioned Masood and PCB's selection of players, pointing out the inconsistency in the team's performance over a period of time.

Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique's solid half-centuries were followed by late fireworks from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan as Pakistan got to a competitive 282 for seven against Afghanistan in Match 22 of the ODI World Cup in Chennai on Monday. Babar's 92-ball 74 was ably supported by opener Abdullah's 75-ball 58 while Shadab and Iftikhar then scored a valuable 40 runs apiece.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten 131 and guided Abdullah Shafique to 113 in their World Cup debut, helping Pakistan chase down 345 to secure a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka. Rizwan collapsed due to cramps but continued to play, ensuring his team's victory. He dedicated the win to the people of Gaza.

Bangladesh batter Liton Das praised his fellow teammate Mushfiqur Rahim for motivating him as the former scored his maiden Test century against Pakistan in the first Test, here at Chattogram on Saturday.

Former batsman Ahmed Shehzad has slammed PCB selector Mohammad Yousuf for excluding some domestic performers from Pakistan's Test squad against England. He was particularly upset about Kamran Ghulam's omission and accused the board of favoritism towards Abdullah Shafique. Shehzad also criticized the Champions Cup, calling it a distraction tactic by PCB management.

Abdullah Shafique faced criticism from former cricketer Basit Ali after Pakistan's defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh. Basit criticized Shafique and Naseem Shah for poor shot selection. He blamed head coach Jason Gillespie for misreading the pitch and not including Abrar Ahmed. Pakistan will aim to level the series in the upcoming Test on August 30.

Lahore Qalandars have named Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as the skipper of the team ahead of the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Rain played a significant role in halting the proceedings on the second day of the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday. Pakistan resumed their innings at 145-2 with opener Abdullah Shafique batting on 87 and skipper Babar Azam on 28, and they managed to take their team to a 12-run lead before rain intervened.

Zimbabwe skipper Chamu Chibhabha won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-Ul-Haq has called for bilateral cricket matches between India and Pakistan. He expressed his admiration for the Pakistan cricket team's victory against Sri Lanka in a World Cup match, praising the performances of Abdullah Shafique and Mohammed Rizwan, who played key roles in the historic win.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique slammed centuries in Pakistan's record highest successful World Cup run chase over the 1996 world champions Sri Lanka in Hyderabad.

Australia captain Pat Cummins picked up five wickets while his fast bowling colleague Mitchell Starc took four as Pakistan were all out for 268, conceding a first-innings lead of 123 on the third day of the deciding third and final Test in Lahore.

Pakistan's World Cup campaign is facing a setback as opener Fakhar Zaman and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha are ruled out of the upcoming match against Australia. Zaman is suffering from a knee injury and is expected to be available for selection next week. Agha is recovering from a fever after a training session the day before the match. The Pakistan media manager confirmed that the rest of the 15-member squad is in good health and ready for the contest.

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced their lineup for the first Test match against Bangladesh, starting August 21 at Rawalpindi. This series marks Jason Gillespie's debut as Pakistan's Test coach. Key players include Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Babar Azam. Fast bowler Aamir Jamal was released due to back injury, impacting the squad composition.

Australia set Pakistan a record fourth innings target of 506 and then restricted the home side to 104 for two at tea on day four to set course for a comprehensive victory in the second Test on Tuesday.

New Zealand set Pakistan a tricky target of 319 and then landed two late blows to boost their hopes of a series-clinching victory in the second Test on Thursday.

The Pakistan fielding and bowling let Australia off the hook as David Warner (163) and Mitchell Marsh (121) scored big hundreds and added 259 runs for the opening stand in 33.5 overs. Pakistan then staged a comeback - first through Shaheen Shah Afridi's spell of 5/54 and then by their openers Abdullah Shafique (64) and Imam-ul-Haque (70) in an opening partnership of 134. But the Pakistan middle and lower order lost way after being in the contest at 232/3 in the 35th over.

Melbourne Stars pacer Haris Rauf will miss the Melbourne Derby clash against Renegades after being selected in the Pakistan Test squad for the first time.

Pakistan have rung the changes for the Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan later this month, resting skipper Babar Azam and handing the captaincy to Shadab Khan, selectors said on Monday.

Sri Lanka's ICC World Cup campaign suffered its second defeat as they fell short by 20-25 runs in their batting performance against Pakistan. Despite Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama's impressive innings, Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka admitted they should have finished stronger.

Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the first Test against Australia, featuring two Test debutants and key players returning. Shan Masood, the team's skipper, has made significant changes to the squad. All-rounder Aamir Jamal and right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad will make their Test debuts. Jamal made his international debut in 2022 against England and represented Pakistan at the 19th Asian Games. Shahzad is making his first appearance for the national Test team.

Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique showcased an exceptional performance, scoring his maiden double century on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

When chips were down you need an extraordinary effort for the much needed impetus and Sri Lanka substitute fielder Dushan Hemantha produced that special moment during the ODI World Cup match against Pakistan in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Six players, including Shan Masood, Haris Sohail and Imam-ul-Haq, from the recent New Zealand series were axed as Pakistan's new chief selector Muhammad Wasim on Friday announced a massively overhauled 20-member squad for the two-Test home series against South Africa.