Asad Shafiq

Pakistan have named a 16-man squad for the Bangladesh Tests, led by Shan Masood, with Sarfaraz Ahmed as head coach. Sitting fifth in the WTC, they aim to improve against eighth-placed Bangladesh. Four uncapped players are included, alongside senior stars. A Karachi camp precedes the May 8 start, with matches in Dhaka and Sylhet.

Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, led by captain Shan Masood. The revamped side includes four uncapped players, aiming to improve their position in the ICC World Test Championship. The series begins May 8, with a new coaching setup also in place.

Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed addressed Pakistan’s ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign after India national cricket team won the title, saying the team’s 0–8 World Cup record against India should not be used as an excuse. He added Pakistan were eliminated only on net run rate. The discussion also revived controversy over Shadab Khan’s remarks about former players, which disappointed Saqlain Mushtaq.

Pakistan's selectors are demanding an inquiry into how star players Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman sustained injuries, with concerns raised that fitness issues were not disclosed during the T20 World Cup. Aaqib Javed questioned if players would have been declared fit had Pakistan advanced, highlighting a lack of transparency. Younger players are now being given opportunities.

Pakistan Test batter Asad Shafiq has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket due to a lack of passion and fitness levels. Shafiq, who led Karachi Whites to victory in the National T20 Championship, stated that he no longer feels the same excitement and passion for the game. He is set to sign a contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to become a paid national selector. Shafiq expressed his enthusiasm for the new role and hopes it will be processed soon.

Senior selection committee member Aleem Dar has resigned from the Pakistan Cricket Board. This follows the national team's failure to reach the T20 World Cup semifinals. Dar reportedly cited concerns over head coach Mike Hesson's influence in team selection. Pakistan's disappointing performance has led to player fines. Financial benefits will now be tied to performance.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the inclusion of three batsmen in the squad that will play the Test series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates from October 14.

Two members of the national team, pacer Wahab Riaz and middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq were severely reprimanded by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Pakistan Test batsman Asad Shafiq feels it will take time to get back to the skill levels for cricketers once action resumes post the COVID-19 crisis.

Pakistan head coach and outgoing chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has tried to justify the axing of senior players Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Amir and Shoaib Malik for the tour of New Zealand.

Pakistani selector Asad Shafiq's participation in a US T10 league during Pakistan's historic Test defeat against England has drawn criticism. Despite the national side's crisis, the Pakistan Cricket Board allowed him to travel. Other Pakistani players including Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, and Mohammad Hafeez are also involved in the league.

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi, in a bid to confirm his place in the national squad that will tour India next month, has agreed to lead the Karachi Dolphins side in the national T20 championship.

Kamran Akmal believes the only way for Pakistan to make a comeback against South Africa is to play aggressively and positively against their fearsome pace attack.

Travis Head continued his dominance against India with a stunning century in the Adelaide Day-Night Test, his eighth Test ton and second against India. This follows his match-winning performances in the 2023 World Cup and World Test Championship finals. Head also set a new record for the fastest century in day-night Tests, reaching 100 off 111 balls against India in Adelaide (2024).

Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie lose their final say in team selection after the first Test defeat against England. The revamped selection committee, led by Aaqib Javed, takes full control, deciding strategy and playing eleven, even interacting with ground staff about pitch conditions.

Pakistani selectors on Monday omitted left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz from the squad named for the upcoming series against Bangladesh after his name cropped up during the spot-fixing trials in London early this month.

Travis Head smashed his third century in day-night Tests, achieving the feat in a record-breaking 111 balls against India in Adelaide. This surpasses his own previous record for the fastest pink-ball Test century. He now holds the top three fastest tons in this format, solidifying his reputation as a day-night specialist.

The England Cricket Board (ECB) has banned cricketers from wearing smartwatches on the field of play in all upcoming fixtures, tightening its anti-corruption regulations in the wake of live streaming in county cricket.

Yousuf and Shafiq were members of the previous selection committee which picked the T20 World Cup squad. The PCB sacked members Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq after the team failed to go beyond the first round in the mega event but surprisingly has retained Yousuf and Shafiq.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq is hopeful of his side performing well in the upcoming series against England.

Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali on Thursday was involved in a bizarre run-out on Day 3 of Pakistan's second Test match against Australia in Abu Dhabi. The incident took place in the 53rd over of the Pakistan innings when Ali edged Peter Siddle towards gully. The ball ran towards the boundary but stopped before touching the ropes.

In a bid to boost their preparations for the Test series against England, Pakistan cricket team will play a four-day first-class intra-squad match at Incora County Ground on Friday.

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali passed 6,000 career runs in Tests and was closing in on his 17th century as he held up England's charge for victory in the third and final Test at the Rose Bowl on Sunday.

Catch all the live action of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Brisbane.

The second Test between England and Pakistan was heading for a draw on Monday after a wet outfield prevented play from starting on time on the fifth and final day.

ICC's Anti-Corruption officials rapped the Pakistan team for two of its players, Asad Shafiq and Babar Azam, wearing Apple smartwatches on the field on the first day of the match.

The Pakistan Cricket Board accepted Babar Azam's resignation as white-ball captain, aiming for him to focus more on his batting. The selection committee, involving head coach Gary Kirsten and Asad Shafiq, is tasked with choosing a new captain. Pakistan's white-ball schedule includes tours to Australia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand.

PCB overhauls women's selection committee post West Indies defeat. Healy Matthews starred with 140 and 142 in ODIs. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reshuffles, adding Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq, and Batool Fatima. Coach and captain to join. New panel tasked with England tour selection. Despite loss, Pakistan sits fifth in ICC Women's Championship, eyeing World Cup qualification.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has undergone a restructuring of its selection committee, abolishing the chairman's position and delegating the authority to the selectors to choose the captain and head coach of the national team. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi disclosed this development in Lahore on Sunday, with the presence of four members of the selection committee: Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq, and Wahab Riaz.

Inzamam-ul-Haq feels Pakistan were psychologically under pressure against South Africa and advised the national team players to stop being overawed.