Asif Afridi

The moment came on the third ball of the 17th over of the first innings when Amir bowled a slow bouncer to Faheem Ashraf. Faheem tried to play an upper-cut but edged it to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.

The comment came after Multan Sultans beat Quetta Gladiators on Sunday to register their third win of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. The team is set to return to the same venue on Monday for their next game against Rawalpindi Kings.

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.

Pakistani selectors have named uncapped spinner Asif Afridi and wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris in the white ball squads for the three ODIs and one-off T20I against Australia.

Pakistan cricketer Asif Afridi has been banned for two years from all cricket. The spin allrounder was banned after he pleaded guilty to two violations of the board's anti-corruption code.

Ahead of the National T20 Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced that Asif Afridi has been quarantined after he was found to have breached the bio-secure protocols.

Pakistan has announced a spin-heavy 18-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against South Africa, featuring five spinners and the return of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shan Masood will captain the side, which aims to leverage spin-friendly home conditions, a strategy that proved successful against England last year. This series marks their first World Test Championship assignment.

Pakistan banned spinning all-rounder Asif Afridi from all cricket for a period of two years on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to two violations of the board's anti-corruption code.

Pakistan's Asif Afridi etched his name in cricket history, becoming the oldest debutant to claim a five-wicket haul at 38. Despite his impressive feat, South Africa's tailenders fought back, reducing the deficit. Afridi's remarkable performance places him among elite Pakistani spinners, surpassing a 92-year-old record.

Multan Sultans star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been ruled out of the Abu Dhabi leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six due to a back injury.

All-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz have returned to Pakistan's squad for next month's one-day international series against the West Indies, selectors said on Monday.

Defending champion Multan Sultans recorded the second-highest total in the history of Pakistan Super League to set up a record-breaking 117-run win over Quetta Gladiators on Friday. The total fell just short of Islamabad United's PSL record total of 247-2 against Peshawar Zalmi at Abu Dhabi last year.

At least 26 people were killed and more than 60 injured when a bomb planted in a pickup truck exploded on Saturday at a crowded marketplace in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region.

Quetta Gladiators fast bowler Anwar Ali has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss the flight to Abu Dhabi scheduled to depart on Wednesday for the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six games. Anwar will now be quarantined for at least 10 days and will be released from the isolation only after two negative tests.

A buoyant Pakistan led by in-form skipper Babar Azam start as favourites against depleted world champions Australia in their only Twenty20 international on Tuesday in Lahore.

Debut spinner Asif Afridi took two late wickets as South Africa reached 185-4 on Day 2, trailing Pakistan by 148 runs. Pakistan was dismissed for 333, with Keshav Maharaj claiming 7-102. Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 68, forming a key partnership with Tony de Zorzi.

Pakistan capitalized on dropped catches by South Africa to reach 259-5 on day one of the second Test. Skipper Shan Masood top-scored with 87, while Abdullah Shafique made 57, both benefiting from dropped chances. South Africa's bowlers, particularly Keshav Maharaj, struggled to contain Pakistan, despite taking wickets.