Tayyab Tahir

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.

Star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and leg-spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan are notably missing from Pakistan's 16-member squad announced Thursday for the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand.

During the final ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand at Bay Oval, a bizarre floodlight failure occurred mid-delivery, causing temporary confusion. Pakistan was chasing 265 but faltered, ending at 221, with key performances from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Despite initial solid efforts, Pakistan's middle and lower order collapsed, marking a tough tour overall.

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.

Pakistan's Asia Cup squad has welcomed middle-order batsman Saud Shakeel into their ranks, cementing their position as the premier ODI team in the upcoming tournament. This commanding standing follows Pakistan's impressive clean sweep of Afghanistan in a 3-0 series triumph.

Pakistan secured a 57-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 international, thanks to Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan's unbeaten 65-run partnership. Pakistan posted 165-4, while Zimbabwe were all out for 108. Sikandar Raza's 39 runs were the highest for Zimbabwe. Key bowlers Sufiyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed contributed significantly to Pakistan's win.

Tayyab Tahir made a memorable Pakistan Super League debut as his half-century helped Karachi Kings register 66-run victory over table-toppers Multan Sultans on Sunday.

Pakistan has announced their squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, featuring Babar Azam in all formats. Shaheen Shah Afridi will be rested for the Test series to prepare for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Mohammad Abbas returns to the Test squad after a three-year absence, while Naseem Shah features in the Test and ODI squads.

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has criticised Pakistan's squad selection for the South Africa tour. He questioned Babar Azam's inclusion in the Test squad despite a lack of recent domestic matches and paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi's omission, suggesting it was linked to an on-field incident with former captain Shan Masood.

Newly-appointed Pakistan skipper Shadab Khan is all set to put up a brave front with an inexperienced side against a formidable Afghanistan outfit in the three-match Twenty20 series starting in Sharjah on Friday.

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah return to Pakistan's squad for the Australia tour after missing the England Tests. The selectors introduce new faces for the Zimbabwe series, while veterans like Fakhar Zaman face PCB inquiries. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha are predicted to be named limited-overs captains. The Australia tour spans November 4-18.

Sunday's India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 featured cricket stars and celebrities. Pakistan, plagued by injuries, managed 241 runs, led by Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan. Key contributions came from India's Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya. India will now chase the target to secure a semi-final spot.

The Champions Trophy will start in Pakistan and Dubai, showcasing five emerging players: Varun Chakravarthy (India), Tayyab Tahir (Pakistan), Tom Banton (England), Aaron Hardie (Australia), and Will O'Rourke (New Zealand). These players, representing various teams, have shown promising skills in recent domestic and international matches, potentially making a significant impact in the tournament.

Babar Azam on Tuesday returned to the Pakistan team as captain of the ODI and T20 squads for the home series against New Zealand beginning April 14.

Martin Guptill smashed an unbeaten 86 as Quetta Gladiators broke their five-match losing streak after beating Karachi Kings by four wickets in the Pakistan Super League on Monday.

In a Champions One-Day Cup match, Pakistan's Zaman Khan attempted to convince his captain Mohammad Haris for a higher batting position using a TikTok video of his sixes. Sent in at number 9, Zaman scored an unbeaten 42 off just 16 balls. Despite this effort, the Stallions lost by 20 runs to the Panthers.

Pakistan are set to host the ICC Champions Trophy, which is making a return to the ICC calendar after 2017. The squad, led by Mohammad Rizwan, is in preparatory training, with notable changes including the omission of injured Saim Ayub and the return of Fakhar Zaman.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the white-ball squads for Australia tour, reinstating Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. Mohammad Rizwan is the new white-ball captain, with notable absences of Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan. Basit Ali criticized PCB's selection processes and challenged Babar to come out in support of Zaman.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has enlisted the services of sports psychologist Dr. Maqbool Babri to provide counseling to the men's team as they compete in the ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.

Captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have been dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad for the New Zealand series, replaced by Salman Ali Agha as captain with Shadab Khan named vice-captain. Rizwan remains ODI captain, while Babar stays in the ODI squad. Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are also out, and opener Fakhar Zaman is injured.

Pakistan recalled top-order batter Fakhar Zaman for the Champions Trophy, starting February 19, after his recovery from a knee injury. Saim Ayub misses out due to injury Mohammad Rizwan will captain the team, which also features 2017 champions Zaman, Babar Azam, and Faheem Ashraf. Pakistan will play India in Dubai on February 23.

Imam-ul-Haq replaces Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad after Fakhar sustained an oblique injury. The ICC approved the replacement, and Imam will join the team for their match against India on February 23. Fakhar previously replaced Saim Ayub, who was injured. Pakistan need a victory after their defeat to New Zealand in the opening match.

Former cricketer Basit Ali has called for the resignation of Pakistan's selection committee after the team's poor performance in a recent ODI series against New Zealand. He criticized the selections and suggested organizing a T10 tournament to improve players' skills. The Pakistani team's recent performance and strategy were also critiqued following their Champions Trophy group stage exit.

Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem shone in the T20I against Zimbabwe with an impressive five-wicket haul, leading to a series-clinching 10-wicket victory. Zimbabwe collapsed to 57 all out, with only two batters reaching double figures. Pakistan secured the win rapidly, thanks to strong performances from Saim Ayub and Omair Yousuf. The series concludes on Thursday.

Pakistan's selectors have made the decision to bring back all-rounder Faheem Ashraf into the fold for the formidable squad set to compete in the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, followed by the Asia Cup. This announcement was made by the selectors on Wednesday.

Ahead of the high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Pakistan, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a touching moment, highlighting sportsmanship. Pakistan opted to bat first with Imam-ul-Haq replacing Fakhar Zaman. Team India aims to secure their semi-final spot, while Pakistan face immense pressure after their recent heavy defeat.

Usama Mir became the first spinner to achieve a six-wicket haul in the Pakistan Super League, leading Multan Sultans to a historic victory over Lahore Qalandars. Despite resting key players, the Sultans posted the highest score of the season, thanks to Usman Khan's aggressive innings of 96 runs. Mir's exceptional bowling secured the Sultans' top position in the tournament.

Pakistan, burdened by key players' injuries, managed a fluctuating innings to reach a competitive score against India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at Dubai. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan were instrumental in the recovery. Indian bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya stood out, making India chase the target for victory and a semi-final berth.

Former cricketer Basit Ali believes that Babar Azam will keep his place in the Pakistan team, no matter his performance in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Babar might open in the tournament, which starts in Karachi soon. Mohammad Rizwan will lead the team. Pakistan will also play in a tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand before the Champions Trophy.

Pakistan A secured their second consecutive title in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup final with a 128-run victory over India A. Tayyab Tahir's exceptional century, 108 off 71 deliveries, set the tone for the team's commanding victory.