Aaron Hardie

Peshawar Zalmi secured their second PSL title, their first since 2017, by defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final. Captain Babar Azam finally lifted a trophy as leader, while Aaron Hardie starred with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 56 and taking 4 wickets to guide Zalmi to victory.

Australia rested Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh to manage workloads ahead of future Tests and the T20 World Cup. Mitchell Marsh will captain a squad featuring several young players, including Ollie Peake and Liam Scott. Glenn Maxwell was dropped from the Bangladesh T20 squad as Australia continue testing fresh talent and squad depth.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the team on Monday. Babar Azam was named captain after leading Peshawar Zalmi to the title and performing well with the bat.

Babar Azam captained Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL 2026 title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. Azam emphatically declared his commitment to playing all three formats, silencing T20 relevance debates. He was the tournament's leading scorer with 588 runs. Aaron Hardie shone in the final with a stellar all-round performance, securing the victory for Zalmi.

Babar Azam captained Peshawar Zalmi to their second PSL title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. A light-hearted attempt to recreate Rohit Sharma's iconic walk during celebrations became a viral meme. All-rounder Aaron Hardie was the star, excelling with both bat and ball in the final.

Babar Azam captained Peshawar Zalmi to their maiden Pakistan Super League title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. Despite a golden duck in the final, Azam concluded the tournament as the leading run-scorer with an impressive 588 runs. Former cricketers congratulated him on this significant captaincy achievement.

Babar Azam's spectacular century propelled Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL final, defeating Islamabad United. His unbeaten 103 powered Zalmi to 221, a total too daunting for United. This remarkable innings marked Babar's fourth PSL century, equalling a record, and his ninth T20 hundred as captain, a new global benchmark.

The 11th edition of the PSL will bring together domestic and international players, with preparations underway as per schedule.

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.

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed the strategic release of Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, and Josh Inglis to free up overseas slots for the IPL 2026 auction. Ponting emphasized that while Maxwell is valued, he wasn't seen in the starting XI. He said Inglis was let go because of limited availability.

Australian cricket team makes strategic decisions for the upcoming tour to Britain. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc rested. Mitchell Marsh to lead the team. Young talents like Jake Fraser-McGurk included in the squad. Selectors plan for the future tournaments.

Australia skipper Matthew Wade won the toss and invited India to bat in their third T20I. The Aussies are looking to keep the series alive as India eye an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5-match series. India made a solitary change to their line-up, bringing in Avesh Khan in place of Mukesh Kumar, who has taken a break for his marriage.

Australia faces a setback before the ODI series against South Africa. Matt Short, Mitchell Owen, and Lance Morris are out due to injuries. Matthew Kuhnemann and Aaron Hardie have been named as replacements. The series will commence in Cairns. The remaining matches are scheduled in Mackay. Mitchell Marsh will lead the Australian team.

Australia will hand debuts to opening batter Matt Short, all-rounder Aaron Hardie and fast bowler Spencer Johnson in the first Twenty20 International against South Africa at Kingsmead, with captain Mitchell Marsh excited to see them in action.

The spin-friendly tracks in India had prompted Australia to pick a squad suited to the sub-continent's conditions, but former captain Ricky Ponting foresees some surprise inclusions in the Australian squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Ashes in England from the one that is currently touring India.

Cricket Australia announced that uncapped players, leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha and all-rounder Aaron Hardie, have been given the opportunity in the squad, which will eventually be reduced to 15 players.

Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Monday that all-rounder Aaron Hardie will join the Aussie squad traveling to India as cover for Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis. Both Abbott and Ellis picked up minor injuries during the team's recent tour of South Africa.

Josh Hazlewood sustained a calf injury, ruling him out of Australia's T20I series against Scotland. His absence opened the door for Riley Meredith, returning after three years. The team has undergone changes, with Meredith, Bartlett, Abbott, and Ellis taking up key roles. The series' first match is slated for September 4 in Edinburgh.

Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's outstanding performance saw him score an unbeaten 123 runs off just 57 balls, forming a crucial partnership of 141 runs with Tilak Varma to counter Australia's bowlers after India lost two early wickets. Gaikwad's innings was characterised by aggressive strokes, and he reached his century in just 52 balls. The final over of the innings saw an explosive batting display as Gaikwad hammered three sixes and two fours, contributing 30 runs.

Australia skipper Matthew Wade opted to bowl after winning the toss in the fifth and final T20I against India at the MChinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.