Saud Shakeel

Pakistan introduces new talent for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais receive their maiden Test caps. This move comes as Babar Azam is sidelined with a knee injury. The team aims to rebuild with a younger batting core. Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to field first.

A bizarre selection mix-up in the Pakistan Super League saw a replacement player feature alongside the one he was meant to replace. Quetta Gladiators mistakenly included both Dinesh Chandimal and Bevon Jacobs in their Playing XI due to a late illness to Tom Curran, causing social media outrage.

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.

Rossouw is part of the Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing PSL 2026. "Both leagues (IPL and PSL) have their pros and cons. IPL is a very long tournament, and Pakistan (Super League) is a much more compact tournament where the competition is a lot more fierce," the left-handed batter said.

The New Zealand batter raised concerns about the long pause in Tariq’s action before release. Mitchell walked away twice during the over, before the umpires stepped in to allow play to continue.

Ravichandran Ashwin backs Daryl Mitchell's stance against Usman Tariq's unusual bowling pause in the PSL. Ashwin asserts batters can step away if the bowler's rhythm is disrupted, urging umpires to monitor consistency. He believes such tactics should be addressed pre-game, commending Mitchell for highlighting the issue.

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 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 Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday said that Asif Ali will replace Saud Shakeel in the ODI squad against South Africa after the latter suffered an injury during the practice match.

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood hailed vice-captain Saud Shakeel's century as one of the best he had seen, following Pakistan's 2-1 series win against England. The win was significant, being the first home series victory in years. Masood dedicated the triumph to the Pakistani people and highlighted the crucial contributions of bowlers Noman Ali and Sajid Khan.

Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam faced heavy trolling on social media after being dismissed for a duck in the first Test against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi. Bangladesh, opting to bowl first, quickly put Pakistan under pressure, with Babar's early exit leaving them at 16-3. Despite the shaky start, Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel began to stabilize the innings.

Opener Imam-ul-Haq displayed a brilliant batting performance to anchor Pakistan's chase and secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a nerve-wracking opening Test in Galle on Thursday.

Pakistan faced fielding issues in the second Test against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi. Saud Shakeel's dropped catch on the first ball of Bangladesh's innings added to Pakistan's pressure, as they had scored 274 runs in their first innings. Captain Shan Masood and teammates were visibly frustrated by the missed opportunity.

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.

Kuldeep Yadav, a left-arm spinner, made a significant impact in a high-stakes match between India and Pakistan in the ICC ODI World Cup. Yadav's deceptive leg-spinner outfoxed Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, causing the ball to skid off the pitch and strike Shakeel on the pads. The on-field umpire initially showed little enthusiasm for a leg-before-wicket decision, but a review was called, and the Indian team successfully dismissed Shakeel.

Saud Shakeel's too-close-to-call dismissal cost Pakistan the match, skipper Babar Azam said after their narrow 26-run defeat in the second test against Pakistan in Multan on Monday. Chasing 355 to stay alive in the series, Pakistan were in the hunt with Saud guiding the hosts to 291-6 in the morning session on day four.

The Indian team surprisingly lacked aggression in the semifinals of the Asia Emerging Nations Cup in Bangladesh, observed Saud Shakeel, who led Pakistan to the title, last week. Pakistan beat India in the semifinals by three runs and then hosts Bangladesh in the final to lift the trophy.

Kuldeep Yadav continues to make waves in ODI cricket and the left-arm wrist spinner played a pivotal role in India's high voltage World Cup match against Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Pakistan declared their innings at 448/6 during the first Test against Bangladesh, leaving Mohammad Rizwan 29 runs short of a double century. Captain Shan Masood's call sparked controversy but was defended as a team strategy. Pakistan now sit in a commanding position while Bangladesh face a significant first-innings deficit.