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.