Pakistan Cricket Team: News

17 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Hosts Pakistan meet New Zealand in Champions Trophy opener: Preview

The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner.

16 Feb 2025

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh backs India to beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has revealed his predictions for the upcoming Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan.

16 Feb 2025

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf declared fit for Champions Trophy opener against NZ

Pakistan's spearhead Haris Rauf has been declared fit for the ICC Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand.

16 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

CT: Mohammad Amir criticizes decision to promote Babar as opener

Former Pakistani cricketer, Mohammad Amir, has slammed the decision to promote Babar Azam as an opener in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

16 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra highlights Pakistan's strength ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has highlighted Pakistan's strength in One Day International (ODI) cricket as a major advantage for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

15 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Waqar Younis optimistic about Pakistan's performance in Champions Trophy 2025

The cricketing world is looking forward to the ICC Champions Trophy match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on March 23.

New Zealand ascend to 4th in ICC ODI Rankings

New Zealand have jumped to the fourth spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's One Day International (ODI) team rankings after their five-wicket win over Pakistan in the tri-nation series final.

15 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

CT: Pakistan back Babar Azam as opener despite recent struggles

Ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan's head coach Aqib Javed has thrown his weight behind top-order batsman Babar Azam.

14 Feb 2025

Daryl Mitchell

ODI tri-series final: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham smash match-winning fifties 

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham smashed match-winning fifties in the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan on Friday at the National Stadium, Karachi on Friday.

14 Feb 2025

Hashim Amla

Decoding fastest batters to 6,000 ODI runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam just became the joint-fastest player to score 6,000 ODI runs, joining former South African opener Hashim Amla.

14 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

William O'Rourke claims four-fer versus Pakistan in ODI tri-series final

New Zealand's cricket team put on a stellar show in the tri-series final against Pakistan.

14 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam becomes joint-fastest to 6,000 ODI runs: Key stats

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam reached a major career milestone, scoring his 6,000th ODI run in the tri-series final against New Zealand on February 14.

14 Feb 2025

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi opens up on on-field spat with Matthew Breetzke

Pakistani fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, has spoken up about his recent on-field spat with South African batter Matthew Breetzke.

14 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Sarfaraz Ahmed backs Pakistan to defend Champions Trophy title

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, has expressed confidence in the current team's ability to defend their ICC Champions Trophy title.

13 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam rejects 'King' title, emphasizes progress over personal glory

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam has requested fans and media to stop calling him "King." He made the request after Pakistan's historic win over South Africa to enter the tri-series final at home.

13 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan backs Babar Azam amid form slump

The Pakistan cricket team's skipper and wicket-keeper, Mohammad Rizwan, has come out in support of Babar Azam, as the team gears up for the tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi.

3 Pakistan cricketers fined and handed one demerit point

Pakistani cricketers Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam have been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate Level 1 breaches of its code of conduct.

Decoding the highest successful run-chases for Pakistan in ODI cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha smoked record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.

Decoding the highest partnerships for Pakistan in ODI cricket

Pakistan batters Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha hammered record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.

13 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India, Australia skip Champions Trophy warm-up games: Here's why

India and Australia have decided to skip the warm-up matches ahead of the impending ICC Champions Trophy.

Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha hammer record-breaking tons versus South Africa

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha hammered record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday at National Stadium, Karachi.

ODI tri-series: Pakistan chase down 353-run target versus South Africa

Pakistan tamed South Africa in a high-scoring affair at National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen surpasses 2,000 runs with 10th ODI fifty: Stats

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen smashed a fiery 87-run knock versus Pakistan in the ODI tri-series clash on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Anrich Nortje

Champions Trophy 2025: Key players who will miss the tournament

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be affected by a string of player absences.

Matthew Breetzke hammers 2nd successive fifty-plus score in ODIs

South Africa cricket team batter, Matthew Breetzke, continued from where he left off against New Zealand in his side's 2nd clash against Pakistan on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma registers his 5th ODI fifty: Key stats

South African cricket team captain, Temba Bavuma, hit a splendid 82-run knock versus Pakistan in the ODI tri-series on Wednesday.

11 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam eyes this record of Hashim Amla in ODIs

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam is on the cusp of breaking a world record. He could become the fastest player to reach 6,000 runs in ODIs.

11 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Kane Williamson includes Babar Azam in cricket's 'Fab Four/Five'

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has praised Pakistan's Babar Azam amid the ongoing Tri-Series, also involving South Africa.

Jomel Warrican named ICC Player of the Month (January 2025)

West Indies's left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2025.

ODI tri-series: Pakistan meet South Africa in virtual semi-final  

The third match of the ongoing ODI tri-series will be played between Pakistan and South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 12.

11 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan go pace heavy for Champions Trophy: Analyzing their squad 

Pakistan are gearing up to defend their title in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19.

09 Feb 2025

Glenn Phillips

Tri-series: Rizwan slams team's performance after loss to NZ

Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan voiced his disappointment following the team's 78-run defeat to New Zealand in the opening match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where New Zealand set a challenging target of 331 runs.

NZ's Rachin Ravindra under medical observation after terrifying accident

Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra is under medical supervision after suffering a serious head injury.

09 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry take 3-fers in ODI tri-series opener

Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry took respective match-winning three-fers as New Zealand floored Pakistan by 78 runs in the ODI tri-series opener at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

New Zealand down Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener: Key stats

Pakistan suffered a defeat in the ODI tri-series opener versus New Zealand on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman surpasses 3,500 ODI runs with half-century versus NZ

Pakistan cricket team opener, Fakhar Zaman, hit a 69-ball 84 in the ODI tri-series opener against New Zealand on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips registers his maiden ODI century: Key stats

In the first match of the tri-nation ODI series, Glenn Phillips's century helped New Zealand set a mammoth target for Pakistan.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Pakistan PM predicts tough match against arch-rivals India

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the significance of his country's cricket team defeating India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

08 Feb 2025

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell hits his 6th fifty in ODIs: Key stats

Daryl Mitchell hit a sensational 81-run knock from 84 balls in the ODI tri-series opener against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams his 46th half-century in ODI cricket: Stats

Kane Williamson hit a sublime 58-run knock against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series opener on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam to open for Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener

The much-awaited Tri-Nation series has finally kicked off with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the first match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

08 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman clarifies reason behind his exclusion from Pakistan team

Fakhar Zaman, a linchpin of Pakistan's cricket team, has now explained why he was dropped from the squad temporarily last year.

07 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

PAK-SA-NZ ODI tri series 2025: All you need to know

The cricketing world will see a rare tri-series format as Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa prepare for an exciting ODI tri-series, starting Saturday.

Pakistan meet New Zealand in ODI tri-series opener: Preview

The much-anticipated ODI tri-series, involving cricketing giants Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa is all set to get underway.

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub to miss tournament, confirms PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury.

07 Feb 2025

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble reminisces historic 10-wicket haul against Pakistan

India's legendary spinner Anil Kumble took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he looked back at his phenomenal 10/74 against Pakistan in 1999.

06 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Gaddafi Stadium renovation completed, ready for Champions Trophy action

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the completion of renovation work at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

06 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Aaqib Javed dismisses Jasprit Bumrah's threat ahead of Champions Trophy

Pakistan's interim head coach, Aaqib Javed, has downplayed concerns about the threat posed by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy clash.

South Africa announce initial 12-member squad for tri-series opener

South Africa have announced a 12-member squad for the first match of the tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan.

04 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan match tickets sold out

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan has seen an unprecedented demand for tickets.

03 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025 tour covers these two cities in India

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy tour, in partnership with DP World, made a memorable stopover in India. The trophy was displayed at several iconic locations across Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Munawar becomes first female manager of Pakistan men's cricket team

In a historic move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Hina Munawar as the first female manager of the Pakistan men's cricket team, marking a groundbreaking decision ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

01 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar back, no Ayub: Takeaways from Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad 

Fakhar Zaman has been brought back into Pakistan's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, after a spat with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over a social media post in October 2024.

31 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Mohammad Rizwan to lead Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy: Details

Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19 in Karachi.

28 Jan 2025

Wasim Akram

Presenting the hat-tricks by Pakistan bowlers in Test cricket

Noman Ali recently became the first spinner from Pakistan to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.

27 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood reflects on Pakistan's humiliating defeat in Multan Test 

The West Indies cricket team has created history by beating Pakistan in the second Test of the series, marking their first Test win on Pakistani soil in 34 years.

Pakistan hit historic low in World Test Championship

Team Pakistan has hit a new low in the World Test Championship (WTC) as it finished at the bottom of the points table for the first time.

Jomel Warrican claims second fifer of Pakistan Test series: Stats 

The West Indies cricket team registered a historic win, defeating Pakistan by 120 runs in the second Test match.

2nd Test: West Indies register historic triumph over Pakistan 

West Indies have recorded a historic win in the second Test against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

27 Jan 2025

Cricket News

List of records Noman Ali scripted in Multan Test

Seasoned Pakistani cricketer Noman Ali has once again etched his name in history books by becoming the oldest player from his country to take a 10-wicket haul in a men's Test match.