Pakistan Cricket Team: News

South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st ODI: Preview and stats

After clashing in three T20Is, South Africa and Pakistan are set to square off in the three-match ODI series.

16 Dec 2024

Gary Kirsten

What prompted Jason Gillespie to resign as Pakistan's Test coach

Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's Test coach over poor communication and exclusion from key decisions by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

15 Dec 2024

Heinrich Klaasen

Rain disrupts final T20I between South Africa and Pakistan

The final T20I match of the series between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, was abandoned due to continuous rain.

14 Dec 2024

Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket for 2nd time

Famed Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket.

14 Dec 2024

Rassie van der Dussen

2nd T20I: Reeza Hendricks' maiden ton helps SA beat Pakistan 

South Africa clinched a bilateral Twenty20 series against Pakistan, their first in over two years.

14 Dec 2024

Reeza Hendricks

Reeza Hendricks floors Pakistan with maiden T20I ton: Stats

South African cricketer Reeza Hendricks has scored his maiden T20I century, achieving a major career milestone.

13 Dec 2024

Jason Gillespie

Jason Gillespie resigns as Team Pakistan's head coach

Jason Gillespie has resigned as the head coach of Pakistan's Test cricket team after differences with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over management decisions.

12 Dec 2024

Jason Gillespie

Gillespie inches closer toward exit as Pakistan Test head coach

Jason Gillespie is inching closer toward exit as the head coach of Pakistan's Test cricket team, amid rising tensions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

12 Dec 2024

Heinrich Klaasen

Here's the ODI squad of South Africa for Pakistan series

South Africa have announced a strong squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan.

Decoding Pakistan bowlers with 100-plus wickets in T20Is

Shaheen Afridi attained a new milestone in T20Is. The left-arm fast bowler reached 100 T20I scalps after taking a three-fer versus South Africa in the 1st T20I of the 2024 series at Kingsmead, Durban.

04 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

Heinrich Klaasen to lead South Africa in T20Is against Pakistan

Wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen has been named South Africa's captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan.

02 Dec 2024

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf becomes Pakistan's highest wicket-taker in men's T20Is

Pakistan fast bowler, Haris Rauf, has become the nation's highest wicket-taker in men's T20 Internationals (T20Is), setting a new national record.

Decoding the lowest scores of Sri Lanka in Test cricket

Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 42 runs in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

28 Nov 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

All-round Pakistan humble Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI: Decoding key stats

An all-round Pakistan team beat Zimbabwe in the 3rd ODI held at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Thursday.

26 Nov 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Saim Ayub's 53-ball ton guides Pakistan to win against Zimbabwe

Pakistan have leveled the three-ODI series against Zimbabwe after winning the second match by 10 wickets in Bulawayo

ICC to take call on hybrid model for Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold an emergency meeting on November 26, to discuss the future of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

22 Nov 2024

Azhar Ali

Azhar Ali named PCB's head of youth development

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Azhar Ali, has been appointed as the head of youth development at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Aaqib Javed outlines his strategy as Pakistan's interim white-ball coach

Newly appointed interim white-ball coach for Pakistan, Aaqib Javed, has laid down his plan of action, focusing on ODIs and the Champions Trophy.

Shahid Aslam returns as Pakistan's white-ball batting coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reappointed Shahid Aslam the national white-ball sides batting coach.

19 Nov 2024

Temba Bavuma

Bavuma returns for South Africa's home Tests against Sri Lanka

South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has made a successful recovery from an elbow injury and will lead the side in their upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

18 Nov 2024

Marcus Stoinis

Australia set these records with 3-0 clean sweep over Pakistan

Australia claimed a 3-0 series win over Pakistan after winning in the 3rd and final T20I at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

17 Nov 2024

Jason Gillespie

Aaqib Javed to be appointed Pakistan cricket team's head coach

Aaqib Javed is set to replace Jason Gillespie as the head coach of Pakistan's cricket team, across all formats.

Decoding bowlers with five-wicket hauls against Pakistan in T20Is

On Saturday, November 16, Australian pacer Spencer Johnson floored Pakistan with a five-wicket haul in the 2nd T20I in Sydney.

Spencer Johnson becomes 2nd Australian pacer with five-wicket haul (T20Is)

Spencer Johnson rattled visitors Pakistan with a splendid 5/26 in the 2nd T20I held at the SCG on Saturday.

Australia beat Pakistan in 2nd T20I, seal series: Key stats

Australia overcame Pakistan in the 2nd T20I held at Sydney Cricket Ground.

16 Nov 2024

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf rattles Australia with 4/23 in 2nd T20I: Stats

Haris Rauf claimed a superb four-wicket haul versus Australia in the 2nd T20I held at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney on Saturday.

16 Nov 2024

BCCI

PCB excludes PoK from Champions Trophy tour after BCCI's objection

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now restricted the ICC Champions Trophy tour to Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.

1st T20I: Australia beat Pakistan in rain-hit 7-over contest

Australia have won the first T20I against Pakistan by 29 runs in what was a 7-over contest at The Gabba, Brisbane.

13 Nov 2024

ICC ODI Rankings

Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ICC ODI Bowling Rankings

Pakistan's cricket team has been handed a major boost ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in the nation.

Australia's unwanted records after ODI series defeat to Pakistan

After winning the opener, Australia lost two successive games to Pakistan to concede a 1-2 defeat at home.

12 Nov 2024

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram's hilarious story about his cat's haircut in Australia

Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram recently shared a hilarious story during a commentary stint for the Pakistan-Australia ODI series.

Cricket Australia CEO reacts following ODI series defeat vs Pakistan

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has expressed his disappointment over the recent One Day International (ODI) series loss against Pakistan.

11 Nov 2024

Josh Philippe

Australia's Cooper Connolly ruled out of T20I series against Pakistan

Promising Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan due to a hand injury.

10 Nov 2024

Cricket News

Dominating Pakistan register historic away ODI series win over Australia

Pakistan have scripted a rare ODI series win against Australia Down Under.

10 Nov 2024

Naseem Shah

Naseem, Shaheen rattle Australia with three-fers in ODI series decider

Pakistan's pace attack has done the job as they restricted Australia to just 140/10 in the series-deciding ODI of their three-game series.

09 Nov 2024

Andrew McDonald

Australia to maintain aggressive batting strategy despite ODI defeat

Australia's cricket team, led by Pat Cummins, is resolute on continuing its aggressive batting approach.

Pakistan aim to clinch historic ODI series win against Australia

Team Pakistan is on the verge of a historic ODI series win against Australia after their dominant display in Adelaide.

08 Nov 2024

Cricket News

Pakistan openers Ayub, Shafique script partnership records versus Australia

Pakistan have leveled the ongoing ODI series against Australia with a commanding nine-wicket victory in the second match.

All-round Pakistan hammer Australia in 2nd ODI: Stats

Pakistan have thrashed Australia by nine wickets in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval to square the three-match series 1-1.

08 Nov 2024

Haris Rauf

Presenting Pakistan pacers with fifers against Australia in Australia (ODIs)

Pakistan's ace fast bowler Haris Rauf put on a show against Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval.

08 Nov 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan equals world record for most catches (ODI cricket)

Pakistan's newly appointed white-ball captain, Mohammad Rizwan, has equaled the world record for the most catches in a men's ODI.

08 Nov 2024

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf's 5-wicket haul puts Pakistan in command against Australia

Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf produced an outstanding show in the second ODI against Australia at Adelaide Oval.

07 Nov 2024

Babar Azam

Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI: All you need to know

After a thrilling first One-Day International (ODI) match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia and Pakistan will face off again at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Josh Inglis to lead Australia in Pakistan T20I series: Details

Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been named Australian cricket team's interim T20I captain for the impending series against Pakistan.

1st ODI: Ian Healy criticizes Australia's batting performance against Pakistan

Former Australian wicketkeeper, Ian Healy, has slammed the national team's batting display in their first ODI against Pakistan.

Decoding narrowest wins for Australia versus Pakistan in ODIs

Australia clinched a nail-biting first ODI against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

05 Nov 2024

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf reflects on Pakistan's loss in 1st ODI

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has expressed disappointment over his team's failure to defend a total of 203 runs in the first One Day International (ODI) against Australia.

05 Nov 2024

Mitchell Starc

Starc hails Cummins's batting prowess after Australia's victory over Pakistan

Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has praised Pat Cummins for his brilliant batting display in the first ODI against Pakistan.

Australia defeat Pakistan in thrilling 1st ODI: Report and stats 

In a nail-biting ODI series opener, Australia defeated Pakistan by a whisker of two wickets.