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News Desk Islamabad: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 after Dhaka declined to send its team to India for the tournament, citing government restrictions,…

News Desk  Dhaka: The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) concluded under a cloud of administrative turmoil, with recurring off-field crises repeatedly forcing the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) into emergency…

News Desk  India’s team management signalled a focus on workload management and depth as captain Suryakumar Yadav opted to bowl after winning the toss in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur, resting pace spearhead Jasprit…

News Desk Harare: Pakistan sealed their place in the Super Six stage of the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup with a win over hosts Zimbabwe on Saturday, but the manner of the victory — a carefully paced run chase — ensured Zimbabwe’s…

News Desk  Sydney: Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s stint with Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 has ended after the franchise confirmed he has been recalled to join Pakistan’s national camp ahead of upcoming international…

News Desk  Islamabad: Abhishek Sharma’s explosive innings in the first T20I against New Zealand was less about raw power and more about meticulous preparation, the India opener revealed after powering the hosts to a 48-run win. …

News Desk  Islamabad: Afghanistan underlined their growing maturity in T20 cricket with a comprehensive 38-run victory over the West Indies in the opening match of the series in Dubai, combining batting resilience with a controlled,…

News Desk Islamabad: Teenage quick Mahli Beardman produced a hostile, match-defining spell to dismiss Steven Smith and propel Perth Scorchers into a home Big Bash League grand final with a commanding 48-run win over Sydney Sixers at…

News Desk  Islamabad: Sydney Sixers captain Steve Smith has sought to calm speculation of a rift with Babar Azam, insisting relations between the two batting stars remain cordial following a much-discussed on-field incident that…

News Desk  Islamabad: After months of careful preparation and recent silverware, Pakistan U19 find themselves at an early crossroads in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup. A 37-run defeat against England in their Group C opener has…