Sahibzada Farhan made a stunning comeback in T20Is and was the key reason for Pakistan’s win over Bangladesh by 57 runs and the clinching of the T20I series. Instead of Fakhar Zaman, the team named Rizwan as opener, and he took full advantage, hitting an impressive 10 boundaries and six giant sixes on his way to a 74 off 41 balls. The aggressive beginning he had at the opening made Pakistan’s surpassing total of 201 for six possible. During the post-match celebration, Sahibzada shared his thoughts and feelings about his career. Being back in the national team and winning my…
Author: Zubair Nagra
Josh Hazlewood believes that playing in the IPL 2025 will give him the skills he needs for the WTC final against South Africa. After helping his team win Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on May 29, Hazlewood declared his love for Chennai. After he was injured, Hazlewood returned and quickly bowled through the PBKS batsmen, proving to everyone what he could do with the ball. After the match, Hazlewood noted that a sense of urgency was crucial and credited the IPL for giving him a boost ahead of the critical WTC final. It’s IPL That Adds That Excitement. Hazlewood explained…
Following his excellent return against Bangladesh, Hasan Ali wants to help Pakistan win the ICC T20 World Cup. In his comeback, the 29-year-old bowler took five wickets and led Pakistan to a crucial win in Lahore. After not playing a T20I in over a year, Hasan still looked sharp, as it was his first time back in June 2024 against the Netherlands. Hasan shared his story of recovery, why he was persistent in returning to the field, and the work he’s done on his game during the PCB podcast. My goal is to lead Pakistan to win the World Cup.…
The Test squad for the upcoming five-match series against England, which begins in Leeds on June 20, does not include middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer. Since Iyer has performed so well for his team in domestic cricket, many are surprised by the decision. Recent results have not appeared to have helped him secure a spot in the Test team, raising questions among cricketers. Speaking after India was excluded, coach Gautam Gambhir admitted it was a tough decision, but did not directly comment on Iyer’s removal. Gambhir turned instead to give credit to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)…
On Wednesday, Pakistan opened the T20I series against Bangladesh by comfortably winning the first game by 37 runs. Salman’s team played well with both bat and ball to take the first match and lead the three-match series 1-0. Salman Ali Agha and Shadab Khan helped lead Pakistan to 201 in the game. As they chose to bat first, Pakistan lost both Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman to quick dismissals inside the first two overs. At some point, the scoreboard indicated a 2/5 rating for the company. Adding momentum was skipper Agha Salman, who made a careful half-century to hold the…
On the eve of its T20I series against Bangladesh, Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has explained why Sufiyan Muqeem was omitted. At a conference before the series began, Agha Salman believed that Shahnawaz had a bright future in shorter cricket. I prefer Sufiyan and plan to include him in the shorter formats squads for the Series.” Sufiyan is poised to be a significant player for Pakistan in white-ball matches, and I believe he will contribute to many future wins for the country. At the same time, he stated that the decision regarding Sufiyan Muqeem was based solely on the…
Lahore: The PCB has finalized the commentary and match official teams for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, scheduled to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore—an Impressive Group of Analysts. There will be great excitement in the tournament because the PCB has confirmed well-known commentators for the series. The channel offers insights from Aamir Sohail and Ramiz Raja, who led Pakistan as Test captains, and Athar Ali Khan, a former Bangladesh cricketer and current analyst. World-famous cricket commentator Mike Haysman will be broadcasting the series. Zainab Abbas will lead the presenting team. A List of…
After KKR failed in the IPL 2025, their captain, Ajinkya Rahane, backs Venkatesh Iyer as partly to blame for the result. KKR ended their season with a blunt 110-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 25 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Last year’s champions began the new season with a lot to prove but ended up in eighth place on only 12 points, having won five matches and lost close games many times. Cold weather and two games cancelled due to rain slowed their start. Venkatesh Iyer hasn’t had a Great Season. Kolkata Knight Riders’ Venkatesh Iyer was one…
After helping Lahore Qalandars win the PSL 10 final on Sunday, all-rounder Sikandar Raza discussed the journey and winning emotions in an interview. Raza arrived in Pakistan just ahead of the final, made 22 runs in just seven balls, and helped Lahore Qalandars chase down the challenging Quetta Gladiators total in the last over. Kusal Perera, who reached 62 not out from 31 balls, joined Raza and helped secure Lahore their third PSL championship by taking six wickets and clinching the win from the second ball in the 19th over—a Traveler Between Continents. At the post-match party, Raza told reporters…
Under a shower of floodlights at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, Lahore Qalandars took their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title by chasing 202 runs and ending with four wickets and two balls left. Without Kusal Perera’s great play and Sikandar Raza’s assured hitting, Lahore would not have won the last match of PSL 10 against Quetta Gladiators—Lahore’s Adventure in the Mines. With a challenging goal to reach, Lahore kicked things off with vast success. The team lost Fakhar Zaman early, but Naeem and Shafique worked together for a 46-run partnership. Naeem made a brilliant 46 with six big hits, but…