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The visitors made a strong comeback in the second Test to end the series 1-1 against West Indies KARACHI: KARACHI: Former Pakistan Test opener Sadiq Mohammad believes Pakistan should resist the temptation to make sweeping changes for the opening Test against England, saying confidence gained from the drawn series in the West Indies has left … Read more

Pakistan’s Test cricket squad has departed the West Indies for England, where they will begin preparations for a three-match Test series against the hosts later this month. Pakistan recently completed their two-Test series against the West Indies, with the contest ending in a 1-1 draw. After splitting the series, the national Test side has now … Read more

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Under-21 hockey team suffered a 6-2 defeat against South Korea’s senior national side in the fourth and final match of a four-match Test series on Friday. Pakistan had already wrapped up the series with victories in the opening three fixtures. The exhibition match, played at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad, featured … Read more

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to field the Pakistan Under-21 National Hockey Team in the fourth and final test match against South Korea after the senior national side secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. The squad change is part of the federation’s strategy to provide valuable international exposure to emerging players … Read more

Noman Ali struck twice to keep Pakistan alive in the first Test. PHOTO: Shafik Malik Lancashire have signed Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali for the remainder of the 2026 County Championship season, with the experienced bowler set to feature in the club’s final six first-class matches across August and September. The 39-year-old will strengthen Lancashire’s … Read more

The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced the Match Officials panel for the upcoming National Champions Cup 2026-27 set to take place from 11 to 18 August at the Multan Cricket Stadium. A total of seven 50-over matches will be played with the final scheduled on Tuesday, 18 August. Former Test cricketer Ali Naqvi along … Read more

Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are set to meet in a blockbuster group-stage clash on Sept. 5 The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, with the eight-team tournament set to take place in Dubai from Aug. 28 to Sept. 13. The competition will open with a Group … Read more

Pakistan chief selector Samiullah Khan believes his side has what it takes to frustrate arch-rivals India when the two teams meet in the pool stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup, insisting the Green Shirts are capable of earning at least a draw despite entering the tournament as underdogs. Pakistan announced a 20-member squad on … Read more

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has transferred PKR 20 million ($71,000 approximately) as advance foreign daily allowance to the bank accounts of national team players and coaching staff ahead of their departure for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands. The federation said the advance payment was aimed at ensuring players … Read more

Pakistan have been placed in Pool B for the men’s hockey competition at the 20th Asian Games 2026, where they will face China, Malaysia, Oman, Thailand and Uzbekistan in the group stage, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said on Thursday. The hockey tournament, organised under the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), will be held from Sept. … Read more