Tim Seifert’s explosive unbeaten 97 off 38 balls powered New Zealand to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final T20I in Wellington, clinching the series 4-1. Chasing 129, Seifert set the tone with 18 runs off the first over despite being hit on the body. He smashed six fours and 10 sixes, including … Read more
Pakistan will look to level the five-match series when it faces New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. After being 0-2 down in the series, Pakistan delivered an inspiring performance in the third game by chasing a 205-run target in just 16 overs. The visitor’s thumping victory was … Read more
Former national team captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concern over the constant decline in Pakistan cricket and attributed it to the mistakes made by those running the game in the country. Inzamam told the media in Lahore that there had been a rapid decline in the performance of the national team in the last two … Read more
New Zealand and Pakistan will face off in a five-match T20 International series, starting on Sunday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The series will mark a new era for Pakistan in T20 cricket, with Salman Ali Agha taking over the mantle of leadership from Mohammad Rizwan. The visitors will also be missing the services … Read more
“I play golf every day. That’s part of my routine,” says Javed Burki as we walk around his house in one of the elite neighbourhoods of Islamabad. It has been raining for the past few days, causing the temperature to drop further. As he takes me to his garden, Burki introduces me to his pet … Read more
The historic city of Lahore is home to a couple of cricket museums that preserve the legacy of the nation’s iconic moments and honour the legends who have defined the sport. While the one run by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) at its National Cricket Academy premises feature the 1992 World Cup and the 2009 … Read more
Former Pakistan cricketer Mudassar Nazar said knee-jerk changes are not the solution after Mohammed Rizwan’s team crashed out of the Champions Trophy following successive defeats to New Zealand and India. “Every loss doesn’t mean you upset the whole thing. Stick to what you should be doing, have stability and shut out the noise. Stick to … Read more
Pakistan’s semifinal hopes in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have officially ended after New Zealand defeated Bangladesh on Monday. With this result, India and New Zealand advance from Group A, while Pakistan and Bangladesh are knocked out. Here’s how the qualification scenario stands now: Q: Can Pakistan still qualify for the semifinals? A: No, … Read more
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah is surprised that he has been picked for the Champions Trophy despite dishing out ordinary performances, saying he himself doesn’t know “how I got into the team”. Khushdil, a middle-order left-hand batter, scored a stroke-filled 69 off 49 deliveries but his efforts went in vain as Pakistan lost the Champions Trophy … Read more
Fakhar Zaman suffered an injury scare in the opening over of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. The incident occurred on the third ball of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s first over, a wide and full delivery that Will Young drove through the covers for three runs. Fakhar sprinted to the boundary … Read more