Pakistan continued its commanding form against Australia by defeating the visitors in the second T20 International of the three-match series at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, reinforcing its stronghold in the shortest format. This victory followed a 22-run triumph in the opening match on 29 January 2026, giving Pakistan a 2–0 lead and placing them on […]
More Than Just a Match: What’s at Stake in Pakistan vs India U19 World Cup Game
The Pakistan Under-19 cricket team is set to face traditional rivals India Under-19 in a high-pressure Super Sixes encounter at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 on 1 February, a match that could determine both teams’ paths to the knockout stages. The tournament is being held in Zimbabwe and Namibia, featuring 16 of the […]
Seven Years Later: Pakistan End T20I Curse Against Australia in Lahore
Pakistan broke a seven-year Twenty20 International (T20I) drought against Australia on January 29, 2026, securing a statement victory in the first match of the three-game series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The 22-run win lifted Pakistani spirits ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup and marked a rare triumph over the Aussies in the shortest format. […]
Babar Azam, Saim Ayub Boost Pakistan’s World Cup Hopes With ICC Rank Gains
Pakistan’s cricket stars have earned a timely boost in the latest ICC Men’s T20I rankings, with Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and spinner Abrar Ahmed climbing up the global charts as the national side prepares for a crucial three-match home series against Australia. According to the updated rankings released on January 28, 2026, opener Babar Azam […]
Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 Begins as Aussies Touch Down in Lahore
The Australian men’s cricket team arrived in Lahore on Wednesday ahead of a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed. The series will begin on January 29, followed by matches on January 31 and February 1, with all three games scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Each match will be […]
Scotland’s World Cup Dream Faces Visa Test Ahead of T20 World Cup
Scotland’s surprise entry into the T20 World Cup 2026 has brought excitement—and urgency—as the team races to secure visas for its players ahead of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka. The situation has drawn particular attention due to visa sensitivities involving players of Pakistani heritage, including fast bowler Safyaan Sharif. Scotland replaced Bangladesh in […]
Can the ICC Sanction Pakistan if It Boycotts the T20 World Cup? What the Rules Actually Say
Speculation over Pakistan’s possible boycott of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has intensified after sections of Indian media claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) could impose severe and unprecedented sanctions on Pakistan if it withdraws from the tournament. However, a closer examination of ICC regulations and past precedents suggests that many of the […]
From Yorkers to Mystery Spin: The Highest Wicket-Takers in T20 World Cup History
In a tournament built for sixes and superstars, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has repeatedly shown one constant: the teams that win big moments usually have bowlers who can take wickets under pressure. And no one has done it more often than Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who sits at the top of the […]
New Faces, Big Omission: Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Squad Announced
Pakistan’s selectors have made a bold call ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by dropping fast bowler Haris Rauf from the 15-member squad, while confirming Salman Ali Agha as captain for the global tournament. The squad was unveiled on Sunday morning at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, during a press conference attended by Aqib Javed, […]
India Stayed Away From Pakistan, Bangladesh Shown the Door — ICC Under Fire
The International Cricket Council (ICC)’s decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland at the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reignited debate over how global cricket’s governing body applies security assessments, venue policies and travel refusals across major tournaments. Bangladesh were excluded from the event after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to play its scheduled […]