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 […]
Babar and Shaheen Back as Pakistan Finalise Squad for Australia T20Is
Pakistan have recalled senior stars Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the upcoming T20I series against Australia, signalling a shift back to experience as selectors announced a 16-member squad on Friday for the three-match contest in Lahore later this month. The duo had been rested for Pakistan’s recent T20I series against Sri Lanka, where […]
Air Crisis Deepens: Dhaka Ranked Worst, Lahore and Delhi Not Far Behind
Dhaka has topped the global list of the world’s most polluted cities, recording a “very unhealthy” Air Quality Index (AQI) of 299, just shy of the hazardous threshold, according to the latest industry air-quality data. Close behind, Delhi ranked second with an AQI of 264, while Lahore placed third at 228, underscoring the severe air […]
National Duty Ends Babar Azam’s Big Bash Run as Sixers Face Finals Blow
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been forced to cut short his Big Bash League stint after being recalled by his national side, ruling him out of Friday’s must-win Challenger final for the Sydney Sixers. The decision means the Sixers will be without their star opener for the remainder of the finals, even if they defeat […]
Mohammad Ilyas, Former Pakistan Test Player and Chief Selector, Passes Away in Lahore
Lahore: Former Pakistan Test cricketer and ex-chief selector Mohammad Ilyas passed away in Lahore on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 79. Family sources said Ilyas had been admitted to a local hospital a few days earlier, where he underwent surgery. He had been battling cancer. Details regarding his funeral prayers will be announced […]