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 […]
T20 World Cup 2026: Haris Rauf Says Captain Can Make or Break Selection
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has underlined the importance of strong captaincy in modern cricket, saying a captain plays a decisive role in unlocking a player’s potential and shaping careers. He stressed that criticism hurts players deeply, adding that national team members feel the pain of defeat just as much as fans do. Speaking in […]
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 […]
Mike Hesson Unconvinced, Haris Rauf Set to Miss T20 World Cup 2026
Fast bowler Haris Rauf is likely to miss out on selection for Pakistan’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held from February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka. According to Geo News, Rauf is not expected to be included in the 15-member squad being finalised for the […]
From SCG Debut to SCG Farewell: Usman Khawaja Announces Test Retirement
Usman Khawaja has confirmed he will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the final Test of the Ashes series in Sydney, bringing an end to a remarkable and often hard-fought Test career. The 39-year-old left-hander will play his final international match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, finishing with 87 Test appearances, 6,206 runs […]
Legal Blow for Egypt International as Ramadan Sobhi Faces Jail and Ban
Egyptian international Ramadan Sobhi has been sentenced to one year in prison with labor after an Egyptian court found him guilty in a high-profile academic fraud case, according to local media reports on Tuesday. The ruling was handed down by the Giza Criminal Court, which convicted the 28-year-old footballer of falsifying official documents and arranging […]
‘A Matter of Pride’: Sydney Thunder Back Shadab Khan’s International Return
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has received warm congratulations from his Big Bash League franchise Sydney Thunder after being named in Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for January 2026. Currently plying his trade for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, Shadab is set to depart for national duty after […]