COLOMBO: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field against the Netherlands in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Colombo on Saturday. Pakistan captain Salman Agha said the pitch looked fresh and moisture from recent rain could help the bowlers. He said the team wanted to take early advantage of […]
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LAHORE; Pakistan Opt for Youthful Opening Combo in T20 World Cup Opener Against Netherlands In a significant tactical shift, Pakistan is set to field a new opening partnership in their ICC T20 World Cup campaign opener against the Netherlands on Sunday. According to team reports, the experienced Fakhar Zaman is likely to be dropped, with
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Colombo: The 2026 T20 World Cup gets underway tomorrow, with Pakistan kicking off their campaign against the Netherlands in their opening match, while hosts India will face the United States. However, worrying news has emerged for Pakistani cricket fans. Weather experts warn that tomorrow’s match is also at risk of being affected by rain. According
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COLOMBO: Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha stated that there is no issue with Usman Tariq’s bowling action; the only thing left now is for Usman Tariq to wear a sign around his neck saying “I am clear.” Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, Salman Ali Agha said Usman Tariq has already been cleared
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ISLAMABAD: According to Cricket Australia, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup as he has not fully recovered his fitness. Selector Tony Dodemaide stated that the team was hopeful Hazlewood would regain full fitness by the Super 8 stage, but he still requires more time to recover completely. Tony
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NEW DELHI: Australia suffered a major blow five days before the T20 World Cup when senior pacer Josh Hazlewood was ruled out due to injury. No replacement has been named yet. Hazlewood’s absence follows that of Pat Cummins, who was already ruled out with injury. Hazlewood had a strong 2025 season in the IPL and
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LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes has sustained a significant facial injury after being struck by a ball during an indoor training session in Durham. The all-rounder shared an image of his injuries on social media, depicting a swollen and heavily bruised right eye, several facial cuts, and a piece of tissue paper in his
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Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket Board Urges PCB to Reverse Decision on Boycotting Pakistan-India Match The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has written a formal letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) requesting a reconsideration of the decision to boycott the Pakistan-India match scheduled in Sri Lanka. According to sources familiar with the matter, the SLC
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LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars Sign Mustafizur Rahman Directly and Retain Shaheen Afridi for PSL 11 Lahore Qalandars, the Pakistan Super League franchise, have made a significant move ahead of the 11th edition of the PSL by announcing the direct signing of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. The left-arm pacer, popularly known as “The Cutter Master,” previously
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ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Asif Nazrul, thanked Pakistan on Thursday for showing solidarity after Bangladesh was left out of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Nazrul said on social media that following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement, Pakistan chose not to play its match against India in support of Bangladesh. He
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