Rebel threat casts shadow over PSL; foreign players urged to withdraw | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rebel groups in Pakistan have warned international cricketers to immediately withdraw from the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), placing the 11th edition of the tournament in a security crisis days ahead of its start on March 26.The statement, issued by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson Asad Mansoor, frames the T20 league as a “cruel … Read more

‘No security concerns’: Bangladesh Cricket Board allows players to join PSL | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday cleared its players to take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after consultations with government authorities.In a statement issued on Monday, the board said it had been in touch with the Ministry of Youth & Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before taking … Read more

PSL 2026 behind closed doors; Mohsin Naqvi warns of action against players joining IPL | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the early phase of the Pakistan Super League 2026 will be played behind closed doors due to the tense regional situation stemming from the Iran–USA–Israel conflict.PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday that, despite the … Read more

Another PSL exit, Dasun Shanaka set to replace Sam Curran in Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Dasun Shanaka (Image: IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka is set to join the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the upcoming IPL 2026 season as a replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran.RR have been forced into a late squad change after Sam Curran was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury. The … Read more

Mohsin Naqvi slammed as ‘weakest ever PCB’ tag fuels Pakistan cricket turmoil | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi and head coach Mike Hesson (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Pakistan cricket’s recurring pattern of hype followed by disappointment and backlash has resurfaced once again after another underwhelming run. An early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Super Eight stage was … Read more

Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad compares IPL with PSL, calls it retired cricketers’ league | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Veteran Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad has openly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the team’s recent poor performances. He also drew a stark comparison between player quality in the IPL and PSL.“If you look at the IPL, they’ve got many superstars in their league who make the league competitive. Teams there invest … Read more

RCB’s Josh Hazlewood to miss IPL 2026 start, out for two weeks: Report | Cricket News

RCB’s Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) NEW DELHI: Australian star pacer Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the start of IPL 2026, extending what has already been a long break from cricket due to injury. According to a report from Codesports.com, the Aussie hasn’t played in months, and fans will have to wait a bit … Read more

PCB threatens KKR pacer for choosing IPL over PSL, sparks massive controversy | Cricket News

The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly considering legal action against Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani after he chose to play in the Indian Premier League with Kolkata Knight Riders instead of fulfilling his contract in the Pakistan Super League. KKR sign Muzarabani as replacement for Mustafizur Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) roped in Blessing Muzarabani as … Read more

Decline of Babar Azam: Once touted as generational talent, now a burden | Cricket News

File photo of Babar Azam. TimesofIndia.com in Kandy: A four-year-old post by former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs, who worked with Babar Azam at Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), is doing the rounds on social media. Gibbs had urged Babar to add a couple of attacking shots to his game to improve … Read more

Strained ties shadow PSL: Afghanistan players withdraw from Pakistan Super League auction after backlash | Cricket News

Afghanistan cricketers celebrates the dismissal of South Africa’s Marco Jansen during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP) Afghanistan cricketers pulled out of the first Players’ Auction held ahead of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), amid tensions linked to … Read more