Pakistan beat Sri Lanka but crash out of T20 World Cup; New Zealand enter semis on NRR | Cricket News

Pakistan were eliminated from the T20 World Cup on Saturday despite a five-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Eights match, as New Zealand progressed to the semifinals on the basis of a superior net run rate.Pakistan needed to hold Sri Lanka to 147 or fewer to move ahead of New Zealand in Group … Read more

Most Runs In A T20 World Cup: PAK vs SL: Record! Sahibzada Farhan surpasses Virat Kohli, becomes highest ever to… | Cricket News

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan created history in the must-win Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2026, going past Virat Kohli to register the highest number of runs in a single edition of the tournament on Saturday.Kohli had scored 319 runs in six innings during the 2014 T20 World Cup, a … Read more

‘If Mike Hesson stays, Shadab Khan will be captain’: Shahid Afridi’s big claim | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes Shadab Khan is the frontrunner to take over the national side if Mike Hesson continues as head coach. With Pakistan’s campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 hanging in the balance, discussions have already intensified over who could replace current skipper Salman Ali … Read more

‘Yuvraj Singh is his mentor’: R Ashwin shushes Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir over ‘slogger’ remark against Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News

R Ashwin shushes Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has defended young India batsman Abhishek Sharma after former Pakistan pacer. Mohammed Aamir labeled him “just a slogger” during the T20 World Cup. Amir’s remark came after Abhishek was dismissed for three consecutive ducks in the group stage, questioning his technique and suggesting he lacked … Read more

Michael Vaughan Issues Blunt Statement on Coaching in Pakistan | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, centre, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) The debate around Babar Azam refuses to fade at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Once hailed as Pakistan’s next great batting superstar, Babar has tried multiple roles in this edition, opening the innings, batting in the top order and even shifting to the middle order. So … Read more

‘Let them breathe’: Mohammad Yousuf mocks India, brands Mohammad Amir a ‘menace’ after Super 8 defeat | Cricket News

South Africa’s players celebrate the wicket of India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP) India’s Super 8 campaign began on the worst possible note as South Africa handed them a crushing 76-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Entering the stage as one of the strongest favorites to defend their T20 World Cup crown, the … Read more

‘Don’t think PCB chief has given full freedom’: Mohsin Naqvi under fire amid Pakistan cricket tensions | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India batsman Manoj Tiwary has questioned the leadership of Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi, saying a lack of clarity and freedom may be creating tension between Pakistan’s captain and coach. His comments came after a viral video showed Pakistan captain Salman Agha throwing a bottle in frustration while sitting near head … Read more

‘Out of his limits’: Shadab Khan reprimanded by PCB over swipe at Ex-Pakistan legends | Cricket News

Shadab Khan of Pakistan celebrates (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly expressed its unhappiness with Shadab Khan following his pointed remarks about former players during the ongoing World Cup. According to a report, the board has cautioned the all-rounder to be more measured in his language after he responded sharply … Read more

‘Babar Azam is nothing’: Former Pakistan captain’s brutal verdict after poor T20 World Cup show | Cricket News

Pakistan have sealed their place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after a comfortable win over Namibia, becoming the final team to qualify. However, the victory did little to silence the growing debate around former captain Babar Azam, whose lean run with the bat has once again come under scrutiny.Babar has … Read more

‘International cricket will expose you’: Mohammad Amir tears into Abhishek Sharma again | Cricket News

Veteran Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has issued a stern warning to India opener Abhishek Sharma after the batter registered three consecutive ducks at the start of the T20 World Cup 2026. Before India’s high-profile clash with Pakistan last Sunday in Colombo, Amir had labeled Abhishek a “slogger,” and the batter’s early struggles have now drawn … Read more