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Shaheen Afridi Refuses To Become Vice Captain Of Pakistan Team

26May

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Shaheen Afridi Refuses To Become Vice Captain Of Pakistan Team

Shaheen Afridi, the former captain of Pakistan’s cricket team, has refused the vice-captaincy role of the Pakistan cricket team, which is recently offered to him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Shaheen, a fast bowler, led Pakistan during a series against New Zealand in January. Unfortunately, the team's performance was poor, and they lost 4-1 in the five-match series. Following this series, and after the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) brought back Babar Azam as the captain of the T20 team. The PCB hoped that appointing Shaheen as vice-captain would bring stability to the team as they prepare for the T20 World Cup. However, Shaheen's displeasure with how the PCB communicated the leadership changes led to his decision to decline the offer. In Nov...

Two New Teams to Join PSL in 2026 Season

24May

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Two New Teams to Join PSL in 2026 Season

Great news for Pakistani cricket fans! The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is adding two more teams starting in 2026, making it an even bigger tournament with eight teams. We don't know yet which cities will get the new teams, but everyone is already guessing! Get ready for an awesome PSL in 2026! The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set for some big changes. By 2026, the league will expand from six to eight teams, bringing more thrilling cricket action to fans. To accommodate this, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the current franchises have agreed to move the tournament to the April-May window. the PCB stated: “The PSL 2025 will be the last time that six teams will feature in the tournament. From PSL 2026, it has been planned to add two more teams.” This new schedule m...

Wasim Akram: Cricket Australia’s New Multicultural Ambassador

23May

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Wasim Akram: Cricket Australia’s New Multicultural Ambassador

Cricket Australia appoints Wasim Akram as a multicultural ambassador, along with 53 others, in a program aimed at promoting inclusivity within the sport. Moreover, this two-year initiative aims to engage people from South Asian and other diverse backgrounds in Australian cricket. In a significant move, Cricket Australia has named Wasim Akram, the legendary former captain of Pakistan's cricket team, as their new multicultural ambassador. Akram joins an impressive group of 54 ambassadors in the program. It includes cricket icons like India’s Ravi Shastri, Sri Lanka’s Russell Arnold, and Bangladesh’s Aminul Islam. Moreover, the list has names of players from multiple countries including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, indigenous Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Afghan communities. This i...

Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli Wishes to Visit Pakistan Soon

21May

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Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli Wishes to Visit Pakistan Soon

Virat Kohli, the famous cricket player, has expressed his desire to explore the tourist spots in Pakistan. In a recent conversation with Pakistani mountaineer Shahroz Kashif, Kohli mentioned his interest in visiting Pakistan to personally experience its beauty. During their chat, Kohli shared his wish of traveling to Pakistan soon. This interaction came about after Shahroz Kashif shared a video clip on his social media profile. Shahroz recounted an encounter from 2022 when, during his time in Nepal, he received praise from a stranger from India who promised to introduce him to Kohli. To Shahroz's surprise, Kohli responded to his message, leading to a video call between the two. Although it is unclear whether the call took place recently or earlier, the discussion between Virat and S...

Pakistani Cricket Star Nida Dar Makes History!

20May

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Pakistani Cricket Star Nida Dar Makes History!

Pakistan's Nida Dar is now the world's best bowler in women's T20 international cricket! She achieved this by taking her 137th wicket during a match against England. This achievement comes shortly after Dar crossed another milestone, becoming the second Pakistani bowler to claim 100 wickets in One Day Internationals last month. Pakistan Women's captain Nida Dar made history on Friday by becoming the highest wicket-taker in women's T20 cricket. This milestone was achieved during the second T20 match against England at County Ground in Northampton. Despite Pakistan losing the three-match series after England's 65-run victory, Nida Dar's achievement shone brightly. England's all-rounder Alice Capsey was named player of the match for her impressive performance, scoring 31 runs and takin...