Shaheen Shah Afridi stated that his rehabilitation is progressing well and is being closely monitored by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Afridi is currently recovering from a knee injury but remains confident of making a timely return before the marquee tournament.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will operate the Multan Sultans franchise in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 tournament. Multan Sultans will not look for an external buyer, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Azhar Mahmood was appointed acting head coach in June this year, with his tenure running until March 2026. However, with no Test matches for Pakistan until an away series in Bangladesh in March-April next year, a mutual decision has been taken to end the stint now.
PSL 2026 schedule has been rejigged, resulting in an overlap with the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second consecutive year. The IPL's traditional timeline is from late March to late May.
Pakistan clinched the T20I tri-series at home against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. Salman Ali Agha hinted that the majority of the players who featured in the T20I tri-series will be part of the T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram congratulated Australian speedster Mitchell Starc on becoming the highest wicket-taker by a left-arm pacer in Test history.
The series, scheduled from January 7 to 11, will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. This tour is crucial for Pakistan as they prepare to face tough opponents, including India, in the World Cup, which is set to take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026
Sri Lanka, which won two consecutive games to come back in the series, pipped Zimbabwe to qualify for the November 29 final against Pakistan at the same venue, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board website.
The 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will begin on February 7, 2026, with the 20-team tournament running through the final on March 8. The 20-team tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka across 29 days and eight venues (five in India and three in Sri Lanka).
Former cricketer-turned commentator Aakash Chopra took a brutal jibe at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his congratulatory message for the Men in Green for their ODI series win over Sri Lanka.