Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) The threat of a washout is looming large on the first Super Eights clash of the Men’s T20 World Cup between Pakistan and New Zealand after heavy drizzle forced covers at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo immediately after the toss was held.Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat first, but the start has been delayed as showers started in a jiffy. With the rain continuing, the loss of overs has begun from 8:10 pm, while the cut-off for a five-over…
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Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) New Zealand have brought back captain Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and Lockie Ferguson into their playing eleven as Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.The start of the game may be delayed as rain arrived and covers were put back on the entire ground immediately after the toss was held. Santner has recovered from his illness and is back to lead …
Colombo, Feb 16 (IANS) Former spinner Danish Kaneria launched a scathing critique of Pakistan following their below-par performance against India in the T20 World Cup match, saying the result exposed the side’s struggles while chasing targets and suggested that the players focus more on their cricket than on off-field statements.A clinical display with the bat and the ball saw defending champions India outclass Pakistan to seal their Super 8 qualification with a 61-run triumph at the R. Premad…
Lahore, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan on Sunday announced the Salman Agha-led squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, with the veteran duo Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi making a return. Having recently become the all-time leading run-getter in Men’s T20Is, Babar Azam adds rich experience to the Pakistan batting lineup, while pacer Haris Rauf, who has performed well in the ongoing Big Bash League, having taken 20 wickets in just…
Lahore, Jan 23 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Australia on Friday, which will commence on January 29 at Gaddafi Stadium. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the team in the important bilateral series ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which will start on February 7.Former captains Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have returned to the T20I squad after missing the three-match away series against S…