Pakistan clinched a 22-run victory over Australia in the first T20I at Lahore, but the match result was almost overshadowed by a bizarre DRS moment that left players, commentators and fans in splits. What should have been a routine decision turned into a prolonged episode of confusion, quickly going viral across social media platforms. The […]

Amid lingering uncertainty over their participation, the Pakistan cricket team has begun its preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026 on home soil, signalling intent despite the off-field noise. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad, a selection that sparked immediate debate for several bold calls. An out-of-form Babar Azam found […]

Former Pakistan captain Basit Ali has placed the onus squarely on Babar Azam after the now-viral “no single” episode involving Steve Smith in the Sydney derby, arguing the Pakistan skipper’s own approach invited the slight. The incident unfolded late in the 11th over at the SCG when Babar, sitting in the 40s at roughly a […]

Babar Azam’s frustration was plain to see after Steve Smith denied him a routine single late in the Sydney derby, a tactical decision that ultimately changed the course of the match. The Big Bash League clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at the SCG on January 16 delivered drama, and the non-striker episode in […]

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has come out in support of Steve Smith following the much-discussed “no single” incident involving Babar Azam during the Sydney derby between the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. While Starc admitted he had not personally watched the moment unfold, he defended Smith’s decision as a […]

Babar Azam found himself at the centre of an eventful and emotionally charged night as the Sydney derby between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder delivered both fireworks and frustration at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Pakistan star’s dismissal came moments after Steve Smith denied him a single and then rewrote the Big Bash League record […]

Marcus Stoinis brought raw intensity to the Big Bash League on Thursday as the Australian all-rounder delivered a fiery send-off to Pakistan star Babar Azam during the clash between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers. The moment, caught on camera and widely shared across social media, quickly became one of the most talked-about incidents of the […]

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has openly questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to leave out star batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan from the T20I squad, suggesting their presence could have strengthened the team’s batting in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Speaking at a public event, Afridi highlighted the struggles of Pakistan’s batters, […]

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam is going through one of the toughest phases of his career, enduring a 72-innings century drought across formats. Former teammate Ahmed Shehzad believes that constant, unnecessary comparisons with India’s batting icon Virat Kohli have only added to the pressure and affected Babar’s performances. Ahmed Shehzad, who has previously been vocal […]

At 38, Rohit Sharma might be in the twilight of his cricketing career, but the Indian skipper continues to prove why age is just a number. Despite not featuring for India since March, Rohit has climbed the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, reclaiming the No. 2 spot with 756 points. This rise came after the […]