England pulled out of their Pakistan tour last year soon after New Zealand had abandoned their tour of the South Asian country over security concerns.
Former skipper Michael Vaughan feels England "missed the trick" by recalling its cricketers from the IPL to play a T20 series against Pakistan, saying it had denied them experiencing pressure-cooker situations of the playoffs, which could have helped them prepare better for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.
Even though Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired, a large number of young fans could be seen wearing his iconic No. 7 jersey.
Ahead of ODI World Cup, Pakistan team was dealt an injury blow with Haris Rauf missing India vs Pakistan's reserve day action.
IMAGES from the ICC Champions Trophy match played between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Rawalpindi on Monday.
Shan Masood to continue as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold
The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi has briefed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations ahead of the Premier's two-day official visit to India.
However, minutes after filing this report, news of ceasefire violations in Srinagar have been reported.
Misbah insisted that the right decision had been taken keeping in mind past performances and the coming workload of the national team.
England became the first team to win a Test by an innings after conceding more than 500 runs in their first innings.
Former Pakistan cricket director Muhammad Hafeez has claimed that ex-captain, Babar Azam and foreign coaches Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn had given team fitness lowest priority in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup in India.
India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.
South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.
PCB said on Sunday it expects bilateral series with India to resume.
The infected players will go into self-isolation.
Jamshed, who has played 48 one-day internationals for Pakistan, was suspended from all forms of cricket in February for violating the PCB's anti-corruption code.
Pakistan to allow vaccinated spectators to attend NZ series.
Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) have given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.
Vice captain Younis Khan and all rounder Shahid Afridi have been promoted to the top category.
Top teams have declined to play in Pakistan since a 2009 militant attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in the city of Lahore, though international cricket returned to the country in 2015 when Zimbabwe played limited-overs matches.
Wood, who has taken 119 wickets in 37 Tests, will miss England's Test tours of Pakistan in October and New Zealand in December, the ECB said in a statement.
Mohammad Wasim was sent for a MRI scan to determine the severity of his injury after he complained of lower back pain
Calls have grown for Babar to be removed from 50-over captaincy following the shocking eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan in Chennai.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will allow disgraced former captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif to return to domestic cricket after they are through with their rehabilitation programme.
Inzamam-ul-Haq announced his decision to step down as Pakistan's chief selector when his contract expires on July 31.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced bankruptcy and isolation if it did not back the radical changes made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) last week, chairman Najam Sethi said on Monday.
Pakistan hosts its first Tests on home soil since the 2009 militant attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore.
The PCB has appointed Rashid Khan to train young Chinese players, as part of a joint effort by the ICC and ACC to give a fillip to the sport in the country.
Zaka Ashraf back in Pakistan, discussing 'incidents' in India with senior board officials
A reliable source said that the South African board had given a positive reply and in all probability the tour would go ahead next year.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani said they will push for the upcoming T20 World Cup's 'relocation' to the UAE if India doesn't provide a written assurance that its team, fans and scribes will be granted visas for the event.
Images from the IPL 2025 closing ceremony ahead of the final between RCB and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
England star batsman Joe Root has expressed his confidence in the team's approach under coach Brendon McCullum, saying the 'Bazball' philosophy perfectly complements the players' skills. Root, returning to England's ODI setup for the series against India, sees endless possibilities for the team under McCullum's guidance. He highlighted the exciting blend of skills within the squad and believes this team has the potential to achieve great things.
Pakistan to field unchanged XI against India in Asia Cup
Social media platforms quickly buzzed with chat, with many taking the opportunity to poke fun at the Pakistan Cricket Board for the stark lack of fans in the stands.
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