South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first against Pakistan in the second Test of the two-match series at Newlands, Cape Town, on Friday. Playing XIs Pakistan: Shan Masood (C), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas. South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan …

Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam, has been named one of the four nominees for the prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year Award. Babar, the former top-ranked T20I batter, faces competition from India’s Arshdeep Singh, Australia’s Travis Head, and Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza for the honor. Despite a mixed year with the bat, Babar Azam scored 738 …

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has officially signed up for the player draft of the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. The PSL announced Carey’s registration on Thursday, highlighting his inclusion as a significant addition to the league. Currently playing in Australia’s Test series against India, Carey has been a regular in Australia’s international cricket lineup. The experienced wicketkeeper …

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced that seasoned West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has entered the player draft for the league’s much-anticipated 10th edition. The news was revealed on PSL’s official social media platforms with the caption, “Big man, big impact! West Indies All-rounder steps into the #HBLPSLDraft.” Holder, renowned for his fast-bowling prowess and dependable batting, debuted internationally …

As you read this, the last sunset of 2024 draws near, marking the end of a challenging year. The final rays of sunlight set the stage for reflection on the year’s partial successes and disappointments. While the dawn of 2025 brings hope, the revival of Pakistan’s sports scene remains an unanswered question. Pakistan’s sports faced numerous setbacks this year, compounded …