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Pakistan’s first PSL players’ auction saw multiple well-known international cricketers go unsold as franchises rebuilt squads under a new bidding format. The unsold list included prominent names from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ahead of PSL 11.
Pakistan U19 beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the U19 World Cup Super Six match after restricting the Kiwis to 110. Sameer Minhas starred in the chase with an unbeaten 76 as Pakistan finished the target in 17.1 overs.
Pakistani cricketers said they invested in a foreign venture but deny being victims of a scam, blaming the uproar on reports of bounced cheques. The company owner rejected fraud claims, citing written agreements and guarantee cheques, while PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi sought clarification from players.
The ICC turned down Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup matches out of India, citing security reviews that found no credible threat. The council said late changes would be unworkable and could set a risky precedent for future tournaments.
Sources say Haris Rauf is likely to be left out of Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The report links the expected omission to selection discussions after the Asia Cup final, as Pakistan finalises a provisional pool ahead of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
PSL has confirmed a shift to a player auction model for season 11, alongside changes to retention rules and the removal of RTM, mentor and brand ambassador provisions. The salary purse will rise to $1.6m per franchise, PSL 11 starts March 26, 2026, and Faisalabad has been added as a venue.
An India Open badminton match was halted twice after bird droppings were spotted on court, adding to concerns over venue readiness. The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is also due to host the World Championships later this year, increasing scrutiny of conditions.
PCB has announced ticket prices and sale timelines for Australia’s three-match T20I series in Lahore starting January 29. Prices range from Rs400 in general stands to Rs25,000 for hospitality box seats in later matches.
FIFA has designated TikTok as its preferred platform for expanded digital coverage of the 2026 World Cup. The partnership includes a dedicated content hub and a creator programme offering behind-the-scenes access.
PCB has confirmed a third qualified bidder for the auction of two new PSL teams, as the league moves toward expanding to eight franchises. The auction is set for Islamabad, with the next PSL season scheduled from late March to early May.
Australia and England honoured Bondi Beach shooting responders with a guard of honour before the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG. The crowd gave a major ovation to Ahmed al Ahmed and applauded emergency services and community groups, as security was strengthened around the match.
Anthony Joshua was discharged from hospital in Nigeria after surviving a crash that killed his strength coach Sina Ghami and trainer Latif Ayodele. Investigators cited excessive speed and a burst tire as factors, while police continued questioning the driver and considered possible charges.
