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Naseem Shah says he is targeting peak form after returning from a seven-month injury absence, having taken three wickets in Pakistan’s opening T20 against Sri Lanka. The fast bowler is now preparing for the upcoming ODI tri-series and Pakistan’s longer-term World Cup plans.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in Rawalpindi to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Maaz Sadaqat scored 96, Sahibzada Farhan added 73, and Imran Randhawa took three wickets as Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance.
Pakistan have named a seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, with Abbas Afridi retained as captain. The defending champions will travel to Hong Kong on October 28 before the tournament begins on October 30.
Pakistan will open a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi with Sahibzada Farhan leading a reshaped squad. The series gives Pakistan a chance to test new combinations after several senior names were left out as planning begins for the next T20 World Cup cycle.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that HBL PSL 12 will be played from March 18 to May 2 next year. The next phase will include direct signings, retentions, trades and the player auction as all eight franchises begin preparations for the 2027 season.
Rawalpindi traffic police have issued a route and parking plan ahead of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka cricket series. More than 315 personnel will be deployed, with temporary diversions planned during team movements and official updates to be shared through social media and FM radio.
Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed Pakistan’s T20I captain for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, while Shaheen Shah Afridi will remain ODI captain for the tri-series with England and Sri Lanka. The squads include several changes, with fresh all-round options, returning players and a new bowling-coach appointment.
Pakistan lost to India by 19 runs in the Asian Games cricket final but earned praise from fans for showing stronger resistance than in recent meetings. Hasan Nawaz’s 96-run innings became the main talking point as Pakistan finished with silver.
Pakistan have been drawn with India and Australia in Group A for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Their campaign will open against India in Johannesburg on October 10, while the tournament begins on October 2 and ends on November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field against Bangladesh after their Asian Games men's cricket semi-final in Nisshin was reduced to 13 overs per side because of a wet outfield. The winner will advance to the gold-medal match scheduled for October 3.
Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games men's cricket semi-finals after persistent rain forced the abandonment of their quarter-final against Hong Kong in Nisshin, Japan. Pakistan progressed on the basis of their higher ICC T20I ranking and will play their semi-final on October 1.
Pakistan beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in its opening men’s volleyball match at the Asian Games in Japan. Two bronze medals in squash lifted the country’s tally to four, while several teams and athletes face consequential fixtures on Monday.
