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Pakistan defeated South Africa 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 4-4 regulation-time draw to secure 11th place at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen. The result marked Pakistan's best World Cup finish in two decades and provided a dramatic conclusion to their campaign.
England were bowled out for 290 on day two of the second Test at Lord’s after a 47-run last-wicket partnership frustrated Pakistan. Mohammad Abbas finished with four wickets, while Pakistan began their reply under pressure to improve after their heavy defeat in the series opener.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the rain-affected second Test at Lord’s, with Babar Azam returning from a finger injury to resume the captaincy. Pakistan trail the three-match series 1-0 after their innings defeat at Headingley and need a victory to keep the series alive.
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha are likely to retain their places in Pakistan's playing XI for the second Test against England at Lord's, despite criticism following the heavy Headingley defeat. Babar Azam's expected return could force changes elsewhere in the batting order, while fast bowler Ubaid Shah is also being considered.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam says he is around 90 per cent fit and is set to return for the second Test against England at Lord's after missing the series opener with a finger injury. His comeback could trigger changes to Pakistan's batting order as the tourists seek to recover from their innings defeat at Headingley.
Pakistan are hopeful that captain Babar Azam will return for the second Test against England at Lord's after completing a full batting session while recovering from a finger injury. His possible comeback would boost a side looking to respond after losing the opening Test by an innings and 103 runs.
Pakistan have fallen to eighth in the ICC Test team rankings after their heavy opening-Test defeat against England, while Bangladesh climbed to a record sixth position. Pakistan are also at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings and face growing pressure to respond in the second Test at Lord's.
Pakistan has approved April 3-11, 2027 as the dates for the 14th South Asian Games, with Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar selected to host competitions. More than 4,200 athletes and officials are expected to participate as organisers accelerate venue, logistics and security preparations.
Pakistan fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat Japan 4-3 in their FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup classification match in Amstelveen, securing their first World Cup victory in 16 years. Rana Waheed Ashraf scored twice, while Hammaduddin Muhammad and Shahid Hannan added the other goals in a dramatic comeback.
Pakistan defeated Japan 4-3 in a thrilling FIH Men's Hockey World Cup classification match, recording their first victory at the tournament in 16 years. The Green Shirts recovered from 2-0 down, with Rana Waheed Ashraf scoring twice before Hannan Shahid struck the decisive goal.
England finished day two of the Headingley Test in control after reaching 366 for eight and taking a 195-run lead over Pakistan. Harry Brook, Jordan Cox and Joe Root led England’s batting effort, while Ali Usman claimed a maiden five-wicket haul for Pakistan.
Iran’s men’s kabaddi team is arriving in Islamabad for a joint training camp with Pakistan ahead of the Asian Games in Japan. The camp will include practice sessions and possible match-style contests as Pakistan looks to rebuild its squad and challenge Asia’s top teams.
