Pakistan played their first Test in 1952 and grew into one of world cricket's most gifted and unpredictable teams. They have produced a long line of fast bowlers, from Imran Khan and Wasim Akram to Shoaib Akhtar, and stylish batters.
Their biggest successes include the 1992 ODI World Cup, the 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy. Because of security concerns, Pakistan played many home games in the UAE for years before international cricket returned to the country.
Coach: Mike Hesson (head coach)
Captain: Babar Azam (Test), Shaheen Afridi (ODI), Salman Agha (T20I)
The Pakistan Cricket Board will dedicate the fourth ODI against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 25 to breast cancer awareness, with pink kits, pink stumps and campaign messages promoting early detection and timely treatment.
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka begin a seven-match ODI tri-series on October 18, with matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore serving as preparation for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has signed a one-year deal with Perth Scorchers for WBBL|12, marking her debut in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League. The 24-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder will be available for the Scorchers’ first eight matches as the club strengthens its squad ahead of the 2026 se
Hockey India has announced an 18-member men’s squad for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, with Harmanpreet Singh continuing as captain. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returns to the national setup, while young defender Amandeep Lakra and midfielder Aditya Arjun Lalage also earn places
West Indies have named a 15-member squad for their two-Test tour of Bangladesh, resting Shai Hope and withdrawing fast bowler Alzarri Joseph following a medical assessment. Barbados batter Kevin Wickham earns his maiden Test call-up after an impressive run in domestic cricket, while John Campbell re
Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud became the first Bangladeshi pacer to claim a Test hat-trick against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. His historic spell helped Bangladesh take control of the one-off Test.
