Pakistan, Sri Lanka look set to qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2017

Dubai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Pakistan and Sri Lanka look set to make it to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 as they take on India and Bangladesh respectively, in the last round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Sunday, an official release stated.

Bangladesh,Ireland,Pakistan, SL join India, SA in Super 6 of ICC Women WC Qualifier

Dubai, Feb 13 (IBNS): All six sides with One-Day International status at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 have retained their grade for the next four-year cycle by qualifying for the Super Six stage here on Monday.

Blind T20 World Cup: Modi congratulates Indian team

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Blind T20 World Cup.

PSL corruption allegation: Mohammad Irfan questioned

Islamabad, Feb 11 (IBNS): Amid ongoing investigation into an international syndicate which is believed to be attempting to corrupt the Pakistan Super League, its Chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said Islamabad United pacer Mohammad Irfan has been questioned.

Kumble's 10/74 vs Pakistan cricket team achievement turns 18

Hyderabad, Feb 7 (IBNS): Indian team coach Anil Kumble remembered Feb 7 as 18 years ago on this day he had picked up 10 wickets in an innings, a rare achivement in the world of international cricket.

Pakistan's Sidra withdraws from ICC Women's WC Qualifier 2017

Dubai, Feb 4 (IBNS): Pakistan wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz is the latest player to pull out due to injury from the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 to be held in Colombo from Feb 7-21.

Azhar Ali suspended for one ODI for second minor over-rate offence

Dubai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Pakistan’s ODI captain Azhar Ali has been suspended for one match and fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have been fined 20 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during the fifth ODI in Adelaide on Thursday which Australia won by 57 runs to win the series 4-1, an official release stated.

New Zealand overtake Pakistan in ICC Test rankings

Dubai, Jan 23 (IBNS): New Zealand has overtaken Pakistan to go up to fifth position in the ICC Test Rankings after completing a 2-0 win over Bangladesh in their two-match series which culminated in Christchurch on Monday, an official release said.

ODI series: Marcus Stoinis joins Australian side, replaces Marsh

Sydney, Jan 16 (IBNS): Victorian Marcus Stoinis has joined the Australia team for the remaining ODI series against Pakistan.

Azhar Ali injured: Mohammad Hafeez named captain of Pakistan side for 2nd ODI against Australia

Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez will be leading the national side in the second ODI match against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday, officials said.

Pakistan eyes direct qualification for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Dubai, Jan 11 (IBNS): With the holding of the ICC Test Championship mace, an event of the distant past, former world champion Pakistan sets its sights on direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when it takes on the in-form reigning world champion and number-one ranked Australia in a five-ODI series starting in Brisbane on Friday, an official release stated.

PCB offers heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of former Test Crickter Imtiaz Ahmed

Islamabad, Dec 31 (IBNS): Chairman PCB Shaharyar M. Khan, Chairman Executive Committee Najam Sethi and Chief Operating Officer Subhan Ahmad have offered their heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Imtiaz Ahmed, former Test wicket-keeper batsman.

Azhar reaches career-best ranking, top-ranked Smith finishes year on a high

Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Pakistan opener Azhar Ali has moved up 10 places to reach a career-high sixth rank in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen even as top-ranked Steve Smith has finished the year-end rankings with a personal best in terms of rating points.

MCG defeat: Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq hints at retirement

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IBNS): Hinting to take a strong decision like retirement, Pakistan Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq on Friday said he will 'think' if he would play in the Sydney Test against Australia next year.

Pakistan names squad for ODI series against Australia

Islamabad, Dec 30 (IBNS): Pakistan on Friday named 15-member squad for the ODI series agaiunst Australia.