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Cricket

India Beat Pakistan by Seven Wickets in Women’s Asia Cup Clash

Pakistan were bowled out for 55 before India completed a seven-wicket win in the Women’s Asia Cup Group A match in Dubai.

Sep 5, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Komal Khan’s Stars celebrate their four-run win over Challengers in the National Women’s U19 final in Karachi.

Cricket

Pakistan Women’s U19 Stars Clinch National Title in Four-Run Thriller

Komal Khan’s Stars held off Fizza Fiaz’s Challengers by four runs in a tense national under-19 final in Karachi.

Sep 4, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Cricket

Pakistan Women Open Asia Cup With 35-Run Win as Muneeba Ali and Sadia Iqbal Lead Thailand Rout

Muneeba Ali’s half-century and Sadia Iqbal’s three-wicket spell gave Pakistan a winning start before Saturday’s India clash.

Sep 4, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie speaks during criticism of the team’s Test selection changes.

Cricket

Jason Gillespie Criticises Pakistan’s Test Shake-Up as PCB Faces Fresh Selection Backlash

The former Pakistan coach says the team’s rapid squad changes have intensified scrutiny after England’s Lord’s victory.

Sep 4, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks at an Islamabad policy event following the country’s record Eurobond sale.

Current Affairs

Pakistan Raises Record $3 Billion in Dual-Tranche Eurobond Sale

Pakistan’s Finance Ministry says its $3 billion dual-tranche Eurobond sale drew nearly $6 billion in orders, its biggest single bond issuance.

Sep 3, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Babar Azam leads Pakistan’s revised Test group during an England practice session after the PCB released seven players.

Cricket

Pakistan Overhauls Test Squad After Lord’s Loss, Releasing Rizwan and Six Others

Pakistan have released seven players and changed two backroom roles before the third England Test, naming five uncapped Test players among replacements.

Sep 1, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Deepti Sharma celebrates a wicket for India during their Women’s Asia Cup win over Thailand in Dubai.

Cricket

Deepti Sharma Sets Women’s T20I Wicket Record as India Rout Thailand in Asia Cup Opener

Rank 1 — Recommended selection. Deepti Sharma’s record-breaking 3 for 0 and Shafali Verma’s 64 powered India to a 94-run Women’s Asia Cup win over Thailand.

Aug 31, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Mohammad Abbas bowls for Pakistan at Lord’s after taking four wickets and reaching 900 first-class wickets.

Cricket

Mohammad Abbas Reaches 900 First-Class Wickets as Pakistan Put England Under Pressure at Lord’s

Pakistan’s pace attack took control of a rain-shortened Lord’s Test day, with Mohammad Abbas reaching 900 first-class wickets.

Aug 30, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Babar Azam stands at Lord’s as Pakistan assesses his return from a finger injury for the second Test.

Cricket

Babar Azam’s Return Remains Pakistan’s Biggest Lord’s Test Question After Injury Absence

Babar Azam’s fitness and Pakistan’s batting response are central to the Lord’s Test after England seized the opening-day advantage.

Aug 29, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

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