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Pakistan finished fifth in the just-concluded World Cup and review of the poor performance of the team will be on the top of agenda of the meeting. (Photo: AFP)

PCB Cricket Committee to take decision on splitting Pakistan's captaincy

Though the Pakistan Cricket Board is tight-lipped on the dates for the Committee meeting, sources said it is expected to be held on July 29.

16 Jul 2019 4:38 PM

Mohammad Hafeez, who turns 39 in October, has also informed the Pakistan team management that he has no plans to retire and is fit enough to serve Pakistan cricket in ODIs and T20 Internationals for a few more years. (Photo: AFP)

Mohammad Hafeez not planning to retire despite World Cup debacle

According to a reliable source close to the all-rounder, head coach Waqar Younis had advised Hafeez last week to call it quits.

10 Jul 2019 5:17 PM

Sarfaraz also gave a dressing down to a journalist at the press conference after she used the word 'Bengalis' while asking about the match against Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Let's not say that India lost on purpose against England', says Sarfaraz

A lot of former Pakistan cricketers doubted that India did not give their best against England.

07 Jul 2019 8:31 PM

Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of many Pakistani left-arm seam bowlers to have idolised Wasim. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar and co future stars of Pakistan': Wasim Akram

The teenager recorded Pakistan's best-ever World Cup bowling figures with a scintillating spell of 6-35 in Friday's win over Bangladesh.

07 Jul 2019 1:08 PM

In an emotional post, the Indian tennis star said it would be a new beginning for the former Pakistan skipper. (Photo: AFP)

Sania Mirza posts emotional message after husband Shoaib Malik's retirement

Having made his ODI debut in 1999 against the West Indies in Sharjah, Malik played 287 matches and scored 7,534 runs at an average of 34.55.

06 Jul 2019 3:01 PM

The Green Shirts finished at the fifth spot in the tournament standings with 11 points from nine matches. (Photo: AP)

'Behaviour towards Sarfaraz after match against India 'atrocious', says Mickey Arthur

Sarfaraz was body-shamed after the match as one fan went up to him in a mall and asked him to look after his weight.

06 Jul 2019 2:22 PM

Asked what's the way forward for Pakistan, Sarfaraz said they need to sit down and plan. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'West Indies game cost us the World Cup': Sarfaraz

West Indies had chased the 106-run target in just 13.4 overs, hurting Pakistan's NRR.

06 Jul 2019 10:34 AM

Malik tweeted about his decision to retire from the ODI format. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Cricketers bid farewell to Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik interacted with the media in a post-match conference and let the world know about his retirement from ODI cricket.

06 Jul 2019 10:26 AM

Shortly after, Malik took to his Twitter to thank his family, friends, coaches, and fans for the support they provided him through his carrier that spanned 20 years. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Shoaib Malik announces retirement from ODI cricket

Malik added that the retirement would allow him to spend more time with his family and focus on the T20 format.

06 Jul 2019 10:13 AM

Qureshi said that the use of stadium for anti-Pakistan propaganda is worth concerning (Photo: ANI)

ICC CWC'19: Qureshi questions display of anti-Pakistan banners at World Cup matches

Qureshi discussed the matter with British High Commissioner Thomas Drew on Thursday.

05 Jul 2019 4:12 PM

Shoaib Malik was one of the Pakistan players put under the crooshairs when the team lost to India on June 16. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Shoaib Malik deserves a farewell dinner and not match', says Wasim Akram

Malik played in just three of Pakistan’s matches and scored only eight runs in one, while being dismissed for a duck in the other two.

05 Jul 2019 3:52 PM

Sarfaraz Ahmed speaks during a press conference at Lord's cricket ground. (Photo; AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Miracles do happen, I think we can post 400 or 500 runs': Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan require an outlandishly big victory but if Bangladesh bat first, their chances of catching New Zealand will be gone.

05 Jul 2019 9:26 AM

England captain Eoin Morgan opted to bat first after winning the toss in his side's crunch World Cup match against New Zealand at the Riverside on Wednesday. (Photo: cricketworld/twitter)

ICC CWC'19: England opt to bat first in crunch semis versus New Zealand

New Zealand could still go through on net run-rate even if they lose.

03 Jul 2019 3:47 PM

Wahab, who took 2/29 and was unbeaten on 15 in his side's three-wicket victory over Afghanistan here on Saturday, says the relentless mentality of his team is behind its remarkable resurgence.(Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We don't talk about 1992 that much': Wahab Riaz

Imran Khan led Pakistan to their first and only World Cup victory 27 years ago and the exact pattern of wins, losses and washouts.

30 Jun 2019 5:54 PM

Man-of-the-match Imad (49 not out) and Shadab Khan (11) put on 50 for the seventh wicket to revive their hopes. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan beat Afghanistan in World Cup thriller

All-rounder Imad Wasim hit Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib for a boundary through the covers to seal the win in the last over.

30 Jun 2019 11:09 AM

Afridi, who had starred in Pakistan's win over New Zealand, was impressive upfront as well as in the death overs, ending with figures of four for 47 in 10 overs.(Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Afghanistan batsmen disappoint, Afridi shines again with four

Contributions from Asghar Afghan (42 off 35) and Najibullah Zadran (42 off 54) gave the bowlers something to bowl at.

29 Jun 2019 7:21 PM

Azhar, who was part of the playing XI when under Sarfaraz's captaincy, Pakistan won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, is confident that Pakistan will now continue its winning ways. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Sarfaraz has ability to win World Cup', says Azhar Ali

Pakistan faced a lot of criticism after losing to India but made a comeback by registering successive wins over South Africa and New Zealand

29 Jun 2019 3:50 PM

Babar Azam became the second quickest to score 3000 ODI runs; he crossed West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards who took 69 innings to achieve this record. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Babar Azam becomes 2nd fastest to reach 3000 ODI runs

Pakistan rode on 24-year-old Babar Azam who scored an unbeaten 101 to guide his team to its third victory.

27 Jun 2019 6:25 PM

Babar Azam’s first World Cup ton registered a crucial six-wicket win for Pakistan as the one-time champions ended New Zealand’s unbeaten streak in the 2019 ICC World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Twitterati lauds Babar Azam for guiding Pakistan home

The win also kept Pakistan’s semi-final hopes alive. Pakistan who are currently ranked 6th, now have 7 points from 7 games.

27 Jun 2019 6:21 PM

Santner praised Babar Azam and Haris Sohail (68 off 76 balls) for their 126-run partnership, which forced New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson to try eight different bowlers. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Ton against New Zealand is my best Knock': Babar Azam

Chasing a modest target of 238 in bowler-friendly conditions, Azam scored an unbeaten 101 off 127 balls to push Pakistan over the line.

27 Jun 2019 6:14 PM

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