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LAHORE, February 10, 2026 — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing heartlands of South Punjab, the Multan Sultans are no more. In a dramatic auction room climax yesterday evening, the "Sultans"—champions of 2021 and the league’s most consistent performers—were effectively dissolved, not by defeat on the field, but by the stroke of a pen…

Date: February 10, 2026 Subject: Resolution of Standoff Regarding ICC T20 World Cup Group Fixture The Government of Pakistan has officially directed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to proceed with the scheduled ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against India. The fixture, considered the commercial anchor of the tournament, will take place as planned on…

MUMBAI, February 8, 2026 — For nearly two hours yesterday evening, the Wankhede Stadium—usually a cauldron of noise fell into a rare, terrified silence. The ghosts of New York 2024 had not only followed Team India home; they were threatening to tear the script apart in the team's own backyard. In a match that swung…

Salman Ali Agha will be hoping to carry his side’s winning momentum when he captains Pakistan in the 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which starts in Sri Lanka and India on 7 February. The 2025 Asia cup runners-up will kick-start their journey in the 2026 World Cup on Saturday against Netherlands at the…

Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations have been dealt a devastating blow just five days before their opener against Ireland. Pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood has been officially ruled out of the tournament, joining captain Pat Cummins on the sidelines. The withdrawal caps off a chaotic lead-up for the Aussies, who are now scrambling to finalize their…

In a historic and dramatic shake-up just weeks before the tournament opener, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially removed Bangladesh from the 2026 T20 World Cup roster. Following a protracted standoff over security arrangements and venue demands, the ICC has confirmed that Scotland will replace the Tigers in Group C. The Standoff The decision…

Sydney Sixers have booked their place in the Big Bash League final with a commanding 57-run victory over the Hobart Hurricanes at the SCG. Anchored by a classy half-century from Steven Smith and a breakout all-round performance from Joel Davies, the Sixers posted an imposing total of 198 before dismantling the Hurricanes' chase. The victory…

Pakistan has announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia in Lahore. This series serves as the final audition ahead of the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7 in Colombo. The selection is headlined by the return of Shaheen Shah Afridi and the exclusion of pacer Haris Rauf, despite…

In a poignant farewell to his Test career, Usman Khawaja expressed deep gratitude after his final match, despite it not ending in the fairy-tale fashion he had imagined. The 88th and final Test of Khawaja's illustrious career saw him dismissed for just six runs in Australia's chase, but the team ultimately secured a 4-1 Ashes…

Today, January 8, 2026, marked a transformative milestone for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as the league officially expanded from six to eight teams. The high-stakes auction held at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad saw record-breaking bids, signaling immense investor confidence in the league’s "New Era." A Record-Breaking Day in Islamabad The auction, moderated…