Ton-up Imam-ul-Haq punishes Australia
Recalled opener Imam-ul-Haq cracked a brilliant maiden century as Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia on a commanding 245-1 in Rawalpindi.
Recalled opener Imam-ul-Haq cracked a brilliant maiden century as Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia on a commanding 245-1 in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan will start their first Test series at home against Australia in 24 years in Rawalpindi on Friday under heavy security with the tourists on unfamiliar turf.
Ashes-winning Australia will face unfamiliar conditions, heavy security and unpredictable, but talented, opponents when they begin their first Test in Pakistan for 24 years on Friday.
Pat Cummins says Australia are excited by what lies ahead as they prepare to jet into Pakistan on their first tour since 1998.
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Pakistan Test opener Abid Ali faces a long road to recovery following surgery after he was forced off the field with chest pain during a domestic match.
Pakistan beat the West Indies by seven wickets in the third and final T20I in Karachi on Thursday, sweeping the series 3-0.
The ODI series between hosts Pakistan and the West Indies set to start this weekend has been postponed until June.
Five more members of the West Indies squad – including three players – have tested positive for Covid-19.
Pakistan beat a resurgent West Indies by nine runs in the second T20l in Karachi on Tuesday, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Mohammad Rizwan and Haider Ali struck fiery half-centuries as Pakistan beat the West Indies by 63 runs in the first T20I in Karachi on Monday.
Off-spinner Sajid Khan claimed 4-86 and finished with a match haul of 12 wickets as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by an innings and eight runs in Dhaka on Wednesday to claim a 2-0 series win.
Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan took 6-35 before bad light forced early stumps on the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Rain triggered by a weakened cyclone washed out the third day of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dhaka on Monday.
Rain again interrupted the second Test in Dhaka between Bangladesh and Pakistan on Sunday with only 6.2 overs played and the tourists extending their lead.