Author: The Team PK

A fresh controversy has erupted in Pakistan cricket after Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen publicly lashed out at the Pakistan Super League (PSL) management, accusing it of “mediocre thinking” following a legal notice threatening his franchise’s suspension for alleged breach of contract. Also Read: Basketball Rift Over Islamabad Panthers’ Singapore Tour The PSL management issued the notice earlier on Thursday, citing repeated public remarks by Tareen that criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the league’s management. The notice reportedly demanded a public apology to prevent legal action, but the move appears to have deepened the rift between the two…

A controversy has shaken Pakistan’s basketball community after Islamabad Panthers’ Under-18 and Under-16 teams took part in the 13th Asia Pacific Cup 3×3 tournament in Singapore. The Sindh Basketball Association (SBA) expressed outrage, claiming it was never informed about the opportunity to participate, raising questions about fairness and communication within the sport’s governing body. Also Read: Babar Azam Returns to Pakistan Squad for South Africa Series In a statement released on Thursday, the SBA accused the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) of keeping it in the dark about the international event. The association argued that such exclusion goes against the principles…

Babar Azam is back. The former captain has been recalled to Pakistan’s T20I squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the line-ups for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa and Sri Lanka. His return marks a major boost for Pakistan’s top order, signaling renewed intent and balance in the squad ahead of a busy home season. Also Read: A Father’s Love Fuels Asif Afridi’s Dream Debut The National Selection Committee revealed a 15-member T20I squad that will face South Africa in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 28 to November 1. The same squad will also represent Pakistan in…

They say age is just a number, but for Asif Afridi, age tells a story — one of relentless pursuit, deep love, and unshakable belief. At 38, he isn’t just a debutant; he’s a man who carried years of struggle, rejection, and hope into one defining moment — his first Test match for Pakistan against South Africa. Also Read: PSG Hit Seven as Arsenal and Barcelona Shine in Champions League For over 16 years, Asif journeyed through Pakistan’s domestic cricket, playing from city to city, chasing a dream that often felt out of reach. Yet, he never gave up —…

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a historic performance in Germany, defeating Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 in one of the most memorable Champions League nights in recent years. The French champions showed complete dominance as Desire Doue scored twice, with Willian Pacho and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adding first-half goals. Leverkusen’s Aleix Garcia converted a penalty, but the home side’s hopes faded when Robert Andrich was sent off, followed shortly by PSG’s Illia Zabarnyi seeing red as well. Also Read: Trophy Tension Between India and Pakistan Deepens Nuno Mendes extended PSG’s lead after the break before Garcia pulled one back. Returning from injury, Ousmane Dembele marked…

The ongoing standoff over the Asia Cup trophy has once again highlighted the deep-rooted tensions between India and Pakistan. Weeks after India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, the winners have yet to officially receive their trophy. The issue resurfaced when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reached out to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi to arrange the formal handover. Also Read: Shaheen Afridi Appointed Pakistan ODI Captain Naqvi, who also serves as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, told reporters in Karachi that the ACC has decided to hold an official…

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named the new captain of Pakistan’s men’s One-day International team, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Monday. The pace spearhead will lead the side in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, replacing wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan. Also Read: Pakistan Eyes Semi-Finals as World Cup Weather Woes Continue Rizwan, who had been handed the captaincy in 2024, led Pakistan to series wins in South Africa, Australia, and Zimbabwe early in his tenure. However, a disappointing ICC Champions Trophy campaign followed by series losses in New Zealand and the West Indies apparently prompted the…

Pakistan bowler Rameen Shamim expressed optimism on Monday ahead of the crucial ICC Women’s World Cup match against South Africa, acknowledging that while the monsoon rains in Colombo were beyond their control, the team remained determined to secure a semi-final spot. The Green Shirts’ campaign has been disrupted by washouts against England and New Zealand, which cost them valuable points in their bid to reach the last four. Also Read: O’Callaghan and McKeown Set World Records in Westmont Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rameen said, “Rain is not in our control. Unfortunately, we are upset because we were up…

WESTMONT: Australian swimmers Mollie O’Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown marked the start of a new chapter in Australian swimming by breaking short course world records at the World Cup meet in Westmont, Illinois, over the weekend. Their performances signaled that the country remains a powerhouse in the pool even after the retirement of Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus. Also Read: Pakistan Steady at Lunch on Day One Against South Africa Olympic 200m freestyle gold medalist O’Callaghan set the tone on Saturday with a stunning 1:49.77 in the 200m freestyle, eclipsing the previous record of 1:50.31 set by Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey in…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan made a confident start on the opening day of the second and final Test against South Africa, reaching 95-1 at lunch at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Monday. After winning the toss on a spin-friendly pitch, the hosts capitalized on early momentum through skipper Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique. Also Read: Alyssa Healy’s Second Straight Century Seals Australia’s Semi-Final Spot in Women’s World Cup 2025 Masood, batting with authority, remained unbeaten on 38 at the interval, while Shafique was on 37 after surviving a few close chances early in his innings. Their steady 60-run partnership for the second…