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Zoya Malik

Stories by Zoya Malik

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A floodlit cricket stadium in Colombo filled with spectators during a one-day international.

Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand T20 World Cup Super Eight opener

Pakistan's Super Eight opener against New Zealand at the T20 World Cup 2026 was abandoned without a ball bowled in Colombo, leaving both teams with one point each.

A floodlit cricket stadium with a green outfield and packed stands at night

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PSL 11 player auction concludes as franchises finalise full squads

Pakistan Super League franchises completed their squads for PSL 11 at the first-ever player auction in Lahore, with Steve Smith and David Warner among the biggest signings.

A cricket ground in Colombo with a green outfield, white sight screens and a pavilion in the background

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Faheem Ashraf's late blitz rescues Pakistan in nervy T20 World Cup opener

Pakistan beat the Netherlands by three wickets in the 2026 T20 World Cup opener in Colombo after Faheem Ashraf's unbeaten 29 off 11 balls rescued a stuttering chase.

Two young people stand on a Lahore rooftop at night beside large kites bearing heart and spade playing-card designs.

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Basant returns to Lahore but kite-flying accidents kill one, injure five

Kite-flying during Basant in Lahore on 6 February 2026 left a 25-year-old man dead and at least five other people injured, rescue officials said, marring the festival's return.

A Pakistan cricket player in a green jersey bats during a T20 international, with team-mates and a yellow-shirted fielder visible on a sunlit ground

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Pakistan squad lands in Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup; PCB bars India match

Pakistan's 15-player T20 World Cup squad arrived in Sri Lanka on 2 February 2026, with PCB confirming the team will play a warm-up against Ireland on 4 February.

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with the crowd and floodlights visible during a cricket match

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Pakistan seal first T20I series over Australia since 2018 with 90-run Lahore thrashing

Pakistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia with a 90-run win in the second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, powered by Salman Agha's 76 and Abrar Ahmed's 3-14.

Exterior view of a Pakistan cricket stadium on a sunny day with empty green seating tiers and white architectural ribs

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PCB chairman Naqvi briefs PM Shehbaz on T20 World Cup 'ICC matter', decision by Monday

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi briefed PM Shehbaz on 26 January 2026 on the ICC replacing Bangladesh with Scotland at the T20 World Cup, with Pakistan's call due by Monday.

Pakistan Super League cricket launch event, players in coloured kits pose for photographs

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PCB sets February 11 for PSL 11 player auction, top-bracket base price fixed at Rs42m

Pakistan Cricket Board confirms 11 February auction date for PSL 11 with Rs42m top bracket, Rs450m franchise purse and a two-year player contract window.

Crowds stand on rooftops in Lahore as dozens of kites fly over the city skyline, with a domed mosque and minarets visible in the distance.

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Punjab government revives Basant celebrations in Lahore

The Punjab government announced the revival of Basant in Lahore under the banner #PhirAaiBasant, with the three-day celebration limited to the district and strict safety SOPs.

Graphic listing Pakistan's 16-player squad for the T20I series against Australia, with captain Salman Ali Agha pictured in the national green kit.

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Pakistan name 16-man T20I squad for Australia home series

Pakistan recalled Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the three-match T20I series against Australia in Lahore, naming a 16-player squad.

A Pakistan cricketer in batting pads and helmet during training at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2010

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Shoaib Malik announces retirement from PSL after ten seasons

On 20 January 2026 Pakistan allrounder Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from the HBL PSL, ending a ten-season PSL career with four franchises.

A floodlit cricket match in progress at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2022.

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Pakistan to review T20 World Cup participation amid Bangladesh concerns

Sources told Geo News on 18 January 2026 that Pakistan may reassess its ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 participation in India and Sri Lanka as Bangladesh's security concerns mount.