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2 September 2026Pakistan’s mid-series purge turns an England defeat into a governance crisis
Seven players and two coaches have been removed with a Test still to play, raising questions about selection, accountability and Pakistan’s plan for recovery.
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Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePCB charges Fakhar Zaman with ball-tampering as PSL faces growing turmoil
The PCB charged Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman with ball-tampering over a five-run penalty in Sunday's PSL defeat to Karachi Kings, with a hearing due.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePCB bars spectators from PSL 11, restricts matches to Lahore and Karachi under austerity drive
On 22 March 2026 PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said PSL 11 would proceed without spectators and only in Lahore and Karachi, with 72-hour ticket refunds under federal austerity
Pakistan / Entertainment & CultureEngland beat Pakistan by two wickets as Brook century ends semifinal control
Harry Brook hit 100 off 51 balls to send England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, leaving Pakistan needing a win over Sri Lanka and other results to survive.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CultureRain 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.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePSL 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.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceMultan Sultans sold for record Rs2.45bn ahead of PSL 11
The Pakistan Cricket Board sold the Multan Sultans franchise to Walee Technologies for a record Rs2.45 billion at an auction in Lahore on 9 February 2026, ahead of PSL 11.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CultureFaheem 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.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePakistan 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.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePakistan 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.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePCB 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 / Entertainment & CulturePCB 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.