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Every story Skardu Times has filed on cricket, newest first.
Fakhar Zaman hits century and passes 4,000 ODI runs
The Pakistan batter reached 4,000 one-day international runs in his 97th ODI and became the 16th from his country to pass the mark.
Fakhar Zaman's 127 sets up Pakistan's tri-series final win
Pakistan chased 326 with nine balls to spare at Gaddafi Stadium after losing Babar Azam for a five-ball duck inside the first four overs.
PSL 12 franchises must release a top-tier player to retain seven
All eight franchises approved the retention rules at a Gaddafi Stadium workshop; the auction is set for January 23 under a Rs45 crore salary cap.
Pakistan open Women's Emerging Nations Trophy against Bangladesh
The 10-team, 30-match tournament runs in Ajman from November 12 to 25, with the final at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.
PSL 12 franchises meet today to settle auction and signing rules
The workshop comes with the direct-signing window open until November 23 and the player auction scheduled for January 23, 2027.
England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs as Duckett hits 167
Sri Lanka, already through to Saturday's final against Pakistan, were bowled out for 331 chasing 387 in Lahore.
Hesson backs Pakistan to find best form in Saturday's final
The head coach says three straight wins came without the top order firing, and expects his senior batters to deliver against Sri Lanka in Lahore.
Yousuf flags Babar's shoulder flaw as Smith backs batters
Former captain says an open right shoulder is costing Babar Azam his judgement of line and swing, while the batting coach has backed him and Fakhar Zaman.
Sri Lanka bowl Pakistan out for 110 in Lahore tri-series
Dilshan Madushanka takes a career-best 5-34 as the hosts lose their last six wickets for 49 runs after Babar Azam's 29.
Pakistan bowled out for 110 as Madushanka takes five in Lahore
Sri Lanka elected to field in the fifth ODI tri-series match and reduced the hosts to 110 in 25.3 overs, with Babar Azam's 29 the top score.
Pakistan name 15-member squad for U-19 Asia Cup defence
Farhan Yousuf will captain the defending champions in Oman, where Pakistan face India, Nepal and the UAE in Group A from November 5 to 14.
Pakistan face Sri Lanka in Lahore with final place already secured
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field under lights, needing a win to reach the tri-nation final, while Pakistan made two changes to an unbeaten side.
India retain Asian Games cricket gold, hold off Pakistan in final
Cricbuzz credits Abhishek, Tilak and Dube with steering India past Pakistan, but the full match report was not available to verify the margin or the scorecard.
PCB reportedly seeks $25,000 a player for Nepal league NOCs
Several Pakistani cricketers are already in Kathmandu as the eight-team tournament opens, while Sahibzada Farhan has been recalled to the ODI squad.
President and PM congratulate Pakistan team after one-wicket win over England
Shehbaz Sharif singled out Shadab Khan's century and his last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf, while Balochistan's chief minister also sent congratulations.
Saim Ayub released from ODI squad at his own request
Sahibzada Farhan replaces the opener for the rest of the tri-nation series, with Pakistan already through to the final in Lahore.
Pakistan beat England as PM and Punjab CM congratulate team
Maryam Nawaz praised captain Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan, but the official dispatches carried no score, venue or margin of victory.
Shadab century carries Pakistan past England into final
An unbeaten 113 from Shadab Khan and an unbroken 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf took Pakistan from 154 for nine to a one-wicket win in Lahore.
Pakistan drop Shan Masood, call up three uncapped batters
Babar Azam retains the captaincy of a 14-member squad for two World Test Championship matches against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 9 to 21.
Shaheen takes four as Pakistan bowl England out for 241 in Lahore
Ben Duckett's 105 off 111 balls held England together, but Pakistan need 242 for a third straight tri-series win on a Pink Day at Gaddafi Stadium.
Saim Ayub leaves Pakistan ODI squad to rebuild his batting form
Sahibzada Farhan replaces the opener for the rest of the home tri-series after Saim managed 21 runs in three innings and asked to return to domestic cricket.
Babar Azam falls for 12 on first-class return
Pakistan's Test captain lasted 20 balls against KRL in Abbottabad on his first red-ball appearance in seven years.
Pakistan kabaddi team misses first Asian Games semi-final after Iran loss
The side fell 51-30 in its last group match, while the cricket squad departed for Japan targeting a gold medal.
Pakistan cricket at new low after England humiliation, Cricinfo lists grounds
Cricinfo has posted ground guides for England and India tours of Pakistan, while The Daily Star reports gloom after an England defeat.
Shahzad hits Pakistan's fastest first-class century in 49 balls
The PTV batsman broke Misbah-ul-Haq's 56-ball record and finished with 114 off 62 deliveries against Kingsmen Academy.
Former cricketers question handling of Rizwan allegations
Shoaib Akhtar, Mohsin Khan and Junaid Khan say no formal charge or public evidence has been presented against the former Pakistan captain.
Test players join departmental sides for President’s Trophy third round
Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel and Naseem Shah are among those joining departmental teams ahead of matches in Islamabad, Abbottabad and Peshawar.
Hesson: Pakistan ready to pressure India at Asian Games
Head coach says any meeting with India could come only in the October 3 final or bronze-medal match.
Abrar Ahmed becomes world No.1 T20I bowler
Pakistan leg-spinner overtakes Afghanistan's Rashid Khan by one rating point to become fifth Pakistani to top ICC T20I bowling rankings.
Squad lists released for first Pakistan-Zimbabwe women's ODI
The first one-day international is part of Zimbabwe Women's tour of Pakistan in 2026, though full squad details were not immediately available.
Tapmad to stream India-West Indies 2026 series in Pakistan
The streaming platform announced coverage for viewers in Pakistan and Bangladesh, but the notice did not include match dates or venues.
OGDCL beat Kingsmen Academy in President's Trophy
KRL and IT Solutions drew while PTV held SBP as the second round of the Grade-1 tournament concluded.
Waqar Younis warns Babar Azam struggling with captaincy
Former captain says Pakistan is losing a key batsman because of the pressures of leadership, according to Indian media reports.
PCB takes school cricket to 1,400 schools across 100 districts
The nationwide expansion runs from Gilgit to Gwadar as the board searches for emerging talent among schoolchildren.
LHC restrains cyber agency from harassing Rizwan
The written order also directs the cricketer to cooperate with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency inquiry, which he had challenged.
PCB rolls out first-ever central contracts for Under-19 players
The move follows the Pakistan Under-19 side's recent England tour and includes individual meetings with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Wasim Akram slams grand welcome for Razaullah after 3-0 defeat
The former fast bowler said Pakistan has accepted mediocrity after the young pacer was feted despite England whitewashing the Test series.
Pakistan women beat Bangladesh to win Asian Games cricket bronze
Captain Fatima Sana top-scored with 45 as Pakistan defended 145 to beat Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff.
Pakistan women beat Bangladesh to clinch Asian Games bronze
Umm-e-Hani's three-wicket spell and Fatima Sana's 45 help Pakistan defend 145 in Nisshin, Japan.
