Pakistan - players.bio

World Test Championship Final Qualification: With 10 Games To Go, All Possible Scenarios Explained

With 10 Tests remaining in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, several teams remain in contention for a place in the top two, although no team is guaranteed a spot just yet, as per ESPNcricinfo. South Africa, leading the table with a percentage of 63.33, have two home matches against Pakistan remaining. Their recent 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka has put them in a strong position. To secure a spot in the final, they need to win just one of their upcoming Tests against Pakistan. A 1-1 series result would leave them at 61.11 percent, with only India or Australia in a position to overtake them.

ICC World Test Championship Schedule: A Look At India, Australia, South Africa's Remaining Matches

Australia topped the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings while India slipped to number three after the visitors succumbed to a 10-wicket loss to the Aussies during the second Test at Adelaide Oval. As the current 2023-25 WTC cycle reaches its end, each match will have severe implications. A win or loss by one team could spoil the party for the other. Let us have a look at the current state of play in the ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle.

Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team's 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. "For a lot of the guys it was a proper taste of what Test cricket is about," said Bavuma of a hard-fought match which went into the fifth day. "It's rare when you get to play for five days and it's also rare when the game is always in the balance. There were times when we were on top and times when Sri Lanka were getting the momentum on their side."

South Africa headed for test showpiece but crowds still disappoint

CAPE TOWN : South Africa’s two-test series success over Sri Lanka on Monday catapulted them to first place in the World Test Championship and put them firmly on course for next year’s final in what would have been unthinkable less than a year ago.

PCB Names Condition To ICC For Agreeing To 'Hybrid' Champions Trophy: Report

Amid the ongoing impasse on Pakistan's hosting of the Champions Trophy 2025, the decision on the next year's marquee event is likely to be announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, sources told IANS on Monday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which holds the hosting rights for the Champions Trophy, has reportedly demanded a written assurance from the international body on the hybrid model for future ICC tournaments after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) communicated to ICC that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan abiding by the Government of India's policy. Amid the stand-off, PCB has agreed to accept the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy with India playing its matches in Dubai while the rest of the tournament will be staged in Pakistan. India will also play the semifinal and final matches in Dubai, subject to qualification.

India's 13-Year-Old Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Accused Of Age Fraud By Ex-Pakistan Cricketer

India's 13-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 Auction for Rs 1.1 crore, once again found himself in the middle of an age fraud controversy. Former Pakistan cricketer Junaid Khan took to social media to share a video of his knock during the U-19 Asia Cup tournament and questioned the age of the youngster. Vaibhav produced a brilliant batting performance against Sri Lanka and Junaid questioned if a 13-year-old is capable of hitting such massive sixes. Vaibhav ended up being the joint highest-scorer for India in the competition with his best performance coming against Sri Lanka where he slammed 67 runs with the help of 5 fours and 5 sixes.

"Pakistan Has To Decide...": India Great's Blunt Take On Champions Trophy Row

Former India cricketer Madan Lal believes Pakistan should accept and play in the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The future of the Champions Trophy has been left in doubt after India held its stance of not sending the men's team to Pakistan for next year's marquee event, citing "security concerns." On the other hand, Pakistan has stayed adamant about hosting the entire tournament without the prospect of a hybrid model. After weeks of stalemate, recent reports have suggested a potential breakthrough has been made over the future of the Champions Trophy.

Franchise Owners Submit List Of Unsold Overseas IPL Players To PCB For PSL Draft

Franchise owners have submitted a list of overseas players who went unsold in the recent IPL auction to the PCB to ensure they are registered for the Pakistan Super League players' draft. The upcoming seasons of the PSL and Indian Premier League (IPL) will likely overlap with each for the first time next year. While most the players will choose the more lucrative India league ahead of PSL, a number of high profile overseas cricketers including David Warner, Kane Williamson, Adil Rashid, Alex Carey, Keshav Maharaj, Shai Hope, Donovan Ferrara, Daryl Mitchell, Jonny Bairstow, Akeal Hossain went unsold at the IPL auction.

Contacts

Pakistan Sport News

World Test Championship Final Qualification: With 10 Games To Go, All Possible Scenarios Explained

ICC World Test Championship Schedule: A Look At India, Australia, South Africa's Remaining Matches

Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win

South Africa headed for test showpiece but crowds still disappoint

PCB Names Condition To ICC For Agreeing To 'Hybrid' Champions Trophy: Report

India's 13-Year-Old Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Accused Of Age Fraud By Ex-Pakistan Cricketer

"Pakistan Has To Decide...": India Great's Blunt Take On Champions Trophy Row

Franchise Owners Submit List Of Unsold Overseas IPL Players To PCB For PSL Draft