Pakistan news: Setbacks for the hosts ahead of Australia series
Iftikhar Ahmed and fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr have been added to the Pakistan Test squad for the first match of the three-match series against Australia.
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Pakistan vs Australia: Mohammad Nawaz Ruled Out Of Test Series, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed Named Traveling Reserves
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been ruled out of the Australia series with a foot injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday. Australia will tour Pakistan for three Tests, three ODIs, and one T20I. The first Test will be played in Rawalpindi from March 4. "Mohammad Nawaz has been ruled out of the series with a foot injury. He will not be replaced in the side," PCB said in a statement. Naseem Shah and Sarfaraz Ahmed have been added as traveling reserves. They will only be considered for selection if there is an injury.
Sultans in biggest Pakistan Super Lge win
Defending champions Multan Sultans have recorded the second-highest total in the history of Pakistan Super League to set up a record-breaking 117-run win over Quetta Gladiators.
Rizwan piles Super League misery on Babar
Defending champions Multan Sultans, inspired by Mohammad Rizwan, have kept Karachi Kings searching for their maiden victory in this season's Pakistan Super League by registering a thumping seven-wicket win against Babar Azam's team.
PSL 2022: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Cricket Score And Updates
PSL 2022: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Cricket Score And Updates: Multan Sultans are taking on Peshawar Zalmi in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The two sides had faced off in their previous match as well, with Multan Sultans prevailing over Peshawar Zalmi by 57 runs. Multan Sultans are captained by Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan while Peshawar Zalmi are led by veteran pace bowler Wahab Riaz. The team from Multan currently leads the standings with five wins out of five while Peshawar Zalmi are fifth with two wins out of five. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Pakistan pick Rauf, Masood for Australia tests
LAHORE: Pakistan named fast bowler Haris Rauf in their 16-man squad for next month's three-test home series against Australia while recalling opening batter Shan Masood, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday (Feb 9).
Cricket-Pakistan pick Rauf, Masood for Australia tests
LAHORE (Reuters) - Pakistan named fast bowler Haris Rauf in their 16-man squad for next month's three-test home series against Australia while recalling opening batter Shan Masood, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.
Pakistan name 16-member squad for home Test series against Australia, Shaun Tait appointed bowling coach
Haris Rauf and opener Shan Masood were recalled in the 16-member Pakistan squad for the upcoming three-match home Test series against Australia beginning on March 4. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as head coach for another 12 months. Former Australia quick Shaun Tait will take over as fast bowling coach for 12 months, while Mohammad Yousuf has been appointed as the batting coach for this series. Veteran leg-spinner Yasir Shah was named in the five-player reserve pool, which will also have the likes of young Naseem Shah and Mohammad Abbas. The tour will mark Australia's first series in Pakistan since 1998. The three Tests will be played in Rawalpindi (March 4-8), Karachi (March 12-16) and Lahore (March 21-25). The squad, to be led by Babar Azam, has no other surprises from the one that played two Tests matches in Bangladesh in November-December last year.