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Fakhar Zaman returns as Pakistan reveal Champions Trophy squad
Pakistan have named their squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, with explosive batter Fakhar Zaman making his return to the team. Faheem Ashraf also marks his return to the side since last playing international cricket in 2023. Khushdil Shah, Saud Shakeel and Abrar Ahmed have also been included in the squad.
Young star Saim Ayub is unavailable due to an ankle injury he picked up during the South Africa Test. Mohammad Rizwan will lead the side in the presence of stalwarts Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
Meanwhile, the same squad will play in the tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan squad : Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (capt, wk), Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
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Matt Henry back for West Indies ODIs, Williamson to miss
Veteran pacer Matt Henry has returned to New Zealand’s ODI squad for the three-match series against the West Indies, set to begin at Hagley Oval on 16 November. Henry had been sidelined during the tail end of the recent England series, missing the final two ODIs after suffering a calf-strain.
Currently, he is undergoing ...
Venues confirmed for 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka: Report
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the host venues for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament is scheduled to start on February 7, 2026, and will conclude with the finale on March 8, 2026. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be hosting the final.
India, ...
WPL 2026: Nat Sciver‑Brunt, Smriti Mandhana retained, Deepti Sharma released
The WPL franchises on Thursday announced their retained players ahead of the January-February 2026 mega-auction. The retention list has already touched off considerable interest, with several star names locked in and a few high-profile releases triggering surprise. Nat Sciver‑Brunt has been retained by Mumbai Indians (MI). Smriti Mandhana has been retained by Royal Challengers ...
Pat Cummins eyes Test return
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins is edging closer to a return to action, with strong signs he will be fit in time for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The fast bowler has been working his way back from a back injury that has kept him out since July, and his recovery appears to be progressing according to plan. However, Cummins himself has been realistic ab...
WPL 2026: Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy released, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues among players retained: Reprot
Ahead of the mega auction for the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, the franchises have locked in several of India’s stalwarts from the recent ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 campaign. Meanwhile, some global superstars now face re-entry into the auction market. Major Indian players Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma
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