Pakistan outplay Australia by 22 runs in first T20I at Lahore
Pakistan opened their T20 International series against Australia with a confident 22-run victory in the first match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.
Shaheen Shah Afridi recovers from injury and named in Pakistan T20I squad
Fast bowler Afridi has been sidelined since leaving a stint in the Big Bash League (BBL) with Brisbane Heat due to a knee ligament injury.
Babar Azam had a difficult spell with Sydney Sixers in the BBL but keeps in his place in the squad.
Khawaja Nafay, who impressed on debut in Sri Lanka earlier this month, has been selected again as the designated wicketkeeper.
This is Pakistan's final squad ahead of the T20 World Cup, and likely to be the final audition for players vying to force their way into the side for the global tournament.
Pakistan T20I squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk) Usman Tariq
Pakistan reveal squad for upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India next month.
Shaheen Shah Afridi returns to Pakistan after knee injury ends BBL stint
Shaheen Shah Afridi's Big Bash League debut has been cut short after the Pakistan Cricket Board recalled the fast bowler from Australia to begin rehabilitation on a knee injury, with the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka looming in February–March.
South Africa collapse against spin as Pakistan claim ODI series victory
The Proteas suffered a calamitous batting collapse as Pakistan claimed a seven-wicket win in the third and final ODI in Faisalabad on Saturday and with it a 2-1 series victory.