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Wasim says that he feels the players aren't helping themselves too much with their attitudes. (FIle/AP Photo)

Wasim Akram tears into Pakistan: 'Knew before England series we will lose 3-0'

September 08, 2026 8:59 pm

Wasim Akram was an integral part of the Pakistan side that won three back-to-back Test series in England 1987 and 1996 but said that he had no hopes before the start of the team's ongoing tour of the country.

Umar Gul was assistant coach to Sarfaraz Ahmed and both were sacked after the Lord's Test. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP)

'If you heard full interview...': Umar Gul defends blaming cold weather for Pakistan's Headingley Test loss

September 08, 2026 6:57 pm

Umar Gul's comments blaming weather for Pakistan fast bowlers' performance during the first Test of their ongoing series in England reportedly even became a reason for him being sacked as the team's assistant coach.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, left, stands with batting partner Saud Shakeel as they await third umpire's decision on Rizwan's wicket on day four of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo)

Bazid Khan says India get 5-day pitches in England; Pakistan given 3-day track

September 07, 2026 10:53 pm

When he was asked if the International Cricket Council should look into this, Bazid Khan said: “This is not an ICC call. These are bilateral tours.”

Pakistan's Salman Agha, second right, is congratulated by teammates for taking a brilliant catch to dismiss England's Jordan Cox during the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Ajmal tells Mohsin Naqvi: 'No one’s demotivated players more than Pakistan board'

September 07, 2026 10:21 pm

Blasting the PCB hierarchy for pushing Pakistan cricket back ten years, Saeed Ajmal claimed a toxic clash of egos in Pakistan cricket has left players humiliated and the national side in complete disarray.

File image of Pakistan's head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed during a nets session in London, England ahead of the second Test Cricket Match between England and Pakistan. (PA via AP)

Pakistan cricket chaos deepens: Disciplinary inquiry launched after recall of 7 players

September 07, 2026 5:20 pm

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf had earlier hinted that the recall of seven players in the middle of a tour had been because of some issue inside the dressing room.

Pakistan's players celebrate the wicket of England's Ben Duckett on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London. (AP Photo)

‘Look at yourself first’: Azhar Ali tears into Aaqib Javed over Pakistan slump

September 07, 2026 1:56 pm

Azhar Ali said that Aaqib Javed should step aside if he is unable to make a difference to Pakistan’s fortunes.

AB De Villiers on Pakistan cricket’s slide: ‘Batsmen lack guts’

September 07, 2026 12:19 pm

AB De Villiers felt Pakistan cricket had been affected by mismanagement at the top with constant changes, and hoped that Babar Azam would get a longer run as captain, having returned to the helm recently.

Misbah-ul-Haq slams Pakistan’s double standards: 'Soft corner for foreign coaches'

September 07, 2026 12:11 pm

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq recently stepped down as Pakistan’s national selector.

Mushtaq Ahmed open to coaching Pakistan, but says ‘scared because on one reason’

September 06, 2026 8:40 pm

Criticizing the PCB for sending seven players and coaches home midway through the England series, Mushtaq Ahmed urges the board to stop making knee-jerk decisions and consult ex-cricketers.

Mohammad Yousuf says Pakistan cricket crisis began after beating India in 2021

September 06, 2026 8:01 pm

As the PCB sends seven players home following a crushing Test series defeat to England, Mohammad Yousuf backs the board's drastic clean-up, blaming past success for long-term rot.

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Ind vs Pak T20 WC 2026: Pakistan’s spin arsenal that could unsettle India’s batting firepower

February 12, 2026 2:25 pm

Pakistan’s spin-heavy strategy gained momentum after their win over the USA, positioning them as dark horses on Sri Lanka’s spin-friendly pitches in the T20 World Cup