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Sarfaraz and Hesson to oversee red and white-ball camps in Lahore

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:20:49 GMT

Babar is one of 22 players part of the red-ball camp which will run until July 10, while the 27-player white-ball camp will last until September 18

Why being Pakistan head coach could be the perfect role for Sarfaraz

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:33:39 GMT

The former Pakistan captain waltzes into his new role with relatively little experience in coaching, but a strong bond with Test captain Shan Masood and an acute understanding of the game

Sarfaraz appointed head coach as Pakistan name four newbies for Bangladesh Tests

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:48:55 GMT

Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais, and Ghazi Ghori are the new faces in Pakistan's Test squad; Asad Shafiq (batting coach) and Umar Gul (bowling coach) join the back room

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed retires from international cricket

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:25:52 GMT

He finishes with 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is and as the only Pakistan captain since Imran Khan to have lifted a 50-over ICC trophy

Sarfaraz to Pakistan's U-19s after beating India: 'Celebrate but with decorum'

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:10:36 GMT

In a video from the Asia Cup final that went viral, Pakistan's mentor was heard telling his players not to be uncivil even if India's players crossed lines

Warner, Williamson, Mitchell, Chapman among big-ticket signings in PSL 2025 draft

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:43:01 GMT

With the PSL clashing with the IPL, partial player availability was not a concern for the first time

Misbah joins as one of five PCB mentors 'to reduce the gap between domestic and international cricket'

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:20:18 GMT

Each of the five is believed to be paid salaries that are more than what all but the most elite Pakistan players are paid

Waqar, Misbah among five mentors appointed by PCB for domestic competitions

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:37:02 GMT

Shoaib Malik, Saqlain Mushtaq and Sarfaraz Ahmed are the other three; the Champions One-Day Cup will be their first assignment

Rilee Rossouw replaces Sarfaraz Ahmed as Quetta Gladiators captain

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:12:20 GMT

New coach Shane Watson supports leadership change after franchise's recent struggles

Pakistan change tack as Rizwan replaces Sarfaraz for Boxing Day

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:43:46 GMT

Skipper Shan Masood defends the decision to play Sarfaraz ahead of Rizwan in Perth saying he was rewarded for red-ball form

Sarfaraz Ahmed could be replaced as Quetta Gladiators captain

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:37:00 GMT

Gladiators are hoping to turn their form around after finishing in the bottom two of the PSL in each of the last four seasons

Pakistan opt against fielding a specialist spinner in Perth Test

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:56:32 GMT

Fast bowlers Aamer Jamal and Khurram Shahzad will make their debuts, while Agha Salman will be the only spin option

Sarfaraz ruled out of second Test with concussion, Rizwan comes in as substitute

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:41:16 GMT

Sarfaraz was struck on the helmet by an Asitha Fernando delivery and, after continuing to bat for a while, retired hurt

Rizwan admits he 'didn't deserve to play in NZ series'

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:55:57 GMT

"I went to the coach and captain myself and told them that you can drop me because I haven't performed"

Sarfaraz Ahmed rates sensational Karachi century as his best

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:27:51 GMT

Making his Test comeback in this series, Sarfaraz Ahmed said he had to battle nerves the first time he walked out to bat

Substitute Rizwan leads Pakistan in Babar's absence, with Sarfaraz in charge of reviews

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:31:58 GMT

After it was pointed out that the laws bar a substitute from being captain, Pakistan's team management said Sarfaraz, not Rizwan, was in charge

Pakistan take opening-day honours via Babar 161*, Sarfaraz 86

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:21:02 GMT

Duo added 196 after New Zealand picked up four wickets in opening session

Karachi Kings trade Babar Azam to Peshawar Zalmi, get Haider Ali and Shoaib Malik in return

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 10:39:32 GMT

Lahore Qalandars release Fakhar Zaman, while Quetta Gladiators let go of Naseem Shah

PSL 2023 - Haider promoted to platinum; Sarfaraz, Wahab and Hasan move down

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:15:05 GMT

All franchises have the right to challenge the promotions and demotions before finalising their eight retentions

Sarfaraz's late assault leads Quetta to dramatic win

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 19:05:18 GMT

A half-century from Jason Roy and a thrilling cameo from the returning Umar Akmal were the other highlights in a chase of 200

Pakistan leave out Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim and Hasan Ali for West Indies series

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:25:14 GMT

Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Wasim included in 17-man ODI squad

Men's T20 World Cup: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman and Haider Ali in Pakistan squad after rejig

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 07:01:34 GMT

Azam Khan and Mohammad Hasnain have been dropped from the party, while Khushdil Shah is now in the reserves' list

All-round Nawaz keeps Southern Punjab winless; Sarfaraz, Zahid sparkle for Sindh

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:26:24 GMT

Balochistan remain in fifth place, after their third loss in four games

Paul Stirling, seamers trample Quetta Gladiators

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

United could field only two overseas players due to Covid-related absences but they still came out on top

Late charge by Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz hands Peshawar Zalmi victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Haider Ali fifty helps their cause in second win from three matches

Misbah-ul-Haq worried about lack of training as Sarfaraz Ahmed and Hussain Talat return for T20Is

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan's head coach says quarantine regulations have affected the players "mentally and physically"

Amir dropped for Zimbabwe series, Shadab appointed white-ball vice captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shadab Khan appointed limited-overs vice-captain and there's no place for Malik, Sarfaraz and Amir in 22-member squad

Azam Khan and Anwar Ali the stars as Sindh book semi-final spot

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten 68-ball 99 goes in vain as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa go down by three runs to Central Punjab

Sarfaraz Ahmed was hesitant to play third T20I against England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The wicketkeeper-batsman was concerned that his tour would be judged on the basis of just one game

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman return to Pakistan T20I squad

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mohammad Amir returns to the side as Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik keep their places

Wahab Riaz, Sarfaraz Ahmed in 20-man Pakistan squad for England Tests

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Riaz replaces Haris Sohail while Ahmed slots in as the second-choice wicketkeeper

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Rediscovered myself when out of the Pakistan side

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The former captain is looking forward to doing his part after seven months away from the team

Naseem Shah earns PCB central contract; Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir left out

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sarfaraz Ahmed demoted from category A to B; Shaheen Afridi and Azhar Ali promoted from B to A

No 'official complaint' from Quetta Gladiators over alleged Peshawar Zalmi ball-tampering - PCB

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Quetta failed to make a formal complaint against Peshawar within the 48-hour window

Imran Khan backs Sarfaraz Ahmed to make international return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Imran Khan believes former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed should focus on domestic cricket and backed him to return to the national team

Some stray thoughts and observations in the aftermath of Sarfaraz Ahmed's sacking

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sarfaraz is gone as Pakistan captain and it has looked like he's been going for some time now

Sarfaraz Ahmed sacked as Pakistan's Test and T20I captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Azhar Ali takes charge of Test team, Babar Azam named captain of T20I side

Pakistan left with 'lots of questions to answer' - Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed says they were not able to apply themselves and click at the right time

Ahmed Shehzad, Umar Akmal have my full backing as captain - Sarfaraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shehzad and Umar have a mercurial past with Pakistan, for various reasons, and the revival of their careers has drawn surprise

Pakistan look for fresh start after post Champions Trophy slump

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ahead of Pakistan's first ODI since their World Cup exit, Sarfaraz Ahmed said the new selector-cum-coach instils confidence in youngsters to play their natural game

Sarfaraz Ahmed retained as Pakistan captain, Babar Azam made vice-captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sarfaraz's post was in trouble after the team under his leadership couldn't make it to the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam to take charge of Pakistan domestic sides

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

High-profile captains named for each association's team; number of first-class players cut to 96

Inzamam-ul-Haq defends Imam-ul-Haq's selection, wants captains appointed long-term

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The outgoing chief selector says it was batting coach Grant Flower who first mooted the idea of including Imam in the international side

Pakistan captaincy decision in PCB's hands - Sarfaraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sarfaraz Ahmed confirms his wish to stay on as captain in all three formats despite World Cup exit

No 'miracle' for Pakistan but Sarfaraz Ahmed happy to go out on a high

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan captain happy with his team's final effort despite not getting close to the record-breaking win they needed

You'd better believe, It is on Pakistan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The stars are aligning, the wins are coming, it's no joke any more. Pakistan are getting on one of those rolls

Criticise us, but don't abuse us - Sarfaraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan captain understands the frustrations of their fans but pleaded with them not to get personal

Russell's spell was the turning point - Sarfaraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan captain refuted the idea that his batsmen couldn't handle West Indies' short-pitched bowling, and put their heavy defeat down to poor shot selection

Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?

Shadab Khan fit for World Cup, set to return to England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shadab Khan will be available for the World Cup, with Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed confirming he was fit

Sarfaraz wants to 'bat four or five', and that can only help Pakistan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The captain moving up the order is good for the team, but the strike rates of the other top-order batsmen needs quite a lot of work

'All bases covered' for England-bound Pakistan - Mickey Arthur

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Despite being underdogs, according to captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, coach Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan have what it takes to go all the way at the World Cup

Shoaib Malik to lead as Umar Akmal, Junaid recalled

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The decision to rest six players, chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq said, was taken largely to ensure they got adequate rest before the World Cup

'Stump mics bring fans closer to the game' - World Cup director Steve Elworthy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ICC considering options for increased use of on-field audio during this year's World Cup

Sarfaraz Ahmed may be rested for Australia series keeping World Cup in mind

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan chief selector says Shoaib Malik is in line to lead the team while Umar Akmal may also be given a recall

Sarfaraz sees Gladiators home with last-ball six

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The loss for Qalandars was compounded by an injury to AB de Villiers, who tweaked his lower back

'Would personally hate to give them two points' - Tendulkar

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

What players, coaches and other voices from the cricket world have said about India potentially boycotting their World Cup meeting with Pakistan

Former Sharjah cricket official Ansari banned from all cricket for ten years

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sarfaraz Ahmed had reported the former Sharjah cricket official for approaching him with a view to engaging him in corrupt conduct

Players fear 'selective use' of stump mic - FICA head

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Protocol required, says Tony Irish, to prevent host broadcasters from exploiting players' comments

Will consider PSL performances to finalise World Cup squad - Arthur

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The head coach also backed captain Sarfaraz Ahmed for his wicketkeeping form over recent months

PCB backs Sarfaraz to captain Pakistan in 2019 World Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The board made the announcement on Tuesday with the man himself hoping to return to international cricket in March

On-field remark turned into 'a bigger deal than it was' - Sarfaraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A huge issue was created out of one word, argues Pakistan captain

'Bureaucracy over common sense' - Mani lashes out at Sarfaraz's ban

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The PCB chairman held that, "because ICC couldn't get the two players in a room together, they said let's charge him. And that to my mind is utter nonsense."

PCB disappointed with ICC's decision to suspend Sarfraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan board had hoped that its offer to voluntarily bench Sarfraz as well as his public apologies would have been enough of a resolution to the case

Sarfraz Ahmed gets four-match suspension for racist comment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ICC announces penalty half an hour after Shoaib Malik comes out to the toss for Pakistan in Johannesburg

Sarfraz apologises to Phehlukwayo in person for racially-charged taunt

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan captain tweeted a picture of himself shaking hands with the South Africa allrounder before the third ODI in Centurion

'We forgive him because he said sorry' - Faf du Plessis on Sarfraz Ahmed's taunt

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

'This is not something that we take lightly as a team, but the fact that he apologised straight away means there is regret on his part'

Sarfraz Ahmed apologises for controversial on-field taunt

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

While Andile Phehlukwayo seemed to be the target of his comment, the Pakistan captain tweeted that it was not 'directed towards anyone in particular'

On-field taunt could land Sarfraz Ahmed in the dock

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In the 37th over of South Africa's innings, Pakistan's captain was caught on the broadcast stump mics making what seemed to be a racist comment against Andile Phehlukwayo

Sarfraz Ahmed rues 'three bad shots' in Pakistan's collapse

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He included his own dismissal among the avoidable ones that he felt had cost Pakistan the chance of getting close to South Africa's first-innings total

Duanne Olivier, Hashim Amla wrest control for South Africa

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Duanne Olivier claimed his third five-for of the series before Hashim Amla helped guide South Africa into a 212-run lead with five wickets standing

Mohammad Amir peeved by Sarfraz Ahmed's criticism

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

'Leave this question,' the fast bowler said when probed about his captain's remarks. 'Are we done?' Five minutes into his press conference, he walked out

Pakistan bowling 'not up to the mark', laments Sarfraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan captain critical of his seamers' lack of pace after his team were beaten by nine wickets in Cape Town

Pakistan stick with under-fire top six for Newlands examination

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sarfraz Ahmed backed his batsmen to come good as he ruled out changes or the inclusion of an allrounder

Azhar took a 'clean' catch, on-field decision should have stayed - Sarfraz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan captain drew parallel with the catch that dismissed Virat Kohli in Perth, even as the coach Mickey Arthur got one demerit point for 'showing dissent'

Sarfraz laments "mental challenges" of pressure in second innings

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan's captain said the responsibility to turn things around rested with everyone, including the coaching staff, for a problem that's been recurring for the past two years

Arthur gives Pakistan's seniors dressing-room dressing down

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Coach's focus on the 'soft dismissals' of Sarfraz Ahmed, Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq, with talk emerging of 'big changes' in the next Test

'World-class' Yasir Shah gives Pakistan an advantage - Sarfraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The conditions are expected to favour the seamers, but Pakistan's captain has singled out his legspinner as a potent threat to South Africa's batsmen

Under-fire Sarfraz Ahmed sees possibility of giving up captaincy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

'If I make mistakes, or it is because of me that the team is losing then I will definitely think about it, and if there is someone better than me to do the Test captaincy, then he should'

Struggling Sarfraz laments "soft, cheap dismissals"

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan captain pointed to Babar Azam's run out as the turning point, while admitting to being disappointed with the shot he himself played to get out

PCB rethinking Mohsin Khan's appointment to cricket committee

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo understands the board is displeased with his recent slew of public comments and has reportedly placed a gag order on him

Sarfraz slams 'disgraceful' Ross Taylor in Hafeez action controversy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The New Zealand batsman appeared to publicly question the legality of the Pakistan offspinner's action during the first ODI in Abu Dhabi

Trent Boult's hat-trick headlines New Zealand's emphatic win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sarfraz and Imad scored fifties in the chase, but the rising asking rate was too much to overcome for Pakistan

Sarfraz should be relieved of Test captaincy - Mohsin Khan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The head of the PCB's new cricket committee said he felt sorry for Sarfraz Ahmed for having to be the wicketkeeper, batsman and captain

'Atmosphere wasn't especially polite' - Sarfraz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In the aftermath of Sandpapergate, Australia have undergone cultural reviews for their on-field behavior, but that hasn't meant the end of the verbals

Sarfraz sent to hospital for precautionary scans

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Hit close to his left ear while ducking a bounce on Thursday, the Pakistan captain woke up with a headache and didn't take the field

Babar 99, Sarfraz 81 ensure Australia need a whopping 538 for victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia were left with needing 491 runs more with two full days of Test cricket still to go

Pakistan could call up Rizwan as substitute wicketkeeper for Sarfraz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The MCC introduced a rule last year confirming that substitute fielders will be allowed to keep should the original wicketkeeper suffer an injury during play

Abbas strikes after Fakhar, Sarfraz rescue act

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Fakhar and Sarfraz added 147 to revive Pakistan from the pits of 57 for 5 to 282 before Abbas struck late in the day to make it even-stevens

Sarfraz backs Fakhar in Arthur's evolutionary plan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In a phase where Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf were pulled into Test cricket, Fakhar Zaman's entry is an exciting prospect for a team that normally takes two days to make a play

Batsmen need to take greater responsibility - Sarfraz Ahmed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan captain hoped that they could execute their plans against a vastly-improved Nathan Lyon

(Hand)shaken, not stirred?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

One of the first things Tim Paine did after finding himself cleaning up the mess post-Newlands was to make it a point for his team to shake hands with the opposition

Sleepless Sarfraz feels the heat after Asia Cup exit

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An unrelenting workload over the last four years has now sparked discussion about the possibility of resting the Pakistan captain for parts of the upcoming home season

Pakistan 'suffering a confidence crisis' - Mickey Arthur

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The coach expressed disappointment with the bowlers' inconsistency, and defended Sarfraz Ahmed, whom he called an 'outstanding captain'

Sarfraz miffed by skewed Asia Cup scheduling

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan captain asks why India don't have to switch back and forth between venues when all the other teams do

Sarfraz in an oasis of calm amid World Cup chatter

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Both the Pakistan captain and his team appear incredibly relaxed - joking around at training and enjoying each other's company - even as they build for next year's World Cup

New central contracts guarantee earnings boost for Pakistan players

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The PCB announced the latest list of centrally-contracted players, who stand to gain up to 25% more as part of salary increases across the board, as well as a 20% rise in match fees

Maxwell contrite after missing handshake in T20 tri-series final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The allrounder has admitted his apparent snub to Sarfraz Ahmed following Pakistan's victory appeared to be an "unsportsmanlike" gesture, though he maintained it was a "genuine oversight"

'Big match' Fakhar the hero as Pakistan veer from dire to delightful

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

From dropped catches to blinders, from 2 for 2 to completing a record chase; Pakistan were at their most mercurial, but they had a match-winner with an appetite for the big occasion

Sarfraz's criticism helps us play better - Fakhar Zaman

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Zaman shrugged off Sarfraz's histrionics, suggesting that the team are comfortable under their captain and that, perhaps, a bit of sound and fury was what was needed to sharpen them up