Misbah and Younis retire

Five contenders to fill the gaps

May 14, 2017: Pakistan will need to find replacements for Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan now. Here are some of their options

Pakistan news

Umar Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad demoted in PCB's contract list

Oct 27, 2016: Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad have dropped to Category D, the lowest level of PCB contracts, while Shahid Afridi, Junaid Khan and Fawad Alam were cut from the list entirely

Pakistan A v England Lions, 1st one-dayer, Dubai

Vince and Curran star in Lions victory

Jan 20, 2016: England Lions took the opening match of their one-day series against Pakistan by five wickets with an efficient all-round display in Dubai

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2015-16

United Bank's huge win and Zia's nine-for

Nov 13, 2015: Highlights from the third round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2015-16

Pakistan v England 2015-16

Fawad eager to make up for lost time

Oct 11, 2015: A century on Test debut was followed by six years in the wilderness. But Fawad Alam believes he's ready to reclaim his place in Pakistan's Test team

Pakistan A v England XI, Tour match, Sharjah

Farbrace concerned about England's catching

Oct 7, 2015: Paul Farbrace, England's assistant coach, has expressed concern about the standard of his team's catching during the first of their two warm-up games

Pakistan A v England XI, Tour match, Sharjah, 2nd day

Moeen takes three but Iftikhar ensures hard work

Oct 6, 2015: Moeen Ali collected three wickets against Pakistan A to boost his confidence ahead of what will be a vital role he has to play in the Test series

Pakistan news

Fawad Alam back in Pakistan Test squad

Sep 16, 2015: Fawad Alam could end a five-year hiatus from Test cricket after being named in the 15-man Pakistan squad to face England in the UAE

Sri Lanka A v Pakistan A, 3rd unofficial Test, Dambulla, 1st day

Perera, Tharaka fifties revive SL A to 273

May 20, 2015: Kusal Perera and Nisala Tharaka made half-centuries to help Sri Lanka A recover from 100 for 6 against Pakistan A on the first day of the third and final unofficial Test in Dambulla

Sri Lanka A v Pakistan A, 2nd Unofficial Test, Pallekele, 3rd day

Salahuddin, Alam keep Pakistan A afloat

May 15, 2015: Pakistan A were led by Usman Salahuddin's 86 not out, and Fawad Alam's 64 to 287 for 5 on the third day, as the second draw of the series loomed, at Pallekele

SL A v Pakistan A, 1st unofficial Test, Colombo

Bowlers hand Pakistan A advantage

May 7, 2015: Pakistan A took control of the first unofficial Test in Colombo, claiming three Sri Lanka A scalps in 21 overs, after having posted 401

SL A v Pak A, 3rd ODI, Colombo

Mukhtar 96 guides Pakistan A to consolation win

May 2, 2015: Mukhtar Ahmed's 96 and Fawad Alam's unbeaten 76 guided Pakistan A to a consolation win over Sri Lanka A to finish the three-match series 2-1

Pakistan news

Fawad to lead Pakistan A in Sri Lanka

Apr 10, 2015: Fawad Alam will lead the Pakistan A one-day and four-day squad on their month-long tour of Sri Lanka.

National Bank v KRL, Gold Cup 2014-15, 2nd semi-final

All-round National Bank cruise into final

Jan 30, 2015: A solid batting performance backed by fast bowler Zia-ul-Haq helped National Bank of Pakistan seal a spot in the final of the President's Gold Cup with a 48-run victory over Khan Research Laboratories

Gold Cup 2014-15

National Bank, SNGPL open with wins

Jan 19, 2015: A round-up of the Gold Cup matches on January 19, 2015

Pentangular One Day Cup 2014-15

Federal United seal tense win

Jan 2, 2015: A round-up of the Pentangular One Day Cup matches played on January 2, 2015

Pakistan news

PCB issues notices to five players for commercial activity

Dec 22, 2014: The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued show-cause notices to five players, including allrounder and T20 captain Shahid Afridi, for appearing in an advertising commercial without the permission of the board

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2014-15, Gold League

Imad Wasim, Zohaib rout Tigers

Dec 9, 2014: A round-up of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold League matches on December 9, 2014

Pakistan v New Zealand 2014-15

Younis returns to Pakistan ODI side

Nov 30, 2014: Younis Khan has been recalled to the Pakistan one-day side for the first two matches against New Zealand

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2014-15, Gold League

Kamran 275 leads National Bank to win

Nov 14, 2014: Kamran Akmal's career-best 275 laid the foundation of National Bank's crushing, innings-and-157-run win against Lahore Lions that helped them consolidate their position at the top of the points table