Pakistan cricket news
Here are the latest Pakistan cricket news and updates:
Recent News
- Pakistan's tour of England cancelled: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has cancelled the upcoming tour of England due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour was scheduled to take place in July and August.
- Shadab Khan ruled out of England tour: Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan has been ruled out of the tour of England due to a knee injury. He will undergo surgery and is expected to be out of action for at least six months.
- Pakistan's World Cup squad announced: The PCB has announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which will take place in India from October 2023 to November 2023. The squad includes experienced players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi.
- Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign ends: Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign came to an end after they lost to England in the semifinals. The team finished fourth in the tournament.
Upcoming Matches
- Pakistan vs West Indies ODI series: Pakistan will play a three-match ODI series against West Indies in the United Arab Emirates from June 8 to June 14.
- Pakistan vs West Indies T20 series: Pakistan will play a three-match T20 series against West Indies in the United Arab Emirates from June 18 to June 22.
Recent Performances
- Pakistan's Test series against Sri Lanka: Pakistan won the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka 1-0. The team was led by Azhar Ali, who scored a century in the first Test.
- Pakistan's ODI series against Sri Lanka: Pakistan won the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka 2-1. The team was led by Babar Azam, who scored a century in the second ODI.
Player News
- Babar Azam's record-breaking century: Babar Azam became the fastest batsman to reach 8,000 runs in international cricket during the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
- Shaheen Afridi's impressive form: Shaheen Afridi has been in impressive form, taking 15 wickets in the T20 World Cup and 10 wickets in the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
- Mohammad Rizwan's consistent performances: Mohammad Rizwan has been consistent with the bat, scoring centuries in the Test series against Sri Lanka and the ODI series against West Indies.
Coaching Staff
- Misbah-ul-Haq's appointment as head coach: Misbah-ul-Haq has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team, replacing Mickey Arthur.
- Waqar Younis's appointment as bowling coach: Waqar Younis has been appointed as the bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team, replacing Azhar Mahmood.
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