Pakistan cricket
South Africa, Pakistan clash in shadow of IPL
The series is being played at the same time as the early stages of the Indian Premier League and the juxtaposition provides a clear illustration of the relative...
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Fakhar leads Pakistan to series win in South Africa
South Africa's chances of chasing down Pakistan's total of 320 for seven were effectively snuffed out by left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz, who took three wickets in successive overs to reduce the hosts to 140 for five in the 28th over.
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Babar, Alam lift Pakistan after rain cuts short second Test
Heavy rain lashed the stadium and covers were placed on the pitch before play was called off due to rain and a wet outfield at 4:38 pm local time (1138 GMT).
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Pakistan drop Hafeez and Fakhar for South Africa T20s
The 40-year-old Hafeez is in the form of his life, scoring 502 runs in his last 12 Twenty20 internationals at an average of 100.40 with a strike rate of 153.
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South Africa 187-4 at close, lead by 29 in first Test against Pakistan
Keshav Maharaj was unbeaten on two and Quinton de Kock was yet to score as South Africa erased Pakistan's first innings lead of 158 with some brilliant batting at the National Stadium.
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Pakistan 308-8 on day two in reply to South Africa's 220
The two-match series marks South Africa's first trip to Pakistan in 14 years.
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South Africa arrive for first Pakistan tour in 14 years
The team, led by wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, was whisked from the airport under state-head level security accorded by the hosts, the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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'Freak' Williamson's masterful 238 leaves Pakistan in trouble
Kane Williamson put in a relentless performance, becoming only the second New Zealander after Brendon McCullum to score four double centuries.
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Pakistan confirm Zimbabwe for 'bio-secure' series
The tour will take place under "bio-secure" conditions to prevent the risk of spreading the coronavirus, officials said.
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Cricket authorities introduce flexible start times after second Test blowout
Officials will meet along with Ageas Bowl groundstaff at the end of the first day's play (Friday) and if the weather forecast is good for the following morning they can start play half an hour earlier than normal.
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Let there be light - ICC panel likely to discuss rules
Rain and bad light have combined to limit action in the second test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, frustrating players and television viewers hoping for live cricket amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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England's Anderson quashes retirement talk as he eyes return to form
The 38-year-old has endured a frustrating summer, managing just six wickets in his last three tests, fuelling speculation that his 17-year test career could be drawing to a close.
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England-Pakistan series to trial no-ball technology in Tests
Currently, the responsibility for calling no-balls lies with the on-field umpires.
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Pakistan must hit the ground running against England, Misbah says
Six months since their last test match, Pakistan go into the games at bio-secure venues in Manchester and Southampton against an England team that beat the West Indies 2-1 last month as international cricket returned from the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Pakistan's Akram warns saliva ban will make bowlers 'robots'
The International Cricket Council, however, has temporarily banned the practise over virus transmission fears as teams prepare to return to the pitch in the coming weeks.
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Pakistan to send combined squad for 'bio-secure' England tour - CEO
Pakistan are scheduled to play three tests in August followed by an equal number of Twenty20 Internationals, with the matches taking place behind closed doors as part of measures to combat COVID-19.
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Umar Akmal, Pakistan cricket's enfant terrible, faces reckoning
"Umar is not prepared to show remorse and seek apology."
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After Pakistan win, Proteas' Gibson eyes series against Sri Lanka
After a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan at Newlands which wrapped a 3-2 ODI series win, Proteas coach Ottis Gibson hopes to have close to his final squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
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Proteas collapse late on day 1 after Pakistani fight back
After winning the toss and batting first, the Proteas made a shaky start when stand-in captain Dean Elgar was out caught behind for 5 in only the second over of the day.
