TOP STORIES
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub out of Australia ODIs
Ahead of the Australia ODIs, Pakistan have been dealt a crushing blow with openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub being ruled out of the series that gets underway on May 30. The duo are still recuperating from their respective injuries and have been advised to continue their rehabilitation under the supervision of the PCB medical team, prioritising long-term fitness over an early return.
The pair last represented Pakistan during the T20I World Cup 2026 earlier this year before making their return to domestic cricket in Pakistan Super League (PSL). Both the players last appeared for Pakistan in ODIs last year in November in a home series against Sri Lanka. Fakhar Zaman has played 92 ODIs, scoring 3,861 runs, including 11 centuries and 19 half-centuries. On the other hand, Saim Ayub has played 17 ODIs, scoring 751 runs, including three centuries and three half-centuries.
Meanwhile, the first ODI between Pakistan and Australia will be played on May 30, followed by the second and third matches on June 2 and 4, respectively. The opener will be held in Rawalpindi, and the remaining two games will be played in Lahore.
Tags
More News
Jasprit Bumrah creates history on ODI comeback
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah made a thumping return to ODIs, playing a powerful role in India's six-wicket win over England in the first ODI on Tuesday in Birmingham. Making his first ODI appearance after a long time, Bumrah registered a massive record, reaching the milestone of 150 ODI wickets by dismissing England captain Harry Brook.
The huge achievement lifted him to ...
Jonathan Trott joins Ireland as short-term consultant ahead of Afghanistan ODIs
Jonathan Trott has been roped in by Cricket Ireland in a temporary consultancy role as the men's team prepares for an important home assignment against Afghanistan. The board confirmed that Trott will remain in the role over the next two weeks working closely with the Ireland squad.
His role will focus on supporting the team's preparations ahead of the five-match ODI ser...
ENG vs IND, 1st ODI: Gill, Axar, and Washington lift India to stunning victory
A superb batting performance from Shubman Gill helped India seal a six-wicket win against England in the first ODI in Birmingham on Tuesday. Gill's calm approach under pressure guided India through a challenging chase after the early dismissal of two of India's most experienced batters in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Chasing a target of ...
“What wrong did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi do?" Ex-Indian player hits out at Shreyas Iyer
Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has blasted the Indian management for the way young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was handled during India's recent T20I series against Ireland and England. The young batting prodigy Sooryavanshi, who earned his maiden India call-up following breathtaking IPL 2026, was overlooked in the playing XI for the Ireland T...
Shaheen Afridi granted NOC to participate in Lanka Premier League
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, according to reports, has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The left-arm pacer, who is set to represent Kandy Royals in the upcoming edition of the tournament, will be marking his maiden outing in the league.
The LPL is scheduled to begin on July ...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Instagram
Twitter