Azhar Ali

Board makes announcement stating Ali will take important role as part of structured recruitment process

Azhar expressed optimism for improved batting performances

The veteran batsman has become the 17th Pakistan cricketer to reach the landmark of 16,000 First Class runs

Azhar displayed his class and experience during his stint at the crease, which helped Worcestershire secure a draw

Akhtar, recently, had said that Pakistan team lacks stars

Azhar remained unbeaten after scoring 22 runs whereas Babar remained unbeaten on 5 runs

The 26-year-old remembered the last time he had played at the venue

The ‘Jo tu Na Mila’ crooner showcased cricketing skills online earning praises from professionals

Decision makes Babar Azam the captain across all three formats

Babar Azam is the top contender for the role ahead of New Zealand tour

PCB will announce a 35-member squad for the New Zealand tour on November 11

The 35-year-old’s batting form has been poor in the last couple of years

The 35-year-old’s batting form has been poor in the last couple of years

Prolific batsman is likely to replace Azhar Ali for the upcoming tour of New Zealand

The 28-year-old could take charge of the side for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in December

The 34-year-old Test specialist has scored 134 runs at an average of 22.3 in six matches

The board has sought explanation from the head coach and Test skipper

The wicketkeeper faced severe criticism after missing a stumping chance of Moeen Ali during the third T20I

The veteran all-rounder led the Men in Green in the shortest format for two years between 2012 and 2014

Duo were Pakistan’s best performers during the drawn Test match

Some of the most respected voices in cricket have thrown their weight behind the Pakistan men’s cricket team

Pakistan captain had been struggling for runs during the series and was repeatedly dismissed in the same manner

Pakistan captain became just the fifth Men in Green batsman to have scored 6,000 Test runs

Pakistan captain extended support to his fellow struggling senior batsmen Asad Shafiq

The legendary former batsman claimed that the coaching staff needed to earn its salaries

Former England cricketer wants Pakistan to look at the positive from the first Test

England pulled off an unlikely win over the Men in Green in the first Test match

14-player lineups have been formed for the match, which starts today

Pakistan Test captain cracked 120 runs from 225 balls, hitting 10 fours before he was retired out

Previously, the squad played two two-day matches during their 14-day quarantine period in Worcester

The match will provide further match practice to the squad

Azhar Ali is optimistic that his players will be ready for the challenge when the England series arrives

Left-hand batsman is expected to be called up for the initial training camp for the upcoming England tour

Last week, the 35-year-old announced he was putting his bat and Pakistan jersey for auction

Pakistan Test captain opened up on the popular perception about his captaincy skills

The PCB has already suspended its all domestic competitions and cricket activities

Pakistan captain was impressed with the progress of the young Pakistan quicks

The match had its fair share of twists and turns but the hosts came out on top come day five

Pakistan captain eyes good score with the bat in Karachi

Pakistan were clean swept two-nil in the recently concluded Test series in Australia

34-year-old will be under pressure heading into upcoming Sri Lanka Tests

Pakistan skipper claimed that batting under lights had a major influence on the result

Former Australia captain was disappointed with the way Pakistan skipper led his side

Come second Test, visitors can only beat Australia if they bat well against them

Pakistan team management are feeling more confident about the pacer’s rhythm

The 25-year-old used to mostly bat at number six in the longest format under the previous head coach Mickey Arthur

Babar Azam, Shan Masood tourists' only hope come day four with Aussie 276-run lead still on board

Men in Green end up scoring 240 at Gabba, a mediocre score courtesy some bad and some good batting performances

Numbers do lie, and picking one over the other to lead the five-day side did prove so

Top-order batsman announced retirement from limited-overs cricket last year