Cricket updates

Rashid Khan will lead the side in both competitions

The wicketkeeper-batsman hit eight sixes in his 29-ball 75

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rizwan's recent performances have helped him shed the tag of nepotism

There is a plethora of reasons why Pakistan beat South Africa, but the influence of Misbah and Waqar isn’t among them

Bowling all-rounder or batting all-rounder? Faheem Ashraf's role in Pakistan cricket is still undecided

After the first two prolific Tests, Abid Ali has been ineffective as an opener everywhere -- overseas and in Pakistan

Pakistan all-rounder Hafeez is in the form of his life in T20Is, but he was not named for South Africa matches

Pakistani players who performed during first Test win over South Africa received no help for either Misbah or Waqar

Great execution of batting, bowling plans helped Pakistan beat South Africa by 7 wickets in the first Test in Karachi

Fawad Alam's first-class stats at the National Stadium portray why he succeeded in Karachi against South Africa

Pakistani batsmen displayed grit on day two to answer critics after a batting horror show at the end of day one

No dropped catches, spinners dominating and a lot more happened on day one of first Pakistan-South Africa Test

A relaxed South Africa, too many uncapped players in Pakistan, and lack of confidence can cause hosts' downfall

Stats says South African pacer Rabada had an upper hand last time, form and conditions favour Babar this time around

Out of nine uncapped players, Ghulam, Tabish and Saud have the ability to spring a surprise against South Africa

The head coach and bowling coach duo has caused more problems than they have solved during their tenure

Proteas arriving in Pakistan for two Tests, three T20Is will help attract the likes of Australia to visit too

Hasan Ali is firing on all cylinders and Islamabad United will make sure to use that to their advantage during PSL6

Disastrous fielding, dismal batting and plan-less bowling were the reasons Pakistan lost 2-0 to New Zealand in Tests

Fawad has now scored two Test centuries with Younis first one his side as captain and then as batting coach

It was quite evident that Pakistan didn't find out New Zealand batsmen's weaknesses before the first Test

Pakistan executed their bowling plan perfectly against NZ, but dropped catches saw them lose dominance in first Test

Bowling first, aggression in batting and playing bounce productively saw Pakistan beat New Zealand in third T20I

Instead of carrying water, Pakistan can utilise Sarfaraz, Hasnain, Musa and Qadir to try and beat New Zealand

Experimenting at the opening spot costs Pakistan the series as Kiwis win by nine wickets, gain unassailable 2-0 lead

First of all Shadab Khan and co need to find a new opening pair if they want to win second T20I against New Zealand

Shadab and co went into the match without specialist openers and the rest is history

PCB needs to start giving Pakistan's star players the respect they deserve or everyone will start leaving

PCB needs to morph young players into 'finishers', rather than waiting for one to come through the ranks