President's Trophy Grade One Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar Zaman hit brilliant centuries on the first day

 

President's Trophy Grade-One: Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar Zaman Shine with Centuries on Day 1

Day one of the President’s Trophy Grade-One First-Class Tournament has concluded, highlighted by magnificent centuries from Fakhar Zaman and Salman Ali Agha.

• KRL vs Ghani Glass (Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar):

  Demonstrating a strong batting display, KRL built a commanding score of 371 runs in 86 overs. Fakhar Zaman led the attack with an aggressive 128 off 136 balls, marking the 7th first-class century of his career. Meanwhile, Imran Rafiq remains unbeaten on 95.

• Kingsmen Academy vs MIT Solutions (Abbottabad Cricket Stadium):

  Winning the toss, MIT Solutions opted to field first. Kingsmen Academy reached 257/3 in 75 overs by the end of the day's play. Salman Ali Agha brought up his 18th first-class century and remains at the crease alongside Mohammad Salman (83*), building an unbroken 185-run partnership.

• SNGPL vs State Bank of Pakistan (Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi):

• Bad weather severely curtailed play, allowing only 19 overs of action. SNGPL won the toss and elected to bowl, restricting State Bank to 44/3.

• PTV vs Opponent (Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad):

  A wet outfield delayed the start and limited play to 45 overs. Electing to bat after winning the toss, PTV posted 131/3, anchored by an unbeaten half-century from Mohammad Taha
  
  

Babar Azam Total Fit To Lord's Test Match

 

According to me, the responsibility belongs to all 11 players, not just the pacers and spinners. The batters will also have to take responsibility; you have to build good partnerships, whether in bowling or in batting.

The pitch looks a bit grassy, just like we saw in Leeds where there was grass for the first 2 days and after that it was a different pitch. We will see the final pitch to judge how it is.

We will utilize the best players we have. We will try to give confidence to those we have brought along. We have to get the work done through these players and get performances out of them, so sometimes you have to give confidence. I am not the type to continuously back someone blindly; we can also go with different combinations.

All senior players share this responsibility, it is not just Rizwan's responsibility to perform every time.

Just like we did not play up to the mark in the last match, but we sat down and had a discussion. We sat down and discussed our weak points. In a Test match or a series match, you always have a chance, things move session by session. We are forgetting those things and focusing on tomorrow's match on how we have to perform.

We took our batting deep, carrying 3 fast bowlers and 2 spinners—one Ali Usman, and the second one Salman Ali Agha whom we had to use for spin. I was also not available in the 1st match. We will try to final the playing 11 based on what is best possible according to the conditions.

I completely agree with this point that after our partnership, we lose back-to-back wickets. We will have to focus a bit more on this. There has been a lot of discussion on whether we can make changes in the batting order or if we need to be more focused. The main thing is that we have to take responsibility.

You can expect anything. Absolutely, we didn't play well in the last match, but this time you will see something different.

Yes, I did a lot of different practices yesterday, I am completely 90% fit, and I will definitely play tomorrow's match.

Cricket series announced between Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England

Tri-Series Announced as Pakistan Hosts Sri Lanka and England for Action-Packed Home Season

Pakistan is set to host Sri Lanka and England in a major home international season running from October 9 to November 21.

• Sri Lanka Tour Arrival The Sri Lankan contingent lands in Pakistan on October 4.

• T20I Series vs Sri Lanka: A 3-match T20I series will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 9, 11, and 13.

• ODI Tri-Series (Pak, SL & Eng): England joins Pakistan and Sri Lanka for an exciting ODI Tri-Series, played across Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 18 to 31.

• Three-Day Warm-up Match: Sri Lanka will play a 3-day practice match in Islamabad from November 4 to 6.

• ICC World Test Championship (2025–27): The tour wraps up with a 2-match Test series featuring as part of the WTC cycle:

  - 1st Test: November 9–13 (Rawalpindi)

  - 2nd Test: November 17–21 (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Hand Injury Rules Babar Azam Out of First Test Against England

 

Hand Injury Rules Babar Azam Out of First Test Against England; Salman Agha Named Stand-in Captain

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been ruled out of the opening Test match against England, set to begin this Wednesday at Headingley, after failing to recover from a right-hand injury. Babar sustained the blow during a warm-up fixture in Beckenham—the exact same hand that was struck during the second Test against the West Indies earlier this month.

Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed the development, stating that Babar would not be available for the first test match and that all-rounder Salman Agha will lead the national side in his absence.

While the medical team continues to evaluate the injury, Sarfaraz clarified that scans showed no fracture in Babar's right middle finger. However, the captain remains in considerable discomfort. The team management is hopeful that Babar will recover in time for the second Test.

Babar’s withdrawal was largely expected after he retired hurt following the blow in Beckenham and sat out the remainder of the warm-up match, where Agha took over the captaincy duties.

His absence serves as a major set-back for Pakistan. Babar had recently shown signs of returning to top form, finishing as the leading run-scorer in the West Indies series with two half-centuries.

For Salman Agha, this marks his first assignment as Pakistan’s Test captain. Although he commands a key leadership role across all three formats and currently leads the T20I squad, Agha endured a tough run in the West Indies, managing just 20 runs across three innings.

Team Combination & Selection Dilemma

Sarfaraz acknowledged that missing Babar complicates the team’s batting structure. While Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel will reinforce the top and middle order, management may consider adding all-rounder Aamer Jamal to strengthen the lower order. Jamal previously featured in the first Test against the West Indies, though he had a quiet outing with both bat and ball.

On a positive note, top-order batter Shan Masood has completely recovered from the finger fracture he suffered against the West Indies and is available for selection.

Despite the setback, Sarfaraz emphasized that the squad remains confident ahead of the match, citing solid preparation during their practice fixtures.

Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series

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   Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series 

The first Test match between Australia and Bangladesh will be played tomorrow in Darwin. Ahead of the clash, both captains unveiled the series trophy today, expressing strong determination to win. This bilateral series is being hosted in Australia. Back in 2017, Bangladesh gave Australia a tough fight on home soil, securing a historic 1-1 Test series draw. Now, on this tour, all eyes are on whether Bangladesh can shock the hosts on Australian soil. Both teams have announced their squads, setting the stage for an exciting 5-day Test match.

Official Test Squads

Australia Squad

• Pat Cummins (Captain)

• Travis Head

• Usman Khawaja

• Steve Smith

• Marnus Labuschagne

• Cameron Green

• Mitchell Marsh

• Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper)

• Mitchell Starc

• Nathan Lyon

• Josh Hazlewood

Bangladesh Squad

• Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)

• Litton Das (Wicketkeeper)

• Zakir Hasan

• Shadman Islam

• Mominul Haque

• Mushfiqur Rahim

• Shakib Al Hasan

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz

• Taijul Islam

• Taskin Ahmed

• Shoriful Islam

پاکستان ڈومیسٹک کپ کا شاندار آغاز! رواج پاکستان گرینز نے ہدف حاصل کر لیا

پاکستان ڈومیسٹک کپ کا باقاعدہ آغاز ہو چکا ہے۔ پہلے میچ میں سنسنی خیز مقابلے کے بعد رواج پاکستان گرینز نے پاکستان وائٹس کو شکست دے دی۔

⚪ پاکستان وائٹس (پہلی اننگز - بیٹنگ)

پاکستان وائٹس نے پہلے بیٹنگ کرتے ہوئے مقررہ 50 اوورز میں 8 وکٹوں کے نقصان پر 276 رنز بنائے۔

شاہ زیب خان: 76 رنز (88 گیندیں)

 (شاندار اننگز)

حسن نواز: 56 رنز (61 گیندیں)

 (44گیندیں)خوشدل شاہ: 51 رنز 

🟢 پاکستان گرینز (بولنگ پرفارمنس)

نسیم شاہ: 9 اوورز | 46 رنز | 3 وکٹیں 

محمد حسنین: 7 اوورز | 36 رنز | 0 وکٹیں

فخر زمان: 4 اوورز | 11 رنز 

مہران ممتاز: 9 اوورز | 62 رنز | 1 وکٹ

شاداب خان: 8 اوورز | 54 رنز

🟢 پاکستان گرینز (دوسری اننگز - بیٹنگ)

پاکستان گرینز نے ہدف کا تعاقب انتہائی شاندار انداز میں کیا۔ فخر زمان کی بہترین سینچری اور فرحان یوسف کے زبردست ساتھ کی بدولت رواج پاکستان گرینز نے 49 ویں اوور میں 5 وکٹوں کے نقصان پر 277 رنز کا ہدف حاصل کر کے میچ اپنے نام کر لیا۔

فخر زمان: 123 رنز (104 گیندیں) — (میچ وننگ سینچری)

فرحان یوسف:38 رنز (44 گیندیں) 

 شاندار بلے بازی

شاداب خان: 34 رنز (45 گیندیں) 

نتیجہ: رواج پاکستان گرینز نے 5 وکٹوں سے کامیابی حاصل کر لی!

National Champions Cup 2026-27

National Champions Cup 2026-27

Match 1 - Pakistan Greens v Pakistan Whites at Multan Cricket Stadium

Toss update

Pakistan Whites won the toss and elected to bat first