Bangladesh got off to a superb start in the first Test match against India in Chennai, but by the end of play on the opening day they found themselves in a spot of bother.
Despite the injury, Ben Stokes has been named as captain of the 17-man squad for Pakistan Tests with the first game in the three-match series due to begin on October 7.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali called experienced spinner Nathan Lyon's comment about Australia winning the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against India by 5-0 "stupid".
Mendis scored a courageous century against New Zealand Wednesday as the hosts wrestled back the initiative to reach 302 for seven at stumps on the first day of the first Test.
Pakistan's white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten, emphasised the need to establish the same brand of cricket in the domestic format that is required in the international circuit for success.
The Pakistan cricket team has come under a lot of criticism following their string of disappointing performances in the recent past.
A bizarre post-match comment by Pakistan cricket team star Mohammad Haris has gone viral on social media following the Champions One-Day Cup match between Stallions and Markhors.
Australia have not won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series since a 2-0 win on home soil in 2014-15.
Shaheen Afridi will be in action for Pakistan next month, with England set to tour the country for three Tests.
Amid the ongoing Pakistan Champions Cup in Faislabad, a fan was spotted waving star India batter Virat Kohli's jersey at the Iqbal Stadium.
The Multan Test between India and Pakistan in 2004 is remembered for Virender Sehwag's swashbuckling 309 - the first time an Indian cricketer scored a Test triple-century.
Markhors thrashed Stallions by 126 runs in match No.4 of Champions Cup 2024 on Sunday in Faisalabad.
Babar Azam's time as the white-ball captain could be on the verge of reaching its climax.
The former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal urged Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) top brass not to make any captaincy changes.
India's participation in next year's Champions Trophy remains a mystery with the BCCI yet to give a clarity on the team's travel plans.
Babar Azam has come under the firing line for his batting and leadership of late.
Babar was brought back as Pakistan captain right before the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Pakistan fared miserably, getting knocked out in the initial group phase after losses to India and USA.
Indian cricket team's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 - to be held in Pakistan - remains in doubt with the BCCI not making any official announcement.