Centrally contracted Pakistan players in the red ball Track A category are set to see an increase in their match fees and will also be given a boost in their monthly salaries for the 2026/27 cycle.

Pakistan's recent fall in Tests has prompted former players to suggest to the PCB that it make it mandatory for players to participate in domestic cricket.

The Pakistan cricket chief, Mohsin Naqvi, is set to induct three to four former Test and international stalwarts to help him in his bid to bring about improvements in the under-fire system of the game.

The top officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board are set to meet over this weekend here to decide on the future of Test captain Shan Masood and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Shaheen Afridi, who has played 34 Tests for his 126 wickets, has in contrast appeared in 77 ODIs and 103 T20 Internationals since his debut back in 2018.

Among the notable inclusions are Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan and Saim Ayub, the only players in the squad with significant recent international exposure.

The build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed a drama involving the refusal of Bangladesh to travel to India

Bangladesh keeper Litton Das has accused his Pakistan counterpart Mohammad Rizwan of 'misconduct' during their recently concluded Test series.

Pakistan cricket is all set to see another change in Test captaincy with Salman Agha replacing Shan Masood who has a disappointing stint in the last three years.

According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are considering massive changes following the team's recent 0-2 Test series loss to Bangladesh.

Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Khushdil Shah made a stunning allegation that India often benefits from favourable umpiring decisions during India-Pakistan encounters.

Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi made a major request while defending the performances of senior players like Babar Azam.

Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan starred in Pakistan's four-wicket win in their decisive third and final ODI against Australia in Lahore on Thursday.

Pakistan vs Australia Highlights, 3rd ODI: Pakistan overcame Australian spin challenge on a tricky wicket to win the third and final one-day international by four wickets and clinch the series 2-1

Spinners Arafat Minhas and Abrar Ahmed dominated the proceedings early on, reducing Australia to 51/3 in 10.4 overs, losing Alex Carey (0), Matt Short (15) and Marnus Labuschagne (5).

Shaheen Afridi achieved an incredible feat on Tuesday, which placed him alongside Pakistan's legendary ODI captains

Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI Highlights: With Australia's win, the three-match series goes to the decider.

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