A historic low for the Men in Green! Pakistan slumps to its lowest-ever ODI total against Bangladesh, crashing to 114 all out in Dhaka. Nahid Rana's devastating 5/24 and Tanzid Hasan's unbeaten 67 seal a dominant 8-wicket win for the Tigers.

Pakistan Cricket in Disarray: Bangladesh crush new-look Men in Green in 8-wicket thrasher

Ahead of Babar though, Pakistan promoted Khawaja Nafay and Shadab Khan - making it the first time ever in T20Is that Babar didn't bat in a full 20-over innings. Overall, Babar has not batted only twice in T20Is including against Namibia. The first instance was in 2020 against Zimbabwe.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Messages are clear:' Babar DID NOT BAT first time for Pakistan in full 20-over innings

Salman came to bat number three in the first T20I against Australia on Thursday (Jan 29) and scored handy 39. After the 22-run win, Agha confirmed that he'll play at number three for the rest of the series as it gives the team more attacking options.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Batting order confirmed before participation': Pak skipper Agha declares he'll bat number 3

According to several media reports, the PCB is considering a boycott of the T20 World Cup 2026 amid rising tensions. The development has sparked debate and raised questions over Pakistan’s next move.

What if Pakistan pull out of T20 World Cup 2026? 5 ICC sanctions that could turn PCB upside down

After the BCCI directed IPL team KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman following regular attacks on the minorities in Bangladesh, the BCB decided against sending its team to India for the first showpiece event of the year, claiming a threat to the touring entourage. 

‘Brutality by Pakistan’: BCCI VP on why Bangladesh refused to travel to India for T20 World Cup

The ICC would likely replace Pakistan with Bangladesh should the PCB decide to boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup.

ICC keeps Bangladesh on standby as Pakistan’s T20 World Cup future remains uncertain – Report

The PCB chief threatened to pull Pakistan out of the T20 World Cup in solidarity with the Bangladesh Cricket Board. 

ICC updates T20 World Cup schedule after Bangladesh’s exit; Pakistan slated in Group A amid walkout claims

The ICC has called a board meeting on Wednesday (Jan 22) to address this matter and come up with a solution, with the 20-team tournament close to two weeks away.

T20 World Cup: PCB officially writes to ICC endorsing support to Bangladesh over venue row

After the dismissal, Babar was clearly not happy, lost his cool and hit the stumps in anger. He was found in breach of Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

ICC hands Pakistan batter Babar Azam punishment for breach of Code of Conduct

WATCH | Sri Lanka players escorted back to hotel under heavy security after practice session

The spinners accounted for 34 wickets in the match out of 40 while only two pacers, Kagiso Rabada from SA and Shaheen Afridi from Pakistan, were able to take wickets.

Spinners take 34 out of 40 wickets and Pak skipper Masood calls Lahore Test win vs SA 'collective effort'

The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE to play T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Imam also has previous county experience, having played for Somerset in the past. A good stint in England county can open gates of the opening batter to stake a claim for the national team as well.

Pak opener Imam-ul-Haq replaces CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad at English county Yorkshire

India, with 1,014 runs (587 and 427) against England at Edgbaston Test in 2025, become only the second team after Pakistan to scored 1000-plus runs in a Test in 21st century. They are also the first team in last 19 years to score 1000-plus runs in a Test.

India fifth team to score 1000-plus runs in a Test. Australia have done it twice - check three others

Gary Kirsten breaks silence on his premature exit as Pakistan head coach

‘If I got invited back to Pakistan tomorrow…,’ Gary Kirsten breaks silence on his exit as PAK head coach

Most recently, Pakistan started the new ear of their white-ball cricket with a 3-0 T20I series victory over Bangladesh at home and will be touring West Indies next for three T20Is and as many ODIs in July- August.

'Happening for years': New Pak white-ball coach Hesson wants players to quit chasing personal milestones

Hesson, who is currently with PSL franchise Islamabad United, takes over the job on May 26 - a day after the PSL X final which resumes on May 17. Cricket Sports

Pakistan appoints former RCB Director of Cricket as new white-ball coach

Four months after parting ways with Pakistan Cricket, ex-bowling coach Jason Gillespie said he hadn’t received the payment he was supposed to from them. Sports, Cricket

PCB hit back at ex-coach Jason Gillespie’s ‘unpaid due’ claims: ‘He abruptly left his position...’

Cricket, Sports: After failing to get picked for the home Champions Trophy, Shadab made a stunning comeback to Pakistan’s T20I side for the just-concluded NZ tour.

‘Yes, I am learning from Saqlain but he’s not…,’ Shadab Khan addresses ‘favouritism allegations’ in Pakistan Cricket

Cricket, Sports: Jamal didn’t express his political message during an international game but displayed it while donning a training kit, helping him escape an ICC violation.

PCB slaps huge fine on Pakistan seamer for slogan supporting Imran Khan

Sports, Cricket: Shaheen, Naseem and Haris picked two wickets each in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Pakistan failing to qualify for the semis.

Moeen Ali tears into hyped Pakistani pace trio, says ‘they are good but not the best’

Sports, Cricket: Arthur explained how mismanagement within the board created insecurity among the players and how disappointing it was for him to watch it unfold.