Pakistan lost to New Zealand by 79 runs in the second and penultimate ODI, in Karachi, as the Black Caps levelled the three-match series with the finale on Friday (January 13).

If he is selfish, then Pakistan needs two to three such players: Saeed Ajmal slams Babar Azam's critics

Pressure mounts on New Zealand as yet another star seamer Matt Henry is ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan and India due to an abdominal strain.

Star New Zealand pacer Matt Henry pulls out of Pakistan, India series due to an injury

Pakistan and New Zealand played out yet another draw in the second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. On day five on Friday, Sarfaraz Ahmed scored his comeback hundred while New Zealand's Michael Bracewell picked up four wickets in the second innings.

Sarfaraz Ahmed's superb hundred saves Pakistan as 2nd Test vs NZ also ends in a draw; honours shared

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the 16-man squad for the New Zealand ODIs, which are beginning on January 9th in Karachi. Pacer Haris Rauf returned while attacking opener Fakhar Zaman and middle-order batter Haris Sohail have also been recalled.

Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman return as PCB announce 16-man squad for New Zealand ODIs

After a disappointing run in Tests in 2022, Pakistan have started their 2023 season with the second and final Test versus New Zealand in Karachi. The series opener ended in a draw, where New Zealand got a healthy first-innings lead and dominated the game, whereas the final encounter is also heading towards a draw.

'Does the directive come from Babar Azam?': Simon Doull's glaring remark on Pakistan pitches during 2nd Test

Day 2 of the second and final Test between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, started with the Kiwis 309/6. A century stand for the tenth-wicket saw NZ post a challenging 449 in their first innings, courtesy of Devon Conway's ton and fifties from Tom Blundell and Matt Henry.

Pak vs NZ: Babar Azam run-out after horrible mix-up with Imam-ul-Haq on Day 2 of 2nd Test - Watch

Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi has resumed his rehabilitation in Karachi ahead of the New Zealand ODIs, that are starting on January 9th at the National Stadium.

Star Pakistan pacer eyes comeback during PSL 2023, resumes rehab in Karachi ahead of NZ ODIs

Ace New Zealand seamer Adam Milne has pulled himself out of white-ball tours of India and Pakistan due to lack of preparation. Having last appeared in the home series against India following the World T20 in Australia, Milne ended up feeling uneasiness in his hamstring that saw him miss a couple of Ford Trophy matches for Wellington Fireworks in December as well.

Star Kiwi pacer pulls out of India, Pakistan tours due to lack of preparation

In a step to encourage fans to come and watch Test cricket live inside the stadium, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced free entry for all the fans for the second Test between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi, starting January 2nd.

PAK vs NZ 2023: Free entry for fans for the 2nd Test in Karachi - PCB

Pakistan staved off a fifth consecutive defeat at home with a hard-fought draw in the first Test in Karachi Friday despite career-best bowling figures from New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi.

1st Test ends in draw despite Ish Sodhi's career-best figures in 2nd innings against Pakistan

Runs continued to flow from Kane Williamson's blade on Day 4 of the first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, on Thursday (December 29). The former skipper resumed the fourth and penultimate day's play batting on 105 along with nightwatchman Ish Sodhi with the visitors being two runs ahead of Pakistan's 438 before declaring at 612 for 9 courtesy of Williamson's brilliance.

Pak vs NZ: Kane Williamson registers most double ton by a New Zealand batter during Day 4 of 1st Test

Pakistan is all set to host New Zealand for two Tests and three ODIs, starting on Monday, December 26th. Pakistan suffered an embarrassing 0-3 defeat at the hands of England that had put end to their hopes of qualifying for the finals of WTC.