ISLAMABAD (AFP) – When the Ashes-winning Australians play their first Test in Pakistan in 24 years on Friday, they will encounter unfamiliar circumstances, tight security, and unexpected, but skilled opponents. The Australians have had little time to acclimate to the environment in Rawalpindi, where the first Test will be played,Read More →

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — In the limited-overs series, which begins Monday, captain Babar Azam aims to keep Pakistan’s winning streak going against a virus-ravaged West Indies. Three West Indies players tested positive for coronavirus in Karachi and were ruled out of the Twenty20 series: left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell, allrounderRead More →

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) – After deciding to bat against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday, Pakistan reached 161-2 at tea on the opening day of the second Test. After left-arm spinner Taijul Islam dismissed openers Abdullah Shafique (25) and Abid Ali (36), skipper Babar Azam wasRead More →