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MI Emirates Sign Afghanistan Fast Bowler for US$380,000 Afghanistan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi became the most expensive player in ILT20 auction history after MI Emirates signed him for US$380,000 during the Season 5 player auction in Dubai. The deal broke the previous auction record and made Farooqi the biggest purchase of the event. Farooqi's record…

The Wanderers to Host Major Group-Stage Encounter India and Pakistan will meet in the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on October 10, with The Wanderers in Johannesburg confirmed as the venue for the Group Stage encounter. The fixture was officially announced as part of the ICC's complete World Cup schedule on October 1. The…

ICC Introduces Three-Stage Tournament Structure for 14-Team World Cu The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will feature a new tournament structure built around a Super Series, Group Stage and Super 7 phase before the knockout matches. The competition will involve 14 teams and 57 matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2…

Time-Wasting Penalties, Pink Balls and Updated Ball Rules Among Major Changes The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a series of new Playing Conditions across international cricket, with the updated regulations applying to international series beginning on October 1, 2026 or later. Ongoing series that began before October 1 will continue under the previous regulations.…

Pakistan and India Set for October 10 Clash in Johannesburg Pakistan, India and defending champions Australia have been placed in the same group for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, setting up several major contests during the Group Stage. The official schedule was announced by the International Cricket Council on October 1, with the…

Late Goal Sends India Into Gold-Medal Match After Dramatic 4-3 Semifinal Correction: Pakistan did not reach the Asian Games hockey final. India defeated Pakistan 4–3 in the men’s hockey semifinal on October 1 and advanced to the gold-medal match. The semifinal produced a dramatic contest as India initially established a three-goal advantage before Pakistan mounted…

Pakistan Star’s Dismissal Triggers Unusual Scene During Domestic Match Babar Azam was at the centre of an unusual incident during the President’s Trophy Grade-I match after a group of fans entered the playing area following his dismissal. The Pakistan batter was representing OGDCL against KRL in Islamabad when the incident occurred during the domestic competition.…

Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz Guide Pakistan Into Gold-Medal Match Pakistan have reached the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-reduced semifinal at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. Pakistan chased down Bangladesh’s target of 112 in just 11.3 overs to book their place in the gold-medal…