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Pakistan Cricket Squad Shake-Up: Hasan Nawaz Out, Fakhar Zaman In

News Analysis India — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan cricket authorities have announced a significant late alteration to their white-ball squads ahead of crucial upcoming home series. Promising batter Hasan Nawaz has been released to return to domestic commitments, paving the way for the inclusion of the experienced Fakhar Zaman in the T20I setup. This strategic move comes as Pakistan prepares to host Sri Lanka for an ODI series and participate in a T20I tri-nation tournament also featuring Zimbabwe.

Hasan Nawaz, a 23-year-old talent, will now rejoin the Quaid-e-Azam trophy for its seventh round, scheduled to recommence on November 11. While Fakhar Zaman’s return to the T20I squad has been confirmed, no direct replacement has been named for the ODI squad at this juncture. Zaman, who last represented Pakistan in T20Is during the Asia Cup 2025, brings valuable experience to the team. He was also part of the recent ODI series against South Africa, where he scored 45 runs across three innings.

The national team is set to engage in a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi from November 11 to 15. Following this, the focus will shift to the tri-nation T20I tournament, which is slated to take place from November 17 to 29, with matches held in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Cricket fans can anticipate exciting contests as Pakistan aims to showcase its strength in both formats.

Pakistan Dominates UAE in High-Scoring T20I Clash

News Analysis India — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan secured their second consecutive victory, triumphing over hosts UAE by 31 runs in a high-scoring T20I encounter. Pakistan established a formidable total of 207 runs, marking their third-highest score in T20Is. Saim Ayub set the stage for the victory with an exceptional performance. The left-handed batsman aggressively targeted UAE’s bowling attack, scoring 69 runs off 38 deliveries.

Following Ayub’s dismissal, Hasan Nawaz continued the momentum, smashing 38 runs off just 22 balls. Despite losing wickets in quick succession, Pakistan’s lower middle order, including Mohammad Nawaz (25), Faheem Ashraf (16), and Hasan Ali (9), ensured a strong finish, accumulating 45 runs in the final overs.

UAE struggled from the outset, heavily relying on their captain, Muhammad Waseem, who contributed 33 runs. Beyond Waseem, wickets fell rapidly, and Pakistan’s spin attack, spearheaded by Nawaz and Ayub, exerted its dominance. The bowlers limited UAE to a score of 176.

Asif Khan stood out as the sole performer for UAE, displaying resilience by scoring 77 runs off 35 balls and improving UAE’s net run rate.

PCB Announces Central Contracts for 2025-26 Season, Including 13 New Players

News Analysis India — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed its central contracts for the 2025-26 season, encompassing 30 players. Notably, no player has been included in Category A this time. Prominent cricketers like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been demoted from Category A to Category B. However, the overall list of central contracts has been expanded from 27 to 30 players. Among these, 13 players are new additions, not previously included in the central contract list.

The PCB has added several new names to the central contract team. These include Hasan Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Mirza, and Sufiyan Muqeem. Young batsman Hasan Nawaz’s recent outstanding performance has earned him his first central contract. Sufiyan Muqeem also makes his debut on this list.

On the other hand, experienced bowlers Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, and Mohammad Abbas have made a comeback, improving their form. Mohammad Haris also missed out on a central contract last time. Hussain Talat and Khushdil Shah are included this time. Fakhar Zaman, who missed out on a central contract in 2024 after eight years, has returned to Grade B. Conversely, players like Amir Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Mir Hamza, Irfan Khan Niazi, and Usman Khan have been excluded from receiving central contracts this time.

PCB 2025-26 Central Contract List

Grade B: Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi

Grade C: Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Sahibzada Farhan, Sajid Khan, and Saud Shakeel

Grade D: Ahmed Daniyal, Hussain Talat, Khurram Shahzad, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Salman Mirza, Shan Masood, and Sufiyan Muqeem.

PAK vs WI: Hasan Nawaz’s Debut Fifty Leads Pakistan to Victory

News Analysis India — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Following impressive bowling performances by Pakistani fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Hasan Nawaz’s explosive half-century propelled the visiting team to a five-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first One Day International. Batting first, the home team was bowled out for 280 runs in 49 overs. In response, Pakistan secured the win, losing five wickets. Hasan Nawaz, making his debut in this match, achieved a remarkable feat by scoring a fifty in his first-ever match, setting a new record.