Nouman Ali and Sajjad Khan Stuns Fans With Their Magical Performances
In the first Test against the West Indies in Multan, Pakistan’s spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan delivered a commanding performance, sharing nine wickets to dismiss the visitors for 137 runs. Sajid Khan initiated the collapse by taking four early wickets, leaving the West Indies struggling at 22-4. Noman Ali further dismantled the batting lineup with a five-wicket haul, marking his seventh in Test cricket. Their combined efforts granted Pakistan a substantial first-innings lead of 93 runs.
This has provided team Pakistan with an obvious edge as they enter Day 3 with a hefty lead of 202 runs and over 7 wickets to go. The skipper, Shan Masood provided a superior start to the second batting innings by smashing a 50. Babar Azam’s poor form continues as the 27-year old was dismissed at less than 10 runs in both batting innings of this 1st test.
BCCI Announces Indian Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
India has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Rohit Sharma leading the team. The squad features prominent players such as Shubman Gill, appointed as vice-captain, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. All-rounders Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja add depth to the lineup. The bowling attack includes pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Arshdeep Singh, alongside spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal has earned his maiden ODI call-up. Bumrah’s participation is subject to fitness, with Harshit Rana named as his cover for the England ODI series. India’s Champions Trophy campaign begins on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai.
Team Pakistan Suffers A Big Blow Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan’s young opener, Saim Ayub, will miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a right ankle injury sustained during the Cape Town Test against South Africa. Initially, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) included him in the provisional squad, hoping for his recovery. However, after medical evaluations in London, it was determined that Ayub requires an extended rehabilitation period, preventing his participation in the tournament.
Pakistan Premier League 2025 Drafts Finalised
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 player draft was held on January 13, 2025, at Hazuri Bagh in Lahore. All six franchises finalized their squads, selecting players across various categories, including Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Emerging. Notable international players such as Daryl Mitchell, David Warner, and Michael Bracewell were among the top picks. The PSL 2025 season is scheduled to run from April 10 to May 25, 2025, across multiple cities in Pakistan.
