Mike Hesson will continue as Pakistan's interim Test head coach until the current World Test Championship cycle ends, including next year's New Zealand series. The PCB will review his future after the 2027 World Cup. His growing influence over team selection has sparked criticism, with Babar Azam admitting he has no role in picking players, despite being the Test captain.
Hamza Zahoor struck a classy unbeaten century, nullifying Arjun Rajput's attacking 107 as Pakistan defeated India by three wickets in a Group A match of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup on Sunday.
Indian cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Yuzvendra Chahal, along with former India players Irfan Pathan and Suresh Raina, took to social media on Sunday to extend Diwali greetings to fans, wishing them happiness and prosperity on the festival of lights.
In a thrilling clash at the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup, India fell short against arch-rivals Pakistan. Despite a brilliant century from Arjun Rajput, which propelled India to a total of 208 runs, it wasn't enough to secure victory. Hamza Zahoor's remarkable unbeaten century steered Pakistan to a comeback, ultimately overcoming India with 11 balls in hand.
India vs Pakistan Score Updates, IND vs PAK U19 Asia Cup 2026: Pakistan recovered from 61/5 to pull off a chase of 209 against India in their intense U19 Asia Cup clash.
Record-breaker also offered praise for the Bangladesh lower-order for the recovery from 184 for 7 to 386 in the first innings against West Indies in Sylhet
Kavem Hodge played a crucial role in leading West Indies to a strong position in the Test match. After Bangladesh posted a first-innings score of 386, Hodge scored an unbeaten 140, guiding West Indies to 345/3. Valuable contributions from Kevin Wickham, who scored 78, aided in establishing a commanding lead. With a total lead of 315 runs, Bangladesh faces a challenging final day of the match.
Pakistan's white-ball head coach Mike Hesson will continue as the national team's interim red-ball head coach until the completion of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Pakistan U-19 achieved a crucial victory over India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026. Captain Hamza Zahoor played a significant role by scoring a century during the tense chase. After a shaky start, Pakistan recovered through a strong partnership between Zahoor and Hasnain Abbas Dar. India's Arjun Rajput had earlier led with a fighting century for his team.
Kavem Hodge scored his third Test century in Sylhet and ascribed his team's collective rise in batting form as down to belief and camaraderie within the set-up