The Prime Minister asked the squad to concentrate on readiness for the mega event and not to worry about issues related to lack of international cricket at home.

KPK reached 187/5 with good innings by Mohammad Rizwan (65) and Iftikhar Ahmed (40) but the Punjab side were unable to keep up with the run rate despite a fighting 62 by Mohammad Akhlaq with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking for 3/25.

Australia batsman feels that it's very easy for players and organisations to say no to Pakistan but they would not do the same to India due to their financial power.

Haider Ali hit an unbeaten 58* as Northern chased down a modest target of 140 set by Balochistan thanks mainly to  Amad Butt who scored 34. 

The British High Commissioner to Pakistan has confirmed that the decision to cancel England's tour to the country was made independently by ECB and the travel advice by the British Government has not changed.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting in a press conference stated that the cancellation of the New Zealand cricket team's tour of Pakistan was the result of a hybrid war against Pakistan and that the fake news was generated by India to damage the tour.

The former South Africa fast-bowler will start his work from the 6th of October in Lahore, whilst the former Australia batsman will join the Pakistan squad during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The International Cricket Council, on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board, has charged the former West Indies player with breaching four counts of the ECB Anti-Corruption Code for Participants of the T10 League.

The Pakistan spinner's excellent 1st innings performance of 5/50 and 2nd innings figures of 6/51 have helped his side Gloucestershire to a 7 wicket win over Durham.

Writing for Isport, Saj explains why by cancelling the upcoming tour, England have turned their back on a country that has done so much to help them over the past 18 months.

Pakistan fast-bowler's excellent bowling figures of 5/48 in the first innings have put his side in a strong position against Lancashire.

The PCB Chairman feels that Pakistan deserved better treatment after they went out of their way to accomodate ECB's requests to tour England in the past.

Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary praised the security arrangements in Pakistan for cricket teams and indicated that SLC will seriously consider any invitation from the PCB to tour the country.

Increasing concerns about travelling to the region and a belief that to go ahead with the tour would add further pressure on English players are the reasons cited.

The PCB CE stated that Bangladesh and Sri Lanka indicated their inability to tour due to their prior commitments and confirmed that Pakistan will continue to play their home series in the country.

The Blackcaps are said to be in “good spirits” according to Tom Latham as 24 players and staff – not including those staying on for the Twenty20 World Cup - returned to New Zealand.

New Zealand captain stated that he was disappointed about how events unfolded as was the squad who were looking forward to playing in Pakistan.

Defending the decision to abandon the tour of Pakistan, the NZC Chief Executive stated that the advice regarding the credible threat from the New Zealand Government was supported by NZC’s security consultants and by other independent sources.

Speaking to Saj for Wisden, the former Pakistan fast-bowler spoke about his introduction to cricket, his great spell of 7/1 against Australia in 1979, why he rates Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson as the fastest bowlers he faced and his own legacy of being a pioneer of reverse-swing.

Pakistan batsman spoke about how well he has adjusted to international cricket after his long absence, how he never let negative thoughts divert him from his aims of making an international comeback and how he is enjoying his status as a senior player.

Babar Azam will lead the squad which has surprise inclusions of domestic performers Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah who as per Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim have been drafted in to provide more firepower in the middle-order.

Pakistan fast-bowler spoke about his impressions of the inaugural edition of The Hundred, working with Head Coach Andy Flower, hopes that he will be selected for the ICC T20 World Cup, what impresses him most about Shaheen Shah Afridi and Pakistan's chances at the ICC mega event.

The fast-bowler spoke about the recent selection policies in Pakistan cricket, responded to the criticism he has received since announcing his international retirement, his future plans and whether there is any chance of him reversing his decision to retire from playing for Pakistan.

Chief Executive of PCB spoke on a variety of topics including his future at the organization, the status of proposed tours to Pakistan by England, New Zealand and Australia, his meeting with Mohammad Amir, his thoughts on Younis Khan's resignation and his assessment of the current team’s and coach’s performance.