Hussain Talat

Hussain Talat was hospitalised after injuring his shoulder while fielding during the second ODI between the Pakistan national cricket team and the Bangladesh national cricket team in Dhaka. He crashed into advertising boards while stopping a boundary. The Pakistan Cricket Board said he received treatment and was taken for further medical evaluation.

PSL 2026 kicks off March 26 with Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kingsmen, but without spectators due to regional issues and rising costs. The tournament will be broadcast-first, held in Lahore and Karachi. Despite the challenges, eight teams and international stars promise exciting cricket, with the opening match at 7:30 PM IST.

Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 30.4 overs in the first ODI against Bangladesh after starting well with a 41-run opening stand. A sudden middle-order collapse saw wickets tumble quickly. Sahibzada Farhan (27) and Faheem Ashraf (37) were the only notable contributors. Nahid Rana starred with 5/24, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 3/29, leaving Bangladesh a modest chase.

Shaheen Shah Afridi returns to Pakistan's T20I squad for the West Indies tour, while Hasan Nawaz earns his first ODI call-up. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are back in the ODI setup, with Hasan Ali included in both squads. Pakistan will play three T20Is in the USA and three ODIs in Trinidad and Tobago, marking Mike Hesson's first ODI assignment.

Talat played his last T20I against South Africa at Centurion in February last year, while former skipper Sarfaraz has reclaimed his spot from Rohail Nazir after missing the Zimbabwe series.

In an Asia Cup Super Four match, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka amidst a celebration battle between Abrar Ahmed and Wanindu Hasaranga. Abrar mocked Hasaranga's signature move after dismissing him, which Hasaranga returned by imitating Abrar's celebration upon taking crucial wickets. Pakistan's Hussain Talat shone with both bat and ball, securing a five-wicket victory.

The Pakistani selectors included three uncapped players in a 15-member squad announced on Monday for the scheduled three-match T20 series against the West Indies from Sunday.

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in a tense Asia Cup Super Four match, with Shaheen Shah Afridi's impressive bowling and a crucial partnership between Mohammed Nawaz and Hussain Talat securing the victory. Afridi's three wickets restricted Sri Lanka to a low score, while Nawaz and Talat's resilient batting ensured Pakistan chased down the target despite a mid-innings collapse.

Following Pakistan's defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025, Shoaib Akhtar strongly criticized coach Mike Hesson's selection decisions, particularly the inclusion of Hussain Talat. Akhtar questioned Talat's utility in such a crucial match, highlighting his slow innings that stalled Pakistan's momentum. Akhtar also expressed his approach to fixing Pakistan cricket, emphasizing teamwork, logic, and consistent backing of young players.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi has confirmed three ODI debuts against Bangladesh, including Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain. The team aims to continue their strong ODI form, having recently won series against South Africa and Sri Lanka, as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup.

Former skipper Rashid Latif blasted Pakistan’s “timid” batting after their Super 4s loss to India, saying the middle order lacked intent and wasted overs. He criticised Sahibzada Farhan, Hussain Talat, and Mohammad Nawaz for slow scoring, adding, “Better to get out playing shots than waste time. That’s why I don’t trust their batting or bowling."

Following his exclusion from Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 squad and demotion in central contracts, Babar Azam is diligently working on his batting skills at the Ghani Institute of Cricket in Lahore. Selectors have omitted both Babar and Mohammad Rizwan from the upcoming tri-series and Asia Cup squad, opting for a team led by Salman Ali Agha.

India and Pakistan are poised for a high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai this Sunday. Suryakumar Yadav's undefeated Indian squad, featuring consistent Abhishek Sharma, will challenge Salman Agha's Pakistan, bolstered by a resurgent bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued show-cause notices to its players participating in the minor leagues in the USA without obtaining the mandatory no-objection certificate (NOCs).

The Pakistan Cricket Board's latest central contracts for 2025-26 have stirred controversy by demoting Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to Category B, while no player was placed in Category A. Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, and Haris Rauf have been promoted, and the pool of contracted players has expanded to 30, including 12 new names.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha blamed flat pitches for back-to-back Asia Cup defeats against India, saying conditions in Dubai don’t allow 200-plus scores. He defended his batters, the decision to promote Hussain Talat, and off-colour spells from Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed. Salman also backed his bowling plans, stressing Faheem Ashraf’s delayed introduction was strategic, not a mistake.

In a crucial Asia Cup Super Four match, Pakistan's bowlers dominated Sri Lanka, restricting them to 133/8. Shaheen Afridi led the attack with three wickets, supported by Haris Rauf and Hussain Talat. Abrar Ahmed's economical spell and his imitation of Hasaranga's celebration added spice to the contest, leaving Sri Lanka with a below-par total to defend.

Hasan Nawaz shone on his ODI debut, guiding Pakistan to a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies. Nawaz's unbeaten 63, coupled with Hussain Talat's 41, secured the win after a crucial 104-run partnership. West Indies posted 280, but Pakistan's bowlers, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, restricted them effectively. The series continues with the second ODI on Sunday.

Pakistan completed a dominant 3-0 ODI series clean sweep against Sri Lanka with a six-wicket victory in the final match. Chasing 211, fifties from Fakhar Zaman and an unbeaten knock from Mohammad Rizwan guided Pakistan to victory with 32 balls to spare. Haris Rauf was named Player of the Series.

Pakistan secured their place in the Asia Cup final against India with a tense 11-run victory over Bangladesh. After posting 135/8, Pakistan's bowlers, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi's 3/17, restricted Bangladesh to 124/9. Despite Shamim Hossain's resistance, regular wickets hampered Bangladesh's chase, setting up a highly anticipated final showdown.