Mohammad Faiq

The moment came on the third ball of the 17th over of the first innings when Amir bowled a slow bouncer to Faheem Ashraf. Faheem tried to play an upper-cut but edged it to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.

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 Shaheens decisively defeated India A by eight wickets in the Rising Stars Asia Cup. Chasing a modest 137, the Shaheens reached the target in just 13.2 overs, thanks to an outstanding unbeaten 79 from Maaz Sadaqat. India A's innings faltered after a promising start, with Shahid Aziz taking three wickets for the victors.

Mohammad Faiq and Maaz Sadaqat — who finished unbeaten and carried Pakistan home — were visibly fired up as they headed back to the dugout. High-fives, roars and bear hugs followed as the players celebrated the emphatic result.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his impressive form in the Rising Stars Asia Cup, scoring a rapid 45 off 28 balls against Pakistan Shaheens. This aggressive knock, featuring four boundaries and three sixes, maintained his high strike rate. Earlier in the week, Suryavanshi achieved a joint second-fastest T20 century for an Indian batter.

A heated Asia Cup Rising Stars match between India A and Pakistan Shaheens in Doha saw Pakistani bowler Saad Masood give Indian batter Naman Dhir an aggressive send-off after taking his wicket. This incident, coupled with both teams skipping the customary pre-match handshake, amplified the intense rivalry, reflecting broader dynamics beyond the sport.

Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali has been arrested in Manchester on rape charges stemming from an alleged incident on July 23, 2025. Greater Manchester Police are investigating, and Ali has been released on bail. His young career so far has included the iconic India vs Pakistan match at the 2022 T20 World Cup but he was unable to make a mark in that contest.

India A has secured a spot in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semifinals, set to face Bangladesh A on Friday, November 21st. The tournament's final four also includes Pakistan A and Sri Lanka A. All crucial matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.

Pakistan A clinched the Asia Cup Rising Stars trophy for a record third time, overcoming Bangladesh A in a thrilling Super Over. Despite a shaky start, Pakistan posted 125, with Saad Masood's aggressive 38 proving crucial. Bangladesh fought back but fell short in the Super Over, with Pakistan's bowlers holding their nerve.