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Topic: Pakistan cricket

Key takeaways as Pakistan swat aside New Zealand to reach first T20 WC final since 2009

On a slow, used pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Pakistan made light work of New Zealand’s competitive total to reach the final, where they will face the winners of India vs England.

Im, not so dim: Why it had to be a reckless Imran Khan to threaten Pakistan’s Establishment

Most of us saw Imran Khan as a unique character, most unlike the usual subcontinent cricket star. There has always been a risk-taking edge to him bordering on the reckless.

Pakistani fans prefer changing ‘Lenovo’ to ‘Lenevivo’ than have Naseem Shah English-shamed

Many fans pointed to the regressive and ‘colonial’ attitude of Indian Twitter users for mocking a Pakistani cricketer for not being proficient in a foreign language.

Pakistan-Afghanistan nail-biting Asia Cup match ends in ugly scenes, ‘xenophobic abuse’

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 1 wicket Wednesday to qualify for final; disappointed Afghan fans threw chairs at Pak supporters prompting many to hurl racist abuse at their neighbour.

‘Sultan of Swing’ with a poetic delivery — Why Wasim Akram became a legend in his own lifetime

That cricket as a sport encourages batsmen, bowlers and fielders to display their skills, is merely stating the obvious. What is less obvious is that...

‘Fighting against match-fixing’ – Imran Khan on why he couldn’t watch Babar Azam’s century

Babar Azam's fifth day heroics saved Pakistan from defeat in the second Test against Australia. But everyone's eyes were on what PM Imran Khan had to say.

Pakistan celebrating return of international cricket but PTI minister is obsessed with India

Minister in Imran Khan cabinet, Fawad Chaudhry said India should come to Pakistan and play cricket instead of conspiracies.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.