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Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) triumphs over PTV to lift the title of President Cup 2025
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A bowling masterclass from Sufiyan Muqeem (3/23) and Ahmed Hassan (3/25), paired with a reliable 53 off 83 balls from tournament standout Shahzaib Khan, steered KRL to a decisive four-wicket win over PTV at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium.
The PCB has received bids from five continents, including the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan, with results to be announced on December 27, ahead of open competitive bidding on January 8 in Islamabad.
According to reports, the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi intends to highlight the inappropriate behaviour of Indian players during the final match.
While Haris Rauf steered the Melbourne Stars to a convincing six-wicket win with an impactful 3/28, Hassan Ali’s disciplined spell of 2/25 for the Adelaide Strikers unfortunately ended in a losing cause.
Pakistan U19 mentor condemned Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s gesture toward Ali Raza as "unacceptable" in the final of U19 Asia Cup 2025, and spoke about instructions to his players to stay focused and celebrate with dignity.
Sameer Minhas’ scintillating 172 (113) powered Pakistan to 347/8, before the bowlers took charge with Ali Raza (4/42), Abdul Subhan (2/29), Mohammad Sayyam (2/38), and Huzaifa Ahsan (2/12) combining to bowl out India for 156.
In this exclusive interview with PakPassion, former Pakistan batter discussed the expansion of the PSL, the Multan Sultans ownership controversy, the current state of the Pakistan national team, his coaching career, and shared a message for PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Registration for inclusion in the player pool closes on 20 January 2026, ahead of the team auction in Islamabad on 8 January.
Pakistan leg-spinner turned the tide for the Thunder, claiming a clinical 4/24 to dismantle Brisbane Heat and anchor his team's winning performance.
Farhan Yousaf will continue to lead the 15-member squad with Umar Zaib added as the only change from the Asia Cup lineup ahead of the tri-series, which begins on 25 December, serving as preparation for the U19 World Cup starting 15 January in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The former Pakistan cricketer confirmed that his coaching contract with the PCB has concluded, and extended his best wishes to the team for their future success.
Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has also approved a new modern stadium in Islamabad, a move backing wider PSL expansion, boosting domestic cricket, and likely enabling Muzaffarabad to host PSL 11 and future international matches.
PCB has pushed back the franchise bid deadline by a week due to rising global investor interest, with Chairman Mohsin Naqvi set to showcase the league at the upcoming New York roadshow.
The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi has announced an auction for two proposed new franchises on January 8, extended the bidding deadline until December 22, and revealed renovation plans for Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium ahead of the league during an investor roadshow in New York.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, the former Pakistan Test bowler reflects on the wider challenges facing Pakistan cricket, discussing the impact of T20 prioritisation, technical issues affecting fast bowlers, and governance issues within the PCB.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, former member of the selection committee, opens up about his recent resignation from the PCB's Head of Youth Development role, provides a detailed assessment of the structural challenges within Pakistan cricket, discusses the communication gap between the players and the coaches, and much more.
According to reports, the decision was taken after several Afghan cricketers removed PSL from their social media bios, an act officials viewed as disrespect, which has halted cricket relations between the two nations.
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