The exclusion of Fakhar Zaman from Pakistan’s playing XI for the second T20I against Australia has sparked widespread debate among fans and former cricketers.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first in the second T20I against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match is part of the ongoing three-match T20I series, and the hosts made a few notable changes to their playing XI.
Desert Vipers finally met their match on Tuesday night as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders handed the table-toppers their first loss of the season in the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Pakistan’s experienced opener Fakhar Zaman has been officially penalised by the International Cricket Council after his involvement in an on-field confrontation during the T20I Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka on November 29.
Star batter Fakhar Zaman found himself in a spot of bother after he was found guilty for showing dissent at the on-field umpire's decision during the Tri-Series Final against Sri Lanka on Saturday, November 29 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed.
Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi were furious after the third umpire didn’t give the decision in Pakistan’s favour in the T20I Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
In the T20I Tri-Nation Series final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, tensions escalated when Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi reacted strongly to a contentious third-umpire decision.
Pakistan completed a 3-0 series sweep of Sri Lanka with a clinical six-wicket victory in their third and final ODI with 32 balls remaining. Mohammad Rizwan (61 not out) and Fakhar Zaman (55) scored second successive half centuries and eased Pakistan to 215-4 in 44.4 overs on Sunday.
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan completed a 3-0 series sweep of Sri Lanka with a clinical six-wicket victory in their third and final ODI on Sunday with 32 balls remaining.
Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka By 6 Wickets In 3rd ODI (Scorecard) - Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Wasim starred as Pakistan completed a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka with a six-wicket win in the third ODI on Sunday.
Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Wasim starred as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final ODI on Sunday, claiming the series 3-0. Rizwan scored an unbeaten 61 and opener Fakhar Zaman knocked 55 to guide Pakistan past their target of 212 in 44.4 overs.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi recently slammed the match officials of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, following Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal.
Following the handshake dispute with India, in which the Pakistan Cricket Board’s request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft was denied twice, the Pakistan team management has once again reached out to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan sparked major controversy after Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal. The left-handed batter was declared out caught behind off India’s bowling, with Sanju Samson completing the catch.
The India-Pakistan face-off on Sunday, September 21, in the Asia Cup 2025 witnessed a controversial moment early in the game when batter Fakhar Zaman was given out in the third over.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha questioned the legality of opener Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal, suggesting that the ball might have bounced before reaching wicketkeeper Sanju Samson.
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya dismissed Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman, with Sanju Samson taking a sharp low catch in their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Former Pakistan bowler Waqar Younis slammed the third umpire for declaring Fakhar Zaman out in the IND vs PAK Super 4 match 2 in the Asia Cup 2025. On the third delivery of the third over of Pakistan’s innings, the ball took the outside edge of Fakhar’s bat, and India wicket-keeper Sanju Samson grabbed the white cherry.
United Arab Emirates: After all the off-field drama and an hour’s delay in getting on the park, Pakistan finally found their way into the Super Four stage from Group A of the Asia Cup 2025, defeating hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 41 runs at the Dubai International Stadium here on Wednesday.