Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 has lost a star player as David Wiese, a key member of Lahore Qalandars, has withdrawn from the tournament due to personal commitments. In a statement, team owner Thamin Rana revealed that Wiese’s decision to step back was inevitable due to his packed schedule. Despite this setback, Wiese expressed his gratitude towards the Lahore Qalandars family, calling the PSL a high-reputation league.
As per Wiese, being a part of the Lahore Qalandars is not about playing cricket, but rather being part of a family. The cricketer further stated that he is eagerly looking forward to rejoining the team in the future and contributing to their success.
Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup has been won by India, while the Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship was contested between Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan and Iran’s Shahin Sabzi in Qatar. Pakistan’s Kumar Yadav, a member of the national cricket team, has been training at the Sinalizes Sports Club. Netherlands’ Max O’Dowd expressed his confidence in Pakistan’s ability to win, stating that the team was difficult to beat.
In the semi-finals, England defeated Australia, while India defeated Afghanistan. Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha revealed that the team was not under pressure to perform in the initial matches. Cricket Australia has also confirmed this, stating that the team was not under any pressure.
Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Bazid Khan, and Ramiz Raja will be providing commentary for the World Cup. Former Indian captain Kapil Dev stated that the decision to skip playing against Pakistan was made in accordance with the government and cricket board’s policies.
As the 2026 T20 World Cup is set to begin on February 7, several exciting developments are expected. One such development is the participation of several senior players in the tournament. According to Lincoln Media, Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, expressing concerns over the impact of the boycott on their tourism sector. The letter stated that the boycott had resulted in a large number of fans canceling their hotel bookings.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik expressed his views on the current cricket season, stating that it was at its peak and the topic of selection was also being discussed. In a video, Pakistani cricketers were seen mimicking the style of Abar Ahmed. Fitness programs for female cricketers are being prioritized in the camp, while young players are being included in the team to prepare for the World Cup.
Pakistan’s captain has taken a step back to show solidarity with Bangladesh. Government sources revealed that the suicide bomber had received training from Afghanistan for militant activities. The bomber has traveled to Afghanistan multiple times. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has canceled all her official engagements for the day.
Inspector General (IG) Islamabad, Alama Bashir Hussain Ammi, revealed that the IG’s cousin was also among the martyrs. Thomas De Nino stated that a bilateral agreement with only one nuclear power was not possible, citing the lack of transparency and control over China’s nuclear arsenal.
The Sindh government has canceled the cultural night music program in solidarity with the victims of the blast in Islamabad.
