Pakistan has announced a 16-member national squad for the upcoming 2-Test series against Bangladesh. Chief selector Shan Masood will continue to lead the Test team, while four new players have been included in the squad. Five players from the squad are currently participating in the National Cricket Academy’s (NCA) Red Ball Camp in Lahore. The national Test squad will join camp in Karachi on April 27, where they will stay until May 1. The team will depart for Bangladesh on May 2, with the series scheduled to take place from May 2-6 and May 9-13.
Ex-captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the head coach for the Bangladesh tour, while former Test cricketers Asad Shafiq and Umair Gul will take on batting and bowling coach duties, respectively. The squad includes Shan Masood, Abdullah Fazal, Imad Wasim, Azan Awais, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Imam ul Haq, and Khurram Shehzad. Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Ghazi Ghouri, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, and Shahin Shah Afridi are also part of the squad.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the schedule for the Test series against Pakistan, with the first Test to be played from May 8-12 in Dhaka and the second Test from May 16-20 in Sylhet. The United XI has included Poon Rawtanayake of Sri Lanka in their squad, while Deepender Singh Arya of Punjab Kings was forced to leave the team due to national duty.
The Lahore-based United XI defeated Qualanders in the 26th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 by 6 wickets, with Fawad Alam scoring an impressive 84 off 54 balls. The Pakistan women’s team is currently participating in a fitness camp in Lahore, where they have been undergoing rigorous training sessions. Former England all-rounder Moen Ali has revealed that he left the Indian Premier League (IPL) to join the Pakistan Super League (PSL), citing the need for more competitive cricket.
The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Mumbai Indians captain, Hardik Pandya, is facing intense criticism following the team’s poor performance in the 2026 season, with the team winning only one out of five matches. Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has offered support to 38-year-old Shapur Zadran, who is reportedly in a critical condition.
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) have begun talks, with a friendly match between the two teams possible. New Zealand cricketer Colin Munro, who recently joined the Rawalpindi-based PSL team, has praised the experience of participating in the event.
The Punjab government has denied any involvement in the decision to impose a fine on fast bowler Nasim Shah. The Cricket Board of Australia has announced that the Australian team will play 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is against Bangladesh. Iranian women footballers who have sought asylum in Australia have expressed gratitude to the Australian government, stating their desire to start a new life in a safe environment.
According to a recent report by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), India is the world’s top country for doping rule violations. Pakistan Cycling Federation officials have expressed their condolences to the family of a deceased cyclist, while the Iranian government has announced that it will respond to US proposals in the next 17 days. The Supreme National Security Council has denied reports that the second round of talks between the US and Iran will not take place.
In other news, a courageous worker named Abdul Wahab has refused to give up despite facing a prolonged period of darkness, hunger, and thirst. Indian actor and comedian Ali Asgar has revealed the reason behind his decision to leave the popular TV show “Kapil Sharma Show.” The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that a large sum of money was deposited into a Pakistani account as a safe deposit.
Finally, a recent study has investigated the caloric and fat content of pre-cooked meals served on flights, with some surprising results.
