Pakistan cricket sensation Maun Ali has joined the Karachi Kings franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for a whopping 6.44 crores. The talented all-rounder has been signed under the direct signing category, making him a valuable addition to the team.
In a surprising move, the Karachi Kings have announced their fourth retention, with Maun Ali joining the likes of Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, and Saad Beg. The team has already retained four players, with the remaining spots up for grabs.
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.
In other cricket news, Pakistan’s cricket team has been training at the Sunhali Sports Club in preparation for the upcoming matches. Netherlands’ batter Max O’Dowd has expressed his skepticism about Pakistan’s chances, stating that they are in for a tough match.
Pakistan’s cricket team captain Salman Ali Agha has downplayed the pressure of the upcoming matches, stating that they are not under any pressure. Cricket Australia has also confirmed this, stating that the team is not under any pressure.
Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Bazid Khan, and Ramiz Raja will be commentating on the World Cup. Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has expressed his views on Pakistan’s decision to boycott the India-Pakistan match, stating that such decisions are made under the government and cricket board’s policy.
The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on February 7, and several interesting developments are expected to take place. One such development is the participation of several veteran players in the tournament. According to Lincoln Media, Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that Pakistan’s boycott of the tournament has affected Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, with a large number of fans canceling their hotel bookings.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has expressed his views on the current cricket season, stating that it is at its peak and that the topic of selection is also a hot one. In a video, Pakistani cricketers can be seen mimicking the style of Abarar Ahmed in a fun and entertaining way.
Meanwhile, the fitness of women cricketers has been a major focus at the camp, with several young players being included in the team to prepare for the World Cup. Captain Qasim Khan has expressed his views on the team, stating that they are working hard to prepare for the tournament.
In other news, the Government of Punjab has announced the cancellation of all official functions for the next few days in light of the recent incident. The cause of the incident is still unknown, and no suicide note has been found.
In a surprising move, the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad has revealed that one of the victims of the recent blast was related to him. In a separate incident, Thomas DeNino has expressed his views on the current state of nuclear disarmament, stating that a two-sided agreement is not feasible with only one nuclear power.
The Sindh Government has also announced the cancellation of a cultural night music program in solidarity with the victims of the Islamabad blast.
