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Will the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup spur Pakistan hockey’s revival?
After years of decline, Pakistan hockey enters the 2026 World Cup with a new setup, fresh backing and a point to prove
Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026
After years of decline, Pakistan hockey enters the 2026 World Cup with a new setup, fresh backing and a point to prove
Unlike ICC competitions, where India and Pakistan are often placed in the same group, the Asian Games draw has kept the two teams apart in the early stages
Sahibzada Farhan produced the defining performance of the match, scoring 102 from 101 deliveries to register his ninth List A century.
The fixture will provide Pakistan with valuable preparation ahead of their challenging Test series in England.
Ronaldo shared the news on Instagram by posting a photograph of two hands, believed to be his and Rodríguez’s, with both wearing wedding rings
PCB Greens made a flying start, with Fakhar and Sameer Minhas putting together 90 runs for the opening wicket in 14 overs.
Trump's support comes despite growing opposition to Infantino from several major football bodies.
Before the series begins, Pakistan will also play a three-day warm-up fixture against a Select XI from August 13 to 15.
The two-time ODI World Cup champions have failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 tournament.
The seven-match 50-over tournament will begin from August 11 at the Multan Cricket Stadium
The Pakistan team was warmly welcomed upon arrival by officials from the Pakistani embassy in the Netherlands
Bangladesh says cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will not play again after he joined a media event with ousted leader Sheikh Hasina
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament is the India-Pakistan showdown, scheduled for September 5 in Group A
The series between England and Pakistan gets underway at Headingley in Leeds on August 19
The series victory also gave Babar his ninth away Test win as Pakistan captain.
West Indies resumed on 103/6 but could add only 14 more runs before being dismissed for 117
Sajid Khan and Ali Usman shared six wickets as the tourists reduced West Indies to 103 for six in their second innings by stumps on Tuesday.
Smith has been appointed on a two-year contract and will join the squad before the England Test series
Pakistan ended day two on 266 for two, trailing the West Indies by only 78 runs.
Greaves’ composed unbeaten half-century and Chase’s measured support denied the visitors complete control as West Indies closed on 239 for five after 74 overs
