Four years after England's transformative Test series win against New Zealand, the two teams prepare for a rematch at Lord's. Coach Brendon McCullum aims to evolve England's attacking style, while NZ captain Kane Williamson focuses on his team's preparation.
Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan cricket captain, receives Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s second-highest civilian honour, for his cricket contributions and service to the national team, becoming the fourth Pakistani cricketer to do so.
Two months after Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign ended in disappointment, Babar Azam has weighed in on the controversy between current players and former cricketers. Speaking during PSL 2026, Babar backed Shadab Khan's right to respond to criticism from Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Yousuf, calling for balance and mutual respect while acknowledging the team's poor World Cup performance.
