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All-rounder Muhammad Nawaz on Wednesday tested positive for recreational drug use. The development has put him under the scanner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The 32-year-old all-rounder, who is currently representing Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, was reportedly flagged during testing conducted at the T20 World Cup earlier this year. A PCB spokesperson confirmed that the matter has been formally taken up after communication from the International Cricket Council (ICC). “The ICC has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about this matter, and the PCB has begun the due process. The results of this process will be communicated to the ICC today,” the spokesperson stated. As a result, he will no longer be able to play for Surrey for England’s T20 Blast. Nawaz, who has represented Pakistan in 98 T20 internationals, is currently playing for Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. via Original Source

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a one-year ban on Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka from participation in the next edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), citing contractual violations. Shanaka was signed by defending champions Lahore Qalandars for Rs7.5 million in the accelerated round of the inaugural players auction, held in February this year. But just three days before the commencement of the ongoing PSL 11, the franchise confirmed that the Sri Lankan all-rounder has withdrawn due to personal reasons and was replaced by Australia's Daniel Sams in the squad. In a statement, the PCB said it conducted a comprehensive assessment of recent contractual developments involving Shanaka and Lahore Qalandars, after the player withdrew from the tournament on March 21, 2026. The board concluded that the unilateral withdrawal amounted to a clear breach of the player registration terms and the tripartite agreement. It further noted that the reasons cited for the withdrawal...

Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 11 runs by an exceptional batting display and disciplined bowling in the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 208, Kings were bowled out for 196 in 19.4 overs as Sultans produced an exceptional bowling display to defend the target. The team got off to a solid start with openers Saad Baig and Jason Roy setting the tone, as runs flowed freely in the early stages of the game. However, Arafat Minhas provided the breakthrough for Multan as he claimed his first wicket and ended the 29-run opening stand, with Roy dismissed after scoring 16 off nine deliveries, including two fours and a six. Arafat struck again in the fifth over as Salman Ali Agha's poor run with the bat continued after being dismissed for two off five deliveries, leaving the team at 41-2 in 4.1 overs. Karachi Kings were three wickets down inside the powerplay as Peter Siddle picked up his first wicket by dismi...

A supplier of baby food jars in Austria is recalling a line saying a lethal substance may have been introduced through tampering. The HiPP brand said it was recalling its "entire line of baby food jars sold at SPAR Austria" as "it cannot be ruled out that a hazardous substance was introduced into the 'HiPP Carrot/Potato - 190 grams' product through tampering, and consumption could be fatal." Customers were asked not to consume the product, which can be identified by a white label with a red circle on the bottom of the jar, and instead return it to the store of purchase. Police in the eastern Burgenland region have put out a call for witnesses, according to the statement, but declined to comment when contacted by AFP. No further details were available, notably regarding the nature of the deadly substance mentioned and the events which sparked the investigation. In February, French food giant Danone recalled more than 120 batches of infant milk formula ...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the national team for the upcoming two-Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The 16-member squad was named by the National Selection Committee for the Test series set to take place in Bangladesh next month. The first of the two matches – part of the ICC World Test Championship will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka from May 8 to 12, while Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host the second Test, which will be played from May 16 to 20, according to a PCB statement. Shan Masood will continue to lead the Test side, while four uncapped players – Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori are part of the squad. Among the squad, five players – Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan are currently taking part in the ongoing NCA Red-Ball Camp in Lahore. The players will undergo a camp in Karachi and will assemble on April 27. The camp will conclude ...

Peshawar Zalmi, champions in 2017, have formally qualified for the playoffs of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11. Zalmi, who holds the top spot in the eight-team tournament's standings with 13 points in seven matches, had their top-four finish guaranteed following Quetta Gladiators' six-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars here at the National Bank Stadium earlier today. The Gladiators' victory meant that Zalmi's tally of 13 points can no longer be toppled by the fourth-placed side by the end of the league stage. Peshawar Zalmi started their PSL 11 campaign with a commanding five-wicket victory over debutants Rawalpindiz in the high-scoring affair, while their subsequent fixture against Islamabad United was washed out due to rain in Lahore. The former champions then registered consecutive victories over Hyderabad Kingsmen, Karachi Kings, defending champions Qalandars, Multan Sultans and the Gladiators, respectively, to consolidate their top spot. Zalmi's nex...