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 DUBAI, 18 August, 20026 (Nosheen): West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2026 following a string of impressive performances with both bat and ball in Test cricket.Greaves beat England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Bangladesh batter Tanzid Hasan to claim the monthly award after playing a decisive role in West Indies’ ICC World Test Championship campaign.The all-rounder enjoyed a particularly productive month at home, helping West Indies secure a draw against Sri Lanka before producing a match-winning display against Pakistan.“I have had a memorable month playing at home, and to have contributed with both bat and ball against Sri Lanka and Pakistan has been particularly special for me,” Greaves said after receiving the...

 LEEDS, 18 August 2026 (Ghufran) — Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England due to a hand injury, with Salman Ali Agha appointed to lead the national side in his absence.Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed that Salman Ali Agha will captain Pakistan in the opening Test, while Shan Masood has also been declared fully fit and available for the match. Babar sustained the injury while batting on the second day of a three-day practice match for Kent County Cricket Club. The Pakistan batter was struck on his right hand by a delivery. Following an examination by the team doctor and as a precautionary measure, Babar was advised to rest for the remainder of the practice match.According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, Babar was scheduled to participate ...

لیڈز، 18 اگست 2026 (غفران): پاکستان کے کپتان بابر اعظم ہاتھ کی انجری کے باعث انگلینڈ کے خلاف پہلے ٹیسٹ میچ سے باہر ہوگئے ہیں، جبکہ ان کی عدم موجودگی میں سلمان علی آغا کو قومی ٹیم کی قیادت سونپ دی گئی ہے۔پاکستان کے ہیڈ کوچ سرفراز احمد نے تصدیق کی ہے کہ سلمان علی آغا انگلینڈ کے خلاف افتتاحی ٹیسٹ میں پاکستان کی قیادت کریں گے، جبکہ شان مسعود کو بھی مکمل طور پر فٹ قرار دیتے ہوئے میچ کے لیے دستیاب قرار دیا گیا ہے۔ بابر اعظم کو کاؤنٹی کرکٹ کلب کینٹ کے لیے تین روزہ پریکٹس میچ کے دوسرے روز بیٹنگ کے دوران دائیں ہاتھ پر گیند لگنے سے انجری ہوئی تھی۔ ٹیم ڈاکٹر کی جانب سے معائنے کے بعد احتیاطی اقدام کے طور پر بابر اعظم کو پریکٹس میچ کے باقی حصے میں آرام کا مشورہ دیا گیا تھا۔ پاکستان کرکٹ بورڈ کے مطابق بابر اعظم کو 17 اگست کو ہیڈنگلے کرکٹ گراؤنڈ میں پاکستان کے تربیتی سیشن میں شرکت کرنا تھی۔بابر اعظم کی ع...

LONDON, 18 August 2026 (Kamran Raja) — Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Tipu Usman met England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Richard Gould to discuss strengthening cricket cooperation and sporting ties between Pakistan and England. According to the Pakistan High Commission, the meeting covered matters of mutual interest, including cooperation and engagement in cricket between the two countries.The two sides also discussed arrangements for the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their longstanding cricketing ties.The meeting highlighted the importance of the long-standing sporting relationship between Pakistan and England, particularly in the field of cricket, and the role of cricket in fu...