Stories by Ibrahim Farooqi

Lord’s vibes: the only hope for beleaguered Pakistan

Lord’s holds a distinctive eminence for Pakistan, it goes without saying.

Updated 27 Aug, 2026 08:42am

Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed is no more

He was a reporting stalwart who remained on the field for around six decades covering cricketing stories developing on and off the field.

Updated 19 Jun, 2026 09:07am

COMMENT: Pakistan cricket needs reason-based decisions to come out of deep trouble

Why was Steve Smith, after entering international cricket arena primarily as a leg-spinner, eventually given a...

Published 24 May, 2026 06:55am

Wilting against Bangladesh no good omen for Pakistan

Test cricket demands unshakable technique and focus backed by endurance.

Updated 14 May, 2026 11:50am

INTERVIEW: Qualifying for LA2028 Olympics Pakistan’s main focus, says Manzoor Sr

Head coach stays upbeat ahead of this year’s World Cup.

Updated 03 May, 2026 12:43pm

Long-term development, not winning upcoming World Cup, Pakistan’s main aim: Samiullah

After a gap of eight years, Pakistan will be returning to the FIH men’s World Cup later this year.

Updated 24 Mar, 2026 09:43am

COMMENT: Artificial stars are destroying Pakistan cricket

Several cricketing nations, both established and relatively new ones, are developing their game in one way or the other.

Updated 03 Mar, 2026 09:30am

Pakistan faces monumental task against Sri Lanka in crucial Super Eight

Pakistan cricket works differently and has remained wobbly in cut-throat International Cricket Council (ICC) events for years owing to a myriad of erroneous decisions in team selection.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 11:22am

I felt trophy in my hands before 2009 World T20 final: Afridi

OUT strode a tigerish man, unfazed by the grand occasion and the massive task at hand. The man possessed that...

Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:34am

INTERVIEW: ‘I could feel the trophy in my hands before the final’ — Shahid Afridi on 2009 World T20 glory

“You get opportunities to perform and win matches for your country in big games; if you stay confident, you definitely earn positive results," cricket icon says.

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 03:21pm

Aamir, Miandad urge Pakistan’s Test batters to improve technique

Former opener Aamir says that fragile batting was not a new problem in Pakistan cricket.

Updated 28 Oct, 2025 12:21pm

Disgruntled Pakistan fans want major changes

Fans at the South Africa, England game in Karachi point towards “wrong team selection” and express who they're supporting after Pakistan's exit.

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 12:25pm

Caught in a self-created spin, Pakistan hits rock bottom

“Our openers aren’t scoring, our middle order isn’t performing,” Rashid Latif says.

Updated 29 Jan, 2025 11:49am

Rational PCB decisions vital for Champions Trophy defence

Media reports suggest that Kirsten was not consulted on team selection for the tours to Australia and Zimbabwe

Updated 30 Oct, 2024 11:21am

Blundering PCB needs to make better decisions

“[As] well as Bangladesh played, this is embarrassing for Pakistan,” says cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle.

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 10:23am

COMMENT: Familiar blunders by Babar and company at unfamiliar territory

THE mess continues. Another game, and another day of embarrassment. Do Pakistan cricketers need a super computer to...

Published 11 Jun, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan cricket needs to invest properly in budding players

PCB will have to genuinely invest in up-and-coming talent on consistent basis, otherwise Pakistan will continue to lag behind in top-notch contests.

Published 10 Feb, 2024 07:10am

PCB should accept the bulk of blame for Pakistan fiasco

Failing to get crowned as the world champions is, and should not be, Pakistan’s prime concern.

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 10:52am

Pakistan must avoid excuses, embrace mental toughness

KARACHI: Excuses after a rout signals a shielding mindset. Very few will buy this justification, particularly during...

Published 27 Oct, 2023 07:08am

Aamir says lack of planning hurt Pakistan in Asia Cup

“Babar was made [national] captain prematurely, but cannot be abruptly removed from the position," says Aamir.

Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:43am