Rumman Raees

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Colin de Grandhomme's quickfire fifty propels hosts to record-breaking win

De Grandhomme bludgeoned the Pakistan attack with an unbeaten 74 off 40 balls to reinvigorate New Zealand's run chase as the hosts were struggling to reach a 263-run target

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Trent Boult's five-wicket haul helps host wrap up series in 3rd ODI

Boult removed Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeez in the space of five balls to put Pakistan in a hole they were never going to get out of.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Sarfraz Ahmed's young guns could turn hosts into genuine contenders for 2019 WC

The dazed and confused Pakistan team that embarrassingly lost to India at Edgbaston in the Champions Trophy has been replaced by a confident team

Highlights, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI at Abu Dhabi: Hosts win by 32 runs

Catch all the live updates of the 2nd ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Shoaib Malik says youngsters should be given chance to help them develop faster

Pakistan's experienced batsman Shoaib Malik believes youngsters should be given the chance to carry a winning momentum into the second day-night international against Sri Lank in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik help hosts ease past visitors to take 1-0 lead in 5-match series

After losing the Test series 2-0, Pakistan take early lead in 5-match ODI series with bowlers Hasan Ali and Rumaan Raees restrict Lankan batsmen after the Babar Azam, Shoiab Malik's innings propelled hosts to 292

Pakistan vs World XI: Hosts did not put a foot wrong on the pitch or off it in first T20I victory

As things stood after the tragic events of March 2009, it would have required a miracle for any foreign team or even a player to step into Pakistan. Playing a cricket match at the Gaddafi Stadium, the scene of the abandoned 2nd Test against Sri Lanka, appeared out of the question. Or so it seemed.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: PSL the catalyst behind Pakistan's title triumph against all odds

The PSL is not a breeding ground for young players, it is also a platform for unknown talented youngsters to showcase their skills and groom them while playing with some of the best players in the world.

India vs Pakistan, Highlights, Champions Trophy 2017 final, cricket result: Sarfraz and Co upset Kohli's men to lift the title

Catch the Live score and all the updates from the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan

India vs Pakistan Final 2017: Sarfraz Ahmed and Co's best chance of causing an upset rests with their bowling

On balance, then, Pakistan’s best chance of pulling off an upset for the ages rests with its bowling. And that in turn sets up a dream match-up: the best bowling unit in this tournament versus its most impressive batting side, the contest playing out on a true wicket.