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Pakistan’s Cricket League Rises Above the Country’s Troubles
March 15, 2023

Pakistan’s Cricket League Rises Above the Country’s Troubles

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
With the country facing an economic and political crisis, plus a resurgence of terrorism, the Pakistan Super League offers the public a much-needed respite.

Goodwill and Cricket: Australia’s Upcoming Tour of Pakistan
January 31, 2022

Goodwill and Cricket: Australia’s Upcoming Tour of Pakistan

By Grant Wyeth
Cricket-playing countries have been reluctant to play in Pakistan since a 2009 attack on a visiting team's bus. But the game must go on.
South Asian Politics Takes the Field at the Cricket World Cup
November 10, 2021

South Asian Politics Takes the Field at the Cricket World Cup

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
From the India-Pakistan match to Afghanistan’s run and even New Zealand-Pakistan tensions, the T20 World Cup has been brimming with geopolitical implications.

Blame Game Won’t Help Pakistan’s Cricketing Cause
September 23, 2021

Blame Game Won’t Help Pakistan’s Cricketing Cause

By Umair Jamal
No Pakistani official has admitted to concerns emerging from the deteriorating security situation in Pakistan and the region.

New Zealand Abandons Cricket Tour of Pakistan Over Security Concerns
September 18, 2021

New Zealand Abandons Cricket Tour of Pakistan Over Security Concerns

By Rizwan Ali
New Zealand Cricket called off its first match in Pakistan in 18 years, even though Pakistan’s government insisted that “no security threat of any kind exists.”

Bangladesh Squad Returns to Pakistan for First Cricket Test Match Since 2003
February 06, 2020

Bangladesh Squad Returns to Pakistan for First Cricket Test Match Since 2003

By Associated Press
It’s another step forward for Pakistani cricket, as security concerns previously prevented the country from hosting international matches.

India and Pakistan's Cricket Diplomacy
March 15, 2017

India and Pakistan's Cricket Diplomacy

By Martand Jha
Cricket matches are used as ice breakers and political signalling in the complex India-Pakistan relationship.
Pakistan Super League: Sports Vs. Extremism
March 07, 2017

Pakistan Super League: Sports Vs. Extremism

By Daud Khattak
The enthusiasm for the return of cricket to Pakistan can be harnessed to improve the country's future.

Hosting the Pakistan Super League Final in Lahore Is an Embarrassment
March 03, 2017

Hosting the Pakistan Super League Final in Lahore Is an Embarrassment

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The decision defies all logic and only demonstrates how unsafe Pakistan continues to be.

Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif Have Appeals Rejected, Ban Remains
April 19, 2013

Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif Have Appeals Rejected, Ban Remains

Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif remain banned from cricket.

Imran Khan: From Cricket to a Parliamentary Run
April 10, 2013

Imran Khan: From Cricket to a Parliamentary Run

Imran Khan, famed Pakistani cricketer, will run in the nation’s parliamentary elections in May.

"Cricket Diplomacy" for India and Pakistan
January 09, 2013

"Cricket Diplomacy" for India and Pakistan

Pakistan’s cricket team returned home from India to a heroes’ welcome. Could a rematch take place in Pakistan?

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