The Pakistan national cricket team, representing Pakistan in international cricket, is governed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), after making their Test debut in 1952 and their ODI debut in 1973.
Playing all formats of the game, Pakistan became a full member of ICC in 1952.
Historical Achievements
Under Imran Khan’s captaincy, Pakistan won its first World Cup, beating England in the final.
2009 ICC World T20: Pakistan under Younis Khan triumphed in the T20 World Cup.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Pakistan defeated their arch-rivals India in the final to win their first Champions Trophy title in a memorable campaign.
India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan national cricket Team Upcoming Matches
It is February 2025 and Pakistan are eyeing the upcoming Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, that includes New Zealand and South Africa. The team’s schedule includes:
- 1st Feb 8, 2025 (D/N) (Lahore) New Zealand.
- 12 February, 2025: 3rd Match (D/N), Karachi vs South Africa
After the tri-nation series, Pakistan will be featured in the ICC Champions Trophy, in which they will be facing New Zealand, India, and Bangladesh in the group stage.
Key Players and Leadership
The current leadership team is:
Test Captain: Shan Masood
Captain of ODI & T20I: Mohammad Rizwan
Coaching staff Head coach: Aaqib Javed Assistant coach: Azhar Mahmood Fielding coach: Simon Helmot
Governing Body
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is responsible for the governance and growth of cricket in Pakistan. The PCB also manages domestic competitions, player infrastructure and arranging of international fixtures.
To an informative overview of the cricketing history, records, and upcoming fixtures, you can check their Wikipedia page or follow the latest on ESPN Cricinfo.
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