At least 15 people, including women and children, were killed in a series of Pakistani airstrikes that hit Afghanistan's Barmal region in Paktika province. According to local media, the assaults, which happened on the evening of December 24,

South Africa will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first test, starting Thursday.

After winning the toss, South Africa elected to field first against Pakistan in the opening Test of a two-match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday.Pakistan XI: Shan Masood ,

Both South Africa and Pakistan have named their playing XIs - a couple of injuries and a couple of players short of match fitness has meant that the hosts are going with an all-pace attack, so too are Pakistan and that doesn't come as a surprise.

Pakistan will take on arch-rival India in the marquee group game of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Feb. 23 after the ICC finally announced the schedule for the tournament.

By Ian Omoro The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures and groupings have been announced by the ICC on Tuesday, 24 December, with the tournament set to begin on 19

Pakistan will meet arch-rivals India in Dubai in the standout group game of the 2025 Champions Trophy on February 23 after the ICC announced the schedule for the cricket showpiece event on Tuesday. India refused to travel to Pakistan,