Andy Atkinson, the International Cricket Council's pitch consultant, is set to arrive in Pakistan for a four-day visit to inspect venues for the 2025 Champions Trophy. He will inspect three proposed venues: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. The Pakistan Cricket Board has shared the initial draft schedule with the ICC, and the event is planned for February 2025. This will mark the return of the ICC Champions Trophy after an eight-year break, with the last tournament held in 2017.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Azhar Ali is poised to assume a significant role within the Pakistan Cricket Board, potentially in the selection committee or high-performance centre. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi supports leveraging Azhar's experience. Azhar retired from Test cricket in 2022 with a record of 7,097 runs in 96 matches and a triple-century in a pink-ball Test. Rehan-ul-Haq is also anticipated to return as team manager.

Shane Watson, head coach of Quetta Gladiators, is satisfied with the team's performance in Pakistan Super League season 9 and enjoys his role as a coach. He emphasizes creating an environment for players to excel and encourages them to trust their instincts. Watson praises Saud Shakil's versatility and Khawaja Nafay's power, noting the growth of power hitters and spinners in the PSL. He is confident in the team's ability to win the trophy and commends former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed's natural leadership.

Grant Bradburn has stepped down from his role as the high-performance coach of the Pakistan cricket team. Initially appointed as the head coach for two years in May last year, his role was changed by the PCB in November 2023. Bradburn, who coached the team during the World Cup 2023, expressed his pride in his achievements and gratitude for the opportunity to work with Pakistan's players, coaches, and staff. He wished the team and staff continued success and growth.

Pakistan's all-rounder Aamer Jamal achieved multiple feats in the Sydney Test against Australia, including a six-wicket haul that led to a 14-run lead for Pakistan. His total of 18 wickets in the series is the most by any Pakistani in a debut series and the most by a Pakistani fast bowler after the first three Tests. Aamer also scored 82 runs in the first innings, making him the only visiting player to score in the 80s and take six wickets in the same Test in Australia. He is the first Pakistani to score over 100 runs and take 18 wickets in a series against Australia.

The ICC T20 World Cup schedule has been finalized, with Pakistan and India in the same group. The tournament will be held in the United States and the West Indies from June 4 to 30, featuring 20 teams. Pakistan's first match is against the USA on June 6, followed by a highly anticipated match against India in New York on June 9. The schedule is pending final approval, with potential adjustments to accommodate time zone differences.

On the opening day of the Cape Town Test between India and South Africa, a staggering 23 wickets fell, marking the highest number of wickets in a single day since 1902. The day saw records such as the fourth-highest tally of wickets in a single day, the first instance of six wickets falling within 11 balls without runs, and the most ducks in an innings by the Indian team. South Africa's total of 55 runs was the lowest ever against India in Test history and their lowest after choosing to bat at home since 1889. The day ended with South Africa at 62/3, trailing India by 36 runs.

Cape Town's Test match between South Africa and India saw a record-breaking 23 wickets fall on the first day, surpassing a century-old record. The first two innings were the second-shortest in test cricket history, lasting only 349 balls. India's last six wickets fell within 11 balls without adding any runs, marking a first in Test cricket. Six Indian players scored ducks, equalling the record for most ducks in an innings. South Africa's total of 55 is the lowest by any team against India in Test history, and their lowest at home since 1889. The day ended with South Africa at 62/3, trailing India by 36 runs.

Pakistani sports shooter Kishmala Talat achieved the 5th position in the annual Asian Shooting rankings for the women's 10-metre air pistol shooting category, with 2,505 rating points. She is the highest-ranked Pakistani shooter in the 2023 rankings and won a bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Games. Kishmala also ranked 15th in the women's 25m air pistol category. Other Pakistani athletes mentioned include GM Bashir, Usman Chand, and Gulfam Joseph, who also ranked in their respective shooting categories.

Lieutenant General (retired) Arif Hasan has resigned from his position as the president of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) after over 19 years, effective January 1, 2024, due to health reasons. His resignation was confirmed to Geo News and had been circulating on social media. Hasan, who has been in the USA for treatment, has faced criticism for Pakistan's lack of Olympic medals, most notably from PML-N senior leader Ahsan Iqbal. The POA, under Hasan's leadership, has argued that the responsibility for providing infrastructure and training facilities lies with the Pakistan Sports Board. POA's secretary Khalid Mehmood also confirmed Hasan's resignation on medical grounds. An interim president is expected to be appointed by the POA's Executive Committee until the next elections, which are anticipated to occur after the Paris Olympics 2024.