The Pakistan men's national cricket team will tour South Africa in April 2021 for three ODIs and four T20Is as part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League. The tour, originally scheduled for October 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The matches will be held in Johannesburg and Pretoria, with the series marking South Africa's first outing in the league and Pakistan's second. The tour precedes Pakistan's subsequent series in Zimbabwe.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has permitted 20% crowd attendance for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021, scheduled from February 20 to March 22 in Karachi and Lahore. This decision allows approximately 7,500 spectators at the National Stadium and 5,500 at the Gaddafi Stadium per match day. The NCOC and PCB will monitor the situation to potentially increase crowd numbers for the playoffs and final. PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani expressed gratitude to the NCOC for their trust, highlighting the PCB's capability to implement COVID-19 SOPs effectively.

Zimbabwe's cricket team was compelled to follow-on in their match against Afghanistan after being dismissed for 287 runs, despite efforts from openers Mysore (65) and Sikandar Raza (85). Rashid Khan and Amir Hamza took four and three wickets respectively. In their second innings, Zimbabwe scored 24 runs without loss and required 234 more runs to avoid an innings defeat. This follows a historic defeat to Afghanistan in the first Test, although Zimbabwe leads the series 1-0.

Sikandar Raza, a renowned Zimbabwean cricketer, has joined the Lahore Qalandars for the Pakistan Super League. His all-round abilities are anticipated to significantly impact the team's performance. Raza has been excused by Zimbabwe Cricket to participate in the International League T20 in the UAE instead of the Test series against the West Indies.

The Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to reinstate Babar Azam as the captain of the T20 and ONE-day cricket teams has sparked controversy, with former cricketers expressing dissatisfaction and raising concerns over the selection process and allegations of racism against Sarfraz Ahmed. Shahid Afridi has publicly expressed astonishment at the decision, while Shaheen Afridi, who was replaced, voiced dismay and contested a falsified statement attributed to him. The PCB's handling of the situation has raised questions about transparency and communication, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi set to meet with Shaheen Afridi to address concerns. The controversy underscores broader issues within Pakistani cricket as the team prepares for the Cricket World Cup.

The Pakistan Cricket Board is facing criticism for not adhering to meritocratic principles in appointments and selections, with political influence allegedly affecting its integrity. Political interests within the PCB have impacted cricket infrastructure development and maintenance. The recent coach appointments before the T20 World Cup and Chairman Mohsin Naqvi's interference in the selection committee have raised concerns. Uncertainty over the captaincy of Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam, along with the exclusion of former captain Sarfraz Ahmed from leadership roles, highlights the turmoil and political tensions within the PCB.

The United States is preparing to host its first T20 Cricket World Cup, presenting challenges and opportunities for players and organizers. Stadiums like Grand Prairie Stadium, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, and Broward County Stadium are being developed to meet cricket's needs, with the ICC and ACE leading the efforts. The tournament is set to offer a level playing field due to the lack of familiarity with American conditions, promising an exciting event with the potential to expand cricket's reach in the region.

The New Zealand cricket team is set to return to Rawalpindi in April 2024 for a series of T20 matches, despite heightened security concerns. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and local authorities are implementing extensive security measures to ensure the team's safety. This visit follows the abrupt cancellation of New Zealand's 2021 tour due to security threats. The upcoming series, part of the preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, will feature matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

The ICC Board meeting in Dubai focused on enhancing the future structure of international cricket, including providing greater context to white-ball matches and scheduling considerations. Key decisions included the permanent implementation of the stop clock in ODIs and T20Is, approval of playing conditions for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, and finalization of the qualification process for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. These measures aim to improve match flow, ensure fair qualification processes, and address key challenges in the global cricket landscape.

Saudi Arabia is poised to become a global leader in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology, as highlighted by a report from the International Energy Forum. The Kingdom is advancing CCUS through initiatives like the Voluntary Carbon Market and the development of the world's largest carbon capture hub in Jubail by 2027. Saudi Aramco and the Ministry of Energy are key players in this project. The Greenhouse Gas Crediting and Offsetting Mechanism further demonstrates Saudi Arabia's commitment to environmental sustainability. The IEF report recommends a comprehensive regulatory framework, financial incentives, and increased public awareness to bolster CCUS deployment in the MENA region.