Explanation

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has claimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings.

This update was issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on October 1, 2025.

Additional Information: 

Saim Ayubn, opening batter overtook India’s Hardik Pandya, who has dropped to second place. Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi retained third spot with 231 rating points.

****

Explanation

About Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2025

Edition: 17th

Venue: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Winner: India

Runner-up: Pakistan 

Participating teams: 8 teams

Note: The previous tournament of Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2023 was hosted jointly by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 

India won 2023 tournament final

Additional Info:

Under an agreement made by the International Cricket Council (ICC), India and Pakistan will play a neutral venue until 2027.

Explanation

About Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2025

Edition: 17th

Venue: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Final will be held between India and Pakistan on 28 September 2025

Participating teams: 8 teams

Note: The previous tournament of Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2023 was hosted jointly by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 

India won 2023 tournament final

Additional Info:

Under an agreement made by the International Cricket Council (ICC), India and Pakistan will play a neutral venue until 2027.

Explanation

Pakistan will honour two national giants of cricket, with former women’s captain Sana Mir to be conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and , fitting recognition for careers that reshaped cricket and inspired millions.

She was nominated on 14 August 2025.

She will be conferred on 23 March 2026.

***

Explanation

Cricket legend Shahid Afridi is slated to receive the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, for his illustrious cricket career and contributions to the nation.

He is among nine sportspersons who were nominated for Civil Awards announced on Pakistan's 79th Independence Day (14th August 2025), with the formal conferment set for Pakistan Day on March 23, 2026.

***