Explanation

Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's interim Test head coach in September 2026.

He replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was released by the PCB after the first two Tests against England.

Hesson had already been serving as Pakistan's white-ball head coach since May 2025.

Last verified on 13-09-2026

Explanation

• Fazal Mahmood is famously known as the “Hero of the Oval.”
• In 1954, he took 12 wickets for 99 runs against England at The Oval.
• His bowling helped Pakistan achieve its first-ever Test victory in England.
• He took 6 wickets for 53 runs in the first innings and 6 for 46 in the second.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan played Sri Lanka in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 final.
• The final was held on 21 June 2009 at Lord’s, London.
• Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets.
• Shahid Afridi was named Player of the Match.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

Pakistan has won the Hockey World Cup 4 times.

1. 1971 – Barcelona, Spain
2. 1978 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. 1982 – Mumbai, India
4. 1994 – Sydney, Australia

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan played its first international hockey match in 1948.

Additional information:

• Date: August 2, 1948
• Opponent: Belgium
• Result: Won 2–0 (or 2–1 depending on source records)
• Location: 1948 London Olympics
• Team Captain: Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara
• First Olympic Gold → 1960
• Last Olympic Gold → 1984

Last verified on 01-09-2026