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Peshawar Zalmi fast bowler Ali Raza became the youngest Pakistani bowler to take a hat-trick in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history on April 22, 2026.

He achieved this feat against the Karachi Kings in PSL 11, with 4-41 in his four-over spell.

He achieved this milestone at the age of 18.

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• Organization: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)
• Position: Secretary General / Acting Secretary
• As of April 2026: Syed Shakeel Shah is serving as Acting Secretary General
• Appointment: March 2026 (temporary charge)
• Reason: Covering leave of permanent Secretary General Brig (R) Akmal Aziz

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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T20I captain: Salman Ali Agha

Test captain: Shan Masood

One Day captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi

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Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed announced his retirement from international cricket on March 15, 2026.

Additional Information:  

He famously led Pakistan to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy title and a world-record 11 consecutive T20I series wins, featuring in 54 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20Is.

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Muneeba Ali

• Runs scored: 102
• Balls faced: 68 (strike rate ~150)
• Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2022
• Opponent: Ireland
• Venue: Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
• Milestone: First T20I century by a Pakistani woman

Last verified on 18-03-2026