He currently exists as a middle-order safety net should Pakistan need him, but do they need him at all?

The Telecom Asia Sport: A disgruntled Pakistan hockey team left for Egypt for World Cup qualifiers under a head coach banned for life over his blunder in the last global event the team played, a news report said on Tuesday.

After Pakistan hockey players were forced to cook and clean for themselves on the Australia tour, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi stepped in to support the sport.

Four sides in The Hundred with links to the IPL are not expected to sign players from Pakistan in next month's auction.

Pakistan hockey coach Tahir Zaman expressed willingness to resign for the embarrasmeent team faced in Australia. The squad was left to roam on roads due to unpaid bills, leading to delays and discomfort.

Pakistan on Monday warned England's inconsistent batting line-up to expect a trial by spin when the teams clash in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha had won the toss and opted to bat first in Colombo but rain did not allow a single ball to be delivered in the match leaving both Pakistan and New Zealand with a point each.

Pakistan's hockey situation is currently dire, highlighted by the team's recent experience in Australia, where they were left homeless due to unpaid hotel bills, forcing players to wash their own dishes and clothes.