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Pakistan is set to rejoin elite hockey, confirming their participation in the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League after New Zealand declined the invitation. This return marks a significant moment for world hockey, highlighted by two highly anticipated matches against arch-rivals India. Pakistan earned their spot through the FIH Hockey Nations Cup, promising to boost the league's visibility.

Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf has stirred the pot ahead of the Asia Cup clash with India, confidently proclaiming victory in both anticipated matches. While Pakistan gears up for the tournament and a preceding tri-series, a surprising squad selection sees Salman Agha appointed captain, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan notably absent.

Ahmed Shehzad has criticized the comparisons between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli, stating they create undue pressure affecting Babar's performance. Shehzad emphasized Kohli's legendary status, unmatched even by MS Dhoni as a batter and athlete. Babar has now gone 72 consecutive international innings without scoring a century, with his last hundred coming against Nepal.