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 hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has accused the Pakistan Hockey Federation of severe mismanagement during the team's Australia tour, claiming players had to wash dishes, roam the streets for accommodation and move between cheap lodgings.

Systemic failures leave Pakistan's sports beyond cricket fighting for survival

Under pressure after a heavy defeat to India, Pakistan delivered a complete performance at the Sinhalese Sports Club to overpower Namibia by 102 runs. Opting to strengthen their batting, Pakistan left out Shaheen Shah Afridi and handed a middle-order role to Khawaja Nafay.

Pakistan defeat Namibia by 102 runs in Group A clash. Catch play-by-play updates for Match 35 of the T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and Namibia on Wednesday, 18 February at the Sinhalese Sports C

A report by The Express Tribune highlights the decline of Pakistan's sports sector, excluding cricket. Athletes face poor governance, inadequate funding, and shrinking opportunities, leading to eroding morale and an uncertain professional future.

After returning to the country, at least nine players, led by But,t demanded the removal of the team management and the current PHF leadership.

Pakistan Hockey Federation chief's resignation comes in explosive times for Pakistan hockey with the PHF and PSB trading blame at each other for the fiasco.

Pakistan captain, Salman Agha, put his side in to bat first with a Super Eight spot on the line. They face a must-win situation: unless they win their final match in Group A, against Namibia - or the match is abandoned because of weather - they will be knocked out of the T20 World Cup in the group stage for the second time running.