Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Najam Sethi invites foreign & local women cricketers for Hi-Tea

Najam Sethi

Najam Sethi invites foreign & local women cricketers for Hi-Tea. The first game between Amazons and Super Women had already been played. Sethi had a good time with the cricket players he met. Najam Sethi, the chairman of the management committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), welcomed foreign and local women cricketers who are … Read more

PCB revealed schedule and squads for 16 regional age-group teams

PCB

PCB has announced 16 regional age-group teams. That will compete in the U13 and U16 competitions. The teams will be split into three groups. The 16 regional age-group teams that will compete in the U13 and U16 competitions starting on March 12 have been announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board, along with their schedules and … Read more

PSL 8: 10 foreign players named to women’s squads

PSL 8:

The PCB has announced two women’s squads for the three Women’s League exhibition. Bismah Maroof will lead the Amazons team, which includes Ireland’s Laura Delany. Nida Dar will lead the Super Women team, which will include Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka. The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced two women’s squads for the three Women’s League … Read more

How many foreign players will play in women’s exhibition matches in PSL 8?

PSL 8 women's exhibition matches

PCB is currently selecting squads for three exhibition matches for women. Foreign players will play in women’s exhibition matches in PSL 8. Tammy Beaumont, Danni Wyatt and Lauren Winfield-Hil are likely to participate in these matches for England. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently selecting squads for three exhibition matches for women that will … Read more

Afridi expressed sorrow for Ameer Akram Khan’s passing

Afridi expressed sorrow for Ameer Akram Khan's passing

Afridi expressed sorrow on passing of Ameer Akram Khan. The departed spirit supported cricket in the city. Ameer maintained a close relationship with notable cricketers. Shahid Khan Afridi, a former Test cricketer, expressed sorrow on the passing of renowned cricket promoter Ameer Akram Khan in Karachi. Afridi, who played the most of his cricket in … Read more

Shahid Afridi says Babar Azam has not yet proved himself as match-winner

Shahid Afridi Babar Azam

Shahid Afridi says Babar Azam has not yet proved himself as a match-winner. Afridi said Babar is without a doubt the best player in the world. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year was also awarded to him. Babar Azam, the captain of the national team and Peshawar Zalmi, … Read more

Bismah Maroof resigns as captain of the Pakistani women’s team

Bismah Maroof

Bismah Maroof resigns as captain of the Pakistani women’s team. Najam Sethi on Wednesday approved skipper Bismah. She has amassed 3110 runs in 124 ODIs and 2658 runs in 132 T20Is during the course of her 17-year career. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi on Wednesday approved Pakistan Women’s Cricket team’s skipper … Read more

Atiq-uz-Zaman appointed as head coach of Germany

Atiq-uz-Zaman

Atiq-uz-Zaman appointed as head coach of Germany. The Deutsche Cricket Board (DCB) announced this news on Monday. Atiq has played for Pakistan in three ODIs and one Test. The Deutsche Cricket Board (DCB) announced on Monday that former Pakistani test cricketer Atiq-uz-Zaman has been named the team’s head coach. The German team’s coach for the … Read more

Khel ka Junoon: ‘There was a lot of confusion between PCB and Punjab administration’ says Alvi

Khel ka Junoon: 'There was a lot of confusion between PCB and Punjab administration' says Alvi

Lahore Qalandars thrashed Islamabad United by 110 runs. Lahore posted a massive target of 201-runs before bowling. Fakhar Zaman gave Lahore a much-needed breakthrough. Lahore Qalandars thrashed Islamabad United by 110 runs in the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. Lahore posted a massive target of … Read more

PCB & Punjab govt still at odds over PSL security costs

PCB PSL security

PCB & Punjab govt still at odds over PSL security costs. CM denied knowing that the PCB intended to move the Pindi and Lahore matches. The financial centre of Karachi has already hosted eight of the nine matches. KARACHI: The decision about the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) games in Lahore and … Read more

PSL8: Ramiz Raja says Mohammad Rizwan is modern-day great

Ramiz Raja Mohammad Rizwan

Ramiz Raja says Mohammad Rizwan is a modern-day great. Rizwan managed to reach his first century after scoring three half-centuries. He made four maximums and ten boundaries. After Mohammad Rizwan’s spectacular century against Karachi Kings on Wednesday, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja referred to the wicketkeeper as a modern-day great. In four … Read more

Decision on Asia Cup venue postponed to next month

Asian Cricket Council

The host of the Asia Cup 2023 has not yet been chosen. Asian Cricket Council meeting will be held in Dubai in March. Asia Cup will not be shifted to any other neutral venue, PCB. The big decision regarding the Asia Cup venue will be finalized in the second week of March, confirms Indian media … Read more

Sharjeel Khan is working hard to get in shape for PSL 8

Sharjeel Khan PSL 8

He trained with the Kings’ squad at full strength. Sharjeel believes that the first six overs of the innings are vital. He aims to take four balls or an over to assess situation and then go for attack. Sharjeel Khan, a left-handed hitter, came out for training ahead of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 … Read more

Kamran Akmal says “I will not be playing cricket anymore due to new roles in PCB”

Kamran Akmal says "I will not be playing cricket anymore due to new roles in PCB"

Kamran responded to critics, for not openly appreciating Azam. Kamran was named in the national men’s selection committee. He is now serving as batting coach for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 8. Wicket-keeper batter Kamran Akmal responded to critics who frequently chastised him for not openly appreciating Babar Azam, who is also his younger cousin. … Read more

PCB put 2-year ban on spinner Asif Afridi over corruption charges

PCB put 2-year ban on spinner Asif Afridi over corruption charges

PCB suspended Asif Afridi from all forms of cricket for two years. Afridi admitted to two violations of the PCB’s Anti-Corruption Code. He was handed a two-year period of ineligibility. Due to allegations of corruption, the Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended Asif Afridi from all forms of cricket for a two-year period. The 36-year-old admitted … Read more

Fakhar Zaman shed light on his batting strategy ahead of PSL 8

Fakhar Zaman PSL

Fakhar Zaman talks about his batting strategy for the eighth PSL. The left-hander was crucial to Lahore Qalandars’ successful PSL 7 campaign. Zaman’s 588 runs were the most scored by any batter in last season. Fakhar Zaman of the Lahore Qalandars has talked about his batting strategy in front of the eighth Pakistan Super League … Read more

ACC to make final decision on venue of Asia Cup 2023 next month

ACC to make final decision on venue of Asia Cup 2023 next month

Asia Cup 2023 venue will be decided upon definitively by Asian Cricket Council. Pakistan’s ability to host the event has been called into question. There is a possibility that the competition could be shifted to a neutral location. The Asia Cup 2023 venue will be decided upon definitively by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) at … Read more

Raja says “Arthur’s appointment is futile exercise and will massively backfire”

Raja says "Arthur's appointment is futile exercise and will massively backfire”

Ramiz Raja criticises Mickey Arthur’s appointment as Pakistan team manager. Raja slams ‘futile exercise’ that will ‘massively backfire’. Raja also hopes skipper Azam was consulted before such a decision was made. Ramiz Raja, a former leader of the Pakistan Cricket Board, thinks that Mickey Arthur’s appointment as manager of the national men’s team may not … Read more

Yasir Arafat will lead coaching staff in Mickey Arthur’s absence

Yasir Arafat coaching staff

Yasir Arafat named bowling and assistant coach. Arafat played for Pakistan in three Tests, 11 ODIs, and 13 T20Is. He amassed more than 1400 wickets and over 11,000 runs as a player. Yasir Arafat, a former cricketer, will be named the bowling and assistant coach of the men’s national team by the Pakistan Cricket Board … Read more

PCB announced names of senior and junior selection committees

PCB selection committees

Kamran Akmal has been appointed to the junior selection committee. Hameed, Sami and Rashid have also been added to the senior committee. PCB unveiled senior and junior selection committees. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disclosed the names of the senior and junior selection committees on Wednesday. The five-person junior selection committee has been given to … Read more

Najam Sethi and Babar Azam engaged in fascinating conversation

Najam Sethi and Babar Azam

Babar Azam was awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. 27-year-old scored 2598 runs at an average of 54.12. Chairman of the PCB Najam Sethi made fun of Babar’s height. Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee, and Babar Azam, the captain of the national team, engaged in a fascinating conversation … Read more

PCB confirms commentary panel for PSL 2023 exhibition match

PSL 2023 commentary panel

On February 5, Quetta’s Bugti Stadium will host an exhibition game. Sarfraz Ahmed will be the Quetta Gladiators’ captain. Babar Azam will be the Peshawar Zalmi’s captain. PSL 2023: The much-anticipated exhibition game between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators has a final commentary, thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). On February 5, Quetta’s Bugti … Read more

Senior and Junior selection committees announced by PCB

Senior and Junior selection committees announced by PCB

Senior and Junior selection committees announced by PCB. 5-person junior selection committee has been given to Kamran Akmal. Yasir Hameed played 25 Tests and 56 ODIs. The senior and junior selection committees were revealed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday. The five-person junior selection committee has been given to Kamran Akmal, while the … Read more

Misbah says “It’s a slap on our cricket system that we are not able to find a high-profile full-time coach”

Misbah says "It's a slap on our cricket system that we are not able to find a high-profile full-time coach"

Misbah expresses disappointment that Pakistan not have access to a full-time coach. Arthur previously led the Pakistan team for 3 years after taking over in 2016. Pakistan’s 5th-place finish in 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup was unsatisfactory. Misbah-ul-Haq, a former Pakistani captain, has expressed doubt on Mickey Arthur’s re-employment as the Men in Green’s … Read more

Shahid Khan Afridi supported Akmal to lead selection committee

Shahid Khan Afridi supported Akmal

Shahid Afridi backs Akmal to lead selection committee for youth teams. Committee will conduct trials for U13, U16, and U19 regional and district teams. Panel’s have other members experienced players as well. Shahid Khan Afridi, a former Test cricketer, supported the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) choice of Kamran Akmal to lead the committee responsible for … Read more

Mickey Arthur serve as team director for PCB

Mickey Arthur team director

Sources tell The Jang that Mickey Arthur will serve as team director. Grant Bradburn is expected to rejoin Pakistan’s cricket team. Mansoor Rana is set to be replaced as the team manager by Rehanul Haq. Mickey Arthur would act as team director for the Pakistan Cricket Board rather than head coach, according to sources on … Read more