Tue, 21-Oct-2025

England declines hosting PSL 10 playoffs, UAE second option

England declines hosting PSL 10 playoffs, UAE second option

PCB considered moving PSL 10 playoffs to England. Franchise owners worried about costs. England declined to host due to unavailable ground. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) considered holding the PSL 10 playoffs and final in another country, initially looking at England as the top option. Franchise owners, concerned about costs, were informed that an official … Read more

PM Sharif instructs PCB Chairman to do merit-based selection

PM Sharif instructs PCB Chairman to do merit-based selection

PM Sharif instructed PCB to ensure merit-based selections. Gaddafi Stadium’s main building will be relocated and expanded. Rs12.80 billion have been allocated for upgrading three stadiums. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, instructed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to ensure merit-based selections for both players and officials. During the Gaddafi Stadium upgrade … Read more

Three new Champions tournaments for 2024-25 domestic season introduced by PCB

Three new Champions tournaments for 2024-25 domestic season introduced by PCB

PCB introduces three new cricket tournaments. New tournaments join existing fixtures. PCB aims to generate additional revenue. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced three new tournaments—Champions One-Day Cup, Champions T20 Cup, and Champions First-Class Cup—to its Men’s Domestic Cricket Season for 2024-25. These new competitions will join existing fixtures such as the National T20 … Read more

PCB: Pakistan crickiters to undergo fitness tests ahead of bangladesh test series

PCB: Pakistan crickiters to undergo fitness tests ahead of bangladesh test series

PCB will conduct fitness tests for Pakistan cricketers. Test squad will be announced on August 9. Cricketers will undergo five to six fitness tests. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that fitness tests for Pakistan cricketers will be conducted before the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. According to a media report, Test squad players … Read more

Major overhaul planned for Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium

Major overhaul planned for Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium

Plans are in place for a major overhaul of Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium to match the quality of Dubai’s cricket venue. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi recently inspected the Dubai facility, spending a brief time assessing various sections, including the dressing rooms and VIP areas. Following his visit, he recommended similar upgrades for the Gaddafi Stadium. The … Read more

Moin Khan rejects PCB position ue to Azam Khan’s active career

Moin Khan rejects PCB position ue to Azam Khan's active career

Moin Khan refuses PCB position due to son Azam Khan’s cricket career. He remains dedicated to Pakistan cricket but awaits Waqar Younis’ decision. Moin criticizes Pakistan cricket team’s performance and lack of strategic planning. Moin Khan, the former captain of Pakistan, has expressed his reluctance to join the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) due to his … Read more

Mohsin Naqvi advises PCB officials to avoid discourse regarding India’s involvement in Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan and India to play on neutral venues for 3 years: Mohsin Naqvi

Mohsin Naqvi advised officials to avoid discussing India’s involvement  in the Champions Trophy 2025.. This changes the PCB’s previous approach of criticizing India. PCB submitted documents to the ICC, awaiting ICC’s effort to involve India. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has instructed all board officials to avoid public discourse regarding India’s potential involvement in the Champions … Read more

PCB responds to BCB’s requests security consultant for Pakistan tour

PCB responds to BCB's requests security consultant for Pakistan tour

BCB requested security consultant for Pakistan tour. Pakistan assured top-tier security for Bangladesh team. Both teams will play four-day and 50-over matches. The PCB has addressed the BCB’s request for a security consultant for their upcoming tour in Pakistan. An official from the BCB mentioned their intention to bring a government-appointed security consultant for the … Read more

Former cricketer criticizes Waqar Younis for his new role

Former cricketer criticizes Waqar Younis for his new role

Waqar Younis will become PCB chairman’s advisor. He will oversee red and white-ball squads. Waqar will work with Pakistan selection committee. Ex-Pakistan fast bowler Tanveer Ahmed has openly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) choice to nominate the iconic fast bowler and ex-coach Waqar Younis for a new position. Waqar is on track to become … Read more

Pakistan players to see major overhaul in revised PCB central contracts

Pakistan players to see major overhaul in revised PCB central contracts

PCB will revamp central contracts. Naseem Shah likely to be promoted to Cetogary A. Shadab Khan might be demoted. The PCB is on the brink of announcing its updated central contracts, anticipating a reshuffle in the player categories. Reports suggest that Naseem Shah is on the cusp of being elevated to Category A status due … Read more

PCB fails to secure international media rights

PCB fails to secure international media rights

PCB failed to secure international media rights. Highest bid received was only half of the reserve price. PCB will explore other options for selling media rights. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced disappointment again in its attempt to secure international media rights. The latest bid received was only half the value of the previously canceled … Read more

GLT20: Replacement for Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan named by Vancouver Knights

GLT20: Replacement for Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan named by Vancouver Knights

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were denied NOCs for GLT20 Canada. PCB prioritizes player fitness for upcoming busy schedule. PCB allows players to participate in two franchise leagues. The Global T20 League Canada franchise, Vancouver Knights, announced the replacements for Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) denied them no … Read more

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC adds supplementy budget in case India not visiting Pakistan

PCB faces tough choices over Champions Trophy 2025 hosting

PCB asks ICC to convince BCCI to send team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy budget approved, schedule and format yet to be decided. ICC includes extra budget in case India plays matches outside Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has tasked the International Cricket Council (ICC) with convincing the Board of Control for … Read more

Former Pakistani crickter slams Jay Shah for influencing other cricket boards

Former Pakistani crickter slams Jay Shah for influencing other cricket boards

Basit Ali criticized Jay Shah for influencing other cricket boards. BCCI might not send team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy. Basit Ali claims BCCI uses IPL money to control other cricket boards. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticized BCCI Secretary Jay Shah for reportedly declining to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. … Read more

PCB denies NOC from babar, Rizwan for GLT20 Canada

PCB denies NOC from babar, Rizwan for GLT20 Canada

PCB denies NOC requests from Babar Azam. Decision made in consultation with players. PCB prioritizes workload management for key players. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provided an update on player NOC requests for the upcoming Global T20 tournament in Canada. The PCB received NOC requests from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, among … Read more

Salahuddin Sallu praises PCB chairman for improving Pakistan cricket

Salahuddin Sallu praises PCB chairman for improving Pakistan cricket

Salahuddin Sallu praised PCB chairman for improving Pakistan cricket. Naqvi’s efforts aim to stop the national team’s recent decline. Sallu suggested replacing assistant coach Azhar Mahmood for better results. Ex-Test player and former chief selector Salahuddin Sallu has commended PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his proactive approach to improving Pakistan cricket. In a conversation with … Read more

PCB firmly commits to hosting entire Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan

Mohsin Naqvi

Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy entirely. PCB rejects “plan B” with neutral venue for India. PCB threatens to skip 2026 T20 World Cup if India avoids Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is firmly committed to hosting the 2025 Champions Trophy entirely in Pakistan, refuting any speculation about the possibility of a neutral venue … Read more

Naseem Shah: PCB denies NOC for The Hundred

Naseem Shah: PCB denies NOC for The Hundred

PCB denied NOC to Naseem Shah. Naseem to miss out on £125,000 contract. PCB prioritizing fitness for upcoming Test matches. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted not to issue the No Objection Certificate for fast bowler Naseem Shah, preventing his participation in The Hundred cricket league. This decision, guided by workload management, will cost … Read more

PCB reveals new national team selection committee

PCB reveals new national team selection committee

PCB shakes up selection committee with new faces. Ex-players Mohammad Yousuf & Asad Shafiq joined. Fitness tests a must for players before Bangladesh Test series. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a revamped selection committee after a few days of dismissing the previous one. This committee is composed of distinguished ex-players Mohammad Yousuf and … Read more

Mansoor fired from PCB management after Wahab, Razzaq

Mansoor fired from PCB management after Wahab, Razzaq

Pakistan cricket team manager Mansoor Rana was fired. Reason for Rana’s dismissal is still unclear. PCB previously announced Riaz and Razzaq’s removal. Following the release of Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq from the national cricket team’s selection committee, Mansoor Rana, the team manager, has also been dismissed. Reports state that despite no issues with discipline … Read more

Afridi surprised over removal of Razzaq, Wahab

Afridi surprised over removal of Razzaq, Wahab

Afridi was surprised by Razzaq & Wahab Riaz being removed. Afridi highlights Babar Azam’s extended captaincy. PCB to announce new selection committee members soon. Ex-Pakistan cricket team leader Shahid Khan Afridi has voiced his astonishment and dismay regarding the ousting of Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz from the national team’s selection committee. Afridi, while addressing … Read more

Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq out of Pakistan selection committee

Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq out of Pakistan selection committee

Wahab Riaz & Abdul Razzaq out of Pakistan selection committee. Yousuf, Shafiq & Bilal Asif stay on committee. PCB wants to improve batting, bowling & fielding. Following a lackluster performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq have been dismissed from the Pakistan men’s team selection committee. The decision was made … Read more

PCB unveils Pakistan’s schedule for 2024-25 season

PCB unveils Pakistan's schedule for 2024-25 season

Pakistan’s 2024-25 home season starts with Bangladesh. England will tour for 3 Tests in Multan, Karachi & Rawalpindi. Tri-series featuring New Zealand & South Africa for ODIs in Multan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the itinerary for the men’s international cricket season of 2024-25. The season on home soil will kick off with Bangladesh … Read more

PCB restricts players to two foreign T20 leagues per year

PCB restricts players to two foreign T20 leagues per year

PCB restricted players to two foreign T20 leagues per year. Azam Khan and Saim Ayub were denied NOCs for CPL. Usama Mir was denied NOC for playing in England. Following Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup in the US, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is now enforcing a rule that limits its cricketers … Read more

World Cup failure: PCB to slash player salaries after disappointing T20 exit

World Cup failure: PCB to slash player salaries after disappointing T20 exit

PCB will reassess players’ central contracts. The team only secured one win in the group stage. Players’ current salary structures may be under review. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to reassess the central contracts for the Green Shirts following their disappointing showing in the T20 World Cup 2024, which resulted in their exit … Read more

PCB to initiate “Operation Clean Up” after T20 World Cup

PCB to initiate "Operation Clean Up" after T20 World Cup

PCB will initiate “Operation Clean Up” after T20 World Cup. Players involved in politics will be removed. At least six players expected to be dropped. Plans for a comprehensive “Operation Clean Up” within the national cricket team are underway. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has engaged in discussions with board officials, associates, and numerous ex-cricketers to tackle … Read more