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PCB keens to host ICC mega-events In Pakistan

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Big news for Pakistani cricket fans, PCB has started efforts to host the ICC World Cup and T20 World Cup in Pakistan. According to details, PCB has started efforts to host ICC events. Between 2023 and 2031, there will be eight events, including the World Cup and the Twenty20 World Cup. Chief Executive PCB Wasim … Read more

Pak vs SA: “South Africa will be a serious challenge for us”, says Azhar Ali

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Pakistan’s ex-skipper and experienced batsman Azhar Ali has said even the home advantage being with his team but South African team will be a serious challenge for the Pakistan team. He said in his statement that “South Africa is a very strong side” “Their bowling line-up is very strong – not only the fast bowlers … Read more

‘Pakistan is a safe country to play cricket’ says star player Faf du Plessis

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The Proteas ex-skipper and middle-order batsman Faf du Plessis said that his experience of visiting Pakistan as ICC World XI skipper played a massive role in South Africa’s decision to play red-ball cricket in the country. In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) the star player said that, “That ICC World XI … Read more

Pakistani pacer Amir set to play for London Spirit in England’s Hundred competition

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Pakistan’s former fast bowler Mohammad Amir is set to play for London Spirit in the first edition of England’s cricket competition “The Hundred.” Amir will be joined by two overseas all-rounders, Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and South Africa’s Chloe Tryon, who has been hired by the Spirit’s women’s team. In hundred, a new 100-balls-per-side competition, eight … Read more

Mohammad Amir clarifies stance on his retirement

Mohammad Amir

Ex-Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has clarified the rumors being circulated about his decision to take back retirement. According to the details, Mohammad Amir in his tweet said that he will play for Pakistan only if the current management is changed. He said: I would like to clarify that yes I will be available for Pakistan … Read more

Pak vs SA: South African team to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow

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The South African cricket team will be coming to Pakistan to play two Tests and three T20Is after a 14-year break tomorrow (Saturday).

According to the details, it is the first tour of the South African squad since 2007 when they played five ODIs and Tests in the country.

The Proteas will arrive in Karachi on a chartered flight and will be tested for coronavirus on arrival.

As per the details, the South African players will be in isolation until the first round of testing results are released.

On the other hand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the players whose result will be negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to continue training at a cricket ground adjacent to the team’s hotel on Club Road.

“The South African team will be training at the Karachi Gymkhana cricket ground from January 17-22 in a biosecure bubble before moving to National Stadium for a full-fledge training session,” said the official.

Pak vs South Africa Test Matches Schedule

Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test

Jan 26 2021, Tue – Jan 30 2021, Sat

National Stadium, Karachi

Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd Test

Feb 04, Thu – Feb 08, Mon

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

 

Pak vs South Africa T20I Schedule

Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I

Feb 11, Thu

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd T20I

Feb 13, Sat

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd T20I

Feb 14, Sun

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

South Africa Test Squad:

Quinton de Kock (C), Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plesis, Dean Elgar, Kagiso Rabada, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Tabraiz Shamsi, George Linde, Daryn Dupavillon, Ottniel Baartman.

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Wasim Khan To Announce Squad For South Africa Tests on January 15

Wasim Khan: 'Babar Azam is behind every decision of PCB'

The newly-appointed chief selector Wasim Khan will be announcing the Test squad for the two-match series against South Africa in Karachi on January 15. According to the 42-year old chief selector the 20-member squad will be announced which is going to enter the bio-bubble while the other 16-member squad will be named near to the … Read more

Andy Flower might replace Misbah-ul-Haq, says Shoaib Akhtar

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Ex-Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) might replace Misbah-ul-Haq with Andy Flower. Akhtar said on his famous YouTube channel that Flower will take over his duties after the sixth season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is over. “PCB has already offered Andy Flower the head coach job. He is not accepting … Read more

Cricket Committee Recommends Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis’s Retention

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The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Cricket Committee has expressed its dissatisfaction over the national team’s performance against New Zealand, however, it recommended the retention of head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis.

According to the details, the coaches were bashed miserably after Pakistan showed its poor performance against the black caps, Shaheens only won one out of three T20Is, and lost all matches of the Test series.

Today (12th January) the cricket committee discussed Misbah and Waqar’s jobs, however, PCB said in a statement after the meeting that Saleem Yousuf, who headed the meeting “expressed its dissatisfaction on the side’s performances” but “acknowledged the fact that the team had competed in the unprecedented and challenging COVID-19 circumstances”.

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PCB to Convene Emergency Meeting, Summons Mibah, Waqar

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Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis will appear in front of the PCB cricket committee tomorrow. According to details, an emergency meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Cricket Committee will be held tomorrow at 10:30 am at the High-Performance Center, Lahore. The meeting will be chaired by Saleem Yousuf, Chairman of the … Read more

England women’s cricket team to tour Pakistan for first time

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The world champion England’s women team will tour Pakistan for the first time this year in October for two T20 internationals and three One-Day internationals all the matches will be played in Karachi. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the news Today through a media release saying England’s women team will be touring the country alongside … Read more

South African team gets permit to visit Pakistan

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A special flight of the South African cricket team was allowed to visit Pakistan later this month. According to details, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) allowed a special flight of the South African cricket team to visit Pakistan at the request of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The South African cricket team’s 27 cricketers and … Read more

PSL6: Three weeks deadline given to PSL franchises to submit annual fee

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given three weeks deadline to all six franchises of Pakistan Super League (PSL) to pay their pending annual fee. As per reports, Multan Sultans owes the biggest amount to the cricketing body with $6.5 million due, followed by Karachi Kings’ $2.6 million and Lahore Qalandars’ $2.5 million. Islamabad United and … Read more

Pak Vs NZ: Babar Azam will miss second Test match against Kiwis

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Saturday that the national team’s captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand, which will start from Sunday at the Hagley Oval.

According to the details, Mohammad Rizwan will take the lead in Azam’s absence.

“Babar had a full-fledged training session yesterday but felt a slight pain in his thumb, following which, the team management has opted against taking any risk,” read the PCB statement.

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PCB Awards Ceremony: List of complete winners of PCB awards 2020

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the winners of PCB Awards 2020 on its digital platforms. PCB Awards 2020 is an effort by the Board to appreciate the players and match officials for their achievements, as well as their contributions and sacrifices, during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. There were a total of 12 categories identified … Read more

PCB Awards 2020: Skipper Babar Azam wins top honors

Babar Azam

Skipper Babar Azam has won the top honors at the annual Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Awards 2020 for his performance through 2019-20. Babar Azam, who made his debut in the ODI match against Zimbabwe at Gaddafi Stadium in 2015, declared the Most Valuable Player of the Year 2020. Babar also received the award of White … Read more

‘flawed selection process of appointing coaches’ Amir Sohail slams PCB

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Ex-Pakistani Skipper Amir Sohail slammed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on their flawed selection process of appointing national coaches. As per reports, Sohail said that coaches should be there to help fix players’ problems, not to just say ‘shabash’ and clap. Amir Sohail wrote a statement that, ” When we bring former players into a coaching … Read more

‘I never said I don’t want to represent Pakistan’ Amir responds to hafeez

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Since the retirement news of Mohammad Amir from international cricket, many former cricketers have come forward and asked Amir to reconsider his decision. Legends such as Shoaib Akhtar and Inzamam-ul-Haq have suggested Amir to not take any decision in haste and reconsider his stance. The experienced all-rounder, Mohammad Hafeez, when asked about Amir’s decision by … Read more

Waqar younis to miss 2nd test match due to family obligations

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that bowling Coach Waqar Younis will miss the second Test against New Zealand on account of family obligations.  Waqar will return to Pakistan after the first Test against New Zealand to meet his family. He has not met them since June. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made the … Read more

Pak vs Nz: Imam, Babar ruled out of 1st test against New Zealand

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq are both unavailable in a first test match against Kiwis which is starting from 26 December.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq are both unavailable in a first test match against Kiwis which is starting from 26 December. As per reports, PCB has announced the 17- players test squad for two matches against New Zealand and also announced the unavailability of both players. “Although it will be nearly two weeks … Read more

Pakistan team celebrates birthday of Cricketer Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim

Pakistan team celebrated the birthday of Imad Wasim in a unique by cutting the cake in the ‘bus.’ Imad Wasim turned 32 on Friday with birthday wishes pouring in for him on social media. PCB shared a video on Twitter in which team celebrates Imad’s birthday in bus. Other players also extended their birthday greetings. … Read more

PCB confirms high-level appointments for the tenure of 3 years

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The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday confirmed the appointment of Muhammad Wasim and Saleem Yousaf as Chairman of the Pakistan men’s national selection committee and PCB Cricket Committee respectively. According to the details, the PCB in its press release said that the appointments were approved by the PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani following the final round … Read more

PCB Confirms Mohammad Amir’s retirement from International Cricket

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday released its statement over the retirement of pacer Mohammad Amir from international cricket. According to PCB, Chief executive Wasim Khan spoke with Mohammad Amir this afternoon following reports that the fast bowler had announced his retirement from international cricket. The 28-year-old confirmed to the PCB chief executive that … Read more

Ahsan Raza willing to join ICC’s elite panel of umpires

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Pakistan cricket umpire Ahsan Raza is looking for a spot at the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Elite Panel of Umpires. Ahsan became the first umpire in the world to stand in 50 T20 Internationals in November this year during Pakistan’s home T20 series against Zimbabwe. “I have been doing umpiring in ODIs and T20Is since … Read more

Shadab Khan closing in on a return to full fitness prior to PAK vs NZ

Shadab Khan closed to his fitness, team management hopeful

Pakistan cricket team management is hopeful that young leg spinner Shadab Khan would reach full fitness before the first T20 international against New Zealand on Friday and lead the team in place of injured Babar Azam. Shadab, who is carrying a leg injury, had his fitness monitored after the team arrived in Auckland. According to … Read more

Pakistan women cricketers to tour South Africa in January 2021

Pakistan Women Cricketers

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced that the women’s national cricket team will tour South Africa for three ODIs and three T20Is. According to the details, PCB said that the matches will be played in Durban and Pietermaritzburg from 20 January to 3 February. PCB said that the series has been finalized to … Read more

Pak Vs NZ: Green shirts leave for Whangarei ahead of match against NZ A

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On Monday, a 22-member Pakistan cricket team squad including the support staff have left for the northern city of Whangarei in New Zealand ahead of the first T20 against the black caps scheduled on December 17.

The Pakistan cricket team is in New Zealand to play two four-day games and six T20 games against New Zealand A and other domestic sides.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Babar Azam had been ruled out of New Zealand T20Is after suffering a fracture in his right thumb during Sunday morning’s practice session.

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Imam-ul-Haq has joined Pakistan cricket team in Queenstown

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Opening batsman Imam ul Haq joined the national team in Queenstown on Friday after completing his managed isolation in Christchurch. The opener had tested positive for Covid-19 and did not travel with the team on Tuesday to complete his quarantine period. Imam has started training along with other players in the gym right after joining the team. … Read more