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PCB expected to annouce national squad for New Zealand series soon

PCB expected to annouce national squad for New Zealand series soon

PCB is anticipated to reveal the team for NZ series. The announcement is expcted to be made on April 5. The fitness training camp will conclude on April 8. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is anticipated to reveal the team for the forthcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand on April 5th. Currently, the selection … Read more

Shahid Afridi surprised over Babar Azam’s appointment as white-ball cricket skipper

Shahid Afridi surprised over Babar Azam's appointment as white-ball cricket skipper

Shahid Afridi was surprised after Babar Azam’s appointment as skipper. PCB announced the news on Sunday on its social media channels. Babar’s first task would be to lead Pakistan against New Zealand on home soil. Ex-all-rounder Shahid Afridi has voiced his surprise at the appointment of Babar Azam as Pakistan’s T20I captain, taking over from … Read more

Babar returns as Pakistan Cricket Team captain for limited-overs

Babar returns as captain

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made Babar Azam the captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team once again. In the announcement issued by PCB, it has been said that Babar Azam will lead the Pakistani team in white-ball cricket. Sources say that the selection committee of the PCB also reached Kakul last night and … Read more

Babar Azam reappointed as white-ball cricket

Babar Azam reappointed as white-ball cricket

PCB confirmed Bbaar Azam’s captaincy for white-ball cricket. PCB made official announcement on social media. Babar setpped down from captaincy after Cricket World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed Babar Azam’s return as the captain for white-ball cricket. A local news channel reported that Babar was unanimously chosen by the PCB’s selection committee … Read more

Shaheen Afridi unhappy with removal from T20I captaincy

Shaheen Afridi unhappy with removal from T20I captaincy

Shaheen Afridi was informed about captaincy change. PCB is looking to reappoint Babar Azam as T20I skipper. Officials came to Kakul to discuss with Babar. The selectors from Pakistan arrived at Kakul on Saturday with the aim of persuading Babar Azam to take on the T20I captaincy. This followed a late-night meeting between Chairman Mohsin … Read more

Four players miss first day of fitness training camp in Kakul

Four players miss first day of fitness training camp in Kakul

The fitness camp for the national team, in preparation for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, began at the Kakul Academy in Abbottabad on Tuesday. In the inaugural session, comprehensive medical examinations were conducted for each of the twenty-five participating players. As per sources, Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Iftikhar Ahmed are slated to … Read more

PCB considering to reappoint Babar Azam as captain: Reports

PCB considering to reappoint Babar Azam as captain: Reports

PCB is reportedly considerning to reappoint Babar Azam as skipper. The captiancy of Shaheen Afridi is at risk as per reports. Babar was unhappy the way his removal from captiancy was handled. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering reinstating Babar Azam as the captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. A local … Read more

Pakistan vs West Indies: PCB reveals 20 probable players for women’s series

Pakistan vs West Indies: PCB reveals 20 probable players for women's series

PCB announced 20-players women squad for Pakistan vs West Indies series. The series consist of three ODIs and five T20Is. The series will be played at the National Bank Stadioum from April 18 to May 3. The women’s national selection committee, led by Saleem Jaffar, revealed on Monday a list of 20 potential players for … Read more

PCB announces new 7-member slection committee

PCB announces new 7-member slection committee

The PCB has announced formation of a new seven-member selection committee. Wahab Riaz will continue to be a part of the new committee. The previous committee was led by Riaz. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the formation of a new seven-member selection committee for the Pakistan men’s national team, following the disbandment of … Read more

Haris Rauf regains PCB central contract after acknowledging his mistake

Haris Rauf regains PCB central contract after acknowledging his mistake

Haris Rauf regained his central contract. Rauf’s contract was revoked last month. Rauf is currently in recovery phase. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to restore the central contract of Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf after he acknowledged his mistake. Rauf’s contract was revoked last month when he declined to be part of Pakistan’s … Read more

This former all-rounder set to join PCB selection committee

This former all-rounder set to join PCB selection committee

Abdul Razzaq has been included in to PCB selection committee. Razzaq was imvited by Chief Selector Wahab Riaz. Razzaq is anticipated to play a crucial role in mentoring. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to induct former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq into its selection committee. Insiders within the PCB have hinted that a formal announcement … Read more

Ahmed Shehzad expresses readiness to bat in middle-order for Pakistan

Ahmed Shehzad expresses readiness to bat in middle-order for Pakistan

Ahmed Shehzad has expressed his desire to take up middle-order position. He said he has been working hard and has improved his performance. He wrapped up by discussing the new PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Ahmed Shehzad, the opening batsman for Pakistan who has been absent from the team for the past five years, has expressed … Read more

Former Chairman PCB Shahryar Khan passes away

PCB

LAHORE: Former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and diplomat Shahryar Khan  has passed away at the age of 89 in Lahore.

Family sources confirmed that Shehryar Khan was ill for a long time and died today in Lahore. Shahryar Khan will be buried in Karachi and his dead body will be transported to Karachi through air ambulance.

Shahryar Khan was the Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board twice. Shahryar Khan was also a former diplomat and he also held the post of Foreign Secretary.

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi expressed his grief over the death of former PCB Chairman Shahryar Khan and expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family.

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the services of late Shahryar Khan and said that the services of late Shehryar Khan will be remembered for a long time.

Shahryar Khan was born on March 29, 1934, in Lucknow, India and received his early education there before pursuing higher studies in England.

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PCB contacts Imad Wasim for potential retirement reversal

PCB contacts Imad Wasim for potential retirement reversal

Imad Wasim was contacted by the PCB. Imad has been invited to PCB headquarters. He will consider reversal after his concerns are met. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally made contact with retired all-rounder Imad Wasim. After the conclusion of the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), senior PCB officials have expressed … Read more

Aaqib Javed slams coaching standards and current situation of PSL

Aaqib Javed slams coaching standards and current situation of PSL

Aaqib Javed has voiced his concerns about the current situation in the PSL. Aqib pointed out the unprofessionalism in the PCB’s coach recruitment process. He expressed dissatisfaction with the recently concluded PSL 9. Aaqib Javed, a former cricketer from Pakistan, has voiced his concerns about the coaching standards and the current situation in the Pakistan … Read more

PCB faces difficulty in securing coach for natioanl team

PCB faces difficulty in securing coach for natioanl team

PCB is struggling to secure coaches. PCB is looking to hire foreign coaches. The board did not approach former Pakistani stars. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is struggling to secure a coach. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is keen on hiring a foreign head coach, but plans for the assistant coaches to be Pakistani. Negotiations were … Read more

Shane Watson only interested in limited overs coaching

Shane Watson only interested in limited overs coaching

Shane Watson sowed interest in limited overs coaching. PCB may be forced to appoint different coaches for red and white ball cricket. Paksiatn will host New Zealand for a 5-match T20I series starting from April 18. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may need to consider appointing separate coaches for red-ball and white-ball cricket, given Shane … Read more

Shane Watson approached by PCB for potentional candidtate for head coach

Shane Watson approached by PCB for potentional candidtate for head coach

PCB approached Shane Watson for the post of head coach. The board is also looking for other options. Men’s team has currently no head coach assigned. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as a potential candidate for the head coach position of the men’s national team. Currently, the team … Read more

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment challenged in IHC

PCB

ISLAMABAD: The appointment of former Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi as Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board was challenged in the Islamabad High Court(IHC).

The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court asked the lawyer during the hearing on the petition why are you saying that the appointment was wrong.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that according to the constitution, there is a difference between the elected and the caretaker prime minister, the caretaker prime minister cannot be the patron of the Pakistan Cricket Board, and the authority to appoint the chairman PCB as patron rests with the prime minister.

The Chief Justice said that you are saying that the caretaker prime minister did not have this authority.

During the hearing, Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq got angry when the petitioner’s lawyer spoke while writing the order and said that if you are speaking while writing the order, then he would not write it, and wait for his order.

Later, Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq reserved the decision as the petition was admissible.

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HBL PSL 2024 official anthem song release today!

HBL PSL 2024 official anthem song release today!

The HBL PSL 2024 anthem drops on February 17, bringing excitement to the cricketing world. The anthem embodies unity, diversity, and resilience, defining Pakistan’s premier T20 league. Craftsmen fashioned the “Orion Trophy” from pure silver with a white gold coating. As the HBL PSL 2024 anthem drops today, the cricketing world braces itself for a … Read more

PSL 9 opening ceremony to enchant fans next week

PSL 9 opening ceremony to enchant fans next week

The PSL 9 opening ceremony will take place on Tuesday. Locations for trophy reveal were also announced. PCB unveiled the PSL 9 clockdown clock. The ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is on the horizon, and the organizers are preparing for a grand trophy unveiling ceremony set for Tuesday. This ceremony signifies the … Read more

PCB to introduce series of tenders worh millions of rupees

PCB to introduce series of tenders worh millions of rupees

PCB chairman Naqvi will launch million-rupee tenders. Live streaming rights are expected to fetch big money. Naqvi will play a key role in the final decisions. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee, previously under the leadership of Zaka Ashraf, was limited to handling daily operations, which led to a halt in critical issues beyond … Read more

Ali Zafar unveils “Khul Ke Khel” as PSL 2024 anthem title

Ali Zafar unveils "Khul Ke Khel" as PSL 2024 anthem title

Ali Zafar unveiled “Khul Ke Khel” as PSL 2024 anthem title. Anthem promises fearless spirit and dancing vibes. The return follows mixed reactions to previous PSL anthems. Renowned vocalist Ali Zafar has disclosed the title of the ninth season’s anthem for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which he has crafted. The PSL 2024 event is … Read more

Mohsin Naqvi appointed as Chairman PCB

Mohsin Naqvi appointed as Chairman PCB

Mohsin Nqvi was appointed as the new PCB chairman. Anwarul Haq Kakar proposed Naqvi’s candidacy. Diverse board with regional & departmental representation. Mohsin Naqvi, the interim Chief Minister of Punjab, has been unanimously appointed as the new chairman of the management committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). His leadership has been endorsed for the … Read more

PCB denies NOC extensions, restricts player participation in international leagues

PCB denies NOC extensions, restricts player participation in international leagues

PCB denies NOC renewals, limiting players in international leagues. Players requested extensions for high-profile league opportunities. PCB restricts player involvement until February 7 after evaluation. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to renew No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for its national players, thereby limiting their involvement in international leagues. This decision stands firm despite … Read more

Pakistan secures Asian Cricket Council presidency for next year

Pakistan secures Asian Cricket Council presidency for next year

Pakistan is in line for the ACC presidency next year. The PCB representative will assume the presidency for two years. Sri Lanka extends Jay Shah’s presidency by one year. Following a key meeting in Bali, Indonesia, Pakistan is expected to be awarded the esteemed role of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) presidency next year. The … Read more

Mickey Arthur expresses disappointment with current state if PCB

Mickey Arthur expresses disappointment with current state if PCB

Mickey Arthur and other staff were dismissed after Pakistan’s World Cup exit. Arthur was disappointed with the current state of PCB. He said players are now playing for themselves rather than Pakistan. Mickey Arthur, the former Director of the Pakistan Men’s Team, has expressed his disappointment with the current state of the Pakistan Cricket Board … Read more