Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PCB takes historic step towards uplifting women’s cricket

PCB takes historic step towards uplifting women's cricket

PCB has awarded 74 domestic contracts to female cricketers. The goal of the initiative is to recognize the players’ hard work. The PCB has also reinstated training facilities for women cricketers. A significant milestone has been reached in Pakistan’s women’s cricket, with 74 talented female cricketers being granted 11-month domestic contracts, marking the first instance … Read more

Wahab Riaz lashes out at PCB for excluding Imran Khan from commemorative video

Wahab Riaz lashes out at PCB for excluding Imran Khan from commemorative video

Wahab Riaz has criticized the PCB for excluding Imran Khan from a video. Riaz said that Khan is a national hero and should never be forgotten. Fans have also been calling on the PCB to erase the video. Former pacer Wahab Riaz said Wednesday that the Pakistani nation must never forget its heroes, in response … Read more

Wasim Akram blasts PCB for excluding Imran Khan from Independence Day video

Wasim Akram blasts PCB for excluding Imran Khan from Independence Day video

Wasim Akram demanded that the PCB delete the video and apologize. The PCB has not yet responded to Akram’s demands. However, it lacked major past players or just showed them briefly. Wasim Akram, a former Pakistan great, expressed shock and disgust after viewing the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) movie on the history of Pakistan cricket, … Read more

Wahab Riaz steps down from international cricket after “incredible journey”

Wahab Riaz steps down from international cricket after "incredible journey"

Wahab Riaz has announced his retirement from international cricket. Riaz made his international debut in 2008. Riaz will continue to play T20 franchise cricket. Wahab Riaz, a Pakistani speedster, called time on his “incredible journey” on Wednesday by announcing his retirement from international cricket. The left-arm pacer announced the news in a post on his … Read more

Fans angry at PCB for leaving out Imran Khan in Independence Day film

Fans angry at PCB for leaving out Imran Khan in Independence Day film

Imran Khan was left out of the PCB’s Independence Day celebration film. Khan is considered one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. The PCB has not commented on the decision to exclude Khan from the film. Imran Khan, a great all-rounder, was left out of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Independence Day celebration film, … Read more

PCB announces women’s squad for white ball series against South Africa

PCB announces women's squad for white ball series against South Africa

Pakistan will play a three-match T20I and three-match ODI series against South Africa. Nida Dar will captain the Pakistan team. South Africa will arrive in Karachi on August 27. The 15-player squad for Pakistan’s forthcoming bilateral white-ball series against South Africa will be released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) next month. According to an … Read more

PCB reinstates pension of former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz

PCB reinstates pension of former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz

The PCB has reinstated the pension of former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz. The decision was made by the PCB’s Management Committee. Nawaz was suspended from receiving his pension in January 2017. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reinstated the pension of former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz, which had been suspended for over two years. Zaka … Read more

Inzamam-ul-Haq returns as Pakistan’s chief selector

Inzamam-ul-Haq

Inzamam-ul-Haq returns as Pakistan’s chief selector. PCB confirmed that Inzamam has taken charge. CTC also includes former captain Mohammad Hafeez. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Inzamam-ul-Haq, former Test captain, as the chief selector of the national men’s team. In an announcement on Monday, the PCB confirmed that Inzamam has taken charge as the … Read more

Significant changes in PCB central contracts, how much will players get now? Know here

Significant changes in PCB central contracts, how much will players get now? Know here

PCB announced significant changes to central contracts. The number of players in the central contract will be reduced. The red and white ball categories will be eliminated. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering significant changes in the Central Contracts of the national team players. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan are expected to … Read more

Asia Cup 2023: Exciting Cricket Action and Intense Rivalries Ahead

Asia Cup 2023

Asia Cup 2023 to begin on August 30 in Multan under 50-over format. Star Sports releases an ad to pique interest among Asian cricket fans. Highly anticipated Pakistan-India clash on September 2 in Kandy. The Asia Cup 2023 is planned to begin on August 30 in Multan. After nearly five years, the event will be … Read more

Finance Minister Pledges Full Support for Asia Cup Hosting

Asia Cup Hosting

PCB delegation, led by Zaka Ashraf, meets with Dar in Islamabad. Discussions held on hosting Asia Cup and World Cup. Asia Cup scheduled from August 30 to September 17. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has pledged full support to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for hosting the Asia Cup in August-September this year. A delegation from … Read more

PCB’s Directive for Domestic Cricket Season

PCB Domestic Cricket

Upcoming domestic season with 16 teams, including departments and regions. Departments facing challenges due to a four-year gap in cricket. Teams asked to select experienced players from different levels of cricket. With the domestic cricket season approaching, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a letter to departmental cricket teams, instructing them to submit the … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq appointed head of PCB’s Cricket Technical Committee

Misbah-ul-Haq

PCB has appointed a new Cricket Technical Committee. Misbah-ul-Haq appointed head of PCB’s Cricket Technical Committee. Committee’s primary role is to provide recommendations. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has chosen former Test cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq to lead the prestigious Cricket Technical Committee. Joining him on the committee are former Test cricketers Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. Their … Read more

Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn to continue duties until World Cup 2023

Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn to continue duties until World Cup 2023

The PCB has decided to keep Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn until the 2023 World Cup. Misbah-ul-Haq said that it would be foolish to replace both coaches at once. The team administration will not have any issues with any player on the present roster. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) opted to keep the foreign coaches … Read more

Former captains clash over regional teams and Duke balls

Former captains clash over regional teams and Duke balls

The PCB Management Committee met to discuss important matters. The committee could not reach a unanimous decision. All three former players disapproved of using Duke balls. The recently appointed PCB Management Committee held a crucial meeting in Lahore to discuss important matters regarding the upcoming domestic season, following the guidelines of the 2014 constitution. The … Read more

PCB to increase retainers and match fees for central contracts

PCB to increase retainers and match fees for central contracts

PCB to announce new central contracts for men’s team next week. Contracts to feature a 25-35% increase in retainers and match fees. Policy for issuing NOCs for league cricket to be revised. Next week, the Pakistan men’s cricket team is expected to receive central contracts for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The contracts had initially expired … Read more

Cricket fans upset over potential coaching shakeup by PCB

Cricket fans upset over potential coaching shakeup by PCB

The PCB is considering making significant changes to the coaching staff. Fans argue that the coaching staff has already shown signs of positive change. Some analysts have also raised concerns about the lack of transparency. Only a few months after their recent appointment, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under fire over allegations that … Read more

No official announcement regarding participating departmental cricket teams yet

No official announcement regarding participating departmental cricket teams yet

The official announcement of participating departmental cricket teams is pending. Verbal agreements with players and departments have been made. Seven departmental teams have already confirmed their participation in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. With the domestic cricket season set to start in about a month, there has been no official announcement of the participating departmental teams so … Read more

Ayesha Naseem quits cricket to live according to Islam

Ayesha Naseem

Ayesha Naseem has retired from cricket. She cited her desire to live in accordance with her Islamic beliefs. PCB has requested her to reconsider her decision. Pakistan women’s cricket team’s strong-hitting batswoman, Ayesha Naseem, has made the choice to retire from cricket and embrace a life in accordance with her Islamic beliefs. Ayesha, who played … Read more

Sindh CM meets PCB MC members to discuss cricket matters

Sindh CM PCB MC members

CM Sindh urges planning of PSL matches at Hyderabad’s Niaz Cricket Stadium. Sindh Premier League (SPL) to start on September 19 in Karachi. CM Sindh seeks PCB affiliation for SPL and equal opportunities for Sindh players. Sindh’s Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, held a meeting with the newly appointed members of the Pakistan Cricket … Read more

Pakistan to Host Asia Cup Cricket Matches in Lahore and Multan

Asia Cup Cricket Matches

Decision made to avoid traveling and logistic issues for a short international venture. Multan likely to share hosting duties with Lahore as the main venue. Official schedule for the Asia Cup expected to be announced soon. Pakistan will host Asia Cup cricket matches in Lahore and Multan, primarily to avoid logistical challenges associated with a … Read more

PCB Reveals Revised Future Tours Programme 2023-2025

PCB Future Tours

Pakistan to play 10 additional T20Is against New Zealand. Pakistan’s tour to New Zealand moved to April 2025. Programme includes various tours and participation in ICC events. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the revised Future Tours Programme 2023-2025, which includes 10 additional T20Is for the Pakistan national cricket team against New Zealand in … Read more

Pakistan and New Zealand Schedule Extra T20Is Ahead of T20 World Cup

Pakistan and New Zealand Schedule

After Test matches in Australia, Pakistan to face New Zealand in a five-match T20I series. New Zealand to tour Pakistan for a five-match T20I series in April 2024. The schedule adjustments were made in consultation with Cricket West Indies and New Zealand Cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the Pakistan national cricket … Read more

PCB accepts new financial model by ICC

PCB accepts new financial model by ICC

The PCB has approved the new finance model by the ICC. The BCCI is expected to benefit significantly from the new financial model. Pakistan is expected to receive 5.75 percent of the ICC’s anticipated revenue. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) new finance model has been approved by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The Board of … Read more

Wasim demands explanation from PCB over emerging team selection

Wasim

Wasim has expressed his concerns regarding Pakistan’s team selection. Pakistan A team currently comprises several international players. Tayyab played a crucial role by scoring 51 runs to assist Pakistan A. Former national chief selector Mohammad Wasim has expressed his concerns regarding Pakistan’s team selection for the ongoing ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup. Wasim took to … Read more

Misbah ul Haq clears doubts on taking up role in new PCB regime

Misbah ul Haq clears doubts on taking up role in new PCB regime

Misbah ul Haq has not been contacted by the PCB about any role. He is not sure what responsibilities he would have if he took a role with the PCB. Abdul Razzaq suggested that Misbah-ul-Haq might come back as the team’s head coach. Misbah ul Haq, the former captain of Pakistan, has spoken about rumors … Read more