Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Misbah-ul-Haq set to rejoin PCB in senior management position

Misbah-ul-Haq

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering former captain Misbah-ul-Haq for a senior management position within the board. According to sources, the PCB had recently advertised the position of Director Cricket Operations (International), and Misbah-ul-Haq has emerged as the top contender for the post. Sources revealed that for the first time, the eligibility … Read more

PCB Inducts Inzamam-ul-Haq and Misbah-ul-Haq into Hall of Fame

PCB

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally inducted former captains Inzamam-ul-Haq and Misbah-ul-Haq into its prestigious Hall of Fame, acknowledging their immense contributions to the national team. The recognition ceremony took place during the opening match of the tri-nation ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand, where PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi presented both cricketers … Read more

PSL 10 Draft: Faham-ul-Haq named among emerging players

PSL 10 Draft

LAHORE: Faham-ul-Haq, an Under-19 cricketer and the son of former Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq, has been included in the Emerging category for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 Player Draft. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled its highly anticipated roster of emerging local players on Friday, featuring numerous promising talents. Notably, Hunain Shah and Ubaid … Read more

Champions Cup Mentors Take on New Responsibilities in PCB

Champions Cup

PCB assigns key roles to Champions Cup mentors. Mentors oversee player development at high-performance centers in different cities. The mentors remain engaged with the PCB throughout the year. FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has designated key roles to the mentors of the Champions Cup at various academies nationwide. These five mentors will oversee player … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq slams Babar Azam for not performing well in ICC tournaments

Misbah-ul-Haq slams Babar Azam for not performing well in ICC tournaments

Misbah criticized Babar Azam for underperforming. Pakistan has lost two matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He emphasized the importance of performing in crucial matches. Misbah-ul-Haq, the former captain of Pakistan, has expressed his disappointment with the current captain, Babar Azam, for his inability to perform in high-pressure situations during ICC tournaments. The Pakistani … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq lashes out at Babar Azam after Pakistan lost to USA

Misbah-ul-Haq lashes out at Babar Azam after Pakistan lost to USA

Pakistan lost to the USA on June 6, 2024 Misbah-ul-Haq called Babar Azam a “clueless captain”. Misbah praised USA’s fitness and smartness. Misbah ul Haq, the former captain of Pakistan, expressed his disappointment over Babar Azam’s leadership following Pakistan’s loss to the USA on Thursday (June 6) at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. During … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq shares his thoughts on the recent leadership changes in national team

Misbah-ul-Haq shares his thoughts on the recent leadership changes in national team

Misbah-ul-Haq criticizes PCB for how they handled captaincy changes. Babar and Shaheen removed as captains in a way Misbah considers “unpleasant” Shaheen’s removal was about workload management and avoiding injuries. Ex-Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq shared his thoughts on the recent leadership changes in the national team on Thursday. Misbah expressed that the removal of Babar Azam … Read more

Pakistan Cricket stars gear up for inaugural Sindh Premier League

Pakistan Cricket stars gear up for inaugural Sindh Premier League

The Sindh Premier League starts Jan 25 with top Pakistani players. Afridi, Dahani, Sharjeel are among the participants. Originally set for Dec, rescheduled to Jan 25-Feb 5. The inaugural Sindh Premier League (SPL) will see notable players from Pakistan Cricket compete beginning on January 25. Shahid Afridi, the former captain of Pakistan, will play for … Read more

Saim shows spark, needs tune-up: Misbah on Ayub

Saim shows spark, needs tune-up: Misbah on Ayub

Saim Ayub made his Test debut for Pakistan against Australia in Sydney. Misbah-ul-Haq identified a small flaw in Ayub’s technique. Ayub is part of the T20 squad against New Zealand. After making his Test debut against Australia in Sydney, Saim Ayub’s technique was found to be lacking by former Pakistan captain and coach Misbah-ul-Haq. Ayub … Read more

Moin Khan backs Amir for international return

Moin Khan backs Amir for international return

Moin Khan backs Mohammad Amir’s potential comeback. Amir’s good form in franchise leagues is noted. Moin stresses that selection should prioritize deserving players. Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan believes that retired pacer Mohammad Amir should be considered for a comeback if there is a need for him in the team. Amir has been in good … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq wants fewer changes in Pakistan’s squad for World Cup

Misbah-ul-Haq wants fewer changes in Pakistan's squad for World Cup

Misbah-ul-Haq advises minimal squad changes after Asia Cup for 2023 World Cup. He supports Pakistan’s spin department. Misbah sees favorable conditions for Pakistani batsmen in India. Former Pakistan captain and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq believes that Pakistan shouldn’t be overly concerned about the squad selection for the 2023 World Cup, despite their failure to reach the … Read more

Pakistan names star-studded squad for MCW Over 40s Cricket Global Cup

Pakistan names star-studded squad for MCW Over 40s Cricket Global Cup

Pakistan has announced a star-studded squad. The team includes former Test cricketers Shahid Afridi and Misbah-ul-Haq. The tournament will be played across five different grounds in Karachi. Pakistan has unveiled its team for the upcoming MCW Over 40s Cricket Global Cup, which is set to take place in Karachi from September 19 to October 2. … 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

Misbah ul Haq shortlists four names for chief selector role

Misbah ul Haq shortlists four names for chief selector role

Misbah ul Haq shortlisted names for chief selector. Asia Cup squads will be announced after the appointment of the chief selector. Misbah declined a full-time role and will serve as the chairman’s advisor. According to sources, Misbah ul Haq, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Cricket Committee, will propose four names for the … Read more

Misbah advises Pakistan players to focus on cricket and winning World Cup

Misbah

Misbah-ul-Haq is the former Pakistan captain. He is optimistic about his team’s participation in the ICC World Cup in India. He believes it would be unfair to deny fans the opportunity to witness the highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan. Misbah-ul-Haq, the former captain of Pakistan, remains optimistic about his team’s participation in the … 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

Misbah-ul-Haq says ‘Continuous changes in PCB affect players’ performance’

Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah has held the positions of head coach and chief selector. Misbah believes that Pakistan has a good chance to perform well. Misbah urges India to not mix politics with cricket. Misbah-ul-Haq, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has expressed his disapproval of the frequent changes taking place within the Pakistan Cricket Board … Read more

Shahid Afridi praises his ex-teammate Misbah-ul-Haq & Mohammad Amir

Shahid Afridi Misbah-ul-Haq Mohammad Amir

Shahid Afridi praises his ex-teammate Misbah-ul-Haq & Mohammad Amir. LLC is a three-team competition featuring world-renowned cricketers. Lions are represented in LLC by Amir, Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Abdul Razzaq, Mohammad Hafeez, and Shoaib Akhtar. After Mohammad Amir and Misbah-ul-Haq reunited in the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) in Qatar, Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi lavished … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq shares his opinion on Shoaib Malik’s performance in PSL 8

Misbah-ul-Haq Shoaib

Misbah-ul-Haq shares his opinion on Shoaib Malik’s performance in PSL 8. Misbah claimed Malik had been performing well for the past 1.5 years. Malik scored 200 runs, including two fifty-run innings. Misbah-ul-Haq, a former Test cricketer, offered his assessment of Shoaib Malik’s performance in the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Misbah claimed … 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

Kamran Akmal advises Azam to take lesson from Smith’s book

Kamran Akmal advises

Akmal counselled Azam to follow the example of Graeme Smith. Misbah-ul-Haq had claimed that Azam had been targeted amid rumours. Smith was the first skipper to captain in more than 100 Test matches. Kamran Akmal, the wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan, has counselled captain Babar Azam to follow the example of former South Africa captain Graeme Smith. … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq thinks Babar Azam targeted owing rumours

Misbah-ul-Haq thinks Babar Azam

Haq believes Babar Azam has been singled out because of rumours. Comparing Azam to great Indian batsman Virat Kohli is unfair, says Misbah. Azam is not completely accountable for Pakistan’s Test cricket performance. Misbah-ul-Haq, a former cricketer for Pakistan, thinks Babar Azam has been singled out because of rumours that the national team’s captain may … Read more

Pakistani Star Cricketers attended wedding ceremony of Shan Masood

Shan Masood wedding

The wedding of Shan Masood is taking place in Peshawar. Shan was elected vice-captain of the national ODI side. The eighth Pakistan Super League will feature Shan playing for Multan Sultans. The wedding of Shan Masood, which is now taking place in Peshawar, was attended by the captain of the Pakistani squad, Babar Azam, as … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq defended skipper Babar Azam

Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah-ul-Haq says efforts to weaken Babar Azam are counterproductive. Ex-coach believes Pakistan is a “powerhouse” in white-ball cricket. Admits that the national Test team is “off track”. Misbah-ul-Haq, a former Pakistan captain and coach, has defended skipper Babar Azam against an alleged campaign to weaken him as a captain. Misbah said in an exclusive interview … Read more

Misbah-ul-Haq pleased with restoration of departmental cricket in Pakistan

Misbah-ul-Haq pleased with restoration of departmental cricket in Pakistan

Misbah-ul-Haq pleased with restoration of departmental cricket in Pakistan. Quaid-e-Azam Trophy will now feature 16 Regional Cricket Associations. Misbah admits that it’ll be hard for departments to get everything back. Misbah-ul-Haq, former captain and head coach of Pakistan, has said that he is pleased with the restoration of departmental cricket. Najam Sethi, the Chair of … Read more

Babar Azam has more international fifties than any other Pakistani batter

Babar Azam

Babar Azam has scored 23 international fifties or more in 2022. Former captain Misbah ul Haq held the record with 22 50-plus scores in 2013. England has taken an early 2-0 lead in the series against Pakistan. Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, set a new milestone on Saturday in Karachi against England after scoring … Read more