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Pakistan vs South Africa 2025: Full match official lineup confirmed

October 4, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released the full list of match officials for the upcoming home series against South Africa, beginning October 12. Veteran ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle will oversee the entire multi-format series, which includes two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. Match officials appointed across formats: Test Series: 1st Test … Read more

Pakistan demands removal of referee following controversy in India match

September 16, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is attempting to mediate after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) called for the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following the contentious India-Pakistan encounter in the Asia Cup. The PCB has taken a firm stance, stating that Pakistan will refuse to play any remaining matches unless Pycroft is replaced. This … Read more

Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali suspended by PCB after arrest in UK

August 8, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Karachi: Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali has been suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following his arrest and subsequent release on bail in Manchester on suspicion of alleged rape. The incident reportedly occurred during the Pakistan Shaheens cricket team’s recent tour of England. According to the PCB, the national team’s batsman is a subject of … Read more

PCB bans players from WCL over ‘Double Standards’

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to bar Pakistani players from participating in the upcoming World Championship of Legends (WCL). The unanimous decision was made during a special meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG), chaired by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, in response to what the PCB described as the tournament’s “double standards and … Read more

Mohsin Naqvi announces Asia Cup 2025 dates, format

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Karachi: The official schedule for the Asia Cup 2025 has been formally announced, confirming that the highly anticipated Pakistan vs. India showdown will take place on September 14. The tournament, hosted in the United Arab Emirates, will run from September 9 to September 28. This edition will feature eight teams, an increase of two from … Read more

New look Pakistan squad ready for Bangladesh challenge.

May 21, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Pakistan has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh. All three matches in the series will take place in Lahore. The specific dates and times for these games will be revealed soon. Salman Ali Agha will captain the Pakistani side for this series. Shadab Khan has been selected as the vice … Read more

Umar Farooq appointed as Head of PCB’s Media Department

July 26, 2023 by Maryam nadeem

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has chosen Umar Farooq Kalson as the head of the media department. Kalson is a well-known cricket writer and journalist in the country. He has taken over as media director from SamiSami-ul-Hasan Burney. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has chosen Umar Farooq Kalson as the head of the media department. … Read more

Shehzad Farooq Rana challenges his dismissal as PCB chief election commissioner

July 10, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Mahmood Iqbal replaced Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana in this vital role. Shehzad Farooq Rana announced new Board of Governors (BOG). Farooq Rana urged the court to nullify the notification of dismissal. Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Election Commissioner Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana on Monday challenged his dismissal from the role in the Lahore High … Read more

PSL 8: Winning team will lift ‘Supernova Trophy’ and cheque of Rs120 million

February 12, 2023 by Hamza Ali

Reward money for franchise winning coveted 24-carat “Supernova Trophy”. The winner will take home Rs120 million. The PSL 8 opening ceremony will take place in Multan. The reward money for the franchise winning the coveted 24-carat “Supernova Trophy” in the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League was revealed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) … Read more

Azam Khan’s body shaming by Naseem Shah drawn criticism

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by Shaista Zafar

Naseem Shah allegedly “teasing” Khan by mockingly mimicking Azam Khan’s bodyshape. His body is “not fit for the elite game level of cricket,” it was said to him. “ Shah then mimicked Khan by going behind the 24-year-old while raising his arms. As 2023 officially begins, individuals all across the world are progressively showing less … Read more

Pakistan Junior League seeks talented cricketers’ videos

July 22, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

Pakistan Junior League (PJL) has opened doors for all gifted youngsters around the nation.
The inaugural PJL will start on October 1 and last for 14 days.
Six franchises will compete in the event which will be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier this year introduced the Pakistan Junior League for the first time in the nation’s history in an effort to uncover fresh talent for the national side.

The first season of the cricket league will start on October 1, but the management is working hard to get everything set and has this time opened doors for all gifted youngsters around the nation.

The Pakistan Junior League posted an invitation to participate in the inaugural U19-level competition on its official social media account.

PJL noted in the invitation to the players, “If you have special and unique cricketing talent, share it with us! Get a chance to be part of the PJL.”

If you have special and unique Cricketing talent, share it with us!
Get a chance to be part of the PJL.

To enter simply:
-Upload your videos with hashtags #PJL #Next11 #HuntfortheNext11
-Tag 3 friends in the comment section
-Like and Share this post on your social media. pic.twitter.com/CxW36Uwt7T

— Pakistan Junior League (@ThePJLofficial) July 21, 2022

By simply posting his footage to YouTube with the hashtags #PJL #Next11 #HuntfortheNext11, tagging three friends in the comments, and liking and sharing the post on social media, an interested player can submit an application.

The PJL would offer the ideal platform for young cricketers in the nation to polish their skills as they will compete with elite junior cricketers from across the world, the PCB chairman said when the league was announced.

It is significant to remember that six franchises will compete in the event. At Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, the league will start on October 1 and last for 14 days.

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ECB security delegation visit PSCA

July 21, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

A security delegation from the England and Wales Cricket Board visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) in Lahore.
Using 4G/LTE technologies, PSCA provided a thorough briefing on the security measures.
The security delegation was impressed by the camera-assisted surveillance.

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) Headquarters Qurban Lines was visited by a security delegation from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and representatives of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday to examine the security preparations for England’s impending tour of Pakistan.

There were Richard Snowball, Robert Lynch, John Carr, and Reg Dickason in the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) delegation.

Using 4G/LTE technologies, PSCA Chief Operating Officer Muhammad Kamran Khan provided a thorough briefing on the security measures in place at the Gaddafi Stadium, airport, hotel, and along parking roads.

He also provided information on the use of police force and the assistance of law enforcement organizations to ensure complete security.

The security measures put in place for the PSL, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh matches played in Lahore were shown to the ECB delegation in a briefing.

The security delegation was impressed by the camera-assisted surveillance and expressed satisfaction with the PSCA’s security measures.

The delegation from the PSCA received a memento shield as payment for their visit.

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Umar Akmal’s kindness to Zulqarnain Haider wins Internet

July 9, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

Former Pakistan cricketer Zulqarnain Haider asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for financial assistance.
He is battling several illnesses and is not currently in a stable financial situation.
Umar Akmal visited Haider with his wife, leaving painful memories behind.

Zulqarnain Haider, a former Pakistani cricketer, asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for financial assistance a few days ago since he is battling several illnesses and is not currently in a stable financial situation.

Renowned Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal recently visited at Haider’s home. Umar Akmal went to visit Zulqarnain with his wife, leaving painful memories behind.

Umar Akmal reportedly provided Zulqarnain with financial support and made sure he was always available for assistance.

Umar Akmal stated that he holds nothing against the past in his heart. He added that seeing Zulqarnain in such a state surprised and upset him.

جزاک اللہ عمر اکمل بھائی
کرکٹر عمر اکمل اور انکی اہلیہ نے بہت اچھے رویے کا مظاہرہ کیا، بیمار کرکٹر ذوالقرنین حیدر کی عیادت کرنے پہنچ گئے اور انکی مالی مدد بھی کی
عمر اکمل کہتے ہیں درد کی اس گھڑی میں ذوالقرنین کو اس حالت میں دیکھا نہیں گیا@Umar96Akmal @NoorUmar6 #ZulqernainHaider pic.twitter.com/q1fir538Sk

— Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) July 8, 2022

During the 2010 Dubai tour, Zulqarnain claimed that Umar Akmal was the cause of his sudden departure from the national squad.

However, Umar Akmal has garnered admiration for his thoughtful act for Zulqarnain.

The moment the video surfaced on social media, users began praising the batsman for his deed of generosity and humanity. See below what the audience had to say!

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PCB forbids centrally contracted players from playing in KPL

July 4, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

Kashmir Premier League will not feature any centrally contracted players from Pakistan.
Control of their workload before the T20 World Cup is a primary priority for the PCB.
19 matches will be played in the KPL, which begins on August 6 in Muzaffarabad.

The Kashmir Premier League (KPL) season, which begins on August 6 in Muzaffarabad, will not feature any players who are centrally contracted with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

According to PCB Director of Media Samiul Hasan Burney, the board made the decision with consideration for player fitness because controlling their workload before the T20 World Cup is a primary priority.

The Kashmir Premier League will not feature any of Pakistan’s centrally contracted players because they are currently in the West Indies.

The players’ workload needs to be regulated as well because Pakistan has a series against Afghanistan and England coming up after the West Indies tour, according to Burney.

He argued that because the National T20 Cup is a domestic competition and the PSL is Pakistan’s premier tournament, the KPL cannot be compared to any of those competitions.

The KPL, in contrast, is a private league where most of the players are retired, he added.

Six teams will compete against one another from August 6 to August 17 in the first KPL: the Rawalakot Hawks, Kotli Lions, Mirpur Royals, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Overseas Warriors, and Bagh Stallions.

19 matches will be contested in the event.

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Pakistan players to get separate Test and limited overs contracts

June 30, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

Pakistan has given separate contracts to players in the Test and limited-overs squads.
Babar Azam is one of just five players offered both red and white ball contracts.
Ten players received test contracts, while 11 earned contracts for the shorter versions of the game.

Pakistan has given separate contracts to players in the Test and limited-overs squads in a bid to build long-term depth, the chief selector said Thursday.

Previously, top players were offered one contract and could be called on to play any version of the game, but specialisation has made this out of fashion for many cricketing nations.

“These contracts are part of our vision and strategy to identify, groom and develop specialists for the traditional and purist format of the game,” chief selector Mohammad Wasim told press conference.

Babar Azam, captain of the Test, ODI and Twenty-20 teams, is one of just five players offered both red and white ball contracts.

The others are Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Ten players received test contracts, while 11 players earned contracts for the shorter versions of the game.

All players named will get a ten per cent increase in their match fees, while Azam also gets a bonus for being captain.

Red and white ball contracts

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali and Imam-ul-Haq.

Red ball

Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Abdullah Shafique, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Abid Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood and Yasir Shah

White ball

Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir and Zahid Mehmood

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Pak vs SL: Fawad Alam joins squad for Test series

June 27, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

Two-match Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be held in Sri Lanka. Fawad Alam has joined the national team ahead of the series. The 36-year-old scored 571 runs in 9 matches at an average of 57.10 in Test matches last year. Fawad Alam, a cricketer from Pakistan who is most known for playing … Read more

Pak vs SL: PCB announces Test squad

June 22, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

The two-match Test series against Sri Lanka will take place in Sri Lanka. Yasir Shah & Muhammad Nawaz called back. Yasir was crucial to Pakistan’s 2-1 win over Sri Lanka in 2015. The team for the forthcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to take place next month, has been released by … Read more

Taliban allow the Afghanistan Cricket Board to continue operations

August 21, 2021 by Shariq Tahir

The Taliban have allowed the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to carry on with its operations as usual. The ACB has contacted Taliban representatives, who have so far not indicated to the board that the organization intends to outlaw cricket in the nation. According to the sources, “Afghan cricket series will be held as per schedule … Read more

PCB: New Zealand Cricket has not talked about any worries over upcoming tour

August 19, 2021 by Suhaib Ahmed

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) denied the news about New Zealand Cricket’s worried about the upcoming Pakistan tour and told that (NZC) has not spoken to them over such concerns.

The PCB spokesperson stated that the cricket board was preparing for the New Zealand tour and the series is at its full steam, as was the case in earlier held home series and the Pakistan Super League.

He told that the players and match officials will love the status of state guests in Pakistan during their tour.

New Zealand media had previously reported that the team’s tour to Pakistan was subject to a security reconsideration as the players had expressed worries.

The media reported that New Zealand Press Association Chief Heath Mills said that whatever happening in Afghanistan is miserable and people, as well as the New Zealand players, were questioning the security check procedures.

The report also proposed that the NZC independent security consultant Reg Dickason will tour Pakistan the following week to ensure the security situation here, and his report based on a detailed evaluation will make the final decision whether they will tour Pakistan or not.

The PCB is fixed to the stance that the tour has been scheduled and it has nothing to do with the regional situation.

As per PCB, Reg’s visit in August was scheduled long ago and it has nothing to do with the Afghanistan issue.

PCB spokesperson told that Reg is an adviser of the England Cricket Board (ECB) too, hence he will provide his advice to them, also regarding England’s men and women teams’ visit to Pakistan, scheduled for October.

For now, England reported that ECB would also examine the security situation in Pakistan for the autumn ODI tour for England’s men’s and women’s cricket teams.

On the other hand, an ECB spokesperson told that there are always going to be security checks and procedures

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Umar Akmal confesses his mistake and apologizes to everyone

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by Hamna Humail

Cricketer Umar Akmal admitted his mistake, saying that his mistake brought Pakistan into disrepute, “I apologize to my family, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and cricket fans around the world.” Umar Akmal said in his video message that last year he made a mistake which damaged his career as well as cricket. People contacted him but … Read more

Salman Butt is considering a future as a match referee

June 9, 2021 by Shariq Tahir

Salman Butt set his goal to become a match referee. After participating in the online level-1 course for umpires and match officials The course included international cricketers Salman Butt, Abdul Rauf, and Bilal Asif, as well as 49 other cricketers. The course will be attended by 350 people in total. Before undertaking written examinations, fitness … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan makes his first entry in top 10 ICC T20I Player Rankings

April 28, 2021 by Web Desk

Pakistan Wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan made his first entry in the top 10 in the men’s ICC T20I standings after a series against Zimbabwe. The 28-year-old cricketer achieved this feat after unbeaten knocks of 82 and 91 in the first and third fixtures of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. In the latest ICC T20I … Read more

PCB keens to host ICC mega-events In Pakistan

January 23, 2021 by Fahad Pervez

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

Karachi, Lahore to host PSL 6 matches in proposed schedule

December 24, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

The opening match of the 6th edition of PSL will be played between defending champions, Karachi Kings, and former champions, Quetta Gladiators, on Saturday, February 20th, 2021 at Karachi’s National Stadium. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to host the PSL 6 at two venues. The tournament will be held in Karachi and Lahore due to … Read more

PCB New Selection Committee expected to be named next week

December 10, 2020 by Fahad Pervez

The new Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Selection Committee is expected to be named next week before the first T20 International between Pakistan and New Zealand is played. Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq’s tenure as Chief Selector of the national cricket team ended on November 30 after he has resigned from his position. After Misbah’s resigned, PCB had also supposedly … Read more

PSL 6 Wasim Khan reveals tentative dates

November 30, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

PSL 6 Expected To Be Held Without Spectators Amid Pandemic

Wasim Khan, Chief Executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the tentative dates for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6. According to the details, Wasim during an interview said that the PSL 6 draft will be held in January’s first week. “We are looking to start from February 20th to March 21st and … Read more

PSL franchises miss an extended deadline for 2021 tournament

November 11, 2020 by Hamna Humail

According to reports, all six franchises of Pakistan Super League (PSL) miss a second deadline to deposit money for the 2021 edition of the tournament. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had set a deadline of November 10th in order for the franchises to clear their dues. Neither of them obliged and followed this deadline. The original … Read more

Alia Zafar appointed as first female director by Pakistan Cricket Board

November 10, 2020 by Web Desk

For the first time in history, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed a female director on its board and she is ‘Alia Zafar’. According to the details, Alia Zafar has become the first female to be appointed as an independent member of the Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). the Human resources executive … Read more

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