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ICC: Wasim Khan appointed as General Manager of Cricket

April 22, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

Wasim Khan, former Chief Executive of Pakistan Cricket Board, has been named the ICC General Manager – Cricket. On Friday, International Cricket Council (ICC) verified the news. Khan succeeds Geoff Allardice, who held the role for eight years before being promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council. Khan has previously held the … Read more

Ramiz Raja will dismiss Wasim Khan or not

September 29, 2021 by Suhaib Ahmed

In a press conference, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Ramiz Raja was asked that would he like to continue working with the PCB CEO, Wasim Khan or not. On which he answered, “This is an internal matter of the organisation, and I will not share anything with you. If I talk about scrolls, then 90% … Read more

PSL 6: UAE Govt. Issues Visas To Indian, South African Players To Travel Abu Dhabi

May 26, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Ahead of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 matches to be played in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government has issued visas to all players and support staff travelling from India and South Africa.

Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Director Communications Sami Burni has informed that the Indian and South Africans have received visas to travel to Abu Dhabi ahead of PSL 6.

David Miller, Faf du Plessis, Herschelle Gibbs, Rilee Rossouw, Cameron Delport and Michael Smith have all received their travel documents.

He said all members of the support staff from South Africa were also issued travel visas by the UAE authorities.

On Tuesday, the PCB had to suspend its scheduled chartered flights to UAE due to the delay in the issuance of visas.

Two aircraft were earlier scheduled to leave from Lahore and Karachi on Wednesday to take 233 passengers to Abu Dhabi for the PSL. However, a late-night message by the board on Tuesday stated that the flight has now been delayed by 24 hours.

“Departure to UAE from Pakistan delayed by a day due to non-issuance of visas of all passengers,” a PCB official had said.

“We can’t do much, it is what it is,” the official added.

Another source had said that PCB was banking on the assurance of the Emirates Cricket Board. The UAE board had informed PCB after 10 pm about the delay in the issuance of visas.

PSL 6: PCB strengthens COVID-19 protocols For Players Ahead of remaining matches

May 24, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put stringent COVID-19 protocols in place for local players and officials for the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six.

According to the details, participants reporting from other cities in Lahore and Karachi were barred from coming on public transport.

Players are barred from travelling in their personal vehicles with the driver. The player is only allowed to drive his own car to reach the hotel.

Moreover, the players will enter the bio-secure bubble today (Monday) and then get tested for coronavirus for the second time. The PSL franchise teams will leave for Abu Dhabi via a chartered plane on May 26 (Wednesday).

Meanwhile, the squad members have started to send the results of their first coronavirus test to the PSL franchises and have been given instructions over the new COVID-19 protocols.

Note that the abandoned PSL 6 matches will take place in Abu Dhabi. The teams have been finalized, however, the schedule is yet to be announced.

PSL Owners May Postpone Remaining Matches If Clarity Not Given

May 19, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the six franchise owners on Wednesday (today) have discussed in a virtual session the operational “planning and delivery” of the remaining 20 Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) matches, which are scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from 1-20 June.

Following detailed discussions in which all potential scenarios were reviewed and analyzed, it was unanimously agreed to wait until the close of business on Thursday (UAE time) before a final decision on the hosting of the remaining matches is made.

PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said,

“In today’s online discussion, we updated the team owners that the PCB had been advised that the PSL had received approvals from the relevant authorities in the UAE. However, some clarifications on certain exemption requests are still awaited, which are expected at some stage on Thursday.”

“The team owners agreed that if we do not receive clarity by Thursday afternoon, then they’ll have no other option but to request postponement of the remaining 20 matches.

“In the meantime, we will continue to liaise with the UAE government and the Emirates Cricket Board as they are equally keen for the event to be held in the UAE.”

PCB Likely To Abandon Remaining Matches After Tough Conditions By UAE Govt.

Despite announcing to host the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 matches in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government has put tough restrictions.

According to details, the Abu Dhabi government has given Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) clearance to stage the remaining PSL 6 matches but wants everyone included in the league to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

According to the PCB sources, in a short period of time, the conditions related to COVID-19 can not be implemented and also it is not possible to cover travel issues including the vaccination campaign.

ECB Gives Green Signal To PCB To Host Remaining Series In UAE:

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday had allowed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to hold the remaining 20 matches of Pakistan Super League 6 (PSL) in Abu Dhabi, confirmed a source.

As per the source, the development took place today, as the PCB was impatiently waiting for the UAE government’s decision.

As soon as ECB got clearance from the UAE authorities, they conveyed the decision to PCB, confirmed the sources.

According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will make a final announcement in this regard in consultation with the franchises.

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PSL 6: PCB Likely To Abandon Remaining Matches After Tough Conditions By UAE Govt.

May 19, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

PSL 2021: Final Match To Be Played On June 26

Despite announcing to host the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 matches in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government has put tough restrictions.

Also, an important virtual meeting, featuring PCB and franchises will be held today (Wednesday) to discuss the tough conditions laid down by the UAE government.

However, an important decision regarding the remaining matches is expected in the next few hours.

Earlier, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday allowed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to hold the remaining 20 matches of PSL 6 in Abu Dhabi.

As soon as ECB got clearance from the UAE authorities, they conveyed the decision to PCB, confirmed the sources.

Sources further added that the PCB will make a final announcement in this regard in consultation with the franchises.

Previously, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced the schedule of the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season Six.

Here Is The Complete Schedule

1 June: Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United (N)

2 June: Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings (N)

3 June: Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (N)

4 June: Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (N)

5 June: Islamabad United v Karachi Kings (D); Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators (N)

6 June: Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings (N)

7 June: Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars (N)

8 June 8: Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi (N)

9 June: Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars (N)

10 June: Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (N)

11 June: Multan Sultans v Islamabad United (N)

12 June: Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars (N)

13 June: Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (N)

14 June: Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars (N)

16 June: Qualifier (1 v 2) (N)

17 June: Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) (N)

18 June: Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) (N)

20 June: Final (N)

psl 2021 remaining matches will take place in Abu Dhabi: sources

May 15, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The remaining matches for Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021, which was abandoned due to a sharp COVID-19 rise across Pakistan, likely to take place in Abu Dabhi.

Former test cricketer Rashdi Latif in his tweet said that PSL 2021 remaining matches will take place in Abu Dhabi.

The remaining PSL matches will be played in Abu Dhabi۔

— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) May 15, 2021

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced the schedule of the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season Six.

According to the PCB, the PSL 6 matches will resume on 1 June with the final scheduled for 20 June. Prior to the commencement of matches, a mandatory seven-day quarantine period for all participants will start from 22 May in one hotel and the following three days of training sessions.

PSL 6: Remaining Matches All Set To Begin From June 1, sources

March 18, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has planned to hold the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 matches from June 1 till June 20 in Karachi.

According to sources, the players, in this regard, are instructed to report to the hotel on May 23.

From May 23, all the expected players will join the BioSecure Bubble and will undergo strict quarantine following the third wave of Coronavirus outbreak in the country, said sources.

The outsourced BioSecure Bubble Company has sent strict SOPs to the Pakistan Cricket Board, sources went on to add.

However, the cricket board and the PSL franchises have agreed on the rescheduled dates.

Earlier, the PCB and the franchises are intending to reschedule the remaining 20 matches for June 2021 in Karachi.

This decision came under consideration by the six franchise owners and the cricket board.

PCB, franchises intend to hold remaining PSL 6 matches in June

March 11, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has planned to hold the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 matches in June 2021.

According to the official press release by the PCB, the cricket board and the franchises are intending to reschedule the remaining 20 matches for June 2021 in Karachi.

In a virtual meeting held on Thursday afternoon, this decision came under consideration by the six franchise owners and the cricket board.

June emerged as the most preferred and practical window due to Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s international commitments in March/April and late August/September, the statement by the cricket board said.

PCB shuts its doors temporarily after deadly virus invaded the board

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The deadly Coronavirus outbreak has now affected the headquarters of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as its doors are shut on temporary basis.

According to the details, PCB has advised its staff to work from home as a precautionary measure after few members of the board tested positive for COVID-19.

The staff members are also advised to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Earlier, the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super league (PSL) has been called off due to the increasing Coronavirus cases among the national and international players.

In this regard, the PCB Chief Executive (CEO) Wasim Khan, had addressed a press conference and stated that today is a sad day for all the PSL fans and the management.

Wasim Khan had said, “It’s a very challenging day for us, cricket lovers, stakeholders, players and officials involved.”

“Biosecure bubble is all about trust and discipline. Building trust will take some time but we make sure this doesn’t happen again. Postponing PSL is a difficult moment for PCB and fans too but we PCB are resilient to make PSL6 possible again,” Wasim Khan had added.

He also maintained that the rising number of COVID-19 cases was a collective fault and it is not the time to blame anyone.

On the other hand, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB’s) medical panel Dr Sohail Saleem had resigned from his post.

This move came after the rules and regulations in the ‘bio-secure bubble’ were violated and resulted in the postponement of PSL 6.

According to sources, Dr Sohail has sent his resignation to the PCB chairman Ehsan Mani. “We are considering Dr Sohail’s resignation request,” PCB said.

PCB’s medical panel head steps down after PSL 6 called off

March 6, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

After the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) called off on March 4, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB’s) medical panel Dr Sohail Saleem has resigned from his post.

This move came after the rules and regulations in the ‘bio-secure bubble’ were violated and resulted in the postponement of PSL 6.

According to sources, Dr Sohail has sent his resignation to the PCB chairman Ehsan Mani. “We are considering Dr Sohail’s resignation request,” PCB said.

The cricket board further added, “Dr Sohail has to serve a notice period of one month and has to assist in an ongoing investigation which led to the postponement of PSL 6.”

Previously, the PCB had announced to put off the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a rising number of Coronavirus cases among the players.

In this regard, the PCB Chief Executive (CEO) Wasim Khan, had addressed a press conference and stated that today is a sad day for all the PSL fans and the management.

Wasim Khan had said, “It’s a very challenging day for us [PCB], cricket lovers, stakeholders, players and officials involved.”

He also maintained that the rising number of COVID-19 cases was a collective fault and it is not the time to blame anyone.

Shahid Afridi Shows Desire To Complete PSL 6 With Local, Young Players

March 5, 2021March 4, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Despite the challenging situation after today’s decision to put off the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, former captain Shahid Afridi feels like the tournament could have been completed even with only local/young players involved.

Taking to Twitter, Shahid Afridi expresses his views about the postponement of PSL 6, he wrote, “Despite a challenging situation, I feel the PSL could have been completed even with only local/young players involved. PSL is all about nurturing new talent. The tournament was very entertaining and provided quality cricket to fans around the world.”

Despite a challenging situation, I feel the PSL could have been completed even with only local/young players involved. PSL is all about nurturing new talent. The tournament was very entertaining and provided quality cricket to fans around the world. 1/2

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2021

In another tweet, the legendary cricketer heaped praise for the entertaining tournament, saying “IA it will come back stronger than ever”.

“I fully back the PSL and IA it will come back stronger than ever. And please remember corona is still around, please take care and follow all SOPs for your and your loved ones health,” the other tweet read.

I fully back the PSL and IA it will come back stronger than ever.
And please remember corona is still around, please take care and follow all SOPs for your and your loved ones health. https://t.co/mITCNn5ZWQ

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2021

He also urged his fans and others to take good care of their loved ones as the novel Coronavirus is still around.

Earlier in the day, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced to put off the sixth edition of PSL after a rising number of Coronavirus cases among the players.

In this regard, PCB Chief Executive (CEO) Wasim Khan, addressed a press conference said, “It’s a very challenging day for us [PCB], cricket lovers, stakeholders, players and officials involved.”

He also maintained that the rising number of COVID-19 cases was a collective fault and it is not the time to blame anyone.

PCB will try to create a window for PSL 6, says CEO Wasim Khan

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Wasim Khan: challenges PCB faced during the Shift of PSL-6 to UAE

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has on Thursday announced to put off the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a rising number of Coronavirus cases among the players.

In this regard, PCB Chief Executive (CEO) Wasim Khan, addressed a press conference and stated that today is a sad day for all the PSL fans and the management.

While briefing the presser at the National Stadium, Wasim Khan said, “It’s a very challenging day for us [PCB], cricket lovers, stakeholders, players and officials involved.”

Wasim Khan says an independent inquiry will be held into the Covid-19 protocol breach. Full Video: https://t.co/9iDYGYJkBg pic.twitter.com/0YHEotAYy4

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 4, 2021

He further added, “Health and safety of the players are above everything so we came to the conclusion that it is best to postpone the event.”

He also maintained that the rising number of COVID-19 cases was a collective fault and it is not the time to blame anyone.

“We have done everything, we possibly could but with any bio-secure bubble, it takes partnerships, discipline, and self-policing. These are the factors for us to remember,” added the PCB CEO.

However, the cricket board, as an immediate step, will focus on the safe and secure passage of all participants and arrange repeat PCR tests, vaccines, and isolation facilities to the six participating sides.

PCB likely to offer COVID-19 vaccine shots to all PSL players, officials

March 3, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced to offer SARS-Coronavirus Vaccine doses to all participants of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, becoming the first cricket board to use the vaccine.

According to an official press release issued by PCB, the decision has been made to ensure all participants of the league remain safe and healthy during the event, which concludes on 22 March.

The vaccine doses will be administered on Thursday and will be offered to all those inside the bio-secure bubble. However, it will solely be the players’ and officials’ decision if they want to get the vaccine shots.

The cricket board has been in discussions with the federal and provincial government officials, highlighting the national cricket teams’ international engagements and commitments as well as the significance, reputation, integrity, and credibility of the PSL 6.

PCB signs 3-year broadcasting deal with Sony Networks India for PSL, other games

January 25, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a three-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to broadcast all of Pakistan’s home international games and also the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to the details, the PCB has signed multiple high-profile broadcasting deals with various channels across the globe to telecast Pakistan’s matches as well. The … Read more

England likely to play three T20Is in Pakistan next year

October 9, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has started working onto plan a brief tour to Pakistan next year.

According to International media, England is considering to tour Pakistan next year in January to play three T20Is. In the last week of January, England cricket team will be in UAE and likely to travel to Pakistan for five days.

Earlier, Pakistan cricket team toured England for three T20Is and as many Tests in COVID-19 times. Both teams played in a bio-secure environment at two venues.

In reply, many former cricketers suggested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ask ECB for a return tour.

During Pakistan’s tour to England, Babar Azam, Emad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi did not join the squad due to following deadly virus contraction.

All-rounder Shoaib Malik also stayed in England in person and left for Australia with bowling coach Waqar Younis’ Family.

ECB had also thanked the Green shirt for coming to the UK despite COVID-19 situation.

PCB chief executive Wasim Khan also thanked the 44-member national squad for a full tour of England amidst difficult and unusual circumstances.

Misbah-ul-Haq might be replaced as the chief selector: sources

August 23, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan team head coach Misbah-ul-Haq could have to leave his position as a chief selector once the team returns from England as the authorities are considering a new person for this post.

According to PCB sources, a high-profile former fast bowler is under consideration to replace Misbah-ul-Haq as the chief selector.

“The PCB now feels that it is best if the burden was reduced on Misbah and allow him to focus on his job as head coach as the RE are a number of important ICC events coming up in the next three years,” the source said.

“Wasim Khan the PCB CEO was in England recently and has also observed from close quarters how Misbah is handling both responsibilities. Wasim also spoke to Misbah in England and having a new chief selector is now an option for the Board,” he stated.

“When Misbah-ul-Haq was initially appointed as head coach and chief selector last year, the first person in Pakistan cricket history to be given this dual role, there was skepticism whether the former captain would be able to do justice to both responsibilities,” the source added.

He said that the option of having a new chief selector is also under consideration because the Board wants to inject more life into the selection process.

The source further said, “A former fast bowler known for his outspoken comments and who was a big star in his playing days is under consideration and after the England series is over things will be finalized with him.”

“The feeling is that in the third Test where a fifth bowler should have been played and also one pacer rotated, Misbah came under pressure from the social media and media and retained Fawad Alam in the playing eleven,” the source added.

The Cricket Board also recently inducted three new members on the national selection committee including former Test players, Basit Ali, Faisal Iqbal and Abdul Razzaq.

The source also confirmed that there was no danger to the captaincy tenure of Azhar Ali at least for the next few months.

“All this talk about him being removed as captain after the series is not happening because he has been appointed captain for 12 months by the Pakistan board,” the source told.

“So after the England series Azhar has the opportunity to play in domestic cricket and get back his form and carry on as captain,” he said.

He said similarly the board had also given Babar Azam a 12-month tenure as captain of the white ball formats.

“Babar’s tenure is more important as Pakistan prepares for the coming World Cups in T20 and 50-over formats.”

‘Int’l teams want matches to be played in Pakistan’, PCB CEO Wasim Khan

July 25, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan said on Saturday that sending Pakistan cricket team on England tour during the coronavirus pandemic was quite a tough decision, but “cricket and COVID-19 will have to co-exist”.

According to the PCB official, the situation became quite tense when cricket team players started testing positive for COVID-19.

“However, for the restoration of world cricket and to keep it on track, it is imperative to continue with matches”, he added.

“COVID-19 and cricket will have to co-exist, there was no other reason for this decision other than the [revival of] global cricket,” the official said.

Pakistan’s two-day practice match underway in Worcester to end today

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan’s two-day scenario-based practice match will end today (Monday) as players are displaying their batting, bowling and fielding skills. Six players who joined the team in second phase after testing negative for COVID-19 are also in action along with rest of the squad in the practice match. Pakistan's preparations for the Test series against England … Read more

Pakistan to send a squad for bio-secure England tour, confirms PCB CEO Wasim Khan

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan plans to send a combined 25-man team for a bio-secure England tour in July, confirm Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan. The England and Wales Cricket Board have detailed about their plans to implement for the tour, told Wasim Khan, adding the PCB was encouraged by the proposals.. “So from that point of … Read more

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