LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Test team captain Shan Masood as the Director of International Cricket Operations. Alongside this key role, he will also serve as the Consultant for International Cricket and Players’ Affairs, the board announced on Monday. According to a PCB statement, the 36-year-old will utilize his extensive international experience … Read more
Salman Ali Agha to lead T20I Squad, Shaheen Afridi heads ODI team for upcoming season
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially released the list of seven players selected to represent the nation at the high-intensity Hong Kong Sixes Tournament 2025. Fast bowler Abbas Afridi has been appointed to lead the side. The fast-paced competition is slated to run in Hong Kong from November 7 to 9. The 12 participating … Read more
The Pakistan national cricket team was stopped from leaving their hotel for the scheduled Asia Cup match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The squad’s departure has been made conditional on receiving formal clearance from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Team management has halted travel plans while waiting for the PCB’s green signal. Meanwhile, an emergency … Read more
The ongoing dispute in the Asia Cup 2025 has finally been resolved after the match referee was replaced. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had refused to let the team play until referee Andy Pycroft was removed from their matches. According to sources, the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to replace Pycroft for Pakistan’s upcoming fixtures. … Read more
LAHORE: In a landmark move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to bear the educational expenses of young cricketers, aiming to ensure their academic development alongside their cricketing careers. This initiative will cover players from the Under-15 to the Under-19 levels, providing them with year-round training and education. According to sources, the program will … Read more
Former Pakistan red-ball head coach and Australian cricket legend Jason Gillespie has heaped praise on young Pakistani all-rounder Irfan Khan Niazi, calling him the “future of Pakistan cricket.” In a recent social media post, Gillespie endorsed the 22-year-old rising star and urged T20 franchises across the world to sign him. “Irfan Khan is an exceptional … Read more
LAHORE: In a joint press conference held by selector Aaqib Javed and head coach Mike Hesson, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially unveiled the 17-member squad for the upcoming UAE T20I Tri-series and the Asia Cup. The team will be captained by Salman Ali Agha. The two-part tour begins with a tri-nation series in … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the match officials for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League X, which will be held from April 11 to May 18 across Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. A total of 13 umpires and 7 match referees will oversee the 30 matches scheduled in the tournament. Officials for the … Read more
The National Stadium Karachi is set to be inaugurated tomorrow evening with a grand ceremony featuring fireworks and a dazzling light show. The event will be open to the public for free. The reconstruction project, which began on September 28, 2024, was completed on January 31, 2025. According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin … Read more
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
LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday commended the national cricket team, calling them the country’s heroes and expressing confidence in their ability to win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium, the premier expressed his delight over the stadium’s state-of-the-art refurbishment, completed in a … Read more
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, visited Gaddafi Stadium today to review the ongoing renovation work. He inspected different floors and hospitality boxes, ensuring that the finishing work met high standards. During his visit, Mr. Naqvi checked the quality of railings placed in front of the boxes and assessed the view from … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Friday that President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the country’s newly renovated major stadiums. Speaking at a press conference following his visit to Gaddafi Stadium, Naqvi confirmed that the Lahore stadium will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on February … Read more
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday revealed the much-anticipated squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, along with the tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman … Read more
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized its plans for the opening ceremonies of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with multiple events scheduled at various venues, sources confirmed on Thursday. According to insiders, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given final approval for all related events. The main opening ceremony will be held on February … Read more
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, met with Johnathan Atkeison, CEO of USA Cricket, in Washington to explore opportunities for promoting cricket in both nations. The meeting also included Pakistan Super League (PSL) CEO Salman Naseer. Key discussions centered on organizing a bilateral cricket series, a promising step toward boosting cricket’s popularity … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the renaming of two enclosures at Karachi’s National Stadium in tribute to former captains Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan. The Quaid Enclosure will now be known as the Shahid Afridi Enclosure, while the Majid Khan Enclosure has been renamed after Younis Khan. In another change, the Zaheer Abbas … Read more
