PCB unveils new Oye Hoye Trophy, fans criticise

Nov 16, 2018, at 03:56 pm

Abu Dhabi, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled the new 'Oye Hoye Cup 2018' for the Test series between Pakistan and New Zealand at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi recently.

Pakistan-Australia series trophy shape triggers online reactions

Oct 24, 2018, at 05:02 pm

Dubai, Oct 24 (IBNS): The shape of an international cricket trophy has triggered a storm on the social media.

Four months ban for Pakistani cricketer Ahmad Shahzad for violating PCB's anti-doping rules

Oct 06, 2018, at 07:24 am

Lahore, Oct 6 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has been banned for four months effective from July 10 July by Pakistan Cricket Board for violating the Board’s Anti-Doping Rules.

PCB adds Mohammad Hafeez to Test squad against Australia

Oct 01, 2018, at 04:52 pm

Islamabad, Oct 1 (IBNS): The  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)  on Monday named senior cricketer Mohammad Hafeez to the squad for the two-match Test series against Australia.

Pakistan: Ehsan Mani elected as PCB Chairman

Sep 04, 2018, at 06:17 pm

Islamabad, Sept 4 (IBNS):  Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Ehsan Mani has been elected as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Pakistan names 16-member squad for Asia Cup

Sep 04, 2018, at 05:00 pm

Islamabad, Sept 4 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday named a 16-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games tournament.

Imran Khan appoints Ehsan Mani as PCB Chairman

Aug 21, 2018, at 04:09 pm

Islamabad, Aug 21 (IBNS): Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday announced he has appointed Ehsan Mani as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Najam Sethi resigns as Pakistan Cricket Board chief

Aug 21, 2018, at 09:50 am

Islamabad, Aug  21 (IBNS):  Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi has resigned from his position, media reports said on Tuesday.  

Spot-fixing probe: Nasir Jamshed banned for 10 years

Aug 17, 2018, at 07:22 pm

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IBNS):  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday banned Nasir Jamshed for 10 years in connection with spot-fixing probe against him.

New Zealand Cricket refuses to send team to Pakistan

Jul 31, 2018, at 03:56 pm

Islamabad, July 31 (IBNS): New Zealand Cricket has refused to send its cricket team to Pakistan to play a T20 series in the nation later this year, media reports said.

Afghanistan, India to face off for former's inaugural Test in June

Jan 17, 2018, at 04:42 pm

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): Afghanistan and India will be facing each other for the former's inaugural Test match in Bengaluru from June 14-18.

Afghanistan's decision to play inaugural Test against India riles former PCB chief

Dec 20, 2017, at 07:27 pm

Islamabad/Kabul, Dec 20 (IBNS): The announcement has already been made by the Afghanistan Cricket Board that the country will play their first even Test match against India in 2018, the like of which has upset former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shahryar Khan.

Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal retires from cricket

Nov 30, 2017, at 09:06 pm

Karachi, Nov 30 (IBNS); Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal has retired from cricket.

Pakistani selectors name Usman Khan Shinwari as Mohammad Amir's replacement for Sri Lanka ODI series

Oct 10, 2017, at 01:02 am

Islamabad, Oct 9 (IBNS): Pakistani selectors have named Usman Khan Shinwari as a replacement for fast bowler Mohammad Amir for five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

PSL spot fixing case: PCB bans Khalid Latif for five years

Sep 20, 2017, at 09:59 pm

Islamabad, Sept 20 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has banned batsman Khalid Latif for five years in connection with spot-fixing scam during the Pakistan Super League.

Thank you Pakistan and Lahore for your hospitality: Faf Du Plessis‏

Sep 17, 2017, at 11:35 pm

Durban, Sept 17 (IBNS): South African cricketer Faf Du Plessis‏ on Sunday appreciated the hospitality he received during his recent visit to Pakistan to play a T20 series for World XI.

Grant Elliott finds Pakistan safe for international cricket

Sep 15, 2017, at 10:22 pm

Karachi, Sept 15 (IBNS): New Zealand’s Grant Elliott, who is currently in Pakistan to play the T20 series for World XI, said he found security in the Asian nation as “amazing”.

Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan announced

Sep 10, 2017, at 01:44 am

Islamabad, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced the schedule of the Sri Lanka Tour to Pakistan 2017 (played at the neutral venue in UAE).

Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan announced

Sep 10, 2017, at 01:44 am

Islamabad, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced the schedule of the Sri Lanka Tour to Pakistan 2017 (played at the neutral venue in UAE).

Pakistani cricketers wish fans on Eid-ul-Azha

Sep 03, 2017, at 01:25 am

Lahore, Sept 2 (IBNS): Pakistan cricketers greeted countrymen as the nation celebrated Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday.

Mohammad Hafeez will not features in Pakistan squad against World XI clashes?

Aug 25, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Islamabad, Aug 25 (IBNS): Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez might not feature in the squad which will play against the World XI team in the upcoming days.

Pakistani club cricketer dies after being hit by bouncer

Aug 16, 2017, at 10:27 pm

Islamabad, Aug 16 (IBNS): Tragedy struck cricket field when a Pakistani club cricketer Zubair Ahmed passed away after being hit by a bouncer during a game in Mardan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area, media reports said on Wednesday.

Sarfraz Ahmed appointed as Pakistan Test team

Jul 06, 2017, at 01:14 am

Islamabad, July 5 (IBNS): Pakistan has appointed Sarfraz Ahmed as the captain of the national Test side.

Pakistan cricket team return home, receive heroic welcome

Jun 20, 2017, at 10:52 pm

Islamabad, June 20 (IBNS): Pakistani side received a heroic welcome as they returned home on Tuesday with the Champions Trophy.

Pakistan cricket team return home, receive heroic welcome

Jun 20, 2017, at 10:52 pm

Islamabad, June 20 (IBNS): Pakistani side received a heroic welcome as they returned home on Tuesday with the Champions Trophy.

BCCI,PCB delegations meet in Dubai

May 30, 2017, at 12:19 am

Mumbai, May 29 (IBNS): The delegations of the BCCI and PCB have met in Dubai on Monday and shared their stated positions, Indian board officials said.

PCB suspends Mohammad Nawaz for two months

May 17, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Lahore, May 17 (IBNS): In a major decision, the Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended cricketer Mohammad Nawaz for two months in connection with the investigation with the the spot-fixing scandal.

Imran Khan opposes hosting PSL final in Lahore

Feb 28, 2017, at 04:13 pm

Lahore, Feb 28 (IBNS): Former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Tuesday opposed the plan of hosting Pakistan Super League final in Lahore.

PCB offers heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of former Test Crickter Imtiaz Ahmed

Dec 31, 2016, at 10:54 pm

Islamabad, Dec 31 (IBNS): Chairman PCB Shaharyar M. Khan, Chairman Executive Committee Najam Sethi and Chief Operating Officer Subhan Ahmad have offered their heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Imtiaz Ahmed, former Test wicket-keeper batsman.

I won't request PCB for farewell match: Afridi

Dec 26, 2016, at 03:10 am

Peshawar, Dec 25 (IBNS): Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said he will not 'request' to the country's cirkcet board for a farewell match.