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Pakistan Cricket Board accepts 'hybrid model' for Champions Trophy

Dec 01, 2024, at 05:10 am

Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shown flexibility by agreeing to accept the 'hybrid model' for hosting the upcoming Champions Trophy, provided the International Cricket Council (ICC) adopts the same approach for global events scheduled in India until 2031, media reports said.

Accept hybrid model: ICC to PCB as India firm on not travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy

Nov 30, 2024, at 05:39 pm

Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council [ICC] on Friday gave an ultimatum to the Pakistan Cricket Board [PCB] to accept the hybrid model of hosting Champions Trophy 2025 after India remained firm on its decision to not travel to Islamabad over "security concerns".

ICC cancels PCB's planned Champions Trophy tour to PoK

Nov 15, 2024, at 11:45 pm

The International Cricket Council has cancelled the planned trophy tour of the upcoming Champions Trophy in Skardu, Murree, and Muzaffarabad following the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s objection.

Champions Trophy: PCB to seek reasons from ICC over India's decision to not tour Pakistan, says report

Nov 12, 2024, at 06:09 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to seek reasons from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for India's decision to not tour Islamabad to participate in the Champions Trophy next year, media reports said.

Pakistan's newly-appointed white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan hopeful of beating Australia  on their soil

Oct 29, 2024, at 09:37 pm

Pakistan's new white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan has expressed hope of beating Australia on their home turf.

PCB sacks selectors Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq after poor show in T20 World Cup, defeat against India, USA in group-stage

Jul 10, 2024, at 08:26 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday removed selectors Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq after the team's disappointing performance in the recently concluded T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.

Gary Kirstein says Pakistan's cricket team lacks unity and fitness

Jun 18, 2024, at 09:54 pm

Pakistan coach Gary Kirstein has expressed concern over the teams fitness level after it exited the T20 World Cup from group stage following shock defeats against teams like the USA and India.

Pakistan appoints India's WC-winning coach Gary Kirstein ahead of T20 World Cup

Apr 28, 2024, at 09:12 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board is gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup and keeping the crucial tournament in mind it appointed former South African opening batsman Gary Kirsten, during whose tenure India won the 2011 World Cup, as the coach for the white-ball format.

PCB names Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim in 29-men probable for fitness camp 

Mar 25, 2024, at 09:30 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, who recently ended their international retirement decision, in the 29-men probable for the fitness camp in Kakul.

Pakistan Cricket Board to 'sack' BabarAzam as skipper

Nov 15, 2023, at 07:43 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove cricketer Babar Azam as skipper from all formats of the game.

Inzamam-ul-Haq steps down as PCB's chief selector

Oct 31, 2023, at 05:14 am

Former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq has stepped down as Pakistan’s chief selector with immediate effect midway through the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

World Cup 2023: PCB files formal complaint against Ahmedabad crowd's behaviour during India Vs Pak match

Oct 18, 2023, at 06:35 am

The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially complained to the ICC about what they consider inappropriate conduct from the crowd in Ahmedabad towards Pakistan players during their World Cup 2023 match against India.

PCB may appoint Mickey Arthur as Pakistan team's coach: Reports

Dec 24, 2022, at 10:47 pm

Islamabad: Former Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur may once again be handed over the charge to coach the green shirts, media reports said.

Pakistan may not send team for World Cup if India pulls out from Asia Cup: Reports

Oct 19, 2022, at 02:56 pm

Islamabad:  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is deliberating not to participate in the 2023 World Cup set to take place in India next year, amid reports that the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) might not send its team to the neighbouring nation to compete in Asia Cup.

Marcus Labuschagne enjoys dal, roti in Pakistan, netizens not impressed with PCB

Mar 12, 2022, at 09:17 pm

Karachi: Australian cricketer Marcus Labuschagne on Friday shared an image of his lunch where he could be seen eating 'delicious' dal and roti.

Ex-Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame

Feb 20, 2022, at 11:04 pm

Islamabad: 1992 World Cup winner and former captain Wasim Akram, who took a total of 916 wickets and scored 6,615 runs in an international career from 1984 to 2003, was formally inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Series against South Africa: Pakistan Cricket Board announces squad for 1st Test

Jan 25, 2021, at 02:47 am

Karachi/UNI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the first Test against South Africa, set to begin on Tuesday at the National Stadium here.

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket

Dec 18, 2020, at 06:04 pm

Lahore/UNI: Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has retired from international cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday.

Pakistan Cricket Board shifts venues for ODIs, T20Is against Zimbabwe

Oct 12, 2020, at 01:26 am

Islamabad/UNI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a revised itinerary for the upcoming white-ball series against Zimbabwe, which comprises of three one-day internationals and as many Twenty20 Internationals.

Bangladesh will visit Pakistan three times this year to play cricket

Jan 14, 2020, at 08:59 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: Ending days of confusion, Bangladesh will now travel to Pakistan to play Test and other matches of the shorter format of the game this month, officials said.

SL visit: Pakistan gearing up to host first international Test on home soil since 2009

Dec 10, 2019, at 06:18 pm

Karachi/IBNS: Pakistan is gearing up to host its first Test match on home soil after a gap of 10 years since the nation witnessed a terror attack on  Sri Lanka’s team bus in Lahore in 2009.

Ten Sri Lankan cricketers refuse to visit Pakistan to play limited-overs series

Sep 10, 2019, at 09:19 am

Colombo, Sept 10 (IBNS): Ten Sri Lankan players, including fast bowler Lasith Malinga, have opted out from the Pakistan tour to play a limited overs series in the country.

Pakistan to tour England in 2020

Aug 21, 2019, at 03:34 pm

Lahore, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced the schedule of their men’s team’s tour of England next year.

PCB not to renew contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower

Aug 07, 2019, at 04:08 pm

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced it will be immediately undertaking a robust recruitment process after it decided not to renew the contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden.

After win against South Africa, many Pakistani fans now apologise for crticising Sarfaraz Ahmed and his men

Jun 24, 2019, at 04:09 pm

Islamabad, June 24 (IBNS): As Pakistan bounced back int he World Cup by beating South Africa in a crucial group stage match of the tournament on Sunday, some fans have apologised for criticising the team and captain Sarfaraz Ahmed after they were defeated by India for the seventh time in the history of the tournament.

Pakistan's World Cup squad meets PM Imran Khan

Apr 19, 2019, at 04:19 pm

Islamabad, Apr 19 (IBNS): Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed and his 15 member team for the World Cup met country's cricket icon and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday.

PCB announces schedule of player fitness tests and squad announcement for World Cup 2019

Apr 05, 2019, at 05:55 pm

Islamabad, Mar 5 (IBNS): The national selection committee, following discussion with head coach Mickey Arthur, on Friday invited 23 probables for the fitness test, which will be held at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Apr 15 and 16.

Sarfraz Ahmed to captain Pakistan in World Cup, confirms PCB

Feb 05, 2019, at 04:16 pm

Islamabad, Feb 5 (IBNS): Unveiling the leader who will try to bring back the iconic trophy home this year, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani on Tuesday confirmed that wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed will continue as captain of the team till the ICC World Cup 2019.

PCB expresses disappointment for suspending skipper Sarfaraz for four matches

Jan 28, 2019, at 06:21 am

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed its disappointment over the International Cricket Council's decision of suspending captain Sarfaraz Ahmed for four matches for his racist remarks towards South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo in the second ODI between South Africa and Pakistan.

ICC dismisses PCB's financial claim against BCCI

Nov 20, 2018, at 04:04 pm

Dubai, Nov 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday said it has dismissed the financial claim which the Pakistan Cricket Board had made against Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).