PSL: Peshawar Zalmi's foreign players agree to visit Pakistan for final, says owner
Mar 03, 2017, at 09:29 pm
Lahore, Mar 3 (IBNS): Peshawar Zalmi franchise owner Javed Afridi on Friday announced that five foreign players are ready to visit Pakistan in case their side qualify for the final of the Pakistan Super League.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka look set to qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2017
Feb 18, 2017, at 11:51 pm
Dubai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Pakistan and Sri Lanka look set to make it to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 as they take on India and Bangladesh respectively, in the last round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Sunday, an official release stated.
Bangladesh,Ireland,Pakistan, SL join India, SA in Super 6 of ICC Women WC Qualifier
Feb 14, 2017, at 01:59 am
Dubai, Feb 13 (IBNS): All six sides with One-Day International status at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 have retained their grade for the next four-year cycle by qualifying for the Super Six stage here on Monday.
Blind T20 World Cup: Modi congratulates Indian team
Feb 12, 2017, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Blind T20 World Cup.
PSL corruption allegation: Mohammad Irfan questioned
Feb 11, 2017, at 09:59 pm
Islamabad, Feb 11 (IBNS): Amid ongoing investigation into an international syndicate which is believed to be attempting to corrupt the Pakistan Super League, its Chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said Islamabad United pacer Mohammad Irfan has been questioned.
Kumble's 10/74 vs Pakistan cricket team achievement turns 18
Feb 07, 2017, at 10:04 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 7 (IBNS): Indian team coach Anil Kumble remembered Feb 7 as 18 years ago on this day he had picked up 10 wickets in an innings, a rare achivement in the world of international cricket.
Pakistan's Sidra withdraws from ICC Women's WC Qualifier 2017
Feb 04, 2017, at 11:52 pm
Dubai, Feb 4 (IBNS): Pakistan wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz is the latest player to pull out due to injury from the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 to be held in Colombo from Feb 7-21.
Azhar Ali suspended for one ODI for second minor over-rate offence
Jan 27, 2017, at 07:11 pm
Dubai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Pakistan’s ODI captain Azhar Ali has been suspended for one match and fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have been fined 20 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during the fifth ODI in Adelaide on Thursday which Australia won by 57 runs to win the series 4-1, an official release stated.
New Zealand overtake Pakistan in ICC Test rankings
Jan 23, 2017, at 06:17 pm
Dubai, Jan 23 (IBNS): New Zealand has overtaken Pakistan to go up to fifth position in the ICC Test Rankings after completing a 2-0 win over Bangladesh in their two-match series which culminated in Christchurch on Monday, an official release said.
ODI series: Marcus Stoinis joins Australian side, replaces Marsh
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:47 pm
Sydney, Jan 16 (IBNS): Victorian Marcus Stoinis has joined the Australia team for the remaining ODI series against Pakistan.
Azhar Ali injured: Mohammad Hafeez named captain of Pakistan side for 2nd ODI against Australia
Jan 15, 2017, at 12:32 am
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez will be leading the national side in the second ODI match against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday, officials said.
Pakistan eyes direct qualification for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Jan 11, 2017, at 05:45 pm
Dubai, Jan 11 (IBNS): With the holding of the ICC Test Championship mace, an event of the distant past, former world champion Pakistan sets its sights on direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when it takes on the in-form reigning world champion and number-one ranked Australia in a five-ODI series starting in Brisbane on Friday, an official release stated.
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.
Azhar reaches career-best ranking, top-ranked Smith finishes year on a high
Dec 31, 2016, at 09:17 pm
Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Pakistan opener Azhar Ali has moved up 10 places to reach a career-high sixth rank in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen even as top-ranked Steve Smith has finished the year-end rankings with a personal best in terms of rating points.
MCG defeat: Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq hints at retirement
Dec 30, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Melbourne, Dec 30 (IBNS): Hinting to take a strong decision like retirement, Pakistan Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq on Friday said he will 'think' if he would play in the Sydney Test against Australia next year.
Pakistan names squad for ODI series against Australia
Dec 30, 2016, at 09:20 pm
Islamabad, Dec 30 (IBNS): Pakistan on Friday named 15-member squad for the ODI series agaiunst Australia.
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.
Pakistan team reaches Brisbane for first Test
Dec 12, 2016, at 02:11 am
Brisbane, Dec 11 (IBNS): The Pakistan cricket team reached Brisbane to play the first Test against Australia.
Mohammad Asghar called up by Pakistan as back up for Australia Tour
Dec 09, 2016, at 03:17 pm
Lahore, Dec 9 (IBNS): Following back injury to Yasir Shah, the team management had asked the selection committee to call Mohammad Asghar as a back up player for the three-Test match series against Australia commencing from Dec 15 in Brisbane, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.
BCCI congratulates Indian Women’s team on winning Asia Cup title
Dec 05, 2016, at 12:13 am
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IBNS): The Indian Women’s team beat Pakistan by 17 runs to win Asia Cup T20 tournament in Bangkok on Sunday.
16 member Pakistani squad announced for Test series against Australia
Dec 01, 2016, at 01:35 am
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IBNS): Pakistani selectors have named 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia.
Hafeez allowed to resume bowling in international cricket, says ICC
Dec 01, 2016, at 12:45 am
Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that following remedial work and reassessment, the bowling action of Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez has been found to be legal, and the player can now resume bowling in international cricket.
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against New Zealand
Nov 30, 2016, at 01:03 am
Dubai, Nov 29 (IBNS) Pakistan has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand during the second Test in Hamilton which ended on Tuesday.
ICC to award points to Pakistan following technical committee's decision
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:58 pm
Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Following consideration of written submissions from both the PCB and the BCCI, the ICC Technical Committee has ruled that the India Women’s team is deemed to have forfeited each of the three matches it was due to play against Pakistan in Round 6 of the ICC Women’s Championship, and that the associated points should be awarded to Pakistan, an official release stated.
Azhar Mahmood to be appointed as Pakistan's bowling coach?
Nov 02, 2016, at 05:02 am
Islamabad, Nov 1 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the bowling coach of the national side, media reports said.
Pakistan announces 16-member squad for Test series against NZ
Nov 01, 2016, at 03:50 pm
Islamabad, Nov 1 (IBNS): Pakistan on Tuesday announced 16-member squad for the Test series against New Zealand.
PM congratulates Indian Hockey team
Oct 31, 2016, at 04:16 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the rest of the nation on Sunday to celebrate and congratulate Indian Hockey team for beating Pakistan to lift the Asian Champions Trophy title.
Mamata Banerjee wishes India team for clinching Asian Champions Trophy
Oct 31, 2016, at 01:43 am
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday congratulated Indian team for clinching the Asian Champions Trophy by beating Pakistan in the final clash.
India beat Pakistan 3-2 to clinch Asian Champions Trophy
Oct 31, 2016, at 01:38 am
Kuantan, Oct 30 (IBNS): India beat Pakistan 3-2 to lift the Asian Champions Trophy here on Sunday.
Shahid Afridi fails to find a place in PCB's central contract
Oct 29, 2016, at 01:05 am
Islamabad, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has not named senior cricketer Shahid Afridi in its central contract.