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Pakistan cricketers set for massive salary hike: reports

According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to provide a significant salary increase to its cricketers through updated central contracts. This development arises amidst ongoing discussions between the PCB and the country’s cricket players regarding their involvement in various T20 Leagues abroad.
5 August 2023, 07:38 AM

PCB agrees to revised World Cup schedule

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly agreed with International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on proposed change of dates of two of its matches in the upcoming ODI World Cup.
2 August 2023, 04:00 AM

PCB to push for neutral venues at WC

“Zaka Ashraf will bring up the issue of why can’t Pakistan’s matches in the World Cup be played at neutral venues when the Indian team can’t travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup,” he said
11 July 2023, 03:04 AM

Gibbs-Taibu appointed for PCB Pathway Cricket Programme

Former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs has been named among the six foreign coaches participating in the second year of the Engro Cricket Coaching Project under the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Pathway Cricket Programme, starting next week.
9 July 2023, 10:51 AM

Najam Sethi pulls out of PCB chairmanship race

Najam Sethi, who took over as interim chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last year after former Pakistani batter Ramiz Raja stepped down, has withdrawn from the race to become the PCB's next chairman.
20 June 2023, 06:48 AM

Sethi casts fresh doubts over Pakistan’s participation in World Cup

“It’s our government who has to decide, just like when it comes to India, it’s their government that decides when they go to play. There is no point asking us if we will play in Ahmedabad," said Sethi
17 June 2023, 03:05 AM

Pakistan's 'Hybrid Model' for Asia Cup likely to be accepted by ACC

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is likely to approve PCB’s proposed hybrid model for the Asia Cup with Sri Lanka as the neutral venue where India can play their games, reported Cricinfo.
11 June 2023, 06:21 AM

BCB keen on Asia Cup ‘whatever the model’

The Asia Cup has been thrown into doubt, especially since PTI reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would not support the Pakistan Cricket Board's hybrid model, which would see a few matches played in Pakistan while India's matches and the final would be held at neutral venues
30 May 2023, 03:00 AM

ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation

India have declined to tour Pakistan for September's Asia Cup and want the entire tournament be held in a neutral country, which has prompted a tit-for-tat response from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
29 May 2023, 10:21 AM

Afridi says winning World Cup in India will be the biggest slap on BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have been engaged in a dispute over the hosting rights for the Asia Cup 2023.
21 May 2023, 12:06 PM

Pakistan unhappy with new ICC revenue model

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the proposed new revenue distribution model for international cricket although it accepts that India, the game's financial engine, should get the biggest share, chairman Najam Sethi told Reuters.
16 May 2023, 11:36 AM

Pakistan appoint New Zealand's Bradburn as head coach

Bradburn was in charge during Pakistan's recent home series against New Zealand, where the Babar Azam-led side defeated the tourists 4-1 in the one-day international series and split the five-match T20 international series 2-2
13 May 2023, 09:59 AM

India might play Asia Cup matches outside Pakistan

India can play their matches of the Asia Cup at a neutral venue outside of Pakistan, according to a proposal of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the hosts of the tournament.
24 March 2023, 08:12 AM

Najam Sethi asks Afghan players to behave

Pakistan’s cricket chief Najam Sethi has issued a warning to Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to keep their players’ behaviour in check during the upcoming series between the two countries in Sharjah.
14 March 2023, 06:44 AM

‘25-year-old’ Malik labels Bangladesh experience ‘a complete package bar traffic’

At a time when most of his former teammates have retired from the sport and switched professions, the 40-year-old Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has rubbished the notions of age slowing players down as he is still going strong delivering standout performances for the teams he plays for around the world.
29 January 2023, 13:41 PM

Mickey Arthur set to rejoin as Pakistan head coach

Pakistan are set to appoint experienced South African Mickey Arthur for a second stint as head coach, a top cricket board official said on Monday.
23 January 2023, 14:07 PM

Afridi cleared of serious knee injury

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has been cleared of serious damage to his knee after his dramatic breakdown during the Twenty20 World Cup final.
15 November 2022, 05:06 AM

Pakistan’s T20 home series against Windies postponed

A three-match Twenty20 series hosted by Pakistan against the West Indies in January has been postponed by mutual consent, officials said Thursday.
20 October 2022, 12:21 PM

Double joy for Pakistan with New Zealand visit

New Zealand will tour Pakistan twice from late December, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Monday, more than a year after abandoning a series there over security concerns.
10 October 2022, 07:31 AM

Pakistan bring back Hayden for T20 World Cup

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden will reunite with the Pakistan team to mentor the side at the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia beginning next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.
9 September 2022, 08:23 AM