Pakistan Cricket Board
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PCB will take action against players opting out of PSL for IPL: Mohsin Naqvi
Cricket | Mar 22, 2026, 10:05 PM ISTPCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned of action against players who pulled out of the PSL at the last moment to join the IPL. He also opened up on the PSL-IPL clash in dates.
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Were Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman injured during the T20 World Cup? PCB to probe into matter
Cricket | Mar 14, 2026, 06:30 PM ISTPakistan selector Aaqib Javed alleged that Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were injured during the T20 World Cup and the selection committee didn't know about it. The PCB is set to launch a probe on the matter to check whether proper fitness updates were communicated during the World Cup.
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PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh's stance in T20 World Cup 2026 controversy
Cricket | Jan 21, 2026, 10:42 AM ISTA final decision on Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is expected today after weeks of back and forth. Meanwhile, the Pakistan cricket board (PCB) have written to the ICC showing support to Bangladesh's stance of refusing to travel to India for the tournament.
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Pakistan batter's suspension revoked after being cleared of rape charges, set to play in T20 league
Cricket | Dec 10, 2025, 06:37 PM ISTPakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revoked the suspension of batter Haider Ali after being cleared of rape allegations in September. He has not played any competitive cricket since being suspended, but will now feature in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
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PCB hands former captain responsibility of Pakistan Shaheens and U-19 setup
Cricket | Nov 17, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a significant move at the top of its Shaheens and junior squads, appointing a former Pakistan captain as the Director of Pakistan Shaheens and the U-19 setups.
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OPINION | Relieve mischievous Mohsin from cricket control
India | Oct 01, 2025, 02:14 PM ISTIndian and Pakistani players received their individual performance awards without incident, but controversy erupted during the presentation of the Asia Cup trophy. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi took hold of the trophy and insisted on personally handing it over to Team India.
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PCB suspends NOCs for overseas T20 league participation, 6 players' BBL contracts in doubt
Cricket | Sep 30, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier allowed the contracted players to play in two overseas T20 leagues in a season, however, that decision seems to have been scrapped as of now, putting a few players' contracts in the Big Bash League and Bangladesh Premier League in jeopardy.
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Pakistan suspends top official for 'not taking timely action' over no handshake row in IND vs PAK
Cricket | Sep 15, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTControversy has erupted in the ongoing Asia Cup after the Indian team refused to shake hands at the end of the match on Sunday. PCB, meanwhile, has reportedly suspended a top official for not taking timely action on the matter.
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PCB demands removal of match referee Andy Pycroft after no-handshake row in IND v PAK Asia Cup clash
Cricket | Sep 15, 2025, 03:53 PM ISTThe Indian players avoided handshakes with their Pakistan counterparts during their Asia Cup 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded the removal of the match referee Andy Pycroft following the controversy.
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Pakistan's Test captain dropped to lowest category in 2025-26 central contracts
Cricket | Aug 19, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTPakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the list of centrally contracted players for the 2025-26 season today. Among other players, they shockingly demoted their Test captain, Shan Masood, to the lowest category.
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Pakistan Cricket Board issues 'blanket ban' from future WCL participation
Cricket | Aug 03, 2025, 05:14 PM ISTPakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accused the WCL organisers of being hypocritical and biased, with respect to their statements while announcing the cancellations of matches between India and Pakistan Champions. Pakistan Champions lost to South Africa Champions in the final.
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Pakistan and West Indies at loggerheads over scheduling conflict ahead of white-ball tour
Cricket | Jul 17, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTCricket West Indies and the Pakistan Cricket Board are locked in a scheduling conflict at the moment. Pakistan are scheduled to tour the West Indies next month for three T20Is and as many ODIs, but the PCB are insisting that CWI add more T20Is by cancelling the ODIs.
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PCB approves major budget hikes for centrally contracted players, cuts in domestic cricketers' pay
Cricket | Jul 08, 2025, 08:11 PM ISTPCB has increased the central contracts budget by 37% and will expand the list to 30 players, despite poor team performance. Domestic players face a 34% pay cut. Women’s contracts see a 121% hike. PKR 6 billion set aside for stadium upgrades.
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PCB revamps Pakistan's domestic cricket structure, shockingly relegate 21-time trophy winners
Cricket | Jul 08, 2025, 10:09 AM ISTPakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has overhauled its domestic structure yet again. This time, it has trimmed down the Quaid-e-Azam trophy and dropped the Champions Cup entirely after just one season, having introduced it as a premier event in the country across three formats.
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PSL remaining cricket matches shifted to UAE as Rawalpindi Stadium suffers damage from drone attack
Cricket | May 09, 2025, 05:35 AM ISTPSL 2025: According to reports, a drone had hit the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium premises on May 8, which prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board to change the venue of the remaining matches of the PSL.
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Former Pakistan coach makes shocking revelation of not being fully paid, PCB refutes claims
Cricket | Apr 21, 2025, 10:26 PM ISTFormer Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie made a shocking revelation of not being fully paid by the PCB for his service. In reply, the Pakistan Cricket Board refuted the claims, stating that the former Australia international breached the contract and left the team early.
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Pakistan team won't travel to India for Women's World Cup, confirms PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi
Cricket | Apr 20, 2025, 01:54 PM ISTPakistan Women qualified for the ODI World Cup with five wins in as many matches in the Qualifiers. The Women's World Cup is set to be played in India from September 29 to October 6 later this year. However, Pakistan will not travel to India to play the mega event. Here's why
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Pakistan absent from Champions Trophy final dais, Shoaib Akhtar raises question
Cricket | Mar 09, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTMembers of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to abandon the presentation ceremony in the Champions Trophy final in 2025. Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar raised questions about the same on his social media handle.
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PCB issues statement over security breach in NZ-BAN Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Rawalpindi
Cricket | Feb 25, 2025, 08:41 PM ISTA spectator entered the playing area at the Rawalpindi Stadium during the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match in the Champions Trophy 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board has released a statement on the security breach.
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PCB left 'angry and disappointed' after Champions Trophy exit, set to appoint new coach
Cricket | Feb 25, 2025, 08:01 PM ISTThe Pakistan Cricket Board was left angry and disappointed after Mohammad Rizwan-led side's exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. A new coach is expected to be hired for the white-ball series against New Zealand.