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  PCB adds Haris Rauf's replacement for tri-series, drops update on Champions Trophy participation

  Cricket | February 11, 2025 23:10 IST

  Haris Rauf suffered an injury during Pakistan's tri-series fixture against New Zealand in Lahore. Rauf didn't play any part in the match after picking up the issue. The Pakistan Cricket Board has added a replacement for Rauf for the tri-nation series and has given an update on the speedster.

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  Champions Trophy: Incomplete renovation work at Karachi stadium leaves PCB worried

  Cricket | January 02, 2025 18:43 IST

  The upcoming edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is set to get underway on February 19 with National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan hosting the opening game between Pakistan and New Zealand. However, the renovation work at the venue is yet to be completed.

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  PCB opts against renewing assistant coach Tim Nielsen's contract, Jason Gillespie's future in doubt

  Cricket | December 12, 2024 13:36 IST

  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to ring in changes in the national team's support staff. Although head coach Jason Gillespie is set to continue in his role for the two Test matches against South Africa, his assistant coach Tim Nielsen's contract has not been renewed.

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  Champions Trophy deadlock continues: PCB could face lawsuits, massive losses if it pulls out of tour

  Cricket | December 11, 2024 13:31 IST

  The impasse over the Champions Trophy continues to stay as there is still no confirmation about the hosting of the tournament. Pakistan are the official hosts while India are not travelling there due to security issues and want to play their set to matches at the other venue.

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  PSL 2025 player draft to take place on January 11, unsold IPL players likely to be in demand

  Cricket | December 11, 2024 13:02 IST

  Pakistan Super League is set to clash with the Indian Premier League from the next edition with the PCB viewing it as a better period for the players to be available. The player draft will be on January 11, much later than the previous drafts even as unsold IPL players are likely to be available.

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  Hybrid model locked for ICC events involving BCCI, PCB as hosts to avoid Indo-Pak conflict l Report

  Cricket | December 05, 2024 22:59 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board had reportedly asked the ICC to implement the hybrid model for all of its global tournaments in India after the world cricket body pushed for the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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  Sri Lanka A's tour of Pakistan put on hold after political protests in Islamabad

  Cricket | November 26, 2024 22:49 IST

  Pakistan Shaheens were set to face Sri Lanka A in three one-dayers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. However, due to the political protests in Islamabad, the last two matches have been postponed indefinitely. PCB will work with the Sri Lankan Board to finalise the dates of the two games.

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  PCB announces schedule for T20 edition of Champions Cup

  Cricket | November 26, 2024 0:23 IST

  The team that will finish as the table-topper after the double-league stage, will directly enter into the final, whereas the second and third-placed teams will take on each other in the Qualifier for the second berth.

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  PCB curtails National Women's Championship after fire in team hotel

  Cricket | November 18, 2024 23:29 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stated that the top two teams of the National Women's Championship will feature in the final. The PCB had to curtail the tournament after a fire incident at a team hotel.

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  Pakistan announce new head coach for T20Is and ODIs, Jason Gillespie to stay in charge of Tests

  Cricket | November 18, 2024 16:10 IST

  There were reports of Jason Gillespie being removed as the Test coach to appoint an all-format head coach. However, the PCB refuted the rumours on Sunday (November 18) and has now appointed an interim head coach for white-ball formats.

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  ICC cancels Champions Trophy tour in PoK after Jay Shah's strong objection in big jolt to Pakistan

  Cricket | November 15, 2024 19:07 IST

  The drama surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy is not ending. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had stated that the trophy would be visiting destinations like Skardu, Hunza and Muzaffarabad. However, ICC has refused Pakistan from taking it to conflicted PoK cities.

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  Champions Trophy: Pakistan provokes India, PCB organises tour in PoK amid BCCI's refusal to travel

  Cricket | November 15, 2024 12:02 IST

  Pakistan are scheduled to host the Champions Trophy next year from February 19 to March 9. But India's refusal to travel has put their hosting rights into jeopardy. Meanwhile, the ICC has sent the Champions Trophy silverware to Pakistan for an official Trophy tour.

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  ICC seeks response from PCB over hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025, reports

  Football | November 11, 2024 23:12 IST

  “Unless the PCB decides to pull out of hosting the Champions Trophy the current plan is to hold India’s matches in UAE and the final in Dubai. The Indian Cricket Board has told the ICC that a Hybrid Model is acceptable to them only if the final is held in Dubai," the PCB source told PTI.

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  Champions Trophy: PCB approaches Pakistan government after India's refusal to travel

  Cricket | November 11, 2024 6:50 IST

  The off-field battle between India and Pakistan has begun ahead of the Champions Trophy with BCCI making it clear that the team India will not tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB is now seeking its government's advice over the matter.

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  ICC sends e-mail to PCB on India's unwillingness to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025

  Cricket | November 10, 2024 21:31 IST

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of India's decision to not to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The ICC has not relayed the message to the PCB.

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  PCB to send national selectors on white-ball tours to Australia and Zimbabwe: Report

  Cricket | October 28, 2024 22:52 IST

  Pakistan are set to tour Australia and Zimbabwe for two white-ball series next month. The PCB has decided to send two selectors - Asad Shafiq and Azhar Ali to the two tours. The selectors will be responsible for selecting the Playing XIs of the team for the two series.

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  3 Captains, 2 coaches without playing an ODI: Pakistan Cricket never ceases to shock fraternity

  Cricket | October 28, 2024 18:01 IST

  Former South Africa cricketer Gary Kirsten has resigned as Pakistan's white-ball head coach within six months after appointment. Interestingly, he couldn't coach Pakistan in a single ODI and resigned soon after their squad for Australia tour was announced.

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  Pakistan appoint Mohammad Rizwan as captain for ODIs and T20Is, Salman Ali Agha named vice-captain

  Cricket | October 27, 2024 17:34 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as the new captain of the Pakistan team in the white-ball format. Rizwan's first assignment as captain will be leading Australia in a three-match ODI series, followed by a T20I series.

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  Pakistani cricketer announces shock retirement months after claiming injury mismanagement by PCB

  Cricket | October 03, 2024 16:45 IST

  Pakistan legspinner Usman Qadir last played international cricket in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou but failed to find a place in the T20I team in 2024 despite boasting an impressive record of 31 wickets in 21 innings.

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  Pakistan announce squad for first Test match against England, 37-year-old spinner recalled

  Cricket | September 24, 2024 22:27 IST

  Pakistan will be hosting England in a three-match Test series, starting from October 7 in Multan. The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the team's squad for the first Test of the series. Shan Masood has been retained as the skipper, while a 37-year-old spinner has been recalled.