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  Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman likely to be in trouble for playing with injury in T20 World Cup 2026

  Cricket | March 19, 2026 7:34 IST

  Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman have come under the scanner after the PCB medical panel suspected that the senior players might not have been 100% fit when they were picked in the T20 World Cup squad. Fakhar even admitted too on social media recently that he was not fit to play 50-over matches.

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  PCB remains a case study on how not to run a sporting body

  Cricket | February 10, 2026 12:13 IST

  PCB’s repeated controversies across major tournaments highlight a pattern of poor governance. From venue disputes to political standoffs, Pakistan continue to prioritise chaos over cricket, while on-field performances decline across recent World Cups.

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  Mohsin Naqvi's double standards: PCB Chief urged Bangladesh for appeal to Pak to end India boycott

  Cricket | February 10, 2026 10:23 IST

  Pakistan, as expected, made a U-turn on its boycott of the India clash in the T20 World Cup on Monday. BCB President Aminul Islam released a statement requesting Pakistan to play the clash. However, it is understood that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi asked him to make 'formal appeal'.

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  'Nothing to offer but...': ICC shoots down Pakistan's demands amid India boycott row in T20 WC 2026

  Cricket | February 09, 2026 15:17 IST

  The standoff between ICC, PCB and BCB continues even as the discussion for the India vs Pakistan clash continues in the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, it has been reported that ICC has firmly denied one of the demands from Pakistan amid the ongoing row.

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  Pakistan won't play against India in T20 World Cup 2026, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

  Cricket | February 04, 2026 23:40 IST

  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirmed Pakistan will not play India in their T20 World Cup 2026 group match in Colombo. With no formal PCB notice to the ICC, the fixture remains scheduled, but India are set to receive a walkover if Pakistan skip the toss.

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  Pakistan faces isolation from full member cricket boards over India match boycott row in T20 WC

  Cricket | February 03, 2026 12:28 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are not getting any support from the full-member cricket boards over their decision to boycott the match against India in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan government has denied its cricket team to play against India in the mega event.

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  ICC's massive U-turn set to shock Pakistan amid T20 World Cup boycott row, Bangladesh on standby

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 12:55 IST

  Pakistan are reportedly contemplating boycotting the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting from February 7, to show their support for Bangladesh. However, ICC has planned a massive move in that case, keeping Bangladesh on standby if Pakistan pull out.

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  What kind of sanctions can ICC impose on Pakistan if they boycott India clash or entire T20 WC 2026?

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 7:08 IST

  ICC has warned Pakistan of severe sanctions if they boycott the India clash or the entire T20 World Cup, that is scheduled to get underway on February 7. Here's the list of sanctions ICC can impose on Pakistan in such a case.

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  PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi meets Shehbaz Sharif to discuss T20 World Cup participation

  Cricket | January 26, 2026 18:32 IST

  Pakistan are weighing a possible boycott of the T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh pulled out over security concerns. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said all options remain open following talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with a final decision expected soon.

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  PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh's stance in T20 World Cup 2026 controversy

  Cricket | January 21, 2026 10:42 IST

  A 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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  Drama in Pakistan Cricket again! Test head coach Azhar Mahmood sacked before contract ends

  Cricket | December 30, 2025 14:23 IST

  Even as 2025 is about to end, drama in Pakistan Cricket is not stopping. They have parted ways with their Test head coach, Azhar Mahmood, three months before his contract expired. With Pakistan not playing any Test until March 2026, PCB have time to find a new coach.

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  Pakistan batter's suspension revoked after being cleared of rape charges, set to play in T20 league

  Cricket | December 10, 2025 18:37 IST

  Pakistan 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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  Mohammad Rizwan reportedly declines PCB central contract over unmet demands

  Cricket | October 28, 2025 23:20 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan has declined Pakistan’s 2025–26 central contract, reportedly over unmet demands. The PCB rejected his conditions, though he remains in the ODI squad vs South Africa. Rizwan and Babar Azam were both demoted from Category A to B in the new contracts.

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  Shan Masood appointed as new consultant of Pakistan cricket

  Cricket | October 24, 2025 22:57 IST

  Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has been appointed Consultant of International Cricket at the PCB. His dual role comes amid board restructuring, with the 36-year-old set to advise on tours and team management while continuing as Test skipper.

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  OPINION | Relieve mischievous Mohsin from cricket control

  India | October 01, 2025 14:14 IST

  Indian 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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  ‘Must be kept separate’: Shahid Afridi asks Mohsin Naqvi to resign from either PCB or politics

  Cricket | September 30, 2025 23:46 IST

  Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi recently came forward and asked for the resignation of PCB and ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, opining that he should focus on either PCB or in politics, instead of balancing both.

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  PCB claims apology from Andy Pycroft over handshake saga vs India, releases video without audio

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 21:48 IST

  The PCB claims Andy Pycroft apologised to captain Salman Agha and coach Mike Hesson over the handshake incident during the India match. They have relased a video of the same, but no audio was provided to understand the details of the conversation.

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  Pakistan cancels press conference ahead of do-or-die UAE clash in Asia Cup 2025, claims reports

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 18:22 IST

  It seems that Pakistan are fuming after the ICC rejected their demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the no handshake controversy in the Asia Cup. They have decided to cancel the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash against the UAE.

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  Pakistan's Test captain dropped to lowest category in 2025-26 central contracts

  Cricket | August 19, 2025 13:37 IST

  Pakistan 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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  PCB suspends Haider Ali amid criminal investigation in Greater Manchester

  Cricket | August 07, 2025 23:47 IST

  Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali is under investigation by Greater Manchester Police over an incident during the Shaheens’ UK tour. The PCB has provisionally suspended him and is providing legal support while awaiting the outcome of the inquiry.