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  PCB relocates venue of Pakistan's tri-nation ODI series to Champions Trophy 2025 stadiums

  Cricket | January 08, 2025 17:51 IST

  "Given the advanced stage of preparations at Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, the PCB has decided to relocate the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to these two venues," the PCB release said on Wednesday.

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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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  ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy, PCB compensated with 2028 Women's WC hosting rights

  Cricket | December 19, 2024 16:48 IST

  The ICC confirmed a hybrid model for the Men's Champions Trophy 2025 after the PCB agreed to host India games at a neutral venue. In return, Pakistan will play their ICC tournament games hosted by India at a neutral venue till 2027.

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  Champions Trophy 2025: ICC, PCB and BCCI agree to hybrid model, Dubai to host India's games | Report

  Cricket | December 13, 2024 21:33 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board have reportedly retained full hosting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but will not be compensated for agreeing to a hybrid model. However, the ICC has promised Pakistan a Women's tournament after 2027.

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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 2025: ICC meeting postponed again, talks to continue on December 7 | Reports

  Cricket | December 05, 2024 18:05 IST

  After India's decision not to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, the PCB threatened to boycott the tournament. Still, the Mohsin Naqvi-led board is not confirming their stance on a potential hybrid model after the latest meeting with the ICC.

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  'Cricket should win, that's most important': PCB Chief hints at hybrid model for Champions Trophy

  Cricket | November 30, 2024 21:07 IST

  "Cricket should win, that's most important but with respect for all. We are going to do what's best for cricket. Whichever formula we go for, it would be on equal terms," PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi told reporters after the virtual meeting with the ICC on Saturday.

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  Champions Trophy 2025: ICC to take final decision on potential hybrid model on November 30

  Cricket | November 29, 2024 18:32 IST

  The ninth edition of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy was originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan on February 19, 2025, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send their team to Pakistan due to security issues and demanded a hybrid model.

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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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  Pakistan U19 men's team hammers UAE to enter tri-series final, to face Afghanistan in title clash

  Cricket | November 26, 2024 0:29 IST

  Pakistan's top order laid the foundation for the win. Openers Usman Khan and Shahzaib Khan both scored half-centuries to deflate the UAE bowlers. Faham-ul-Haq and Farhan Yousaf capitalised on the start and impressed in the middle phase.

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  PCB appoints former Test captain Azhar Ali as head of youth development

  Cricket | November 22, 2024 20:16 IST

  "I am honoured and excited to take on this important role. Having risen through the age-group ranks and played extensive club and domestic cricket, I understand the critical role grassroots development plays in shaping future stars," Azhar said on his appointment.

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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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  Jason Gillespie to remain as Pakistan's Test head coach as PCB refutes sacking rumours

  Cricket | November 17, 2024 23:58 IST

  "PCB strongly refutes the story. As announced previously, Jason Gillespie will continue to coach the Pakistan side for the two red-ball matches against South Africa," the Pakistan Cricket Board wrote in X post after the rumours of Aaqib Javed replacing Gillespie surfaced online on Sunday.

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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 continues to mull over Champions Trophy schedule after India refuses to travel to Pakistan

  Cricket | November 13, 2024 7:43 IST

  Pakistan are the current ICC Champions Trophy holders, having won it in 2017 after beating India at The Oval in the final by 180 runs. Sarfaraz Ahmed was the captain of Pakistan.

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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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  'Broke his contract': PCB chairman Naqvi on Gary Kirsten's premature exit as white-ball coach

  Cricket | October 31, 2024 9:24 IST

  PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that a new white-ball coach will be appointed in time for the Zimbabwe white-ball series with Jason Gillespie to stand-in for the Australia series after Gary Kirsten's premature exit.

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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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  PCB metes out severe punishment to two of Babar Azam's biggest supporters in Pakistan team

  Cricket | October 27, 2024 14:14 IST

  Babar Azam was snubbed and left out of Pakistan's playing XI for the second and third Test of the series against England in Multan and Rawalpindi respectively. He is expected to be back in the squad for Pakistan's white-ball tour of Australia.