Pakistan Cricket Board: News

ICC to take call on hybrid model for Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold an emergency meeting on November 26, to discuss the future of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

22 Nov 2024

Azhar Ali

Azhar Ali named PCB's head of youth development

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Azhar Ali, has been appointed as the head of youth development at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

21 Nov 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

PCB appoints Sumair Ahmad as Champions Trophy director amid tussle

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named its Chief Operating Officer, Sumair Ahmad, as the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy director.

20 Nov 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Aaqib Javed outlines his strategy as Pakistan's interim white-ball coach

Newly appointed interim white-ball coach for Pakistan, Aaqib Javed, has laid down his plan of action, focusing on ODIs and the Champions Trophy.

19 Nov 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Shahid Aslam returns as Pakistan's white-ball batting coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reappointed Shahid Aslam the national white-ball sides batting coach.

18 Nov 2024

Jason Gillespie

Aaqib Javed named interim head coach of Pakistan's white-ball team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Aaqib Javed the interim head coach of the men's cricket team.

17 Nov 2024

Jason Gillespie

Aaqib Javed to be appointed Pakistan cricket team's head coach

Aaqib Javed is set to replace Jason Gillespie as the head coach of Pakistan's cricket team, across all formats.

16 Nov 2024

BCCI

PCB excludes PoK from Champions Trophy tour after BCCI's objection

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now restricted the ICC Champions Trophy tour to Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.

ICC cancels Champions Trophy tour in PoK after BCCI's objection

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called off the 2025 Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) raised an objection.

12 Nov 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

PCB seeks clarification from ICC over India's Champions Trophy participation

In a major development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC), asking for an explanation over India's refusal to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will be hosted in Pakistan.

Pakistan may withdraw from ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Here's why

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is staring at a crisis as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mulls pulling out of 2025 Champions Trophy.

11 Nov 2024

Aakash Chopra

There will be no Champions Trophy without India: Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on how India's non-participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy could affect the mega tournament.

10 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

ICC cancels Champions Trophy event amid India-Pakistan scheduling dispute

In a major development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has canceled a crucial event, slated for November 11, related to the 2025 Champions Trophy.

09 Nov 2024

BCCI

BCCI informs ICC that India won't travel to Pakistan

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has told the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the Indian cricket team won't be playing in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to be held in Pakistan.

29 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Ramiz Raja backs Babar Azam to rediscover batting form 

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ramiz Raja, has backed star batter Babar Azam to shine in Test cricket.

29 Oct 2024

Gary Kirsten

Kevin Pietersen criticizes PCB over Gary Kirsten's resignation

Former England cricket team captain Kevin Pietersen has expressed disappointment over Gary Kirsten's resignation as head coach of Pakistan's white-ball teams.

29 Oct 2024

Gary Kirsten

Gary Kirsten's resignation: Basit Ali blames PCB for coach's departure

Former Pakistan cricketer, Basit Ali, has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after Gary Kirsten's resignation as the men's white-ball head coach.

28 Oct 2024

Gary Kirsten

Jason Gillespie replaces Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's white-ball head coach 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Jason Gillespie as the head coach for the men's team in white-ball formats.

28 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam's decision to quit captaincy was personal: PCB Chairman

Former all-format captain of Pakistan's cricket team, Babar Azam, voluntarily stepped down from the role.

28 Oct 2024

Gary Kirsten

Gary Kirsten to step down as Pakistan's white-ball head coach

Former South African cricketer and India's World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten is reportedly set to resign as Pakistan's white-ball head coach.

27 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

PCB central contracts: Babar, Rizwan retained in Category A

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally revealed its central contracts list for 25 players. The announcement comes just ahead of the Australia ODI series.

22 Oct 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC satisfied with Pakistan's preparations for Champions Trophy: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

17 Oct 2024

Islamabad

Jaishankar's 'casual conversations' with Sharif, Dar; 'ice breaker,' says Pakistan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently visited Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen and Naseem for next two Tests

Pakistan have announced major changes to its squad for the upcoming second and third Test matches against England.

11 Oct 2024

Shan Masood

Shan Masood's Test captaincy under threat after Multan upset: Report

Pakistan's Test team captain Shan Masood is reportedly on the chopping block after a crushing defeat against England in the first Test match in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Aleem Dar

Former umpire Aleem Dar added to PCB's selection panel

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revamped its selection committee, after Pakistan lost the 1st Test to England in Multan.

09 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Why 2025 Champions Trophy final could be moved to Dubai

Team India's participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, set to be hosted by Pakistan, continues to be a hot topic.

07 Oct 2024

BCCI

PCB chief expects India to participate in Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is confident that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted in Pakistan. He expects all teams, including India, to play in the tournament.

05 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Gary Kirsten returns home as Pakistan's white-ball captaincy decision looms

Gary Kirsten, Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs cricket, has returned to his homeland.

04 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

PCB yet to pay salaries of Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing criticism for reportedly failing to pay the salaries of its national team players for four months.

03 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Usman Qadir announces retirement from Pakistan cricket: Details here

Usman Qadir, a prominent leg-spinner, has announced his retirement from Pakistan cricket.

03 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Will Pakistan have three different captains in international cricket?

Babar Azam, Pakistan's star batter, has unexpectedly stepped down as the team's white-ball captain.

28 Sep 2024

Jason Gillespie

Gillespie calls for 'ruthlessness' from Pakistan ahead of England series

Jason Gillespie, the coach of Pakistan's men's Test cricket team, has urged his players to demonstrate more ruthlessness in their game.

24 Sep 2024

Gary Kirsten

Gary Kirsten calls for professionalism, unity in Pakistan cricket

Gary Kirsten, the white-ball coach of Pakistan's cricket team, has called for increased professionalism and unity among players.

23 Sep 2024

Kamran Akmal

'PCB should learn...': Kamran Akmal after India beat Bangladesh

Kamran Akmal, a former Pakistani cricketer, has publicly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its perceived lack of professionalism.

22 Sep 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam, Shan Masood to attend PCB's strategic workshop

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has organized a day-long workshop, named the "Strategic Connection Camp," to discuss the future of Pakistan cricket.

16 Sep 2024

Babar Azam

Champions Cup: Babar Azam hits five fours in an over

Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan's limited-overs cricket team, demonstrated his exceptional skills during the fourth match of the Champions Cup 2024.

Saleema Imtiaz becomes Pakistan's first female in ICC umpires panel

Saleema Imtiaz has become the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the International Cricket Council's international panel of development umpires.

15 Sep 2024

Cricket News

PCB discontinues daily allowance for women cricketers in national camps

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a controversial decision to discontinue the daily allowances of female cricketers attending national camps.

15 Sep 2024

Babar Azam

Imad Wasim expresses surprise over Babar Azam's captaincy reinstatement

Imad Wasim, the veteran Pakistan all-rounder, has expressed his astonishment at the decision to reinstate Babar Azam as the captain of the white-ball teams.

14 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Moin Khan criticizes PCB for removing Shaheen Afridi as captain

Former Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan has expressed his disapproval of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to sack Shaheen Afridi as T20I captain.

No plans to relocate Champions Trophy from Pakistan: ICC CEO

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reaffirmed its commitment to hold the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.

10 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan coaches Kirsten, Gillespie advise against hasty captaincy changes

Pakistan's cricket team coaches, Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, have urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to hastily change captains following recent underwhelming performances.

ICC delegation to visit Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy assessment

An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation is set to visit Pakistan to assess the country's preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy.