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PIX: Kamran Ghulam rescues Pakistan after early collapse

PIX: Kamran Ghulam rescues Pakistan after early collapse

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan on Tuesday.

PCB forced to sell logo rights for lower price

PCB forced to sell logo rights for lower price

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

PCB has decided to sign a one-year contract with Transmedia, a company which has been buying various sponsorship and media rights for the last few years.

PCB announces financial help for cricketers, umpires, scorers

PCB announces financial help for cricketers, umpires, scorers

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The PCB has already donated around 10 million to the Prime Minister's Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Fund.

PCB wants assurances from BCCI over visas

PCB wants assurances from BCCI over visas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

He said that Pakistan would go to India for the ICC events after it got complete assurance about the security and safety of its players and officials.

BSNL bags Rs 82,916 cr from Rs 1.28 lakh cr telecom budget

BSNL bags Rs 82,916 cr from Rs 1.28 lakh cr telecom budget

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Of the total proposed allocation, over Rs 1 lakh crore is meant for BSNL and MTNL-related expenses, including Rs 82,916 crore infusion in BSNL for technology upgradation and restructuring at BSNL.

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A Pakistani media baron, the 45-year-old is the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB.

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Shaheen Afridi brushes aside rumours of discontent within Pakistan team

Chaos in Pakistan cricket: PSL face uncertain future

Chaos in Pakistan cricket: PSL face uncertain future

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Ashraf to postpone his planned visit to Australia and seek a meeting with caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar ul Haq Kakaar.

'Match-fixing saga took its toll on Pakistan': Mudassar

'Match-fixing saga took its toll on Pakistan': Mudassar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan opener Mudassar Nazar on Sunday revealed that his team faced immense pressure in the early 1990s as a defeat, especially against India, would inevitably spark suspicions of foul play and match-fixing among fans back home.

Babar returns as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Babar returns as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Babar had stepped down from his leadership role across formats following the conclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Who is responsible for the mess in Pakistan cricket?

Who is responsible for the mess in Pakistan cricket?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Inzamam ul Haq blames ousted PCB Interim Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf for mess in Pakistan cricket

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Joe Root and Harry Brook's centuries powered England's strong reply on Day 3 of the first Test in Multan.

'A win for the people': Bangladesh captain's emotional message

'A win for the people': Bangladesh captain's emotional message

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are paying tribute to the individuals who recently passed away in our nation during the protest and we are praying for their souls'

Bangladesh rout Pakistan to complete historic series sweep

Bangladesh rout Pakistan to complete historic series sweep

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A dominant Bangladesh outclassed hosts Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series sweep.

Why PCB were forced to sack captain Sarfaraz

Why PCB were forced to sack captain Sarfaraz

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Sacked Sarfaraz Ahmed had the chance to make a graceful exit as PCB had advised him to step down as captain in all three formats but the wicketkeeper-batsman turned down the suggestion.

Can Babar Azam find his way back to the top?

Can Babar Azam find his way back to the top?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Jason Gillespie has backed Babar Azam to find his purple patch after his lean form continued in their ongoing series against Bangladesh.

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Keeping in mind the forecast for rain and overcast conditions, Pakistan team management is likely to field a pace-heavy bowling unit against Bangladesh in the first Test scheduled between August 21 and 25 at Rawalpindi.

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Pakistan have been let down by the "Western bloc" and the back-to-back pullouts by New Zealand and England could have a "domino effect" for cricket in the South Asian country, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said.

Rizwan, Mehidy Hasan's heartwarming moment in Rawalpindi Test

Rizwan, Mehidy Hasan's heartwarming moment in Rawalpindi Test

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

On a hot day in Pindi, cramps had kicked in, resulting in Litton requiring on-field medical treatment. After receiving some medical attention, Litton was seen limping and continued to stay on the field.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, PCB says no to cricket during Ramadan

Amid coronavirus pandemic, PCB says no to cricket during Ramadan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As the world grapples with the coronavirus crisis, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Saturday, said that it will not issue NOCs for any cricket during the holy month of Ramadan.

Babar, Shaheen Hug For Eid

Babar, Shaheen Hug For Eid

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

It is often speculated that the Pakistan team has two factions -- one supporting Skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is loyal to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan ease past Canada to stay alive

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan ease past Canada to stay alive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and Canada, in New York, on Tuesday.

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.

'PCB needs to be blamed, why were Arthur and Sarfaraz removed?'

'PCB needs to be blamed, why were Arthur and Sarfaraz removed?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Sarfaraz didn't deserve to be booted out.

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The scheduling model, which it said was "broken and unsustainable" and "confusing and chaotic" which was forcing players to choose between "representing their country and optimizing their careers."

'People will slowly get bored of T20s, we need Tests and ODIs'

'People will slowly get bored of T20s, we need Tests and ODIs'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Loss to Bangladesh was a huge setback

PCB gets Imran Khan's backing to criminalise match-fixing

PCB gets Imran Khan's backing to criminalise match-fixing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Under the new code, the board intends to criminalise match-fixing and spot-fixing and also specify punishments for offenders, including jail time.

Blow for Pakistan! Shahzad ruled out of MCG Test

Blow for Pakistan! Shahzad ruled out of MCG Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Khurrum Shahzad was one of the few success stories for Pakistan in the first Test against Australia in Perth.

PCB cricket committee chairman Mohsin steps down

PCB cricket committee chairman Mohsin steps down

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday said Mohsin Khan had requested board chairman Ehsan Mani to release him from the post and now the committee will be headed by Wasim Khan, who is Managing Director of the board.

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit will captain India in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the WTC Final which will be played at Lord's in June 2025.

Babar Azam's struggles: Kamran Akmal points out technical flaws

Babar Azam's struggles: Kamran Akmal points out technical flaws

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Pakistan's Kamran Akmal identified technical problems that are affecting Babar Azam's recent slump in form

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Danish Kaneria is desperate to return to the cricketing fold and is even keen on playing domestic cricket.

Rumours of infighting rock Pakistan World Cup team

Rumours of infighting rock Pakistan World Cup team

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The PCB strongly denied recent speculations about any internal discord in the Babar Azam-led side.

Shoaib Akhtar sends counter defamation notice to PCB

Shoaib Akhtar sends counter defamation notice to PCB

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Shoaib Akhtar has demanded an apology from Pakistan Cricket Board's legal counsel Tafazzul Rizvi for trying to 'publicly humiliate, degrade, defame and ridicule' him.

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach respectively for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month.

Kirsten, Gillespie take charge of Pakistan cricket

Kirsten, Gillespie take charge of Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams

Spot-fixing: PCB rejects claims against Pakistan players

Spot-fixing: PCB rejects claims against Pakistan players

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected the spot-fixing charge made against the national team in a recently-released documentary as 'baseless' and said a probe can only be conducted if the broadcaster shares the footage.

PCB to appeal against Akmal's ban reduction in CAS

PCB to appeal against Akmal's ban reduction in CAS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday said that it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the reduction of batsman Umar Akmal's ban for an anti-corruption breach. The middle-order batsman was banned in April for failing to report approaches to engage in corrupt practices ahead of this year's Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition.

Mohd Amir comes out of retirement, available for T20 World Cup

Mohd Amir comes out of retirement, available for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Controversial Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has decided to come out of international retirement and make himself available for selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.