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Sethi advises PCB to not send cricket team to India

Sethi advises PCB to not send cricket team to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said he would advise the PCB against sending its national team to India for the planned bilateral series in December.

PCB set to oppose ICC's revamp proposal

PCB set to oppose ICC's revamp proposal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board has been told by its governing board to strongly oppose the changes proposed by India, Australia and England cricket boards in the governance and distribution of finances in the ICC.

PCB to help 55 bowlers with suspect actions

PCB to help 55 bowlers with suspect actions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

In a bid to identify bowlers with suspect actions at an early stage, Pakistan has set up a bowling action review committee under former Test player Mudassar Nazar.

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday having received the nomination of former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas for presidency, saying it will now be referred to the world body's Nominations Committee for consideration.

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said his team is looking at the World Cup as a whole and not just the marquee clash against arch-rivals India.

Pakistan likely to pull out of Asia Cup

Pakistan likely to pull out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

There is a possibility that the Asia Cup might be scrapped entirely this year and India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan could end up playing a multi-team event in 50-overs format before the World Cup.

Ajmal declines PCB's farewell offer, says I'm not quitting

Ajmal declines PCB's farewell offer, says I'm not quitting

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Veteran Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has declined Pakistan Cricket Board's offer of a 'fitting send-off', saying he still has a lot to contribute to the game and his country. A tweet from PCB executive committee chairman Najam Sethi over the weekend raised speculation that Ajmal and fellow veteran Shahid Afridi were set to announce their retirement from the international game.

'Pakistan forced India to sack captain'

'Pakistan forced India to sack captain'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'They fired their chief selector, selection committee, changed the captain because they couldn't digest how Pakistan went ahead of them.'

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Inzamam expects second stint as Pakistan chief selector to be even better

PCB requests ICC to allow Aamir's entry at NCA

PCB requests ICC to allow Aamir's entry at NCA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board has requested the ICC to allow banned pacer Mohammad Aamir to start using facilities at the National Cricket Academy under the supervision of PCB coaches.

Lloyd to succeed Gavaskar at ICC Cricket Committee

Lloyd to succeed Gavaskar at ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd will succeed Sunil Gavaskar as chairman of the ICC's Cricket Committee after Pakistan withdrew Majid Khan's nomination for the high-profile post. Sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board said Majid's nomination was withdrawn before the ICC meeting commenced in Dubai.

Ashraf says he's vindicated after being reinstated as PCB chief

Ashraf says he's vindicated after being reinstated as PCB chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Pakistan cricket fell fall into further chaos on Wednesday after a two-member divisional bench of the Islamabad high court restored Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Shoaib to appear before committee on April 1

Shoaib to appear before committee on April 1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Pakistan's controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar says he is ready to face charges of indiscipline brought against him by the Cricket Board and will appear before the disciplinary committee on April 1.

Supreme court restores Sethi as PCB head

Supreme court restores Sethi as PCB head

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday restored Najam Sethi as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board just four days after the Islamabad high court reinstated his predecessor, Zaka Ashraf, as head of the organisation.

Indo-Pak series: Former PCB chairman claims, MOU signed by both boards is meaningless

Indo-Pak series: Former PCB chairman claims, MOU signed by both boards is meaningless

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

'Today the PCB officials have brought embarrassment for Pakistan and its cricket. The government must order them to return home immediately' 'Nothing is to happen because this MoU is meaningless unless the PCB has got a clause inserted that if India does not play for whatever reason it can approach the international court for sports arbitration'

PCB, former players pay rich tributes to Younis Khan

PCB, former players pay rich tributes to Younis Khan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) congratulated Younis Khan on his 100th Test appearance with former players also praising the senior batsman for his achievements.

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Pakistan on Sunday appointed former Australia pace bowler Gillespie as coach of the men's Test side

Pakistan contract dispute not affecting Cup preparations: PCB

Pakistan contract dispute not affecting Cup preparations: PCB

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

A dispute with Pakistan players over their central contracts is not affecting the team's preparations for the World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.

BCCI vs PCB: 'Process already beyond amicable settlement'

BCCI vs PCB: 'Process already beyond amicable settlement'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Newly-appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ehsan Mani said that the dispute with the Board of Control for Cricket in India regarding bilateral series is beyond 'amicable settlement' as they are yet to find a common ground of solution.

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Desperate to save the career of tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir, the Pakistan Cricket Board would try to seek ICC's permission for the youngster to start training at PCB facilities and play some domestic cricket.

We aren't begging but will push for series against India: PCB

We aren't begging but will push for series against India: PCB

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Pakistan aren't exactly 'begging' India to play against them but Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan said they are well within their rights to 'push' the Board of Control for Cricket in India into honouring the Memorandum of Understanding for six bilateral series between the two countries.

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The much-anticipated talks between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Shashank Manohar and his Pakistan counterpart Shahryar Khan will not take place, on Monday, after Shiv Sena, a right-wing political party,

PCB wants 2003 World Cup format for 2011 edition

PCB wants 2003 World Cup format for 2011 edition

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

The Pakistan Cricket Board wants to repeat the format of 2003 World Cup in 2011 edition, which it will co-host with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Disgraced pacer Aamir will be given chance to play again: PCB

Disgraced pacer Aamir will be given chance to play again: PCB

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board and coach Waqar Younis indicated that disgraced left-arm pacer Muhammad Aamir would soon be given a chance to play for the national team again. PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media in Lahore that the Board was considering giving a comeback chance to Aamir, who served a five-year ban for spot-fixing which expired last September.

World Cup: Pakistan team touches down in India after seven years

World Cup: Pakistan team touches down in India after seven years

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday, its first visit to India in seven years, to compete in the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5.

Injured Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup, England series

Injured Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup, England series

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The board said that while Shaheen has been ruled out of the T20 Asia Cup and the seven-match T20 home series against England, he is expected to return to competitive cricket in October with the New Zealand tri-series, which will be followed by the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.

Rahat to replace Junaid in Pakistan's World Cup squad: PCB

Rahat to replace Junaid in Pakistan's World Cup squad: PCB

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that left-arm paceman, Rahat Ali would be replacing injured fast bowler Junaid Khan in Pakistan's World Cup final squad.

Pakistan duo caught red-handed while spot-fixing in PSL, says PCB

Pakistan duo caught red-handed while spot-fixing in PSL, says PCB

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

A top official of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) confirmed that Pakistani players Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were sent home from the league only after the Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Unit caught them red-handed after the duo had made commitments to the spot-fixers.

Pakistan are World No 1 in ODIs

Pakistan are World No 1 in ODIs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan has dominated the ODI format over the last year. In 2022, they whitewashed West Indies and Netherlands 3-0 at home and away respectively. They followed this up with a 2-1 series win over New Zealand at home in January 2023.

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

PCB wants ICC to delay Ajmal's biomechanic test

PCB wants ICC to delay Ajmal's biomechanic test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Within days of asking the International Cricket Council for dates to conduct the biomechanic tests on suspended spinner Saeed Ajmal, the Pakistan Cricket Board now wants the process to be delayed.

No bilateral series in India until BCCI agrees to our home series: PCB

No bilateral series in India until BCCI agrees to our home series: PCB

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'India owes us two home series and we want them to first fulfill this obligation to us'

Will Afridi be fit to face India in T20 World Cup?

Will Afridi be fit to face India in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The 22-year-old Afridi will join the national team in Australia on Saturday after completing his rehabilitation programme for a knee injury under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Committee.

PCB boss does not see T20 WC happening later this year in Australia

PCB boss does not see T20 WC happening later this year in Australia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani's comments came a day after Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings conceded that the global T20 showpiece seems "unrealistic" as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.

BCCI to form committee to implement SC order on Lodha reforms

BCCI to form committee to implement SC order on Lodha reforms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

In a move expected to further delay the implementation of Lodha panel reforms, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday decided to form a committee for analysing how 'best and quickly' the principal Supreme Court order can be executed.

Indo-Pak series: PCB claims to have received invite from India, BCCI says nothing finalised

Indo-Pak series: PCB claims to have received invite from India, BCCI says nothing finalised

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially invited Pakistan to play its 'home' series in India in December, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan said on Saturday.

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC general manager of cricket Wasim Khan said the issue was raised in one of the Cricket Committee meetings but was not taken forward.

Pakistan prefers only these two Indian cities for their World Cup games!

Pakistan prefers only these two Indian cities for their World Cup games!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

With the ODI World Cup said to be held in India, ICC sources revealed that Pakistan prefers to play in only the two Indian cities they've felt safe in before.

Moin Khan ordered to return home from World Cup: PCB

Moin Khan ordered to return home from World Cup: PCB

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Pakistan's chief selector Moin Khan has been ordered to return home immediately from Australia by in the aftermath of the controversy generated over his visit to a casino in Christchurch.

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The 27-page code was approved at the last meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors and aims to cover every individual working with the Board and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).