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Fixing scandal is for ICC and PCB to deal: BCCI

Fixing scandal is for ICC and PCB to deal: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday chose to remain mum on the 'spot-fixing' scandal involving Pakistani players, saying the matter is for the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to deal with.

PCB to request ICC to allow Amir resume domestic cricket

PCB to request ICC to allow Amir resume domestic cricket

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to push the case of banned pacer Mohammad Amir to at least allow him to resume domestic cricket when the International Cricket Council (ICC) executive board meet in London from October 17 to 19.

Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Arthur is not coming because of the unreliable environment in Pakistan cricket

PCB rejects proposal to relax ban on tainted umpire Ghauri

PCB rejects proposal to relax ban on tainted umpire Ghauri

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board rejected a proposal to grant Test umpire Nadeem Ghauri a six-month relaxation from his four-year ban and allow him to resume umpiring in domestic tournaments this season.

ICC allocates special assistance fund to broke PCB

ICC allocates special assistance fund to broke PCB

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council, on Friday, decided to allocate some special assistance fund to Pakistan Cricket Board considering the financial issues that the board is facing in absence of international cricket in the country.

PCB sacked Moin to keep his prestige intact: Shaharyar

PCB sacked Moin to keep his prestige intact: Shaharyar

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar Khan has said that the decision to call back Moin Khan from the World Cup and later sack him as chief selector was taken to keep his prestige and reputation intact after the Casino incident.

PCB reluctant to send Younus to Australia

PCB reluctant to send Younus to Australia

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board is not too keen on sending senior batsman Younus Khan to Australia despite a desperate plea for his inclusion from the touring team management. PCB chairman Ejaz Butt said it would be hard to justify sending Younus as he has played just one domestic match in the last two months and scored 11 runs in that game.

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.

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the ACC decided to add an exclusive reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

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.

Kamran Akmal announces retirement; Asif Afridi banned

Kamran Akmal announces retirement; Asif Afridi banned

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Kamran Akmal announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after being named on the national selection committee.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.