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Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's ODI World Cup

Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

The PCB chief said India and ICC being the hosts of the tournament would decide on the neutral venue.

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic that it will be able to host Champions Trophy next year as a delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to reach the country on Monday to inspect the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament.

Asia Cup: 'Pakistan cricket need to play India to survive'

Asia Cup: 'Pakistan cricket need to play India to survive'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Former India pacer Atul Wassan said pulling out of the Asia Cup match against Pakistan could hurt India's aspirations to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

Sana to lead as Pak lock in ODI World Cup squad

Sana to lead as Pak lock in ODI World Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Pakistan qualified for the tournament in April this year.

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hafeez said the board would factor in a players' workload ahead of next year's T20 World Cup before giving him a 'No Objection Certificate'(NOC) to take part in one of the growing number of lucrative franchise leagues around the world.

Coach Yousuf reverses decision, to travel for NZ tour

Coach Yousuf reverses decision, to travel for NZ tour

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Yousuf, who was appointed batting coach for the tour, will leave with the squad on Wednesday for the five T20 Internationals and three ODIs.

'Sport must go on, but terrorism...': Ganguly on India vs Pakistan

'Sport must go on, but terrorism...': Ganguly on India vs Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the upcoming India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, stressing that while sports must continue, terrorism must be firmly dealt with.

A revolution on cards in Pakistan's NCA

A revolution on cards in Pakistan's NCA

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

He said that the NCA in Lahore had all the facilities, but unfortunately, a proper productive system had not been developed over the years.

Another shake-up in PCB: Afridi is interim PCB selection committee boss

Another shake-up in PCB: Afridi is interim PCB selection committee boss

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Afridi's appointment comes in the build-up to New Zealand's two-Test tour of Pakistan, beginning on Monday.

Pakistan suffer bitter injury blow ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan suffer bitter injury blow ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Pakistan's white-ball vice-captain Shadab faces lengthy layoff due to shoulder injury

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Newly appointed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi would be eyeing an assurance from BCCI secretary Jay Shah on India's participation in next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan during next week's ICC Meeting in Dubai but is unlikely to make headway as of now.

PCB chief Naqvi set to replace Jay Shah as ACC boss

PCB chief Naqvi set to replace Jay Shah as ACC boss

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Mohsin Naqvi is set to become the next president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) later this year as per its rotation policy.

Indian crew involved in Pakistan Super League returns home

Indian crew involved in Pakistan Super League returns home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

23 Indian nationals who were in Pakistan for the production and broadcast of the Pakistan Super League were sent back.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Calls have grown for Babar to be removed from 50-over captaincy following the shocking eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan in Chennai.

India-Pak conflict puts PSL on the brink!

India-Pak conflict puts PSL on the brink!

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Amid Indian strikes, PCB in huddle to decide whether PSL should continue

'Face of Operation Sindoor now used as entertainment'

'Face of Operation Sindoor now used as entertainment'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday alluded to private companies promoting patriotism on one side while profiting off the India-Pakistan cricket matches, as the Army's Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Air Force's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh are set to appear on an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif said the PCB explanation was hard to digest because the tribute video was modified after nearly 48 hours.

'ICC Showed Us The Mirror'

'ICC Showed Us The Mirror'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The Champions Trophy 2025 final ignited a firestorm of controversy, with former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal leading the charge.

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The legendary Inzamam-ul Haq has resigned as chairman of the national selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of the national team's players pertains to conflict of interest.

India-Pak conflict: Big setback for Pakistan Super League

India-Pak conflict: Big setback for Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The remainder of PSL is set to be conducted without Hawkeye and DRS technologies as most of the technicians who handle that aspect are from India and are not expected to return.

Akram bats for Babar's return to Pakistan's T20I set-up

Akram bats for Babar's return to Pakistan's T20I set-up

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'The Asia Cup and then the World Cup are approaching, and we need a senior batter.'

ICC to ponder India-Pak cricketing ties at annual meet

ICC to ponder India-Pak cricketing ties at annual meet

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Future of Indo-Pak cricket at world events likely to dominate ICC annual conference

PSL in chaos: Pakistan ousts Indian crew amid tensions

PSL in chaos: Pakistan ousts Indian crew amid tensions

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The experienced Indian crew members in Pakistan Cricket Board's roster set to be replaced after escalating cross-border tensions in the aftermath of Pahalgam terrorist attack.

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

PCB to take up Rizwan's controversial dismissal with ICC

PCB to take up Rizwan's controversial dismissal with ICC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'I am not against technology in the game. But if it brings doubt and confusion, it is not acceptable. Some decisions were not understandable. The ball hitting the stumps is always out. I will never understand why there is an umpire's call.'

Overseas stars to quit PSL after Operation Sindoor?

Overseas stars to quit PSL after Operation Sindoor?

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will continue as scheduled despite escalating tensions with India.

Gaddafi Stadium ready in record time!

Gaddafi Stadium ready in record time!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif will officially inaugurate the stadium on Friday during a ceremony, where notable artists such as Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, and Arif Lohar will perform live.

Pay cut for players after Pakistan suffers huge loss in CT

Pay cut for players after Pakistan suffers huge loss in CT

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Pakistan suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending Rs 869 crore for hosting the Champions Trophy 2025.

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The men's Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday.

India the team to beat as Asia Cup battle commences

India the team to beat as Asia Cup battle commences

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

India, for all their internal debates and external expectations, look like the one side that has clarity of purpose. And clarity, in high-pressure tournaments, often counts for more than raw talent.

India-Pakistan likely to face off in Asia Cup in September

India-Pakistan likely to face off in Asia Cup in September

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Originally, India were the hosts for Asia Cup 2025 but the tensions against Pakistan have forced the ACC to look for new a host.

Compensate if India refuse to travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: PCB urges ICC

Compensate if India refuse to travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: PCB urges ICC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to sign the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements with it, stressing that the PCB should be compensated if India refuse to travel.

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Fatima Sana draws inspiration from India's World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.

Ramiz Raja SACKED As PCB Chief?

Ramiz Raja SACKED As PCB Chief?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Ramiz's sacking comes after Babar Azam's team lost the home series against England 3-0, which hit Pakistan's chances of reaching next year's ICC World Test Championship final.

'Imran Khan responsible for Pakistan's cricket downfall'

'Imran Khan responsible for Pakistan's cricket downfall'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Pakistan Cricket Boardchairman Najam Sethi has blamed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for the decline of Pakistan cricket.

World Cup: PCB wants ICC to expedite visa process for media, fans

World Cup: PCB wants ICC to expedite visa process for media, fans

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday wrote to the sport's governing body ICC for expediting the visa process for journalists and fans who wish to travel to India for the World Cup beginning October 5.

India to skip Dhaka meet? 'Asia Cup can happen only if...'

India to skip Dhaka meet? 'Asia Cup can happen only if...'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The future of the Asia Cup -- a six-team tournament, which will be played in T20 format, is clouded in uncertainty.

PSL vs IPL? Bosch's switch sparks legal firestorm

PSL vs IPL? Bosch's switch sparks legal firestorm

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a legal notice to South African cricketer Corbin Bosch for breaching his contractual obligations with the board.