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Pakistan's PSL to clash with IPL next year

Pakistan's PSL to clash with IPL next year

Rediff.com17 May 2024

PCB is looking to take advantage of the window set aside for the IPL each year to hold the PSL in the same time-frame.

T20 WC: Afridi, Babar shine in Pak's face-saving win

T20 WC: Afridi, Babar shine in Pak's face-saving win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Ireland in Lauderhill, USA on Sunday.

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.

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

Stoinis powers Australia to series whitewash over Pakistan

Stoinis powers Australia to series whitewash over Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Australia clinched a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Pakistan in Hobart, powered by a blistering unbeaten 61 off 27 balls from Marcus Stoinis on Monday.

'Can A Car Mechanic Earn Rs 12 LPA?'

'Can A Car Mechanic Earn Rs 12 LPA?'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, helps aspirants prepare for competitive exams such as MHT-CET, IIT-JEE and NEET-UG.

Do India's Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

Do India's Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Pakistan's ODI series victory in Australia showcased the raw pace and skill of their fast bowling attack, spearheaded by Haris Rauf.

Babar's replacement delivers! Ghulam's ton stuns England

Babar's replacement delivers! Ghulam's ton stuns England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Pakistan batter Kamran Ghulam, who on Tuesday scored a resolute century on Test debut, said there was immense pressure on him to perform after taking Babar Azam's place in the team, adding that his perseverance in domestic cricket for the last four years had finally paid off.

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'

Kaneria makes shocking revelation about Pak players, PCB

Kaneria makes shocking revelation about Pak players, PCB

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

'Why doesn't anyone talk about this? Why don't they speak the truth? I have played my entire cricket with utter honesty' PCB officials, Pakistan players knew the bookie involved in the 2012 English county scandal, says the banned spinner.

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Umar Akmal was provisionally suspended on the eve of the Pakistan Super League. He did not seem prepared to show remorse nor did he seek an apology for failing to report corrupt approaches.

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.

PCB waiting for details from SLC on security threat on players

PCB waiting for details from SLC on security threat on players

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Pakistan's cricket authorities remained on tenterhooks on Thursday awaiting word from Cricket Sri Lanka on the upcoming ODI and T20 Internationals series.

PCB rubbishes Kaneria's discrimination claims

PCB rubbishes Kaneria's discrimination claims

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rubbished claims by banned Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria that he was discriminated against by the board because he is a Hindu.

PCB planning to hold remaining PSL matches in November

PCB planning to hold remaining PSL matches in November

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to hold the remaining matches of PSL-5 in November provided the situation arising out of the coronavirus pandemic improves in the next few months, PCB CEO Wasim Khan said. The PSL was suspended last Tuesday after the PCB revealed that a foreign player showed symptoms of the coronavirus, but Khan said the remaining matches may be held during the 10-day window available in November.

Take your appeal to ECB if you want to resume playing cricket: PCB to Kaneria

Take your appeal to ECB if you want to resume playing cricket: PCB to Kaneria

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Kaneria after denying his involvement in spot-fixing and pleading his innocence finally admitted in late 2018 to a foreign television network he was guilty.

ICC tipped-off PCB about fixing in PSL

ICC tipped-off PCB about fixing in PSL

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The head of the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, Sir Ronnie Flanagan has made it clear that they had first tipped off the Pakistan Cricket Board's ACU about possible spot- fixing in the Pakistan Super League.

PCB suspends Asif

PCB suspends Asif

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday suspended beleaguered pacer Mohammad Asif for flunking the dope test during the Indian Premier League and promised to extend all help to IPL Drugs Tribunal in its enquiry into the matter.

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

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah returned to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Bangladesh are "slightly reluctant" to play a Test series in Pakistan and have offered only to tour the country for three Twenty20 internationals next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board said. Bangladesh were due to arrive in January for three T20s and two Tests and the PCB is hopeful the full tour would go ahead given that Sri Lanka had returned to the country for the Test series.

PCB invites South Africa to Pakistan for T20 series

PCB invites South Africa to Pakistan for T20 series

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

A reliable source said that the South African board had given a positive reply and in all probability the tour would go ahead next year.

PCB warns Shoaib

PCB warns Shoaib

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

PCB has warned its players including fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar against making public statements criticising board policies.

PCB hell bent on resuming bilateral ties with India

PCB hell bent on resuming bilateral ties with India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

PCB chief wants ICC to pursue India on bilateral playing ties

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nasser Hussain hailed Pakistan's debutant batter Kamran Ghulam for his century during the second Test against Three Lions at Multa

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is to seek an explanation from wicketkeeper Umar Akmal after he said in a television interview that he had been approached to fix matches.

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.

Pakistan spinners dominate in skipper Shan's 'special win'

Pakistan spinners dominate in skipper Shan's 'special win'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood termed their series-levelling victory in the second Test against England "special" as the hosts snapped their nearly four-year winless run on home soil in this format.

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025.

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.

PCB wants Afridi to consider retirement

PCB wants Afridi to consider retirement

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to give flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi a chance to officially announce his retirement from international cricket during the Twenty20 series against West Indies in the UAE later this month. According to a report in the 'Daily Jang', the PCB wants Afridi to retire on his own after being ignored for the lone T20 international against England and last week. The former Pakistan captain has insisted that he wants to continue playing cricket and is available for national selection.

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 v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Thursday, formally initiated a legal battle against the Board of Control for Cricket in India by filing a compensation claim of $ 70 million before the ICC for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement.

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.

PCB won't accept change of Asia Cup schedule to accommodate IPL

PCB won't accept change of Asia Cup schedule to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The IPL has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic but there is speculation that it could be held later this year if the situation improves.

Covering of Imran's pictures highly regrettable, PCB tells BCCI

Covering of Imran's pictures highly regrettable, PCB tells BCCI

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it will take up with the Board of Control for Cricket in India the 'regrettable' removal of pictures of its former players at a couple of venues in India, owing to the Pulwama terror attack.

Pakistan will look to host 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan, says PCB head Raja

Pakistan will look to host 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan, says PCB head Raja

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan will be a 50-over event with the Asian Cricket Council continuing its tradition of holding the tournament in the same format as that particular year's ICC global event, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said on Monday.

PCB suspends Zulqarnain contract

PCB suspends Zulqarnain contract

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Pakistan's Cricket Board has suspended the contract of wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider after failing to make contact with him in the wake of his departure for England.

'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.