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'We weren't ready for Test cricket': Pakistan captain admits

'We weren't ready for Test cricket': Pakistan captain admits

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Shaan Masood also didn't agree that the last two Tests were the darkest days of Pakistan cricket over three decades.

PCB arbitrator lifts Shoaib Malik ban

PCB arbitrator lifts Shoaib Malik ban

Rediff.com29 May 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lifted Shaoib Malk's 12-month ban for ill-discipline on Saturday, making the former captain available for selection to the national team.

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

With time running out for the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said it would call off the much-talked-about rubber if the Indian government does not give its approval in the next couple of days.

Asia Cup: PCB has reservations about playing in Bangladesh

Asia Cup: PCB has reservations about playing in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made it clear their team will participate in the Asia Cup in Bangladesh only after getting a clearance from their government due to security concerns in the violence-hit neigbouring country.

Can PCB boss convince BCCI for Indo-Pak series?

Can PCB boss convince BCCI for Indo-Pak series?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan and head of the PCB's executive committee Najam Sethi left for India in a bid to convince the BCCI to confirm the bilateral series in December.

'We wanted to win in 14 overs, but pitch made it difficult'

'We wanted to win in 14 overs, but pitch made it difficult'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was relieved after the team's first victory in the T20 World Cup in New York on Tuesday, but lamented that they couldn't complete their chase of 107 in fewer overs because the pitch was difficult to bat on.

PCB officially appoints Waqar as head coach

PCB officially appoints Waqar as head coach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially named former fast bowler Waqar Younis as the chief coach of the national squad and under 19-coach Ijaz Ahmed as his deputy.

PCB slaps indefinite ban on Abdur Rehman

PCB slaps indefinite ban on Abdur Rehman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board banned Test player Abdur Rehman for an indefinite period after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) barred the left-arm spinner for three months following a positive test for recreational drug cannabis. The test was conducted during an English county match in August.

PCB withdraws Abdur Rehman from CLT20

PCB withdraws Abdur Rehman from CLT20

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has withdrawn Abdul Rehman from the Champions League Twenty20 tournament in the wake of Test spinner failing a dope test in England.

Legal issues sees PCB plunge into further uncertainty

Legal issues sees PCB plunge into further uncertainty

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Clouds of uncertainty continued to hover over Pakistan cricket with the Election Commission now contemplating to challenge the judgment of Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordering them to conduct elections for the post of PCB chairman in the Supreme Court.

PCB sends Zaheer Abbas packing

PCB sends Zaheer Abbas packing

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Talat Ali was named Pakistan manager for the Champions Trophy in India.

Afridi's press conference put off by PCB

Afridi's press conference put off by PCB

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

A scheduled press conference by flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi, which had set the rumour mills working overtime, has been called off after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) advised him not to address the media.

PCB seeks government clearance on proposed bilateral series with India

PCB seeks government clearance on proposed bilateral series with India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)has sought the permission of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to play their proposed bilateral series with India on a mutually agreed neutral venue.

Younis turns down PCB's compromise offer

Younis turns down PCB's compromise offer

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Former captain Younis Khan is in no mood to step down from his fight against the Pakistan Cricket Board over the indefinite ban imposed on him and has turned down a PCB offer to go for a compromise settlement.

Viral fever hits Pakistan camp ahead of Australia clash

Viral fever hits Pakistan camp ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Most of the Pakistani players, who were down with viral fever, after their arrival in Bengaluru have recovered though some are still under medical observation.

T20 World Cup: Babar on what went wrong for Pakistan vs USA

T20 World Cup: Babar on what went wrong for Pakistan vs USA

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

2009 champions Pakistan were stunned by debutants USA in the Super Over.

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Pakistan were stunned by the co-hosts USA in a thrilling nail-biting clash, settled in the Super Over.

PCB considers sending Inzy abroad

PCB considers sending Inzy abroad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

PCB may send captain Inzamam-ul Haq abroad to see a specialist for his back problem

Misfiring Pakistan take on confident USA in their opener

Misfiring Pakistan take on confident USA in their opener

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The run-up to the marquee event has been chaotic to say the least with change in captaincy, shuffling of the top-order and players coming out of retirement.

Musharraf initiates PCB shake-up

Musharraf initiates PCB shake-up

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

President Pervez Musharraf appointed a director of cricket operations and an ad-hoc committee.

'This is as crazy as a clown in a village circus'

'This is as crazy as a clown in a village circus'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Ramiz, who was replaced as PCB chairman by Sethi by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif last December, has been quiet for a while, after initially lashing out at the changes in the board.

PCB chief Ashraf sacked

PCB chief Ashraf sacked

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

In another stunning twist in the saga of Pakistan's cricket administration, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sacked Zaka Ashraf as the Chairman of the PCB and suspended the Governing board with immediate effect.

Former PCB chief accuses BCCI of 'abetting' Hafeez's suspension

Former PCB chief accuses BCCI of 'abetting' Hafeez's suspension

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf has alleged that BCCI has been hatching a conspiracy by getting Pakistan's key bowlers suspended.

PCB gives contracts to 'rebel' trio

PCB gives contracts to 'rebel' trio

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board has offered central contracts to opener Imran Nazir, senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq who returned to mainstream after snapping ties with the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League.

PCB expecting six Test series vs India between 2015-2023

PCB expecting six Test series vs India between 2015-2023

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expecting to play atleast six home and away Test series against India in the next eight-year FTP cycle between 2015 and 2023 which will also include an "off-shore" home series in the United Arab Emirates.

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs

PCB irked by political intervention in Afridi case

PCB irked by political intervention in Afridi case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

PCB chairman Ijaz Butt has expressed disappointment over interference of political functionaries into the ongoing dispute between the Board and former skipper Shahid Afridi, saying the act could damage Pakistan cricket.

PCB to intervene as Afridi-Miandad spat heats up

PCB to intervene as Afridi-Miandad spat heats up

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Disappointed by the ugly tiff between Shahid Afridi and Javed Miandad, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to take measures to stop former cricketers from levelling match-fixing allegations against each other to settle `personal scores`. A verbal altercation has been going on between Afridi and Miandad after both of them accused each other of being 'money-centric'.

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'

PCB to review Saleem Malik's life ban

PCB to review Saleem Malik's life ban

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board will review the life ban for match fixing imposed on the country's former captain Saleem Malik on the recommendation of a judicial inquiry commission, PCB chairman Najam Sethi said on Tuesday.

PCB slaps life ban on Kaneria for spot-fixing

PCB slaps life ban on Kaneria for spot-fixing

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Disgraced spinner Danish Kaneria's career seems all but over with the Pakistan Cricket Board imposing a life ban on him on Friday for indulging in spot-fixing during the 2009 English county season.

PCB names Moin Khan chief selector and team manager

PCB names Moin Khan chief selector and team manager

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board, in a surprising move on Monday, entrusted former captain Moin Khan the dual responsibility of chief selector and managing the national team. Since being inducted into the PCB last year, Moin was Pakistan's head coach for two months, during the Asia Cup and World T20.

$ 200 million: That's how much PCB lost

$ 200 million: That's how much PCB lost

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan, on Monday, disclosed that the Pakistan Cricket Board had incurred losses amounting to $ 200 million because of the Indian team not playing bilateral cricket series in Pakistan.

A top Test nation likely to visit Pakistan soon: PCB

A top Test nation likely to visit Pakistan soon: PCB

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has indicated that it is close to signing a deal with a leading international team to tour the country, which has not hosted a Test nation since 2009. Najam Sethi, who heads the PCB's executive committee, said on a television channel that he cannot disclose the name of the concerned team, but it was a leading side.

'No unity, worst I've ever seen': Kirsten slams Pakistan

'No unity, worst I've ever seen': Kirsten slams Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Gary Kirsten has said that there is "no unity" in the side and he has "never seen such a situation" in his long coaching career.

Will Naseem Shah miss the World Cup?

Will Naseem Shah miss the World Cup?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Naseem Shah's recent shoulder injury has cast doubts over his participation

'Afridi no longer a captaincy material for PCB'

'Afridi no longer a captaincy material for PCB'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The chairman of the PCB, Ijaz Butt has made it clear that the former Pakistan One-day skipper Shahid Afridi is no longer a captaincy material for the PCB.

Euro 24: Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win

Euro 24: Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Switzerland got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a flying start with a commanding 3-1 win over a shaky Hungary on Saturday

Asia Cup Inaugural Triggers Meme Fest

Asia Cup Inaugural Triggers Meme Fest

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Social media platforms quickly buzzed with chat, with many taking the opportunity to poke fun at the Pakistan Cricket Board for the stark lack of fans in the stands.