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Kaneria wants PCB to explain World Cup snub

Kaneria wants PCB to explain World Cup snub

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Leg-spinner Danish Kaneria wants the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to explain why he was not cleared to play at next month's World Cup.

PCB not to support embattled Asif

PCB not to support embattled Asif

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday made it clear that it would not support embattled paceman Mohammad Asif, who has again been caught in a doping scandal and faces a possible two-year ban.

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The source added that team officials and selectors had discussed Afridi's case with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf.

Reports on Ahmedabad are media speculation: PCB

Reports on Ahmedabad are media speculation: PCB

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

'The PCB has not said anything to the media on its reservations about Ahmedabad as a venue. It is all media speculation,' PCB spokesman Abbas Zaidi said.

PCB to launch IPL style league in March

PCB to launch IPL style league in March

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will launch its own Twenty20 Super League in March with the five franchises involved allowed to sign six overseas players each.

Aamir's attitude and behaviour will be monitored: PCB

Aamir's attitude and behaviour will be monitored: PCB

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

His career handed a fresh lease of life, tainted Pakistan pacer Muhammad Aamir's attitude and behaviour would be as much under scrutiny as his on-field performances when he makes an international comeback, the PCB has asserted.

Afridi may not attend PCB disciplinary hearing

Afridi may not attend PCB disciplinary hearing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Pakistan's sacked captain Shahid Afridi is not likely not attend the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disciplinary hearing on charges of violating the code of conduct, his lawyer said on Monday.

PCB suspends central contract of tainted trio

PCB suspends central contract of tainted trio

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Pakistan's disgraced trio of Salman Butt, Mohammed Amir and Mohammed Asif have had their central contracts suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Massive blow for Pakistan! Naseem Shah out of Asia Cup

Massive blow for Pakistan! Naseem Shah out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Naseem Shah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Asia Cup due to a shoulder injury.

PCB to examine rejection of Kaneria's ban appeal

PCB to examine rejection of Kaneria's ban appeal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will legally examine the dismissal of the appeal made by leg-spinner Danish Kaneria against his ban on charges of spot-fixing.

'Pakistan don't need extra motivation against India'

'Pakistan don't need extra motivation against India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Coming off an embarrassing loss to co-hosts USA, Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten said Babar Azam's side won't require any extra motivation while facing arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup in New York on Sunday.

PCB distances itself from Butt's 'sons of pigs' remark

PCB distances itself from Butt's 'sons of pigs' remark

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) moved quickly on Tuesday to distance itself from a "sons of pigs" reference to India, England and Australia made by former chairman Ijaz Butt.

PCB fails to release itinerary of home series

PCB fails to release itinerary of home series

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

On the backdrop of recent terrorist attack in Islamabad, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in dilemma about whether India would like to stick to the itinerary approved by the BCCI, during their tour to the trouble-torn country early next year.

Former ICC head blames PCB for Test isolation

Former ICC head blames PCB for Test isolation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani has blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the country's current international isolation.

Former ICC head blames PCB for Test isolation

Former ICC head blames PCB for Test isolation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani has blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the country's current international isolation.

Zimbabwe's cricketers bribed to tour Pakistan? PCB rubbishes allegations

Zimbabwe's cricketers bribed to tour Pakistan? PCB rubbishes allegations

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan rubbished allegations that they bribed the Zimbabwean cricketers to tour Pakistan for a short limited over series last month.

PCB clears tainted Amir's return to Pakistan cricket team

PCB clears tainted Amir's return to Pakistan cricket team

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Spot-fixing-tainted pacer Mohammad Amir is eligible for national team selection though it's up to the selectors to pick him or not, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

Salman Butt officially admits to spot-fixing in 2010: PCB

Salman Butt officially admits to spot-fixing in 2010: PCB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Tainted former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has signed a confession note admitting to his role in the spot-fixing scandal during the Pakistan versus England series back in 2010, which led to a five-year ban.

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'I was offered the role to begin with...what is important is that I have the opportunity to work with some of the best cricketers in the world and that excites me.'

Younis calls Pakistan's loss to USA a 'Black Day'

Younis calls Pakistan's loss to USA a 'Black Day'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Former captain Younis Khan said Pakistan had made some tactical blunders when it mattered the most.

'Ministry yet to receive attack report from PCB'

'Ministry yet to receive attack report from PCB'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The Pakistan Sports Ministry on Friday said it has not received any report from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the terrorist attack on Sri Lankan team in Lahore last year.

PCB should have suspended tainted trio: Mani

PCB should have suspended tainted trio: Mani

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Former International Cricket Council president Ehsan Mani lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board for taking a "stubborn" stance when the 'spot-fixing' allegations first came out, saying it should have promptly suspended the tainted players.

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

ICC said that Pakistan is yet to provide written assurance regarding their participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.

Former ICC chief Mani blames PCB for current mess

Former ICC chief Mani blames PCB for current mess

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani said there is a clear trust deficit between the ICC and the PCB.

PCB preparing strong defence for tainted trio

PCB preparing strong defence for tainted trio

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan High Commission (PHC) in UK is reportedly working with a team of legal experts to prepare a strong defence for the 'tainted' players embroiled in the 'spot-fixing' scandal.

Jay Shah on why Asia Cup was not played in the UAE...

Jay Shah on why Asia Cup was not played in the UAE...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

ACC president Jay Shah attributed the body's decision to host Asia Cup matches in Sri Lanka on teams' reluctance to play ODIs in the UAE heat.

Visa issues delay England spinner Bashir's arrival in India

Visa issues delay England spinner Bashir's arrival in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Shoaib Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, is one of three uncapped players named in the England squad for the Test series in India.

PCB planning to send security delegation to India

PCB planning to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Relieved they might be at the revival of bilateral cricket ties with India but that would not stop the PCB from sending a delegation across the border to "take stock" of the security arrangements for Pakistan team's tour next month.

Aamir may be considered for Pakistan's tour of NZ: PCB

Aamir may be considered for Pakistan's tour of NZ: PCB

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tainted left-arm pacer Muhammad Aamir was in line to make his comeback to the Pakistan team for the tour to New Zealand in January.

Will open files of Akram's role in fixing: PCB official

Will open files of Akram's role in fixing: PCB official

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Irked by Wasim Akram questioning PCB's decision to form an inquiry committee on team's disastrous show in Asia Cup, influential board official Shakil Sheikh has threatened to open old files related to legendary fast bowler's alleged involvement in match-fixing. "I don't think Wasim is 'King of Swing'. I think he is 'King of Betting'. He should think before criticizing anyone because his past is known to all and old files in the board can be opened," Sheikh, who is the head of PCB's inquiry committee told Geo Super channel on Monday night. As far as old files are concerned, Sheikh was referring to report submitted by Justice Malik Qayyum on match fixing inquiry at the start of the millennium. Sheikh, who also heads the Islamabad regional cricket association made references to his name (Wasim) being linked to betting in cricket and in the Justice Malik Qayyum match-fixing inquiry. Sheikh was upset with the remarks made by Akram recently at a press conference in which he questioned the purpose of the board appointing an inquiry committee on the eve of the World T20 to probe into the national team's poor performance in the Asia Cup.

PCB's selection policy irks Waqar

PCB's selection policy irks Waqar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has admitted that he was not happy with the policies of the Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the authority and power given to him as the national team coach.

PCB to sue BCCI, demands 'millions in compensation'

PCB to sue BCCI, demands 'millions in compensation'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board said that it would file a compensation claim against the Board of Control for Cricket in India with the International Cricket Council's disputes resolution committee in January next year.

PCB lifts ban on Naved-ul-Hasan

PCB lifts ban on Naved-ul-Hasan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday lifted the one-year ban imposed on all-rounder Rana Naved ul Hasan, paving the way for his return to the national team. The board also reduced the fine imposed on him from Rs 20 lakh to 10 lakh.

Lahore attack report awaiting govt clearance: PCB

Lahore attack report awaiting govt clearance: PCB

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Rubbishing Ehsan Mani's claim that PCB was dragging its feet on the resumption of international cricket in Pakistan by delaying the report on the Lahore attack, board chief Ejaz Butt said they were ready with the document but were awaiting government's clearance to submit it to ICC.

PCB to take up IPL snub with BCCI

PCB to take up IPL snub with BCCI

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accused IPL commissioner Lalit Modi of betraying the PCB after none of the 11 Pakistani players got a buyer in the third IPL auction in Mumbai and said he will take up the matter with BCCI.

PCB told to learn financial management from BCCI

PCB told to learn financial management from BCCI

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Pakistan's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to learn financial management from the Board of Cricket for Control in India.

Aus series provides financial boost to PCB

Aus series provides financial boost to PCB

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The on-going 'Spirit of Cricket' series between Pakistan and Australia in England, is proving to be profitable for the Pakistan Cricket Board.

PCB wants information on Scotland Yard probe

PCB wants information on Scotland Yard probe

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

The PCB is still waiting to get some information from the Scotland Yard on the initial evidence it has passed on to the Crown Prosecutor's Office in London on the spot-fixing allegations against three Pakistani cricketers.

Babar praises 'bowling heroes' in win vs Netherlands

Babar praises 'bowling heroes' in win vs Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Pretty satisfied, credit to the bowlers: Babar Azam

It can't rain forever: Yousuf backs out of form Babar

It can't rain forever: Yousuf backs out of form Babar

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Mohammed Yousuf, offered support to struggling batter Babar Azam amid a challenging Test series against Australia.