News for 'Pakistan Cricket Board'

'No Indian Player Wanted To Play Pakistan'

'No Indian Player Wanted To Play Pakistan'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'They are forced because the BCCI has agreed to it.'

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema lodged a "formal protest" against match referee Andy Pycroft alleging that he asked both captains not to shake hands during the toss.

BCCI announces Rs 21 cr cash award for Team India

BCCI announces Rs 21 cr cash award for Team India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The BCCI has declared that the victorious Indian team and its support staff will be presented a prize money of Rs 21 crore for their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup.

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

However, Wassan also believed that Suryakumar made a political statement mentioning Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam during the post-match presentation and press conference following the group stage clash between the two teams, which could have been avoided.

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Two-tier Test system unlikely to take off; ICC eyes revival of ODI Super League

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) will not stage matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy outside the country if India do not travel for the tournament, chairman Mohsin Naqvi said.

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the second Test against England after resting senior cricketers including former captain Babar Azam from the rest of the series.

Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe to clinch ODI series

Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Kamran Ghulam's maiden One-Day International century for Pakistan powered them to a thumping 99-run win over Zimbabwe.

Time running out for India-Pakistan cricket series

Time running out for India-Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Conceding that time is running out for the proposed India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series to take place, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said the Board is still waiting for the government's approval.

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision as former Test captain Rashid Latif insisted that the PCB has to make a strong statement.

Tricolour Finally Hoisted in Karachi

Tricolour Finally Hoisted in Karachi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The omission sparked a social media storm, with fans questioning Pakistan's intent and criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board.

'Imran expressed great sadness at Pak loss to India'

'Imran expressed great sadness at Pak loss to India'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Imran Khan also questioned the cricketing credentials of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan, and Rizwan expressed confidence in the enthusiastic reception the Indian team would receive from Pakistani fans.

Pakistan cricket won't die if we don't play against India, says Miandad

Pakistan cricket won't die if we don't play against India, says Miandad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Pakistan's former captain and coach Javed Miandad has called on his country's Cricket Board to forget about playing India in the near future and instead focus on improving the game's structure.

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

mulling action for multiple violations and misconduct

India out? Champions Trophy in Pakistan faces hurdle

India out? Champions Trophy in Pakistan faces hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Chances of India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy are slim: ex-PCB chief

Will Rohit attend Champions Trophy opening ceremony in Pakistan?

Will Rohit attend Champions Trophy opening ceremony in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy will be held either on February 16 or 17 and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is confident that India captain Rohit Sharma will be in attendance at the event.

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Stokes, who sustained a hamstring tear in English domestic tournament The Hundred last month, is continuing his recovery along with Zak Crawley who fractured his right little finger at Edgbaston in July.

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.

Why Pakistan cricket team is not touring Bangladesh

Why Pakistan cricket team is not touring Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Pakistan has called off their scheduled cricket tour of Bangladesh this year, the country's board chairman Shaharyar Khan has said.

Pak batter held in UK for rape granted bail: Report

Pak batter held in UK for rape granted bail: Report

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

According to reports, the Greater Manchester Police said they received a report of a rape on Monday and had arrested a 24-year-old man.

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Robin Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his ability against fast bowlers.

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka's fielding coach R Sridhar believes the team has learned from their previous defeat against England and is ready for their T20 World Cup Super Eights match.

T20 World Cup: Will India Bring In Bumrah, Kuldeep Against Namibia?

T20 World Cup: Will India Bring In Bumrah, Kuldeep Against Namibia?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

With Abhishek Sharma hospitalised with a stomach bug, Sanju Samson is set to get another opportunity at the top of the order.

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium worries PCB ahead of Champions Trophy

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy tour would begin from Skardu in northern Pakistan.

Rashid, Naib Back ACB's Call to Withdraw from Pak Series

Rashid, Naib Back ACB's Call to Withdraw from Pak Series

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'The killing of players and civilians is not honour -- it is the deepest disgrace. Long live Afghanistan.' Afghan Cricketers Unite Behind ACB After Fatal Airstrike.

T20 World Cup: Will India Rest Bumrah, Hardik For Dutch Duel?

T20 World Cup: Will India Rest Bumrah, Hardik For Dutch Duel?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India face The Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup league match in batting-friendly conditions at the Narendra Modi stadium?

India's talent riches pose tough calls ahead of T20 World Cup

India's talent riches pose tough calls ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

These comments come after India recently announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in his first-ever ICC tournament as captain, with Axar Patel named as his deputy.

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Tuesday didn't mince words while criticising the "not so ideal" scheduling

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.

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.

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.

Champions Trophy: Karachi's National Stadium inaugurated!

Champions Trophy: Karachi's National Stadium inaugurated!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday inaugurated the renovated National Stadium in Karachi, one of the three venues in the country that will host the Champions Trophy.

'Don't Be Disrespectful To Pakistan's Captain'

'Don't Be Disrespectful To Pakistan's Captain'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'We've faced some tough times, but we've learned from our mistakes and are ready to give it our all against England.'

'There's unfinished business...I will come back to Pakistan cricket'

'There's unfinished business...I will come back to Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Pakistan's former head coach Waqar Younis regrets about resigning as the national team coach with "unfinished business" and misses coaching the national team.

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

In multilateral contests, it would go by the Olympic Charter, which prohibits any discrimination based on political issues, which is why the government has stated that it would not stop Pakistan from coming to India for international events.