News for 'Pakistan Cricket Board'

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money from this year's Twenty20 World Cup to the players, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

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.

Anti-India slogan row: Teen denies charges, says no interest in cricket

Anti-India slogan row: Teen denies charges, says no interest in cricket

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A 15-year-old boy in Malvan, Maharashtra, has claimed he was falsely accused of raising anti-India slogans during a cricket match. His family alleges he was trapped by people who beat him up and instigated a fight. The family's shop, godown, and home were subsequently demolished, while the boy and his parents were arrested. The teen maintains he doesn't watch cricket and was returning from prayers when the incident occurred.

Domestic cricket is important but...: Dhawan on BCCI diktat

Domestic cricket is important but...: Dhawan on BCCI diktat

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Following the Board's instruction, the likes of Rohit Sharma, Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal played at least a match for their state teams before the Champions Trophy.

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

Rediff.com13 May 2025

All the 10 teams are involved in a lot of back and forth with their overseas recruits over their arrival plans in India a day after the IPL announced the revised schedule following necessary security clearances from the government.

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.

Gujarat Titan's fate in IPL to decide when Kirsten begins Pakistan job

Gujarat Titan's fate in IPL to decide when Kirsten begins Pakistan job

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Gary Kirsten, Pakistan's new head coach in the white-ball formats, could join the national squad directly in Ireland if his IPL team Gujarat Titans does not qualify for the Play-offs stage of the popular T20 League.

'This is Hurting': Pakistan legends slam team after defeat against Bangladesh

'This is Hurting': Pakistan legends slam team after defeat against Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

It was Pakistan's sixth defeat in their last 10 Tests at home and this was also the first time Bangladesh have beaten their neighbours in a Test and series.

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.'

Kiwis fly to Pakistan in two-legged tour starting December

Kiwis fly to Pakistan in two-legged tour starting December

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Black Caps will be the third major side to tour Pakistan this year after Australia played a full series in March-April and England featured in seven T20Is in September-October.

Pakistan's Naseem breaks Afghanistan's hearts again!

Pakistan's Naseem breaks Afghanistan's hearts again!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pakistan tailender Naseem Shah cut down Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi in the final over of a cliff-hanger once again on Thursday.

Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Multan hosts the second match from December 9 and the last Test begins in Karachi on December 17.

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The emergency meeting of the International Cricket Council's executive board could not achieve a consensus on the much-awaited Champions Trophy schedule and will reconvene on Saturday after Pakistan once again rejected the 'Hybrid' model of hosting the event.

ODI World Cup: ICC 'confident' but Pakistan's participation depends on govt. clearance

ODI World Cup: ICC 'confident' but Pakistan's participation depends on govt. clearance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The PCB is still apprehensive about sending its team to India for the ODI World Cup but ICC is "confident" that the Babar Azam-led team will compete in the 50-over showpiece.

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Former Pakistan bowlers, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches of the national squad for the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Not Kohli, Root is best paid cricket captain

Not Kohli, Root is best paid cricket captain

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Kohli earns more from brand endorsements and IPL appearances than he does playing for India.

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Among other developments from the RCB camp, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd and England's Liam Livingstone have returned to India and rejoined the squad on Wednesday.

Pakistan prefers only these two Indian cities for their World Cup games!

Pakistan prefers only these two Indian cities for their World Cup games!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

With the ODI World Cup said to be held in India, ICC sources revealed that Pakistan prefers to play in only the two Indian cities they've felt safe in before.

'People will slowly get bored of T20s, we need Tests and ODIs'

'People will slowly get bored of T20s, we need Tests and ODIs'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Loss to Bangladesh was a huge setback

'Huge loss for Pakistan if...': Bhogle on Naseem Shah

'Huge loss for Pakistan if...': Bhogle on Naseem Shah

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Harsha Bhogle has expressed his concerns over the potential absence of Naseem Shah

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reorganized its selection committee by doing away with the chairman's post and giving powers to the selectors to pick the captain and head coach of the national team.

Cricket Buzz: Mushtaq quits England coaching role to join Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: Mushtaq quits England coaching role to join Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Former leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has left his role as England spin-bowling coach to take up a similar position with Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Monday.

India vs Pakistan: Records are meant to be broken: Hasan Ali

India vs Pakistan: Records are meant to be broken: Hasan Ali

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali said that the pressure will be on India in the much-anticipated World Cup clash between the two traditional rivals in front of a packed house at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands.

PCB unhappy with Babar, Shaheen; to revisit players' social media policy

PCB unhappy with Babar, Shaheen; to revisit players' social media policy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board is not happy with former skipper Babar Azam and the current national T20 skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi participating on a space with fans conducted on social media platform 'X'.

India-Pakistan series is more than cricket: Dravid

India-Pakistan series is more than cricket: Dravid

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Former India captain Rahul Dravid shares his thoughts on Pakistan hosting India in a series in the UAE in December. Harish Kotian reports.

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from a memorable chase and a famous win...

Asia Cup: UAE down Oman, keep Super Four hopes alive

Asia Cup: UAE down Oman, keep Super Four hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Captain Muhammad Waseem, the UAE's best batter who is known for his aggressive approach and ability to play big shots, got into the act and fetched himself three boundaries in Aamir Kaleem's first over, the 43-year-old left-arm spinner hardly posing any threat as he ended up giving away 14 runs.

Cricket Buzz: Security delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: Security delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani said that the Sri Lankan delegation will visit the grounds and hotels where the teams will stay in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad besides meeting the board, police and security officials.

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The England Cricket Board has refrained from issuing NOCs to all-format players to play in the Pakistan Super League

International cricket set to return to Pakistan... on a wing and a prayer

International cricket set to return to Pakistan... on a wing and a prayer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi said getting security clearance had put the wheels in motion but he was praying that the situation remained steady.

India to tour Bangladesh in August; check out schedule!

India to tour Bangladesh in August; check out schedule!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

This will also be India's first T20 bilateral series in Bangladesh and first exclusive white-ball tour since 2014.

Pak snubbed, ICC exposed: Champions Trophy was doomed from the start

Pak snubbed, ICC exposed: Champions Trophy was doomed from the start

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Allowing India to play all their matches in Dubai robbed Pakistan of the honour of hosting the final and disrupted the schedule of the knockout matches.

Asia Cup row: Pakistan threaten to pull out of Asian Cricket Council

Asia Cup row: Pakistan threaten to pull out of Asian Cricket Council

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Sethi, according to the source, has proposed a Pakistan versus Nepal match and Afghanistan versus Bangladesh, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka v Bangladesh matches in Pakistan.

England to play two additional T20s on tour to Pakistan in 2022

England to play two additional T20s on tour to Pakistan in 2022

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

England will play two extra Twenty20 games in addition to the five originally planned during their tour to Pakistan in September-October next year, the two cricket boards said on Tuesday.

Morkel's exit fuels speculation on Babar's captaincy

Morkel's exit fuels speculation on Babar's captaincy

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Morne Morkel resigns as Pakistan's bowling coach

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

Kirsten's controversial exit: PCB reveals the truth

Kirsten's controversial exit: PCB reveals the truth

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said that South African Gary Kirsten ended his tenure as Pakistan white-ball head coach as he made "some breaches" of his contract with the Board.

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.

BCCI Snubs Standbys: No Jaiswal, Parag, Jurel On Dubai Flight

BCCI Snubs Standbys: No Jaiswal, Parag, Jurel On Dubai Flight

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

YIndia's batting unit includes Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who can all open the innings. Jaiswal will only be drafted in if one of them is ruled out due to injury. Similarly, Prasidh Krishna could only come into contention if there is an issue with Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, or Harshit Rana.