News for 'Pakistani Cricket Board'

Bangladesh may drop Pak tour due to security concerns

Bangladesh may drop Pak tour due to security concerns

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Bangladesh are unlikely to tour Pakistan next month due to security concerns, despite making a commitment to do so at an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in October.

ICC presses PCB on Asif doping case

ICC presses PCB on Asif doping case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pressed the Pakistan cricket Board to outline its position on the Mohammad Asif drugs case.

Pakistan working on rotation policy for pacers

Pakistan working on rotation policy for pacers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Waqar said a group of fast bowlers including young ones in domestic cricket would also be sent for training and work to the high-performance centre in Lahore to keep them ready for national duty.

'Not many top Indian players would like to go to Pakistan and play'

'Not many top Indian players would like to go to Pakistan and play'

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has expressed apprehensions about the prospect of Indian cricketers touring Pakistan in near future.

Rana wants PCB to remove ban on players

Rana wants PCB to remove ban on players

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Pakistani fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan demanded the cricket board (PCB) to remove bans and fines on all the affected players collectively who were penalised in March for indiscipline on the shambolic tour of Australia.

Pakistan Game: Will Rahul Play?

Pakistan Game: Will Rahul Play?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super 4s match against Pakistan?

Ajmal makes up for ICC awards snub with Pakistan haul

Ajmal makes up for ICC awards snub with Pakistan haul

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal made up for his omission on the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Player of the Year shortlist when he won four honours at the Pakistan Cricket Board's first awards ceremony.

'Indian bookie had threatened Kaneria'

'Indian bookie had threatened Kaneria'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Pakistani Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria, during his hearing by the England and Wales cricket board (ECB), claimed he was unable to break off his ties with Indian bookmaker Arun Bhatia as the latter had threatened him several times.

Why Pakistan went ahead with England tour

Why Pakistan went ahead with England tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Pakistan play a three-match Test series against England starting on August 5, followed by three T20 International matches.

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

PCB slashes match with India in PoK

PCB slashes match with India in PoK

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Chairman Shaharyar Khan said PCB would not ask India to play a one-day match in Pakistan occupied Kashmir

Pakistan on edge as Kenyan cricket team arrive in Lahore

Pakistan on edge as Kenyan cricket team arrive in Lahore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Kenya, who will play against Pakistan 'A', are only the second team to play international cricket in the country since tours were suspended after militants attacked the Sri Lankans in Lahore.

Pakistan's Yasir, Wahab come to blows during training

Pakistan's Yasir, Wahab come to blows during training

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Pakistani pace spearhead Wahab Riaz and leg-spinner Yasir Shah have been reported to be involved in a scuffle during a practice session in Brisbane on Wednesday following which the team management is likely to take action against the duo. As per a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, both the players hit each other following an argument while playing football on the eve of the opening Test of the three-match series against Australia starting from Thursday.

No place for Asif in ICL: More

No place for Asif in ICL: More

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) rubbished Mohammad Asif's claim that he was approached by the 'rebel' league with a mouth-watering offer and said the disgraced Pakistani pacer first has to come out clean from all doping charges. ICL executive board member and tournament director, Kiran More said they have no intentions of signing up the dope-tainted pacer.

Sami gets NOC from ICL, to fly to Australia soon

Sami gets NOC from ICL, to fly to Australia soon

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Recalled Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Sami has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) and is set to fly to Australia after the completion of travel formalities in next few days.

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.

PCB chief invites BCCI officials to Pakistan

PCB chief invites BCCI officials to Pakistan

Rediff.com14 May 2015

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan has extended invitations to key officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and government functionaries to attend a match of the forthcoming series against Zimbabwe in Lahore.

India wants stay in Karachi shortened

India wants stay in Karachi shortened

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

The three-member team discussed various aspects of the tour and also presented their observations of the security arrangements.

Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19

Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Afridi made the announcement of his ill health on Twitter.

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Sarfraz and his men must heed the advice from someone who famously galvanised a traditionally fractious side to World Cup glory in 1992.

Injured Shaheen advised two weeks rehab

Injured Shaheen advised two weeks rehab

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

His right knee is currently believed to be in a brace. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stated that it will take some time to make a proper assessment of the injury and give more information. Shaheen will fly back home via Mumbai with the rest of the side on Monday.

Shoaib and Asif deny doping charge to PCB

Shoaib and Asif deny doping charge to PCB

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

The players face a ban of one to two years under WADA regulations.

IPL-4: BCCI yet to decide on Pak players

IPL-4: BCCI yet to decide on Pak players

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The participation of Pakistani players in the fourth edition of Indian Premier League remains in doubt with a top BCCI official on Tuesday saying that it is yet to take a decision on the issue.

Pakistan fast bowler Amir retires citing 'mental torture'

Pakistan fast bowler Amir retires citing 'mental torture'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The 28-year-old left-arm pacer made the surprise announcement in a video interview released by Pakistani website Khel-Shel.

'Not sure if top Indian players would tour Pakistan'

'Not sure if top Indian players would tour Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar expressed apprehensions about the prospect of Indian cricketers touring Pakistan in near future.

Scotland Yard may end spot-fixing probe next week

Scotland Yard may end spot-fixing probe next week

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The Scotland Yard is expected to complete its investigations into the spot-fixing allegations against three Pakistani players by next week.

Ajmal sent to Australia for review of action

Ajmal sent to Australia for review of action

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been sent to Australia for a review of his bowling action under the supervision of biomechanic experts.

Pakistan leave out Yousuf for New Zealand tour

Pakistan leave out Yousuf for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Pakistani selectors have left senior batsman and former captain Mohammad Yousuf out of the squads for the tour to New Zealand next month.

Pak players to watch match with Bush

Pak players to watch match with Bush

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Senior Pakistani players have been asked to attend a children's cricket match that U.S President George W. Bush will watch in Islamabad.

PCB denies reports of bust-up between Misbah, Hafeez in SA

PCB denies reports of bust-up between Misbah, Hafeez in SA

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

A series of reports about serious differences between Pakistani captain Misbah-ul-Haq and senior player Muhammad Hafeez in South Africa has prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board to issue a strong denial.

Another Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

Another Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The New Zealand government on Wednesday said that another member of the visiting Pakistan cricket team has tested positive for coronavirus, taking the total number of confirmed cases to eight.

PCB initiates inquiry against Akmal brothers

PCB initiates inquiry against Akmal brothers

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The PCB has initiated a preliminary inquiry into the statements given by Akmal brothers - Kamran and Umar - to the Australian media, allegedly showing the Pakistani team and the PCB in poor light.

Sports Minister questions BCCI over meeting with PCB

Sports Minister questions BCCI over meeting with PCB

Rediff.com30 May 2017

"I would want know why they went ahead with the meeting (when they knew that the series was subject to government clearance). What I can say is that we cannot play bilateral series with Pakistan until it stops cross-border terrorism," Goel told PTI when asked about the meeting between BCCI and PCB in Dubai on Monday.

PCB sure of successful appeal

PCB sure of successful appeal

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Pakistan are confident they can get Shabbir Ahmed's one-year suspension overturned after filing an appeal with the ICC

Why is Rauf under investigation, asks PCB

Why is Rauf under investigation, asks PCB

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf says they have no clue why Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf is under investigation in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, and been withdrawn from the Champions Trophy.

Court adjourns, decision on Asif likely on Monday

Court adjourns, decision on Asif likely on Monday

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

Uncertainty over detained Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif's fate lingers as the Dubai court, before which he appeared on Sunday, adjourned soon after hearing recommendations of the prosecutors. Asif today appeared before the court along with his lawyers and recommendations from the prosecutors were also heard before the proceedings were adjourned.

ICC rejects PCB complaint against IPL

ICC rejects PCB complaint against IPL

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's (ICC) complaint against the Indian Premier League (IPL) for snubbing Pakistani players, saying that it cannot act against a domestic event.

Pak umpire Ghauri says sting op fake, may sue channel

Pak umpire Ghauri says sting op fake, may sue channel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Implicated in the TV sting operation that claims to have exposed corruption by umpires, Pakistan's Nadeem Ghauri is planning to take legal action against the channel after getting the subtle backing of his Cricket Board which has 'decided against jumping to conclusions'.

Pakistan players have plans for 'special' celebration against India?

Pakistan players have plans for 'special' celebration against India?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Ali rebutted reports that Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the players to avoid celebrations in the match against India at Manchester.

I have signed up with ICL: Farhat

I have signed up with ICL: Farhat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

The Pakistan opener said he did so because he has to play somewhere to earn a living.