News for 'Zaka Ashraf'

Did Babar, Arthur ignore crucial spin bowling advice?

Did Babar, Arthur ignore crucial spin bowling advice?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Misbah said in a TV interview that despite the advice from him and Mohammad Hafeez, PCB chose to not have a relook at Pakistan's spin attack.

PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board has started clearing the dues of national team players, which were held up for the last few months because of issues relating to new central contracts.

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the ACC decided to add an exclusive reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

PCB chief calls emergency meeting to discuss ICC draft

PCB chief calls emergency meeting to discuss ICC draft

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Zaka Ashraf, has called an emergency meeting of the governing board on February 3 to discuss the watered down draft proposals put forward by India, Australia and England at the ICC meeting this week in Dubai.

Pakistan cricket chief prays for Thackeray's recovery

Pakistan cricket chief prays for Thackeray's recovery

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman (PCB) Zaka Ashraf on Thursday wished a speedy recovery for ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray sending a 'get well soon' message to the veteran politician.

Afghanistan deserve associate membership: ACC

Afghanistan deserve associate membership: ACC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give associate membership to Afghanistan which would elevate the war-torn country to the second tier of membership behind the 10 Test-playing nations.

Political uncertainty casts shadow on PCB leadership

Political uncertainty casts shadow on PCB leadership

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A political source revealed that Naqvi assumed the role of chairman through a clear understanding between influential stakeholders and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

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.

Zardari welcomes resumption of cricket ties with India

Zardari welcomes resumption of cricket ties with India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday welcomed the resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties saying it will help "promote peace and friendship" between the two countries and their people who can enjoy some "good cricket".

PCB revamp selection committee, Qasim named chief

PCB revamp selection committee, Qasim named chief

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim will head a revamped Pakistan national selection committee after the One-day series defeat to England last month, officials said on Thursday.

PCB optimistic about playing a full series with India

PCB optimistic about playing a full series with India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Pakistan remains optimistic about playing a full series with India later this year despite reports that the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has refused to send its team to Pakistan due to security concerns and also has ruled out the possibility of playing at any neutral venue.

PCB says players touched by warmth of Indian public

PCB says players touched by warmth of Indian public

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India as well Indian fans for the warm reception the team got during the five-match limited-overs' series that concluded on Sunday.

Amir could still play international cricket: PCB

Amir could still play international cricket: PCB

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Teenage Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir, serving six-months in jail for spot-fixing elements of a Test match, could still have a future in international cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf said.

Inzamam roped in as batting consultant of Pakistan

Inzamam roped in as batting consultant of Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has been roped in as a batting consultant of the national cricket team for the upcoming tours of India and South Africa.

Sports psychologist to accompany Pakistan team

Sports psychologist to accompany Pakistan team

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Sports psychologist Maqbool Babri will accompany the Pakistan cricket team on their tour of India this month for the first bilateral series between the two countries since 2007.

Dalmiya ready to host 'Goodwill Ambassadors' from Pak

Dalmiya ready to host 'Goodwill Ambassadors' from Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Former BCCI president and current CAB supremo Jagmohan Dalmiya has offered to host all the former Pakistan stalwarts who will be coming as 'Goodwill Ambassadors' during the ODI match at the Eden Gardens on January 3.

Should India-Pakistan cricket ties resume?

Should India-Pakistan cricket ties resume?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

It's been discussed for some time now. The resumption of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan, that is.

PCB approaches Inzamam, Akram for special camps

PCB approaches Inzamam, Akram for special camps

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought the help of former captains Wasim Akram and Inzamam-ul-Haq to prepare the national team for the upcoming tours to India and South Africa.

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.

Pakistan to award Ajmal after ICC omission

Pakistan to award Ajmal after ICC omission

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Saeed Ajmal will receive a special award from the Pakistan Cricket Board after the spin bowler was left off the shortlist for the International Cricket Council's Player of the Year, chairman Zaka Ashraf said on Monday.

Pakistan to give own award to Ajmal after ICC snub

Pakistan to give own award to Ajmal after ICC snub

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Saeed Ajmal will receive a special award from the Pakistan Cricket Board after the spin bowler was left off the shortlist for the International Cricket Council's Player of the Year, chairman Zaka Ashraf said on Monday.

PCB makes three proposals to BCCI for resumption of ties

PCB makes three proposals to BCCI for resumption of ties

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

In a bid to resume bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan, the Pakistan Board has put forward three proposals to their Indian counterparts.

Akmal, Razzaq denied PCB central contracts

Akmal, Razzaq denied PCB central contracts

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Experienced duo Kamran Akmal and Abdul Razzaq missed out on central contracts on Saturday when the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a list of 21 players who will receive pay increases.

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 to send vigilance officer to Champions Trophy

Pakistan to send vigilance officer to Champions Trophy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board will send a vigilance officer with the team for this year's Champions Trophy in England in a bid to avoid a repeat of the 2010 spot-fixing scandal.

Kamran Akmal likely to get recall for B'desh series

Kamran Akmal likely to get recall for B'desh series

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Pakistan's troubled wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal could finally make a comeback to the national team for the ODI and Twenty20 match against Bangladesh in Lahore later this month.

PCB confirms Whatmore's appointment

PCB confirms Whatmore's appointment

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the appointment of Australia's Dav Whatmore as their new head coach of the national team for the next two years.

Whatmore to take over as Pak coach next month

Whatmore to take over as Pak coach next month

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Australian Dav Whatmore will take over as the head coach of Pakistan's cricket team next month with the Asia Cup in Bangladesh being his first assignment.

Media gag on Pak players after Ajmal controversy

Media gag on Pak players after Ajmal controversy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Stung by the controversy created by Saeed Ajmal's recent interview, the Pakistan Cricket Board imposed a media gag on its players, making it mandatory for them to make statements only in the presence of the team manager.

'ICC's approval to revamped proposal will harm world cricket'

'ICC's approval to revamped proposal will harm world cricket'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf has said that the widespread change in the ICC's governance and structure, initiated by the India, Australia and England cricket boards, would harm world cricket.

ACC: PCB officials hope to meet BCCI counterparts

ACC: PCB officials hope to meet BCCI counterparts

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

PCB's senior officials will travel to Singapore to take part in an Asian Cricket Council meeting, hoping to get some confirmation from the BCCI on resumption of bilateral series between the two countries.

PCB to take up Rizwan's controversial dismissal with ICC

PCB to take up Rizwan's controversial dismissal with ICC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'I am not against technology in the game. But if it brings doubt and confusion, it is not acceptable. Some decisions were not understandable. The ball hitting the stumps is always out. I will never understand why there is an umpire's call.'

Afridi, Razzaq return to Pakistan ODI squad

Afridi, Razzaq return to Pakistan ODI squad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The selectors on Wednesday recalled Shahid Afridi in the Pakistan squad for the One-day series against Sri Lanka, hours after the former captain had a meeting with the new PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf.

No certainty on Afridi's return to international cricket

No certainty on Afridi's return to international cricket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi was on Wednesday given a hearing by the newly appointed PCB chief, Zaka Ashraf, at his Gaddafi Stadium office in Lahore but there is no clarity, yet, on the all-rounder's return to the international cricket.

Pakistan to launch Premier League in March

Pakistan to launch Premier League in March

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Pakistan will launch its Premier League Twenty20 tournament in March as it bids to lure more international cricketers back to the country.

PCB retains Misbah as Test captain

PCB retains Misbah as Test captain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board has no immediate plans to make any changes in the national team management and Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez will continue as captains of the Test, ODI and T20 teams respectively.

Zaheer Abbas might be next PCB COO

Zaheer Abbas might be next PCB COO

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Former Test captain Zaheer Abbas is likely to secure the important position of Chief Operating Officer in the Pakistan Cricket Board.

'BCCI need to compensate PCB for calling off 2009 series'

'BCCI need to compensate PCB for calling off 2009 series'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Former PCB chairman Ijaz Butt has welcomed the planned revival of bilateral cricket ties with India, but has asked the BCCI to compensate it financially for the cancelled series of 2009.

PCB, SLC sign agreement

PCB, SLC sign agreement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The PCB has signed an agreement with Sri Lanka Cricket under which the two boards have agreed to allow their players to take part in the domestic T20 premier leagues of both countries.

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.