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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.

'Pakistan has always been superior, Indian cricket is surviving on money'

'Pakistan has always been superior, Indian cricket is surviving on money'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Former Pakistan captain and coach Javed Miandad has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to stop running after the BCCI to resume bilateral ties.

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The PCB said in its statement that the match against Sri Lanka would be a continuation of the return of international cricket to Pakistan following the World XI tour to Lahore next week.

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.

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The PCB, in an official statement, said that the gate earnings from the first T20I against England will be donated to the fund.

Big blow for Bangladesh ahead of India tour

Big blow for Bangladesh ahead of India tour

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a 16-member squad for the India tour, on Thursday.

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...

Champions Trophy: Will South Africa be named hosts?

Champions Trophy: Will South Africa be named hosts?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The ICC continued discussions on the Champions Trophy schedule with the participating nations amid speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of Pakistan following India's refusal to travel to the country, a source said on Tuesday.

Casino visit: Pakistan team officials under the scanner

Casino visit: Pakistan team officials under the scanner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Pakistan team's current media manager Umar Farooq Kalson and board's GM (International Cricket) Adnan Ali are under scanner after pictures and video footages emerged of the duo visiting a Colombo casino.

Pakistan not in favour of IPL replacing T20 World Cup

Pakistan not in favour of IPL replacing T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said it would not support any move to reschedule this year's World T20 Cup to 2021 as it would hit the entire international calendar. A PCB official, ahead of the International Cricket Council meetings beginning on Thursday to discuss the fate of the World T20, said that Pakistan's stance will be to push for a wait and watch policy.

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'.

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.

'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.

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.

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

World Cup 2023: Pakistan's biggest concern...

World Cup 2023: Pakistan's biggest concern...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Bowling has traditionally been Pakistan's strong suit but since that is unlikely to be the case in World Cup 2023.

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.

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand abandoned their limited-overs series in Pakistan on Friday after receiving a security alert, with the tourists "unilaterally suspending" all their scheduled matches.

Pakistan lacked courage: Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan lacked courage: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'They came here after 24 years and they expected you to prepare good wickets. But you didn't do that.' 'You tried to wear them down. The opposite happened.'

India-Pakistan series on cards this year?

India-Pakistan series on cards this year?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Ramiz Raja says he will discuss his proposal to launch a four-nation ODI tournament with Sourav Ganguly

Pakistan's Mohd Amir retires from Test cricket

Pakistan's Mohd Amir retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

"It has been an honour to represent Pakistan in the pinnacle and traditional format of the game. I, however, have decided to move away from the longer version so I can concentrate on white ball cricket."

Pakistan Super League: Cricket wins

Pakistan Super League: Cricket wins

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Peshawar Zalmi capitalised on an early batting collapse by Quetta Gladiators to secure a 58-run victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final on Sunday.

CT: Will Pak fans get to watch their fav Indian cricketers?

CT: Will Pak fans get to watch their fav Indian cricketers?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'The ICC board will meet on November 29 to discuss the Champions Trophy schedule.'

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Inzamam expects second stint as Pakistan chief selector to be even better

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.

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.

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play its matches of the 50-over showpiece at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will have a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

Rediff.com27 May 2023

BCCI denied the claims that BCCI has agreed to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) hybrid model for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, said sources.

Intense Training Session For Team India

Intense Training Session For Team India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

With an aggressive mindset and intense training sessions, India looks set to make a powerful statement when they step onto the field, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer, from Dubai.

Why India, Pakistan need to revive cricket ties...

Why India, Pakistan need to revive cricket ties...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Former batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes India and Pakistan must start a dialogue to pave the way for the revival of regular matches between India and Pakistan.

World Cup: Why Pakistan don't want to play in Chennai, Bengaluru

World Cup: Why Pakistan don't want to play in Chennai, Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Pakistan are wary of playing Afghanistan on a spin-friendly pitch in Chennai against the likes of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, who did well for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.

'This is as crazy as a clown in a village circus'

'This is as crazy as a clown in a village circus'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Ramiz, who was replaced as PCB chairman by Sethi by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif last December, has been quiet for a while, after initially lashing out at the changes in the board.

Painful to see no international cricket in Pakistan: Richards

Painful to see no international cricket in Pakistan: Richards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

West Indian batting great Vivian Richards says he is pained to see international cricket teams not touring Pakistan since the last seven years. Richards is working as mentor of the Quetta Gladiators team in the Pakistan Super League, which kicked off amid much fanfare in Dubai on Thursday. "It is painful to see no international cricket being played in Pakistan since 2009. I have been to Pakistan several times and always found it to be a country of passionate cricket fans and lovers," Richards told the media in Dubai. "It is unfortunate that security circumstances are keeping teams away from Pakistan because it is a leading cricket nation and destination," he said. He said it was nothing less than a tragedy that the security situation had left the Pakistan cricket board in a position where it can't force any team to play in Pakistan.

'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

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn, the foreign coaches attached with the Pakistan cricket team, are likely to continue in their respective roles

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.

Cricket Buzz: Waqar Younis to be Pakistan's new head coach

Cricket Buzz: Waqar Younis to be Pakistan's new head coach

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi has confirmed that former Test captain Waqar Younis will take over as head coach of the national team later this month. Sethi said two-year contracts have been offered to chief selector-cum-manager Moin Khan and Younis.

India Vs Sri Lanka: What India Could Try

India Vs Sri Lanka: What India Could Try

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

To defend their Asia Cup title, India must improve catching and find a steady middle order. Friday's dead rubber is a good chance to try these out.

Former Test skipper to take over as Pakistan team chief selector

Former Test skipper to take over as Pakistan team chief selector

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector.

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

ICC said that Pakistan had signed a participation agreement to compete in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup this year in October-November.