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Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Pakistan expects England to reciprocate and tour in 2022.

'Misbah wouldn't get a coaching job with a school team'

'Misbah wouldn't get a coaching job with a school team'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The 48-year-old Aaqib, who had also coached the UAE national team in ICC events, said that poor coaching and management decisions led to Pakistan having a bad tour of New Zealand.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Australia have never won the T20 World Cup with their best finish of runners-up coming in the 2010 edition in West Indies, when they lost to England in the final.

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has confirmed that Kiwi players involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 would be allowed to re-join their franchises and complete the competition when it re-starts in September.

Pakistan coach Misbah's role under scanner

Pakistan coach Misbah's role under scanner

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

PCB CEO Wasim Khan told the media that he and Chairman Ehsan Mani would be meeting with Misbah very soon to discuss his performance.

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's 20-overs skipper and lost ODI captaincy too with Rohit Sharma taking over as their sole white-ball leader.

'Indo-Pak WC match will inspire girls across the border'

'Indo-Pak WC match will inspire girls across the border'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

India are set to face Pakistan in their opener of the World Cup on March 6

Pakistan keen to host ICC events

Pakistan keen to host ICC events

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'We will work in line with ICC guidelines and look forward to submitting strong proposal in the coming months.'

Misbah's Pakistan squad 'mentally strong' to face COVID-19 challenges

Misbah's Pakistan squad 'mentally strong' to face COVID-19 challenges

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Misbah-ul-Haq felt that players while training in isolation will have ample time to adjust and it is also a good opportunity for the young players in the side to gain exposure.

Pak player out of NZ tour after showing COVID symptoms

Pak player out of NZ tour after showing COVID symptoms

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed late Sunday that Fakhar has fever and is yet to recover in time for the Pakistan squad's departure for the tour early Monday morning.

PSL: Sarfaraz, 10 others denied entry on commercial flight

PSL: Sarfaraz, 10 others denied entry on commercial flight

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Sarfaraz Ahmed was among 11 players and officials who were denied clearance to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Abdul Qadir, who played 67 Test and 104 ODIs for Pakistan, suffered a cardiac arrest.

Pakistan cricket team to quaratine for 2 weeks on arrival in UK

Pakistan cricket team to quaratine for 2 weeks on arrival in UK

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Pakistan's team will arrive in England on Sunday before entering a two-week quarantine period ahead of their tour, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday. Three Test matches and three T20 internationals are scheduled behind closed doors.

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Danish Kaneria is desperate to return to the cricketing fold and is even keen on playing domestic cricket.

I also deserve a second chance, says banned Malik

I also deserve a second chance, says banned Malik

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Tainted former captain Salim Malik is ready to co-operate with the International Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board to get their clearance, which will allow him to earn a living from the game. In a video message, the former Test captain, who was banned in 2000 for life for match-fixing by the PCB on the recommendations of the Justice (Retd) Malik Qayyum judicial commission report, also apologised to the nation and his fans for his actions.

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Ramiz Raja part of ICC working group formed to review cricket in Afghanistan

Amid coronavirus pandemic, PCB says no to cricket during Ramadan

Amid coronavirus pandemic, PCB says no to cricket during Ramadan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As the world grapples with the coronavirus crisis, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Saturday, said that it will not issue NOCs for any cricket during the holy month of Ramadan.

PCB forced to sell logo rights for lower price

PCB forced to sell logo rights for lower price

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

PCB has decided to sign a one-year contract with Transmedia, a company which has been buying various sponsorship and media rights for the last few years.

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The PCB said they were "disappointed and dismayed" with the behaviour of Faulkner, who also played in the Abu Dhabi leg of the PSL last year.

Pakistan ready to play against India at neutral venue: PCB CEO

Pakistan ready to play against India at neutral venue: PCB CEO

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

PCB is trying to convince other boards to start sending their teams to Pakistan to play limited overs matches.

Cricket: Sri Lanka's Perera returns for South Africa series

Cricket: Sri Lanka's Perera returns for South Africa series

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Pakistan to allow vaccinated spectators to attend NZ series.

Pakistan is one of the safest places right now: Gayle

Pakistan is one of the safest places right now: Gayle

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Sri Lanka's visit prompted an optimistic Pakistan Cricket Board to invite Bangladesh for three T20Is and two Tests.

PCB to appeal against Akmal's ban reduction in CAS

PCB to appeal against Akmal's ban reduction in CAS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday said that it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the reduction of batsman Umar Akmal's ban for an anti-corruption breach. The middle-order batsman was banned in April for failing to report approaches to engage in corrupt practices ahead of this year's Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition.

PCB allowed to land chartered flights from India, SA in Abu Dhabi

PCB allowed to land chartered flights from India, SA in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The PCB faced a long delay getting visas for the Indian and South African broadcasting crew members but finally got visas for them on Thursday before the landing permission issue cropped up.

'Pakistan paid extra money to Windies players to tour'

'Pakistan paid extra money to Windies players to tour'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani told a National Assembly standing committee meeting that the board paid each West Indian player around $ 25,000 to come for the tour.

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

A third man has been arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into possible corruption in Pakistani cricket, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

Amir tests negative for COVID-19 again, cleared to join side in England

Amir tests negative for COVID-19 again, cleared to join side in England

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Former players are of the opinion that if Amir is available and fit, then he should also be considered for the Test series against England.

Pakistan's Alam punishes South Africa with century

Pakistan's Alam punishes South Africa with century

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Fawad Alam put Pakistan in control of the first Test against South Africa, chalking up a superb century to lead the home side to 308 for eight by the close of day two in Karachi for a first innings lead of 88 runs.

New PCB boss targets international tours

New PCB boss targets international tours

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board's new boss wants to welcome international tours back to the country but has urged for patience because of the prevailing security situation.

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Younis was appointed last November on a two-year contract that ran until the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The South African team is scheduled to play two Tests and three T20 matches in Lahore.

Pakistan's Hafeez to self-isolate after bio-security protocol breach

Pakistan's Hafeez to self-isolate after bio-security protocol breach

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday that all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will self-isolate until he tests negative for COVID-19 after breaching a bio-security protocol by posing for a photograph with a member of the public in England.

Bangladesh to split Pakistan tour

Bangladesh to split Pakistan tour

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Last month, Bangladesh agreed to play T20 matches in Pakistan but said Tests would have to be played at a neutral venue because of security concerns.

PCB announces financial help for cricketers, umpires, scorers

PCB announces financial help for cricketers, umpires, scorers

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The PCB has already donated around 10 million to the Prime Minister's Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Fund.

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

BCCI chief Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah were to attend the ACC meeting. But, over the last few days, around 730 cases of coronavirus were reported in the UAE, creating panic among travellers and locals.

Asia Cup: Will Pakistan PM Imran Khan watch Indo-Pak match?

Asia Cup: Will Pakistan PM Imran Khan watch Indo-Pak match?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

"Prime Minister Imran Khan will watch the Pakistan-India Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Wednesday, diplomatic sources said."

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Pakistan cricket board chief Shaharyar Khan was stopped by immigration officials at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on his arrival from Dhaka for not entering India through approved route.

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday banned Umar Akmal from all forms of the game for three years, two months after initiating an anti-corruption investigation against the batsman. The PCB had not revealed the specific reasons for initiating the probe against the batsman but had charged him for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the Board's Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year.

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.