PSL 10 Faces Uncertainty Over Foreign Player Availability

Franchise owners have voiced concerns about the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) future, particularly regarding foreign player availability for PSL 10 and 11 editions. With the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) delaying critical decisions, team owners are urging swift action to address these pressing issues. Frustration Over PCB’s Delayed Actions The PCB’s perceived lack of urgency in …

Aaqib Javed Takes Charge as Pakistan’s White-Ball Coach

Pakistan has reshaped its cricket leadership by appointing former fast bowler Aaqib Javed as interim head coach for the white-ball team. His tenure runs until March 9, 2025, coinciding with the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy, which Pakistan is set to host. Leadership Amid Change The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Javed’s appointment on …

India Refuses to Travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to sources, the BCCI conveyed that it had received instructions from the Indian government not to send the team to Pakistan. The tournament, scheduled from February …

PCB Firmly Opposes Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the PCB is not ready to accept a hybrid model for hosting the Champions Trophy, emphasizing Pakistan’s readiness to organize the entire tournament domestically. At a media briefing at Gaddafi Stadium, currently under renovation for the Champions Trophy, Naqvi clarified that no official communication had been …

Mohammad Rizwan, Team Arrives in Melbourne

Mohammad Rizwan, the newly appointed captain of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team, and his squad have arrived in Melbourne. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared the news. The team landed on Wednesday to begin preparations for their upcoming series against Australia. Rizwan was accompanied by vice-captain Salman Ali Agha and fellow players Abdullah Shafiq, Aamer Jamal, Saim …

Gary Kirsten Ends Contract with PCB Amid Alleged Breaches

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that former Pakistan white-ball coach Gary Kirsten ended his contract. This departure was due to alleged breaches on his part. Kirsten, who famously led India to their 2011 World Cup victory, reportedly left after the PCB curtailed the coaching staff’s role in player selection. Naqvi, however, clarified that it was …

PCB to Resolve Fakhar Zaman’s Case Amid Controversy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is moving closer to resolving the ongoing issue with star batter Fakhar Zaman, following recent controversy. Sources indicate that the PCB is showing leniency and a “soft corner” toward Fakhar, which may soon lead to a favorable outcome. Fakhar’s case arose from his exclusion from both the Australia and Zimbabwe …

Mohammad Rizwan in Contention for Captaincy Against Australia

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering Mohammad Rizwan is as captain for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. The final decision will be made in consultation with the chairman and selectors. The national team is expected to announce the squad next week. Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain is likely to make a return to …

Pakistan Excludes Babar, Shaheen, and Naseem for Crucial England Tests

Pakistan has excluded Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah from their squad for the remainder of the Test series against England. This decision follows an embarrassing innings defeat in the first Test. It marks the first major move by the revamped team management, made just minutes after the loss in Multan. England’s Ben Stokes …

Fakhar Zaman Criticizes Babar Azam’s Exclusion, PCB Issues Show-Cause Notice

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a show-cause notice to Fakhar Zaman. The notice followed Zaman’s public remarks on X (formerly Twitter) about the selection committee’s decision to drop Babar Azam for the second and third Tests against England. Zaman, a left-handed top-order batter, expressed concern over the decision to exclude Pakistan’s captain. He called …

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