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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has sharply criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for appointing Azhar Mahmood as interim head coach of the national Test team, calling the move illogical and reflective of poor management. Speaking on ‘The Game Plan’ YouTube podcast, Akmal said he was baffled by the rationale behind naming Mahmood to the post…
Pakistan’s high-performance director Aqib Javed clarified that no cricketer, including former captain Babar Azam, is permanently excluded from the national T20 squad, stating that team selection remains performance-based. Speaking at a press conference held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Aqib dismissed speculation that Babar Azam had been sidelined from Pakistan’s T20 plans. “Whether it’s Babar…
Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has confirmed he is still waiting for outstanding payments from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), months after stepping down from his role in December 2024. Speaking in a recent interview, Gillespie acknowledged that the matter remains unresolved, stating only: “It’s ongoing. Let’s just leave it at that.” The former…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended ongoing domestic cricket tournaments, including President’s Trophy Grade-II. Other affected events include the the Regional Intra-District Challenge Cup and the Inter-District U19 One-Day tournament. The board confirmed in an official statement released that these competitions will resume from their current stages once the situation stabilises. It is currently being…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) match scheduled for Thursday in Rawalpindi between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi has been postponed, according to reports. The decision was made following a meeting between officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), team franchise owners, and players. The meeting reportedly discussed the evolving security situation and the impact of…
Pakistan’s premier white-ball duo Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were dropped from the T20I squad for Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand earlier in the year, prompting many to wonder if they would return to the squad in the near future. According to reports, both Babar and Rizwan are unlikely to feature in the upcoming five-match…
Pakistan slumped to a new low on Sunday, suffering a crushing nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval. The loss, with 59 balls remaining, marked Pakistan’s worst defeat in T20I history in terms of balls left. Put into bat, Pakistan’s new opening pair of Mohammad Haris and debutant Hasan Nawaz…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the national squad for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand. The series will feature five T20 Internationals (T20Is) from March 16 to 26, followed by three One Day Internationals (ODIs) from March 29 to April 5. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the T20I captain,…
Mohammad Rizwan (AFP Photo) Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign ended in bitter disappointment as their final group stage fixture against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain on Thursday. Having already been eliminated from semi-final contention following defeats to New Zealand and India, the hosts finished at…
India vs Pakistan in Dubai (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja raised concerns about Pakistan’s strategy in the Champions Trophy after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. He questioned the decision to start their campaign against New Zealand instead of Bangladesh, considering…
