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PCB set to replace Gillespie with Aqib Javed as head coach 

In its latest disorganisation of events, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are set to remove current national team head coach Jason Gillespie and replace the Australian with former Pakistan pacer Aqib Javed, ESPNcricinfo reported today.

Politics vs cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

The Champions Trophy is slated to be played across three venues -- Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi -- from February 19 to March 9 next year.

Pakistan says no to hybrid model for Champions Trophy

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi asserted that his board are 'not prepared to accept a hybrid model' for the upcoming Champions Trophy in February next year and that the PCB are preparing to host the entirety of the tournament in Pakistan.

New Pakistan white-ball skipper Rizwan hopes Australia tour settles side

Rizwan was appointed captain of limited over formats on Sunday, replacing Babar Azam who had two turns in the post but wasn't able to allay a run of disastrous tournament performances.

Rizwan named new Pakistan white-ball captain

Rizwan will take over from Babar Azam, who stepped down from the position at the beginning of this month.

Pakistan rudderless after white-ball captain Babar Azam resigns

Azam announced his resignation on his personal social media just before midnight on Tuesday, before an official Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement more than 12 hours later.

Pakistan announce revised schedule of England Test series

Pakistan's cricket board on Friday announced a revised schedule for a series it will hold against England next month, ending weeks of uncertainty including reports it could be moved abroad.

Imran Khan slams PCB chief after ‘embarrassing’ defeat against Bangladesh

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan slammed the country’s current cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi and blamed him for taking Pakistan cricket ‘to a new low’ after the Test side lost the first of the two-match series against Bangladesh by 10 wickets in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan series: 2nd Test moved from Karachi to Rawalpindi

The ongoing renovation of the National Bank Stadium in Karachi has forced the PCB to move the second Test, starting from August 30, and the decision meant that Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will now host both matches of the serie

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Pakistan cricket chief resigns over lack of power

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf resigned on Friday citing lack of powers to administer the board, meaning a fourth change will come into force in 13 months.

December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023

PCB gives Rauf green light for short Big Bash stint

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) has given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Hafeez, Wahab feature in PCB’s latest overhaul

Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) major shake-up following their World Cup debacle has seen former fast bowler Wahab Riaz being roped in as chief selector, the PCB confirmed yesterday.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Wahab Riaz named Pakistan's chief selector

 Former fast bowler Wahab Riaz was appointed as Pakistan's chief selector on Friday, after Inzamam-ul-Haq stepped down last month following allegations of a conflict of interests.

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

Arthur warns against Pakistan 'witch-hunt' after World Cup flop

Pakistan slipped to a one-wicket loss at the hands of South Africa, their fourth defeat in six games in India.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

What went wrong with Pakistan?

Pakistan's chances of making the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup are on a knife-edge after their eight-wicket defeat to Afghanistan on Monday in Chennai.

October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023

‘Young boys of 2019 have now become men’

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said that the young players that represented the country in the last World Cup in 2019 have now matured as he hopes his team will have two wins under their belts before they face old rivals India in the eagerly-awaited World Cup blockbuster.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

And then there were two…

When Mushfiqur Rahim hit the winning boundary to upset India in the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbeans, people had already gotten a glimpse of the talents who would lead Bangladesh cricket in the coming years.

September 30, 2023
September 30, 2023

Zaka Ashraf retracts 'enemy nation' comment

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has clarified his comments regarding India ahead of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, calling India a “traditional rival” and not an “enemy.”

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Pakistan's top cricketers get huge pay rise with new contracts

The deal comes after four months of deadlock between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and players, and for the first time will see them get a share of the country's payout from the International Cricket Council (ICC).