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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

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

Pakistan sweat on Naseem's fitness ahead of World Cup

Naseem was ruled out of the Asia Cup after suffering the injury during a tournament match against India in Colombo last Sunday.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Naseem out of Asia Cup with injury

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the Asia Cup with a shoulder injury, the team said on Wednesday ahead of their must-win Super Four clash.

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

PCB includes Imran Khan in updated WC ’92 tribute video after backlash

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) posted an updated version of a tribute video, this time including former skipper Imran Khan, celebrating the country’s first and only ODI World Cup triumph in 1992.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

No room for Imran Khan in PCB’s '92 WC tribute video 

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan was nowhere to be seen in Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) tribute video which commemorated Pakistan’s Independence Day on Monday.

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

PCB reappoints Inzamam as chief selector

Inzamam, who was Pakistan men's chief selector between 2016 and 2019, has once again been brought on board ahead of the Asia Cup and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup to be held in India

August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023

Pakistan cricketers set for massive salary hike: reports

According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to provide a significant salary increase to its cricketers through updated central contracts. This development arises amidst ongoing discussions between the PCB and the country’s cricket players regarding their involvement in various T20 Leagues abroad.

August 2, 2023
August 2, 2023

PCB agrees to revised World Cup schedule

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly agreed with International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on proposed change of dates of two of its matches in the upcoming ODI World Cup.

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

PCB to push for neutral venues at WC

“Zaka Ashraf will bring up the issue of why can’t Pakistan’s matches in the World Cup be played at neutral venues when the Indian team can’t travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup,” he said

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Gibbs-Taibu appointed for PCB Pathway Cricket Programme

Former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs has been named among the six foreign coaches participating in the second year of the Engro Cricket Coaching Project under the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Pathway Cricket Programme, starting next week.

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Najam Sethi pulls out of PCB chairmanship race

Najam Sethi, who took over as interim chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last year after former Pakistani batter Ramiz Raja stepped down, has withdrawn from the race to become the PCB's next chairman.