PCB makes it mandatory for contracted Pakistan players to play at least one domestic event

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday made it mandatory for all centrally-contracted and international players to play at least one domestic event during the season when free from national commitments. The PCB felt that the only way to improve the quality of players was to make the domestic structure more competitive. PCB Chairman Mohsin … Read more

Pakistan to host six-team Women’s ODI World Cup qualifiers

Pakistan will be the venue for the six-team Women’s 50-over World Cup qualifiers later this month after being confirmed as the host for another ICC tournament. An official from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Monday that it is working with the ICC to confirm the dates and venues for the competition. Pakistan, Scotland, … Read more

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Lahore’s Gaddafi stadium ready for international cricket, announces PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced that the renovation and upgradation work at Lahore’s Gaddafi stadium has been completed in record time of 117 days and it is now ready to host international matches, including the ICC Champions Trophy. The PCB said in a statement said that the new-look stadium now has better … Read more

No captains’ photoshoot in Pakistan before Champions Trophy 2025

There will be no captains’ photoshoot or conference in Pakistan before the ICC Champions Trophy, a source in the host’s cricket board told PTI on Thursday, ending the possibility of India skipper Rohit Sharma travelling to the country for any pre-tournament engagements. The Pakistan Cricket Board source said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was forced … Read more

PCB appoints Shahid Aslam as Pakistan team’s batting coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has brought back Shahid Aslam as the batting coach of the national white-ball squads after the players struggled in the recent series in Australia. Aslam, who is a qualified coach, has worked for several years with the Pakistan team in different capacities, including assistant coach, fielding coach and assistant manager. … Read more

PCB ends National Women’s C’ship after fire incident in team hotel

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had to abruptly end the National Women’s Championship in Karachi on Monday after five players had a close shave following a fire incident in the team hotel. The PCB had booked an entire floor for the five competing sides and team officials. A source said that when the fire broke … Read more