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Pakistan recall Rauf, Hasan for England and Ireland T20s

Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan and Muhammad Irfan Khan, who all suffered injuries last month against New Zealand, were also included in an 18-man squad.

Pakistan appoint Kirsten, Gillespie as head coaches

Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams, while the test side will be under the guidance of former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

Pakistan withdraw injured Rizwan, Irfan from NZ series

With wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan ruled out on the eve of the series with a muscle tear, Haseebullah Khan, who was called up as replacement, is likely to keep wickets in the last two matches in Lahore later on Thursday and on Saturday.

Mahmood in search of Pakistan's best XI ahead of T20 WC 

Ahead of Pakistan’s home assignment against New Zealand, newly appointed head coach Azhar Mahmood spoke in detail about his squad, player combinations, and strategies.

Usman Khan eligible for Pakistan, confirms PCB chairman

Usman was a part of the recently concluded 29-player fitness camp, which was conducted by trainers from the Pakistan Army. Last week, he was banned for five years by the Emirates Cricket Board [ECB]. The 28-year-old was "found to have breached his obligations to the Emirates Cricket Board."

Pakistan prospect Usman Khan banned from UAE cricket for five years

UAE-based batsman Usman Khan was banned from Emirati cricket for five years on Friday after he joined a Pakistan training camp in an apparent bid to play for the country of his birth.

Afridi, PCB chief shake hands after ‘fake quote’ controversy

Shaheen and Naqvi met yesterday at the Pakistan team’s training camp in Kakul

Pakistan cricket holds crisis talks after Afridi statement furore

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will hold crisis talks Monday after replaced captain Shaheen Shah Afridi reportedly denied he had made comments backing new skipper Babar Azam that were quoted in a PCB statement.

Shaheen fuming after PCB uses ‘fake quotes’ in statement

According to cricket website ESPNCricinfo, Shaheen was on the brink of making a statement to this effect

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Pakistan keen on reinstating Babar as T20 skipper 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi hinted at a change in leadership in T20Is ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. 

March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

PCB restores Rauf's central contract

The 30-year-old had not joined the Pakistan team for their three-match test tour of Australia, which coincided with his stint at Australia's Big Bash League. Pakistan suffered a 3-0 series defeat to the hosts.

March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

ICC pays tribute to former PCB chief Shaharyar Khan

Shaharyar was a career diplomat who served as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chair from 2003 to 2006 and again from 2014 to 2017, also representing the PCB on the ICC Board.

March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

Pakistan reorganises selection committee ahead of World Cup

Former captain Mohammad Yousuf, Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq and Asad Shafiq -- who all played for Pakistan -- will be joined on the committee by the current captain, the head coach and a data analyst.

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

Former Pakistan captain Saeed Ahmed passes away

Ahmed played 41 Test matches for Pakistan between 1958 and 1973, aggregating 2991 runs at an average of 40.41. He scored five centuries through the course of his career, three of which came against India.

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

Pakistan to host ODI tri-series after 20 years

International cricket only fully returned to Pakistan in 2020, following attacks on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Pakistan announces schedule for New Zealand T20 series

The Black Caps will arrive in Islamabad on April 14 and play three matches in Rawalpindi on April 18, 20 and 21, with the last two scheduled for Lahore on April 25 and 27.

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024

‘Cricket in Bangladesh shouldn’t be Dhaka-centric’

Raja shared his views on the state of BPL, Bangladesh cricket, and more, in an interview with The Daily Star.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

PCB parts ways with Hafeez after dismal tour Down Under

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that Mohammad Hafeez's time as the Director - Pakistan's Men's Cricket Team was over after the national team had an underwhelming tour of Australia and New Zealand. 

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Pakistan 'unhurt' by IPL's continued ban on its players: Aamer Sohail

"I think the only thing Pakistan cricket needs to do is they have to find good spinners. Also, I think somebody at number five in the batting department is needed."

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