LAHORE, Dec 04 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued no-objection certificates (NOC) to fast bowlers Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan and leg-spinner Usama Mir for the Big Bash League 2023-24. The board has issued the NOCs considering the workload of players and the future tours programme of the national men’s team. The PCB understands that this… Continue reading Haris Rauf, Usama and Zaman granted NOCs for BBL
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Mohammad Yousuf appointed Pakistan U-19 head coach
LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board Saturday appointed former Test captain Mohammad Yousuf head coach of the Pakistan U-19 cricket team. Yousuf’s first assignments in the role include the 2023 ACC U19 Asia Cup in the UAE from 8 to 17 December and the 2024 ICC U19 World Cup in Sri Lanka from 13… Continue reading Mohammad Yousuf appointed Pakistan U-19 head coach
A panter is painting models of different sports balls at Iqbal Stadium under the aegis of Pakistan Cricket Board
President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi along with Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja, watching the third Twenty 20 international cricket match between Pakistan and England at the National Cricket Stadium
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Official busy in Scrutiny of Al Shahbaz Cricket Club players at Loco Shed Ground during Local Cricket Club Scrutiny 2022
Pakistan and Australia to play for Benaud-Qadir Trophy
LAHORE, Mar 02 (APP): To celebrate Australia’s first Test series in Pakistan in 24 years, the Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket Australia on Wednesday announced the introduction of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy.This will be a perpetual Trophy and will be presented at the end of each men’s Test series played between the Pakistan and Australia cricket… Continue reading Pakistan and Australia to play for Benaud-Qadir Trophy
HBL PSL 7 player updates
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 14 (APP):Islamabad United’s Will Jacks from England, will be replacing Rahmanullah Gurbaz, once he leaves for his international commitments. Jacks’ arrival to be confirmed in due course, said a spokesman of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday night. Quetta Gladiators: Left-arm pacer Mohammad Irfan, will replace Mohammad Hasnain for the… Continue reading HBL PSL 7 player updates
PCB takes serious view on over-aged crisis
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday suspended the ongoing National U13 and 16 One-Day Tournaments after it became aware that some over-aged cricketers had been participating in the events taking place in Karachi and Multan, respectively. To protect the spirit and essence of these U13 and U16 tournaments by ensuring… Continue reading PCB takes serious view on over-aged crisis
PCB successfully delivered 267 domestic matches in 2021
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 30 (APP):Although Covid-19 pandemic continued to affect sport events around the globe, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) successfully delivered 267 matches in 10 tournaments in the 2021 calendar year. These include Pakistan Cup 2021, HBL PSL 6, Cricket Associations T20, National T20, Cricket Associations Championship, National U19 Championship, National U19… Continue reading PCB successfully delivered 267 domestic matches in 2021
HBL PSL TV broadcast rights see an increase of 50%
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 23 (APP):Cricket fans in Pakistan will be able to watch the seventh and eighth editions of the HBL Pakistan Super League on A Sports and PTV Sports after a consortium of ARY and PTV submitted the highest bid, pursuant to a public tender process, for a TV broadcast deal with… Continue reading HBL PSL TV broadcast rights see an increase of 50%
Joint statement by PCB and CWI: series postponed
Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday night issued a joint statement after five more positive cases were reported in the West Indies camp following Wednesday’s PCR testing, raising the total number of positive cases to nine since their arrival in Karachi on December 9.… Continue reading Joint statement by PCB and CWI: series postponed
PCB chairman meets CM, discusses cricket promotion in province
LAHORE, Dec 08 (APP):A delegation led by Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office to discuss collective steps for the promotion of cricket at the grassroots. Talking on the occasion, the chief minister said that 500 playgrounds would be ready this year in rural… Continue reading PCB chairman meets CM, discusses cricket promotion in province
Booth, Haysman and Philander feature in 36th PCB Podcast
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Oct 06 (APP): Lawrence Booth, Editor of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack and writer for the Daily Mail, and respected broadcaster Mike Haysman are the star features of the 36th Pakistan Cricket Board Podcast Booth discusses England and Wales Cricket Board’s decision to withdraw their sides from next week’s tour of Pakistan, while… Continue reading Booth, Haysman and Philander feature in 36th PCB Podcast
National U19 Championship and Cup details announced
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Oct 05 (APP): Twelve sides of six Cricket Associations will participate in the three-day National U19 Championship and one-day National U19 Cup, which will be held across six venues of Punjab from 10 October to 19 November. The three-day games will be followed by one-day fixtures, with a day’s gap between… Continue reading National U19 Championship and Cup details announced
England’s abandoning Pakistan tour caused financial loss, disappointment: Qureshi tells UK
LONDON, Sep 28 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday met British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Elizabeth Truss wherein he conveyed Pakistan’s disappointment at the decision of the English Cricket Board to cancel Pakistan tour. “This had not only caused financial loss to Pakistan Cricket Board but also deeply disappointed millions of cricket… Continue reading England’s abandoning Pakistan tour caused financial loss, disappointment: Qureshi tells UK
PCB launches Online Merchandise Programme
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 12 (APP):In order to celebrate Pakistan’s rich cricket history and culture, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday announced to launch its Official Merchandise Store, which will go live on 14 September. The passionate Pakistan cricket fans will be able to purchase authentic apparel and accessories at www.shop.pcb.com.pk. The online store… Continue reading PCB launches Online Merchandise Programme
PCB names 13 Balochistan CCA U19 squads for 50-over tournament
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday announced Thirteen City Cricket Association sides of the Balochistan Cricket Association for the U19 City Cricket Association 50-over Tournament 2021-22, which will be held in the Balochistan province from 9 to 23 September. The tournaments in Central Punjab, Northern, Sindh and Southern Punjab are… Continue reading PCB names 13 Balochistan CCA U19 squads for 50-over tournament
PM approves framework for promotion of school, domestic cricket
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday approved a framework for promotion of School Cricket in particular and Domestic Cricket in general, advising the Central Punjab Cricket Association for implementing the model in its entirety. The prime minister took a presentation on Domestic Cricket in Pakistan, with a special focus on School Cricket.… Continue reading PM approves framework for promotion of school, domestic cricket
PCB names Coaches for 2021-22 domestic season
LAHORE, Aug 20 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced coaches for the 42 sides across six Cricket Associations for the 266-match 2021-22 domestic season. The appointments have been made after carrying out a 360-degree comprehensive performance review process, keeping in view the needs of the upcoming players across all rungs of the game… Continue reading PCB names Coaches for 2021-22 domestic season
PCB confirms schedule of 266-match 2021-22 domestic season
Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 09 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday announced the schedule of 2021-22 domestic cricket season in which it will hold 10 tournaments, comprising 266 matches. In the 2020-21 season, the PCB had organised 220 matches in nine tournaments to become the only cricket board to deliver a complete domestic schedule. Domestic… Continue reading PCB confirms schedule of 266-match 2021-22 domestic season