Pakistan Cricket Board

Pakistan opener Abid Ali optimistic of successful return from heart problem

Abid Ali was diagnosed with a case of Acute Coronary Syndrome after he complained of chest pain while batting for Central Punjab against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the last round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. 

Jan 13, 2022, 14:29 PM IST

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah accused of aiding in rape of 14-year-old girl

The minor girl then further stated that Yasir Shah had warned her of severe consequences if she went to the authorities to tell about the incident.

Dec 21, 2021, 06:17 AM IST

Pakistan vs West Indies ODI Series rescheduling a 'pity', says PCB chairman Ramiz Raja

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja expressed disappointment after the ODI series against West Indies was rescheduled following the COVID scare.

Dec 17, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

Shaheen Shah Afridi apologises to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain for hitting with a throw

Shaheen lost his cool after Hussain hit him for a six. The Pakistan fast bowler later picked up the ball in his follow through and hurled it at the stumps though Hussain was in his crease.

Nov 21, 2021, 16:39 PM IST

2025 Champions Trophy: Pakistan will provide better security than EPL and Formula One, says PCB chief Ramiz Raja

The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja made a big statement that security in Pakistan is better than best sporting events in the world like the English Premier League or Formula One. 

Nov 19, 2021, 08:53 AM IST

Pakistan decision to hoist their flag in Dhaka ground erupts controversy, irks Bangladesh fans

Soon after the controversy came to light, the Pakistan Cricket Board came into a damage control mode and said they started the practice of planting the national flag during practice sessions since the last past two months.

Nov 17, 2021, 06:16 AM IST

PCB boss Ramiz Raja promises Women's PSL to fans in Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja is hopeful of starting a women's Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the near future.

Nov 10, 2021, 16:54 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja hails team’s ‘incredible effort’ to reach semis

New Zealand’s win over Afghanistan earlier in the day had temporarily pushed Pakistan down into second in Group 2, but Babar Azam and his team qualified as group winners with a routine victory over Scotland. 

Nov 08, 2021, 06:38 AM IST

DNA: Pakistan Cricket Board may be ruined if BCCI stops funding!

A video of PCB Chief Rameez Raja is getting viral, saying that all over the world cricket is going on with the help of Board of Control for Cricket in India. Rameez Raja said that the Pakistan Cricket Board may get ruin if BCCI stops funding to ICC.

Oct 08, 2021, 22:36 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi has power to trigger collapse of Pakistan Cricket Board, says chairman Ramiz Raja

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja told the Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee that Indian business houses in a way run Pakistan cricket and Indian PM Narendra Modi has power to ensure collapse of PCB.

Oct 08, 2021, 09:05 AM IST

PM Imran Khan appoints former teammate Ramiz Raja new Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

This is Ramiz Raja’s second stint with the PCB. He had served as the Board’s chief executive from 2003 to 2004.

Sep 13, 2021, 14:59 PM IST

Ex-Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan's son loses 30kg to earn maiden international call-up

Azam Khan, son of former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Moin Khan, earned his maiden international call-up as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the upcoming tours of England and West Indies.  

Jun 04, 2021, 21:38 PM IST

Pakistan Cricket Board launches parental support policy for players

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday launched a new parental support policy under which both male and female players are entitled to paid leaves during pregnancy and upon the birth of a child.

May 05, 2021, 17:55 PM IST

Asia Cup: Pakistan board chief Ehsan Mani rules out 2021 edition, Sri Lanka to host in 2022

Ehsan Mani further said that the Asia Cup 2021 is unlikely to be held as Pakistan doesn’t have the time for it due to PSL 6 matches and India will also be busy with the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand. 

Mar 18, 2021, 11:19 AM IST

PCB not in favour of Asia Cup this year

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has conveyed to the PSL franchise owners that the game's governing body in the country is not in favour of having the Asia Cup T20 event this year. A PCB source said this was was conveyed by Mani to the Pakistan Super League franchise owners during a virtual meeting on Thursday, after it was announced that the remaining matches of PSL 6 would be completed in June.

Mar 12, 2021, 16:00 PM IST

PSL 2021: Rattled Pakistan to offer COVID-19 vaccines to players and officials in T20 league

PCB said the vaccine doses will be administered on Thursday (March 4) and will be offered to all those inside the bio-secure bubble. England’s Tom Banton was the latest foreign cricketer to test positive for COVID-19 in PSL 2021.

Mar 04, 2021, 08:22 AM IST

Will push for T20 World Cup's relocation in absence of visa assurance from India: PCB chairman Ehsan Mani

India is scheduled to host the T20 showpiece in October-November. PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said that they wanted written assurances from the BCCI about the security arrangements for the entire Pakistan contingent. He said on Friday the assurances were necessary given the "existing relationship" between the two countries.

Feb 21, 2021, 14:04 PM IST

Pakistan vs SA: Faf du Plessis looks forward to his first Test on Pak soil

The 36-year-old is in line to play his 68th Test but first in Pakistan when the two-Test series starts on January 26 at the National Stadium. The former South Africa Test captain admitted he did not expect to be in the traditional whites on the Pakistani soil two months after his most recent visit. He said that it was important that Pakistan players continued to play their cricket on their home soil to inspire youngsters to take up the game.

Jan 21, 2021, 14:49 PM IST

Feeling ‘tremendous pressure’: Misbah-ul-Haq to quit Pakistan chief selector role

Misabah will, however, continue as the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team. The new selector will take over the reigns from December 1.  

Oct 14, 2020, 16:29 PM IST

Pakistan's Umar Akmal ban over corruption charges reduced from 36 months to 18 months

Akmal has so far played 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20 internationals.

Jul 29, 2020, 18:19 PM IST