The cricket board awarded the central contracts to 16 women’s cricketers, effective from 1 July 2024, following an annual performance review. Last year, 20 players received contracts for two years, with the provision that performance would be reassessed after the 2023-24 season. Pakistan women’s captain Fatima Sana and wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali have been elevated to […]
During a press briefing in Washington, Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State stressed that sports have the power to connect people and foster cultural understanding. Patel’s comments came at the time when India refused to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, citing security concerns. “Sports is […]
He claimed the prestigious award after beating off stiff competition from South African pacer Kagiso Rabada and New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchel Santner. Noman was included in the Pakistan Test squad after a thumping defeat in the first match of the series against England. Pakistan’s decision to make four massive changes after the first Test […]
The cricket board sent a letter to the ICC following directives from the country’s government to express its concerns. The PCB conveyed that the Pakistani government is determined to host the entire tournament. Sources reported that the PCB has sought official clarification and concrete reasons for India’s refusal to tour Pakistan in a letter. In […]
Following government directives, PCB communicated its concerns to the ICC, informing them of the Pakistani government’s firm stance on the matter. The PCB in a letter penned to the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sought a clarification on India’s refusal to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. Sources report that the Pakistan Cricket Board […]
The 38-year-old Pakistan spinner played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s triumph over England in the three-match PAK v ENG Test series in Multan and Rawalpindi last month. Noman Ali took an astounding 20 wickets at an average of 13.85 across the second and third Tests. The International Cricket Council (ICC) nominated Pakistan’s Noman Ali, South […]
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan opted to field first in the second ODI and fielded an unchanged Playing XI, meanwhile, Australia made one change as Josh Hazlewood replaced Sean Abbott. Jake Fraser-McGurk (13) and Matthew Short (19) both got off to a good start, hitting three boundaries each, however, Shaheen Afridi dismissed both batters inside seven […]
India recently suffered their first-ever clean sweep defeat in a three-match Test series on their home turf against New Zealand. However, Dhawan is optimistic about India clinching the trophy, citing their recent performances in the ICC events, having won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 earlier this year. “We have a strong chance to win […]
Sohaib rejoined the PCB 13 months ago after previously serving the organization from 2016 to 2019, while Tania began her tenure at the Gaddafi Stadium in October 2021. “Sohaib Sheikh and Tania Mallick were key members of the PCB management team, making meaningful contributions to our progress as an organization,” said PCB Chief Operating Officer […]
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February to March, however, India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeks the government’s approval to visit the country. But Mohsin Naqvi remained and reiterated that all eight teams will visit Pakistan […]
