Pakistan Cricket Board: News
Has Mohammad Rizwan turned down PCB's central contract?
Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has reportedly turned down the 2025/26 central contract offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
PCB appoints Test captain Shan Masood as cricket consultant: Details
In a surprising move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed its current Test captain Shan Masood as a Consultant for International Cricket and Player Affairs.
Asif Afridi becomes oldest player with Test fifer on debut
At 38, Pakistan's left-arm spinner, Asif Afridi, has become the oldest bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut.
Asia Cup: Mohsin Naqvi urges BCCI to collect trophy
The Asia Cup trophy saga continues as the Pakistan Cricket Board and Asian Cricket Council chief, Mohsin Naqvi, has turned down the Board of Control for Cricket in India's latest request.
Ex-Pakistan star blames Hesson for Rizwan's sacking as ODI captain
In a major shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has removed Mohammad Rizwan as the captain of its ODI team.
Shaheen Afridi replaces Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan's ODI captain
In a major shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Shaheen Afridi as the new captain of the One Day International (ODI) team.
Pakistan minister slams ICC for 'biased' statement: Details here
Ata Tarar, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information, has criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its "selective" and "biased" statement on the recent deaths of three Afghan cricketers.
Zimbabwe to replace Afghanistan in Pakistan's T20I tri-series
Zimbabwe will replace Afghanistan in the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan.
Will Salman Ali Agha be sacked as Pakistan's T20I captain?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering a major leadership change in its T20I squad.
Will Mohsin Naqvi be removed as a Director in ICC?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to get Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), censured and possibly removed as a Director in the ICC, as per PTI.
Mohsin Naqvi to receive honor amid Asia Cup trophy row
Mohsin Naqvi, President of the Asian Cricket Council and also the Pakistan Cricket Board chief, is set to be honored with the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal, as reported by The President.
Asia Cup trophy row: PCB chief felt disrespected by India
The Asia Cup trophy saga has taken a new turn, with Mohsin Naqvi, the chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Chair of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), saying he was "disrespected" during the post-final ceremony, as per PTI.
Will Mohsin Naqvi hand over Asia Cup trophy to India?
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held a meeting in Dubai on Tuesday, with representatives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) present.
PCB suspends NOCs for players participating in overseas T20 leagues
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revoked all No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players featuring in overseas T20 leagues.
Asia Cup 2025: Will Mohsin Naqvi hand over India's medals?
Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, has said he is ready to hand over the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup winner's medals to the Indian team.
'Dragging war into...': PCB targets India after Asia Cup final
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi accused India of tarnishing the spirit of cricket after the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup final.
PCB lodges complaint against Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh: Here's why
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against India's pacer, Arshdeep Singh.
Will Team India accept Asia Cup trophy from PCB boss?
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has landed in Dubai for the highly-anticipated T20 Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan on September 28.
Asia Cup: ICC fines Suryakumar and Rauf; Sahibzada handed warning
Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Haris Rauf have been fined 30% of their match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ICC to hear BCCI, PCB complaints against players: Details here
The ongoing cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan has taken a contentious turn, with players' verbal exchanges now involving administrators.
Asia Cup: PCB chief meets Pakistan players before India clash
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi met the national team at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai on Saturday.
Suryakumar Yadav avoids mentioning Pakistan ahead of Super 4 clash
India's captain Suryakumar Yadav has once again avoided mentioning Pakistan after India's narrow victory over Oman in the Asia Cup 2025.
Ramiz Raja slams match referee Andy Pycroft over bias allegations
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has accused International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Andy Pycroft of bias in favor of India.
Pakistan take the field against UAE amid exit reports
Pakistan are playing against UAE in the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup. The match is being held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
'Fake' football team from Pakistan reaches Japan for tournament; deported
Japan has reportedly issued a warning to Pakistan regarding potential human trafficking after a fake football team was discovered in the country.
Will Andy Pycroft officiate Pakistan's remaining matches in Asia Cup?
In a major development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed to PTI that match referee Andy Pycroft will be replaced by Richie Richardson for Pakistan's upcoming Asia Cup group stage clash against UAE.
ICC rejects PCB's request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft.
Asia Cup: ICC unlikely to entertain PCB's match referee request
According to a report by Cricbuzz, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is unlikely to accept the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) request for the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft.
Asia Cup: PCB suspends official over handshake controversy against India
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Usman Wahla, its Director of International Cricket Operations, following the team's seven-wicket defeat to India in the 2025 T20 Asia Cup in Dubai.
Asia Cup: PCB demands immediate removal of referee Andy Pycroft
In a major development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has demanded the "immediate removal" of match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing T20 Asia Cup.
Babar Azam named in red-ball training camp before SA Tests
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a red-ball training camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
Mohammad Rizwan signs with CPL franchise following Asia Cup snub
Former Pakistan T20I captain Mohammad Rizwan has signed with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for the rest of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, as per ESPNcricinfo.
PCB central contracts 2025/26: Babar, Rizwan demoted; no Category A
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its central contracts for the 2025/26 season.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20Is: Decoding the stats
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series and Asia Cup 2025.
Salman Ali Agha to lead Pakistan in Asia Cup, tri-series
Salman Ali Agha is set to lead Pakistan in the impending T20I tri-series and Asia Cup scheduled to be held in the UAE from August 29 to September 28.
Asia Cup: Will Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan make T20I comeback?
Pakistan cricket is in a state of turmoil after their 1-2 ODI series defeat against West Indies.
Haider Ali: Pakistan's cricket sensation arrested over rape allegations
Haider Ali, a Pakistani cricketer who was once touted as the next big thing in the sport, is now facing serious allegations in England.
Pakistan Cricket Board to fund national hockey team: Here's why
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly willing to sponsor the national hockey team's participation in the impending FIH Pro League.
PCB bans players from participating in WCL: Here's why
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a "blanket ban" on its players' participation in the future World Championship of Legends (WCL) editions.
PCB takes this decision following India-Pakistan WCL fiasco
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned the use of its name in teams participating in private cricket leagues.
Here's Pakistan's ODI and T20I squads for West Indies series
Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies.
Asia Cup uncertainty could cost PCB heavily: Details here
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is bracing for a major financial hit as the fate of this year's Asia Cup T20 tournament hangs in the balance.
Azhar Mahmood appointed head coach of Pakistan's red-ball side: Details
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood the head coach of its men's red-ball team.
PCB proposes tri-series with Afghanistan, UAE amid Asia Cup uncertainty
In the wake of ongoing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning a tri-nation T20I series.
Will Salman Ali Agha become Pakistan's all-format captain? Details here
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to tweak its national team structure, with Salman Ali Agha poised to take over as the all-format captain.
'Not looking for milestone-obsessed players': Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson
Pakistan's newly appointed white-ball coach, Mike Hesson, has challenged the notion of specialist batters in T20 cricket.
Bangladesh government approves T20I series against Pakistan: Details here
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that its upcoming tour of Pakistan has been cleared by the government.
Shoaib Malik resigns as PCB mentor, cites other commitments
Shoaib Malik has resigned as a mentor for domestic competitions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
PCB appoints Mike Hesson as Pakistan's new white-ball head coach
Former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has been appointed as the new white-ball head coach of the Pakistan cricket team.
PSL 2025 set to resume in Pakistan this week: Details
According to ESPNcricinfo, the 2025 Pakistan Super League will likely resume later this week, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) planning to host the remaining matches in Pakistan.
PCB postpones domestic tournaments with security concerns: Details here
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the immediate suspension of three domestic tournaments - the President's Trophy Grade II tournament, the Regional Intra-District Challenge Cup, and the Inter-District U19 One-Day tournament.
PSL 2025 postponed indefinitely due to India-Pakistan tensions
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 has been postponed indefinitely, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday.
PCB shifts PSL to UAE amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
The remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
PCB to reschedule PSL 2025 matches amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced plans to reschedule some matches of the ongoing PSL 2025 season, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Drone hits Rawalpindi stadium hours before PSL match; venue changed
Hours before a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings on Wednesday, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was reportedly hit by a drone strike.
BCCI's potential boycott could lead massive losses to PCB, BCB
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been reportedly advised to consider a complete boycott of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Gavaskar predicts Pakistan's exit from Asia Cup post Pahalgam attack
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has raised doubts over Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Asia Cup.
Pakistan cricketer Nida Dar withdraws from national selection: Here's why
Nida Dar, a veteran of the Pakistan women's cricket team, has pulled her name from national selection owing to mental health issues.
Pakistan Super League 2025 broadcast suspended in India: Here's why
FanCode, a prominent Indian streaming platform, has suspended the broadcast of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 in India.
Shahid Afridi criticizes PCB's political setup and lack of talent
Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has voiced his apprehensions over the politicization of appointments in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Iftikhar Ahmed backs Mohammad Rizwan amid Pakistan team captaincy speculation
Iftikhar Ahmed has openly backed the captaincy of Pakistan's ODI skipper, Mohammad Rizwan. This comes after a tough phase for the side in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.
South Africa's Corbin Bosch suspended from PSL for one year
South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been handed a one-year suspension from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), for pulling out of this year's tournament.
Pakistan's Khushdil Shah involved in heated exchange with spectators
Pakistan cricketer Khushdil Shah was seen in a heated exchange with two spectators at the Bay Oval, New Zealand.