Pakistan Cricket Board: News
Babar Azam to play domestic red-ball cricket after seven years
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam is set to return to domestic cricket after seven years.
Rizwan, Imam questioned by cybercrimes investigators in Lahore: Report
Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore.
'Lot of quality..': Pakistan coach despite batting woes against England
Despite a dismal performance on their England tour, Pakistan's batting coach Michael Smith has expressed optimism about the team's future.
'I wasn't consulted': Babar Azam on mid-series sacking of players
Pakistan cricket's recent controversy over the mid-series sacking of seven players and two coaches has taken a new turn.
Match-fixing in Pakistan cricket again? Players under scanner
The shadow of match-fixing has once again loomed over the Pakistan cricket team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the ongoing Test series against England.
Why Pakistan Super League 2027 can be moved to January
The 2027 Pakistan Super League (PSL) could be moved to January, according to a Cricinfo report.
De Villiers slams Pakistan for lack of 'fight' vs England
Former South African cricket captain AB de Villiers has slammed the Pakistan national team for their lackluster performance in the ongoing Test series against England.
Trophy drama loading? Naqvi to attend Women's Asia Cup final
The final of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 could see another potential trophy controversy involving Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president.
Misbah slams PCB's reactive approach in managing Pakistan team: Details
Former Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its reactive approach in managing the national team.
Did Team Pakistan become overconfident after beating India in 2021?
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has controversially claimed that the current crisis in Pakistan cricket can be traced back to their victory over India in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup.
Why has PCB confiscated players' phones ahead of Edgbaston Test?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confiscated the mobile phones of its national team members ahead of the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston, starting on September 9.
England-Pakistan Tests: Were Rizwan, Imam sacked over off-field issues?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made as many as seven changes to its squad for the third and final Test against England.
Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq could face two-year ban: Here's why
According to Geo News, Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq could face a two-year ban from international cricket over allegations of faking an injury during the second Test against England.
Babar Azam down with fever before Edgbaston Test: Details here
Adding to further turmoil in Pakistan cricket, captain Babar Azam is unwell with a fever, Geo News reported.
Inquiry into Imam-ul-Haq's Lord's absence? Aaqib Javed hints at action
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director of High Performance, Aaqib Javed, has criticized opening batter Imam-ul-Haq for his absence in the Lord's Test.
PCB issues show-cause notices to selectors: Here's why
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued show-cause notices to its selection committee members over the inclusion of Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan for the Test tours of the West Indies and England, as per Cricbuzz.
Misbah-ul-Haq resigns from Pakistan men's national selection committee: Details here
Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the men's national selection committee, Cricinfo reported.
Shocking! Pakistan make seven changes amid Test struggles in England
In a major shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released seven players from its Test squad.
'Worst management in last 70 years': Rashid Latif slams PCB
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Did Pakistan consider boycotting Lord's Test over Imran's sons' interview?
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has dismissed reports suggesting that the team considered boycotting the Lord's Test.
Pat Cummins joins global call for Imran Khan's medical treatment
Australia's Test and ODI captain, Pat Cummins, has backed the global call for proper medical care for former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket captain Imran Khan.
PCB lodges complaint over Atherton's interview with Imran Khan's sons
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports after an interview with former Prime Minister and cricket captain Imran Khan's sons was aired during the lunch break on Day 1 of Test match at Lord's.
ICC's demerit point on Gaddafi Stadium pitch gets overturned: Details
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has overturned its earlier decision to impose a demerit point on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Pakistan's Test struggles linked to departmental cricket shutdown: Azhar Ali
Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has attributed the national team's recent struggles in Test cricket to the shutdown of departmental sides in domestic cricket.
Babar Azam sustains hand injury ahead of England Tests: Details
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has been ruled out for the remainder of a three-day practice match against PCC Select XI in Beckenham.
'Keep Babar Azam away from English media': Rashid Latif
Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has made a peculiar recommendation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of their upcoming Test series against England.
PCB appoints Michael Smith as men's team's batting coach
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former South African first-class cricketer and coach Michael Smith as the new batting coach for the men's team.
Shakeel, Shafique added to Pakistan's squad for West Indies Tests
Saud Shakeel and Abdullah Shafique have been added to the Pakistan cricket team for their ongoing West Indies tour.
Pakistan cricketers' latest training twist: Playing padel mandatory
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made padel, a racquet sport, a mandatory part of players' training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
MLC franchises threaten to 'shadow ban' Pakistani players: Here's why
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing allegations of extortion, with claims that it has demanded an unbudgeted fee of $25,000 (around ₹24 lakh or PKR 69 lakh) per player from franchises for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs), according to a report on pakpassion.com.
Pakistan name squads for West Indies, England Test series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced Babar Azam's return as the captain of the Test team.
PCB to introduce format-based central contracts: What it means
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to replace its traditional contract categories with a new format-based central contract system.
Sahibzada Farhan to lead Pakistan at Asian Games 2026 (T20s)
Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed as the Pakistan cricket team captain for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games.
PCB to sack players, coach after Bangladesh series defeat? Report
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly planning major changes in the wake of the team's recent 0-2 Test series defeat to Bangladesh.
Babar, Shadab named in Pakistan's strong squad for Australia ODIs
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting on May 30 in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub ruled out of Australia ODIs
Pakistan's cricket team has suffered a major blow ahead of the impending ODI series against Australia.
Australian players to continue in IPL despite Pakistan ODI series
Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that its players will not be leaving the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan.
Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz under investigation for failed drug test
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) after testing positive for recreational drug use, reported ESPNcricinfo.
Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed Pakistan's head coach for Bangladesh Test series
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the head coach of the senior men's Test side for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.
Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani handed two-year ban by PCB: Here's why
Zimbabwe seamer Blessing Muzarabani has been handed a two-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Pakistan's Naseem Shah fined PKR 20 million for political tweet
Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been fined a whopping PKR 20 million (approximately $72,000) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Pakistan Cricket Board issues show cause notice to Naseem Shah
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to fast bowler Naseem Shah for allegedly breaching his central contract.
PSL under threat as TTP faction warns foreign players
The upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been thrown into uncertainty after a warning from the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar faction of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
IPL over PSL? PCB chairman warns players of legal action
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned international players of legal consequences if they choose the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026.
PSL 2026 to be played behind closed doors: Here's why
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 will be played behind closed doors due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
PCB to investigate injuries of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an investigation into the fitness of star batters Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman.
PCB dismisses rumors of fining players for T20 WC performance
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed rumors that it fined players for their early exit from the T20 World Cup.
PCB mulls legal action against Blessing Muzarabani over IPL contract
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mulling legal action against Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani.
Pakistan's Hussain Talat hospitalized after suffering shoulder injury: Details
In a major blow to the Pakistan cricket team, all-rounder Hussain Talat has been hospitalized after suffering a left shoulder injury.
Babar Azam withdraws from National T20 Championship to 'fix flaws'
After being dropped from the ODI series against Bangladesh, former Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has pulled out of the ongoing National T20 Championship.
T20 WC: Pakistan cricketer fined for misbehaving with hotel staff
A player of the Pakistan T20 World Cup squad has been fined for allegedly misbehaving with a female hotel staff member during their stay in Sri Lanka.
PCB fines players for poor performance in T20 WC: Details
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has slapped a fine of PKR 5 million (approximately $18,000) on each player of the national team.
Is PCB planning to fine players for T20 WC exit?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of PKR 5 million (approximately ₹16.28 lakh) on each player of the national cricket team, reported Express Tribune.
ICC won't penalize Bangladesh for missing T20 World Cup: Details
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that it will not impose any penalties on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for skipping the ongoing T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup: Pakistan officially withdraw boycott of India match
Team Pakistan has officially agreed to play against India in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup.
Amid India-Pak World Cup row, Asim Munir makes special mention
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stirred controversy by invoking Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in a dispute over the scheduling of a T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and India.
T20 World Cup: PCB takes U-turn as India-Pakistan clash returns
In a major development, the impending India-Pakistan match in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup is set to go ahead.
T20 WC: Pakistan to take call on participation vs India
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce its decision on whether to boycott the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India in the next 24 hours, according to reports.
T20 WC: Will Pakistan change 'boycott' stance on India match?
The ongoing crisis over Pakistan's potential boycott of the India match in the T20 World Cup remains unresolved, despite no official confirmation from world cricket authorities.
'We won't play': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on India match
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed the country's decision to boycott the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup match against India.
T20 WC: Pakistan captain breaks silence on India match boycott
Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has reacted to the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to boycott their match against India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
T20 WC: Will ICC penalize Pakistan for boycotting India match?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) against boycotting their group match against India in the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup: Pakistan to finalize participation by February 2
Pakistan have postponed their decision on participating in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup till "Friday or next Monday," Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on January 26.
No Haris Rauf in Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad: Details
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Will Pakistan boycott the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is also considering its participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, starting on February 7.
PCB backs Bangladesh's T20 World Cup stance amid political tensions
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has supported the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to relocate its matches from India to Sri Lanka.