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  • Babar Azam Dropped as Pakistan Cricket Board Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODIs

    Babar Azam Dropped as Pakistan Cricket Board Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODIs

    LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a significant selection call ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh tour, omitting former captain Babar Azam from the 15 member ODI squad for the three match series. The series, set to run from March 11 to 15, will be held entirely at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium…

  • Aleem Dar Steps Down as Selector After Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Exit

    Aleem Dar Steps Down as Selector After Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Exit

    LAHORE: In the wake of Pakistan’s disappointing campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, former elite umpire Aleem Dar has stepped down from his role as a member of the national selection committee. According to sources familiar with the matter, the 57 year-old decided to resign following Pakistan’s early exit from the tournament. Dar…

  • PCB Submits Provisional Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

    PCB Submits Provisional Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

    Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has submitted its provisional squad to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The final deadline for submitting squads is January 31, although several teams have already announced their line-ups. As per ICC regulations, participating nations are allowed to make changes to…

  • PCB Announces Pakistan’s 15-Member Squad for ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025

    PCB Announces Pakistan’s 15-Member Squad for ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025

    Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025, appointing Farhan Yousaf as captain for the tournament scheduled to take place in Dubai from December 12 to 21. The eight-team, 50-over event will feature Pakistan in Group A alongside India, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 3,…

  • PCB Signs Historic MoU with Italian Cricket Federation to Boost Cricket in Italy

    PCB Signs Historic MoU with Italian Cricket Federation to Boost Cricket in Italy

    ROME: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a major step towards global cricket development by signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Italian Cricket Federation (FCRI) on Friday, aimed at promoting and strengthening cricket across Italy. The MoU was signed by PCB Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sumair Ahmad Syed and FCRI President…

  • PCB chairman announces prize money for PSL 11

    PCB chairman announces prize money for PSL 11

    LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Friday announced the prize money for the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, which will feature an expanded roster of eight teams. In a post shared on his official X account, Naqvi revealed that the PSL 11 champions will take home $500,000, while the…

  • PCB Dismisses Reports of Gilgit and Faisalabad Being Finalised as New PSL Teams

    PCB Dismisses Reports of Gilgit and Faisalabad Being Finalised as New PSL Teams

    LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly denied widespread rumours claiming that Gilgit and Faisalabad have been officially confirmed as the two new teams for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11. Rumors gained momentum on social media Wednesday, with several posts citing unnamed sources and suggesting that the cities had already been selected. Setting…

  • PCB Ends Muhammad Wasim’s Tenure as Pakistan Women’s Head Coach After World Cup Exit

    PCB Ends Muhammad Wasim’s Tenure as Pakistan Women’s Head Coach After World Cup Exit

    LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially parted ways with Muhammad Wasim, ending his tenure as the head coach of the national women’s team following a disappointing campaign at the 2025 Women’s World Cup. The announcement was made through an official PCB press release on Monday, confirming that the search for a new head…

  • PCB Stands Firm on Pycroft Replacement, Dismisses Indian Media Claims

    PCB Stands Firm on Pycroft Replacement, Dismisses Indian Media Claims

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly dismissed Indian media reports claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down its demand for the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. The controversy erupted after the much-anticipated Pakistan–India clash in Dubai, where players from both sides refrained from the…

  • PCB Awards Domestic Contracts to 65 Women Cricketers for 2025-26 Season

    PCB Awards Domestic Contracts to 65 Women Cricketers for 2025-26 Season

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially unveiled its list of domestic contracts for the 2025-26 season, awarding 65 women cricketers – including 23 U19 and Emerging players – as part of its efforts to strengthen women’s cricket in the country. Gold & Silver Categories Introduced For the very first time, the contracts have been…