NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has called for significant changes within the team following Pakistan’s narrow six-run defeat to arch-rivals India in the ICC T20 World Cup. Naqvi’s comments came after the Babar Azam-led side failed to chase down a modest target of 120 runs, falling short at 113 for 7 after…
NEW DELHI: Former opener Ahmed Shehzad criticized Babar Azam‘s captaincy and the direction of Pakistan cricket in the last few years. Shehzad expressed his opinions on Geo TV during a T20 World Cup build-up show, just days before Pakistan’s opener against hosts USA.When asked whether Babar Azam shows favoritism in selecting players for the national…
NEW DELHI: Ramiz Raja, the former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), criticized the team’s management after their 2-0 loss in the T20I series against England, which took place right before the T20 World Cup.In the 4th T20I at Kennington Oval, England dominated Pakistan in every aspect of the game, successfully chasing down a…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket authorities have proposed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India’s qualifying round matches during the Champions Trophy next year be scheduled exclusively in one city.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), set to host the 2025 edition of the prestigious tournament, has selected Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore as the venues for the…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the appointment of renowned coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches for ODIs and T20Is, and Test cricket respectively on Sunday. Additionally, former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach across all formats.PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi expressed confidence in the appointments during…
The Pakistan men’s cricket team was recently at the Army School of Physical Training in Abbottabad for a fitness camp in preparation for their upcoming assignments, chiefly the T20 World Cup this June; and the videos circulating on social media show cricketers getting drilled with army-style training, including carrying rocks while climbing up a hill….
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket players Bismah Maroof and Ghulam Fatima sustained minor injuries in a car accident that occurred on Friday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, ensuring that both players received immediate medical attention.“Despite sustaining minor injuries, both players received immediate first aid and are currently…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team is currently on a two-week training camp at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT), Kakul.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video of the Pakistan cricket team undergoing various drills and exercises at the army base camp.The video is captioned: “A candid peek into the Pakistan team’s training at…
NEW DELHI: In the wake of Babar Azam being reappointed as white-ball captain, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their shocking move ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.Babar relinquished his role as captain across all formats in November following Pakistan’s early exit from the…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic about hosting the Champions Trophy next year, as a delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) is scheduled to arrive in the country on Monday to assess the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament.The delegation, which will include a security expert, will visit all the proposed…
