KARACHI — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to have a conference with players, coaches, national selectors and mentors during or after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to “resolve some internal issues” in the national team. A source said on Thursday that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was not happy with the way matters related […]
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Shadab Khan hurt by allegations of being favoured by father-in-law Saqlain Mushtaq
KARACHI — Pakistan’s senior all-rounder Shadab Khan has said he is frustrated by repeated allegations of being favoured and promoted by his father-in-law Saqlain Mushtaq, who holds considerable influence in the country’s apex body for cricket. Saqlain, who is one of the five mentors appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last year on hefty […]
PCB says Mohsin Naqvi not stepping down as chairman, calls reports ‘baseless’
KARACHI — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday denied reports that chairman Mohsin Naqvi is stepping down from his role following his appointment as president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The PCB termed the reports “baseless.” Speculations have been rife since last week in Pakistan cricket circles that Naqvi had sent his resignation […]
CM Omar Abdullah attends football match at Srinagar’s TRC Ground
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday attended an I-League football match between Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) and Churchill Brothers FC Goa at the TRC Ground here. He was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Secretary J-K Sports Council and other senior officials. […]
New Zealand batter Mark Chapman ruled out of final ODI against Pakistan
SRINAGAR — New Zealand will have to do without Mark Chapman for the final match of their three-game ODI series against Pakistan after the in-form batter failed to recover from his hamstring injury. Chapman hurt his hamstring while fielding after scoring a century during the opening match of the series in Napier and was subsequently […]
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi takes charge as ACC president
DUBAI — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday assumed charge as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), succeeding Sri Lanka Cricket supremo Shammi Silva. The ACC presidency is rotated among the member nations and it was turn of Pakistan to take charge. Naqvi will remain president till 2027. Naqvi’s first […]
Pakistan fined five percent for slow over-rate against New Zealand in 2nd ODI
SRINAGAR — Mohammed Rizwan-led Pakistan side have been fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday. Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after the visiting side was found to be one over […]
ICC fined Pakistan team for slow over-rate in first ODI against New Zealand
SRINAGAR — The International Cricket Council on Tuesday imposed a fine on the Pakistan men’s cricket team over a slow over-rate during the first ODI against New Zealand played in Napier on Saturday. Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, was found to […]
Usman Khan ruled out of second ODI against New Zealand
SRINAGAR — Pakistan opener Usman Khan, who made his debut in the first ODI against New Zealand, has been ruled out of the second ODI due to a hamstring injury. He sustained the injury while fielding during the series opener in Napier, and a scan after the game confirmed a low-grade tear. As a result, […]
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub completes rehabilitation for ankle injury
KARACHI — Pakistan’s young opener Saim Ayub has completed his rehabilitation for an ankle injury and will undergo a fitness test before he is cleared to play in the Pakistan Super League beginning April 11. According to a source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Saim has returned to Lahore after completing his rehab in […]