LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board remains “clear” in its view on hosting the Champions Trophy, and added that “it’s not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don’t come here”. “Our stance is very clear,” Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. […]
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Ahead of Champions Trophy, Sri Lanka A cancels two ODIs in Pakistan over political turmoil
NEW DELHI — Pakistan’s claims of successfully organising international cricket in the country suffered a big jolt on Tuesday as the Sri Lanka A team decided not to play the remaining two 50-over matches against Pakistan A due to political unrest in the country’s federal capital region. This is a big jolt to Pakistan’s claims […]
Four J&K players sold in IPL 2025 auction, 10 others went unsold
SRINAGAR — Four players from Jammu and Kashmir were sold in the IPL 2025 auction, while 10 others, went unsold in IPL auction 2025 held in Saudi Arabia. According to details obtained by the news agency Kashmir News Observer, a total of 14 players from Jammu and Kashmir were up for auction. Two players were […]
ICC trying to convince PCB to organise Champions Trophy in hybrid model
KARACHI — The ICC’s executive board members are trying to convince Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to accept hybrid model for next year’s Champions Trophy on the promise of increased financial incentives, according to sources. The schedule of the tournament is yet to be announced after India informed the global governing body of its inability to […]
IPL 2025: A total of 1,574 players to go under hammer in mega auction at Jeddah
NEW DELHI — total of 1,574 players will go under the hammer in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday and Monday which includes 1,165 Indian players and 409 overseas players, all competing for a place in the world’s premier T20 league. The comprehensive list of registered players features 320 […]
IPL 2025 to start on March 14 as BCCI reveals dates for next three seasons
NEW DELHI — In a first-of-its-kind move, the IPL has announced the dates for the next three seasons. The 2025 season is set to run from March 14 to May 25, followed by the 2026 season from March 15 to May 31, and the 2027 season from March 14 to May 30. In an email […]
PCB appoints Sumair Ahmad Syed as director of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sumair Ahmad Syed, Chief Operating Officer of the PCB, as the Tournament Director for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Pakistan. PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi: “Sumair is an exceptionally organised professional with a wealth of administrative […]
PSL owners write to PCB over foreign players’ availability as next league clashes with IPL
KARACHI — With next year’s Pakistan Super League dates likely to clash with the Indian Premier League 2025, the franchise owners of PSL have asked the country’s cricket board to provide them clarity on the availability of foreign players for the competition. A well-informed source close to the PSL franchise owners said that they have […]
Ahead of Zimbabwe tour PCB appoints Shahid Aslam as men’s batting coach
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Shahid Aslam, former first-class cricketer, as the Pakistan men cricket team’s batting coach just few days ahead of the Zimbabwe tour. The PCB spokesperson on Tuesday confirmed Aslam will serve as the full-time batting coach with the national squad. Moreover, the spokesperson said soon spin bowling […]
‘Our stance is clear’: PCB chief adamant on holding Champions Trophy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated on Monday that the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 would still be held in the country amid India’s refusal to send its team for the tournament. Pakistan, who won the last edition of the Champions Trophy staged in England in 2017, will host […]








