Cricket

  PCB Urged to Crack Down on Fake Cricket Clubs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing renewed calls to tighten its scrutiny of cricket clubs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Peshawar, the heartland of Pakistani cricket. Critics allege that many clubs are falsely claiming legitimacy by registering with the PCB despite lacking basic facilities like practice ...

Muazullah Khan Cricket Academy Faces Accusations of Unfair Access and Favoritism Complaints surface regarding alleged preferential treatment given to certain “senior” players at the Muazullah Khan Cricket Academy, a government-run facility managed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate. Players affiliated with the Academy, along with their parents, have raised concerns about a lack of equal access and fairness in training ...

  PCB announces three player development programmes Lahore, 26 December 2023: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced three development programmes across the country which involve the activation of sub-academies in seven cities, specialised training camps for national players and a project to financially support the U19 players to develop them into quality professionals. Chairman PCB Management Committee, Mr Zaka Ashraf, ...

  Yasir Arafat appointed High-Performance Coach Lahore, 26 December 2023: Former Test all-rounder Yasir Arafat has been appointed as the High-Performance Coach of the Pakistan Cricket Team. He will be part of the team management for the upcoming five T20Is against New Zealand scheduled from 12 to 21 January, 2024 in New Zealand. 41-year-old, Yasir, appeared in three Tests, 11 ...

  Mohammad Nawaz replaces Noman Ali Lahore, 23 December 2023: The national selection committee, headed by Wahab Riaz, has approved Mohammad Nawaz as the replacement of Noman Ali for the ongoing Test series against Australia. Left-arm spinner Noman was ruled out of the three-Test match series after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis. He underwent a surgery today. 29-year-old left-arm spinner ...

  Saad Baig to lead Pakistan in ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Lahore, 23 December 2023: Saad Baig will lead the 15-player Pakistan U19 squad in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will be played from 19 January to 11 February, 2024 in South Africa. Among the squad are Ali Asfand and Mohammad Zeeshan, both of whom ...

  Karachi, 22 December 2023: The second round of President’s Trophy Grade-I kicked off at three venues – National Bank Stadium, State Bank Stadium and UBL Sports Complex – in Karachi. Higher Education Commission (HEC), playing their first game of the tournament, had a good day in the field. Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and Pakistan Television (PTV) batters had successful outings ...

  “Want to replicate Azam Khan’s style in my game,” says Desert Vipers all-rounder Aryan Lakra • Aryan Lakra debuted for UAE in 2022 against USA • The Desert Vipers squad will feature the likes of T20 superstars Wanindu Hasaranga, Alex Hales, Colin Munro Shaheen Afridi, Sherfane Rutherford and Azam Khan • Aryan Lakra said, “Season 1 was a great ...

  Khurram Shahzad ruled out of Test Series Melbourne, 21 December 2023:   Khurram Shazad has been ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to a stress fracture in his left 10th rib, as well as an abdominal muscle tear. Fast Bowler Khurram Shahzad complained of discomfort in his left side during the first test. PCB will now ...

Pakistan name 17-member squad for New Zealand T20I series • Usama Mir, Mohammad Abbas Afridi and Haseebullah get their maiden call-up; Sahibzada Farhan, Azam Khan and uncapped Abrar Ahmed return to the squad • Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead Pakistan for the first time • Series to take place from 12 to 21 January 2024 Lahore, 19 December 2023: Right-arm ...