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Umar Akmal pays Rs 4.5 million fine, to take part in ACU's rehab program

Controversial Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has paid a hefty fine of 4.5 million rupees to PCB, which now entitles him to join Anti-Corruption rehabilitation program of the board.

PSL 6: Anwar Ali tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of Abu Dhabi departure

Quetta Gladiators fast bowler Anwar Ali has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss the flight to Abu Dhabi scheduled to depart for the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six games

PCB bars Naseem Shah from PSL in Abu Dhabi for breach of Covid protocols

Pakistan Cricket Board has barred fast-bowler Naseem Shah from playing in the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League in Abu Dhabi for breach of Covid-19 protocols before departure from the country

PSL: PCB awaits visas for Indian, S African members of broadcasting crew

The Pakistan Cricket Board is awaiting visas for the Indian and South African members of the Pakistan Super League's broadcasting crew.

PCB secures pending approvals from UAE; Abu Dhabi to host remainder of PSL

Pakistan Cricket Board is set to stage the remaining matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League in Abu Dhabi after receiving all outstanding approvals and exemptions from the UAE

Babar Azam becomes first Pakistan captain to win his opening four Tests

Pakistan Cricket Board congratulated the Pakistan men's cricket team on their sixth consecutive series win and Babar Azam, who has become the first Pakistan captain to win his opening four Tests

PCB completes 1st phase of Covid vaccination for players and support staff

Pakistan's national team players and support staff have got their first jabs of vaccination against Covid-19, says PCB

India and Pakistan could play a bilateral T20 series in 2021: Report

Indian and Pakistani boards have said they have no knowledge of any development on the resumption of the bilateral cricket.

Cricket between Pakistan and India very important, says Shahid Afridi

Relations between India and Pakistan can improve because of cricket, said former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi

Pakistan cricket board hopes India will visit Pakistan in 2023 for Asia Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hoping India will visit Pakistan when it hosts the 2023 Asia Cup

I am used to hurdles in life: Babar Azam on sexual harassment allegation

Pakistan skipper captain Babar Azam on Friday asserted that his game has not been affected by the sexual harassment allegations he is facing since he is accustomed to facing hurdles as a sportsperson. Azam said he is determined to do well on the upcoming tours of South Africa and Zimbabwe. "It is my personal issue and it is in court. My lawyer is handling it. We face all sorts of hurdles in life and I am used to it. This issue has not affected my form or cricket," he said during a virtual press conference on Friday. Azam is embroiled in court cases in Lahore after a woman, Hamiza Mukhtar filed several charges against him, including sexual harassment, threatening her and making false promises of marriage. A sessions court in Lahore on Thursday asked the Federal Investigation Agency Cyber Crime Cell to file an FIR against Azam in connection with the case after proper investigation as per the law. Azam also confirmed that he had asked for the inclusion of hard-hitting opener Sharjeel

Optimistic about hosting India in 2023 Asia Cup: Pak Cricket Board chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani is optimistic about hosting India in the Asia Cup in 2023 and hopes the political relations between the two neighbouring countries would improve by then

Shahid Afridi blames Pakistan Cricket Borad for PSL 6's postponement

Former skipper Shahid Afridi has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for postponing PSL 6 due to Covid-19 scare among the franchises

Umar Akmal to resume competitive cricket after CAS reduces ban to 12 months

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal will be able to resume his cricket career after the Court of Arbitration for Sports reduced his suspension to 12 months

PSL 6: PCB to invite 50 per cent crowd for Karachi-leg matches

PCB on Thursday thanked the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) for allowing crowds up to 50 per cent for the PSL 2021 preliminary round matches and capacity crowds for the playoffs

PCB to push for World T20's relocation in absence of India's visa assurance

India is scheduled to host the T20 showpiece in October-November

Pakistan cricket board mulls pay hike for red-ball cricketers

Pakistan's Test cricketers are expected to get a pay hike soon with the PCB aiming to stem the growing loss of interest among the young players for the red-ball format

Pakistan working out rotation policy for pacers, says Waqar Younis

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has said that the national team management is working out a rotation policy for the pace bowlers to properly manage their workload

Never blamed anyone for my absence from international cricket: Fawad Alam

Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam, who has rejuvenated the hosts' batting line-up, said that he never blamed anyone for his 11-year long hiatus from international cricket

PCB signs three-year deal with Sony for home international games and PSL

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a three-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to show all of Pakistan's home international games and also the Pakistan Super League (PSL).