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PCB revises tri-series schedule with Zimbabwe, SL over security concerns

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rescheduled the opening of a T20I tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe from November 17 to November 18 besides making Rawalpindi the sole venue for the tournament owing to the visiting teams' security concerns in the wake of a suicide attack in Islamabad. The second game of the seven-match rubber has also been postponed by a day to November 20. Earlier, Lahore was scheduled to host five games of the event, including the final on November 29 but the three boards have agreed to hold the proceedings exclusively in Rawalpindi now. "The decision to revise the schedule was made in consultation with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), following mutual discussions to accommodate operational and match requirements," the PCB said in a statement after night of hectic negotiations to ensure that the Lankan players do not leave an ongoing ODI series midway. The Zimbabwe cricket team reached Islamabad early Thursday morning amid tight security f

PCB still weighing options for women's team head coach, decision delayed

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet decided about appointing the new head coach of the national women's team after their disappointing last place finish in the World Cup, won by India. It was being speculated that former fast bowler Wahab Riaz could be appointed as consultant or head coach of the women's team but the PCB has quickly issued a rebuttal. "Wahab has already been working as a consultant in the PCB with various teams but has been given no new assignment as yet," a official said. The PCB had decided against extending the contract of former test batsman, Muhammad Wasim as head coach of the women's team last week. A well-informed source said that the PCB was in negotiations with two foreign coaches to work with the women's team but nothing had been finalised. "If things don't work out with the foreign coaches, the PCB will look at local options foremost among them is former women's team captain, Bismah Maroof," the source added. He said Wahab would only be asked

Shan Masood quits as PAK Test captain, joins PCB as Int'l consultant

Naqvi confirmed that Masood has been appointed as Director of International Cricket at the PCB, a decision that surprised many since it came just a week before the deadline for applications.

PSL row intensifies as Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen shreds PCB notice

The dispute stems from Tareen's repeated criticism of how the PCB has managed the PSL

PCB confirms tri-series will start on time despite Afghanistan pulling out

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) recently announced its withdrawal, citing the deaths of three young cricketers in Pakistan's air strikes in Paktika province on Friday

Trophy ceremony snub made him 'Look like a cartoon,' says ACC Chief Naqvi

Naqvi clarified his actions during the trophy ceremony at the Dubai International Stadium, revealing that he took the trophy with him after India's team declined to accept it.

ACC regrets Asia Cup 2025 trophy controversy amid ongoing fallout: Report

Diplomatic efforts are now underway behind the scenes to return the trophy and medals to India, although no official resolution has been confirmed yet.

Asia Cup trophy row drags on as ACC leaves the decision to Test nations

The dispute stems from the post-final presentation in Dubai, where Indian players declined to receive the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi

PCB to block players from playing franchise cricket after Asia Cup defeat

According to the PCB's internal note, signed off by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, all clearances were being withheld without exemptions

IND vs PAK: Where is Asia Cup 2025 Trophy? What is the latest we know

A day before the final, both captains were supposed to pose with the trophy but the Indian skipper once again refused to share the stage with Pakistani skipper as Salman Agha posed alone for the photo

Who is Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC chief at centre of Asia Cup 2025 final drama?

Naqvi has held key government and sports administration roles in his career, including Punjab's caretaker chief minister (2023-24) and interior minister of Pakistan (from 2024)

BCCI to demand strong action against Mohsin Naqvi; wants him out of ACC

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told reporters the board would demand the immediate return of the trophy and medals

Here's why ICC is set to sanction Farhan, Rauf ahead of the Asia Cup final

The ICC hearing saw both Rauf and Farhan appearing in person before Richardson, though their formal responses were submitted in writing by the BCCI

Surya pleads not guilty, BCCI demands action on PAK: All we know so far

ICC verdict on both PCB's complaint on Surya and BCCI's complaint against Farhan and Rauf will be out on Friday, two days before the final of the Asia Cup 2025

PCB's demand to remove match referee Pycroft officially rejected by ICC

Pycroft, among the most experienced ICC referees, is scheduled to oversee Pakistan's upcoming fixture against the UAE on Wednesday

Asia Cup 2025 points table: Who will join India if Pak boycott UAE game?

Pakistan can be eliminated from the group stages of the Asia Cup 2025 if they pull out of their match against the UAE

IND vs PAK No-Handshake Row: PCB asks ICC to remove match referee Pycroft

Indian players were seen walking off without exchanging handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts, breaking a long-standing cricketing tradition after their Asia Cup clash on Sunday

PCB bans Pak's future participation in WCL after boycott saga with India

This decisive move came in response to what PCB described as "blatant bias" and unsporting conduct by WCL organisers during the recent edition of the tournament

Asia Cup uncertainty may hit Pakistan Cricket Board's revenue hard

With the future of this year's Asia Cup T20 tournament mired in uncertainty, the Pakistan Cricket Board is bracing for a severe hit to its revenue. The Pakistan Cricket Board is expecting to earn an estimated 8.8 billion rupees this year from its share of the revenue from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). According to details coming from a reliable Board source, the PCB has outlined an amount of USD 25.9 million (approximately 7.7 billion rupees) during this fiscal year as its share from the ICC. The Board is hoping to earn another 1.16 billion rupees from the Asia Cup and 7.77 million rupees through other international cricket events. "The revenues from these two major sources (ICC and Asia Cup) is very important for the financial health of Pakistan cricket," one well-informed insider said. He said the uncertainty over the schedule and venue for the Asia Cup has increased as PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi did not travel to Singapore for the I

Contract limits PCB's bid to release interim coach Azhar Mahmood: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board is keen to release interim red-ball coach Azhar Mahmood, a former Test all-rounder, but is constrained by the contract signed with him by the previous management of the board, according to an insider. The source said that if Azhar is released before his contract expires, the PCB will have to compensate him with six months' salary -- a payment of approximately PKR 450 million (USD 160,000). "Which is why the PCB recently named him as interim head coach of the national red-ball team until his contract expires next year in April-May," the insider said. He said that, as per information, PCB is paying the all-rounder a salary of approximately PKR 7.5 million per month. "The problem arose when Mike Hesson, the recently-appointed white-ball head coach made it clear he would have his own support staff and Azhar was not among his selections." "This left the PCB with a major problem of how to utilise Azhar's expertise to justify paying him such a handsome salary,