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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,

Syrma SGS Technology anchors ₹1,800 crore PCB push in Andhra Pradesh

Syrma SGS Technology, in collaboration with Shinhyup Electronics, will establish India's largest PCB and CCL manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 1,800 crore

PCB raises central player salaries, domestic players see pay cuts

Pakistan's centrally-contracted cricketers are expected to get big hikes, while the domestic players will see a drop in their earnings for the 2025-26 season. A well-placed source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the recent PKR 18.30 billion budget approved by the Board of Governors includes PKR 1,173.49 million for the Pakistan team's centrally-contracted players and retainers, which is a 37 per cent increase. The source added that the list of players who will get these contracts will also be increased from 25 to 30 this fiscal year. This despite the fact that in the last fiscal period, Pakistan's performance in all formats has been disappointing. They failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the ICC T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy at home. In Test cricket, Pakistan was whipped 0-2 by Bangladesh at home and played a 1-1 draw at home against the West Indies. The source said that the budget for the contracts awarded to domestic players had been reduced by nearly

PCB won't have DRS for home series against Bangladesh cricket team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided against using DRS technology during the three-match T20 home series against Bangladesh due to cost issues. A reliable PCB source said due to the lack of interest in the series which begins Wednesday the Board had decided against having the DRS technology. "It is not cost effective for the board or broadcasters to have DRS technology in the series," the source said. Bangladesh are missing some key players due to various reasons including their experienced left arm pacer Mustafizur Rehman who injured his thumb while playing in the IPL. A few Bangladesh players and members of the support staff have also opted out of the tour because of security concerns with Liton Das leading them in the three matches. Bangladesh reached Lahore after suffering an embarrassing 2-1 loss against UAE in Sharjah in a T20 series. The PCB and broadcasters also didn't have DRS technology for the second phase of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) which was held after

UAE set to reject PSL 2025 hosting request from PCB, says media report

With Dubai also hosting the International Cricket Council (ICC) headquarters, and its strong cricketing ties with India, the Emirates may opt to steer clear of any controversial involvement

PCB postpones PSL 2025 matches amid India-Pakistan cross-border tension

Heightened regional conflict has left the future of PSL 2025 in doubt, with several foreign players reconsidering their participation amid growing security concerns

PSL 2025: Lahore vs Multan Playing 11, live toss, streaming details

All teams will play ten matches each, meaning another loss for Multan can rule them out of the final four race

PSL 2025: Quetta vs Karachi playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Quetta Gladiators have 12-6 lead over Karachi Kings in head-to-head stats in PSL

PSL 2025: Karachi vs Peshawar playing 11, live toss, streaming details

The Fancode app and website will provide the live streaming of the Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi match in India

I'll expose everything, my book will be an eye-opener: Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has promised to "reveal everything" about the match-fixing scandals that rocked Pakistan and world cricket in the '90s in his biographical account which he said will open everyone's eyes. Latif, a whistleblower in the Pakistan dressing room, said he has already started working on the biography. "I can assure you I will reveal everything as it happened and the book will open everyone's eyes," Latif told Geo TV. Since retiring in 2004, it is the first time Latif has spoken about releasing his autobiography. Latif, regarded as one of the finest wicketkeepers in Pakistan cricket history, first drew attention to the match fixing corruption scandal in 1994 when he and Basit Ali announced their retirements while touring South Africa. They insisted they couldn't carry on playing in the given environment of the dressing room. Latif also talked about how some players were allegedly involved in throwing matches and how he was told to do "as said". This

PSL 2025: Karachi vs Islamabad playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Fancode app and website will provide the live streaming of the Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United match in India

I am still waiting on some remuneration from PCB: Jason Gillespie

Forme Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). On his Instagram account, Gillespie posted a story which was related to his interview with Pakistan media, saying that the PCB still had to clear some of his remunerations. Gillespie and South African Gary Kirsten were appointed the red ball and white ball head coaches respectively in April 2024 on two-year contracts by the PCB. The PCB promised a new era for the Pakistan team but six months down the line both were forced to resign after the Board pulled away much of the authority given to them, including being on the national selection committee. This is the first time either of them have spoken publicly on financial matters with the PCB. "I am still waiting on some remuneration from the PCB," read one story while in another he wrote, "Gary Kirsten and I got sold the dream of building a team. Losing a game, and all of a sudden, that g

PCB chief confirms Pakistan women's team won't travel to India for ODI WC

Pakistan will play its matches at a neutral venue, in line with the hybrid model previously accepted by the ICC to accommodate the diplomatic sensitivities between India and Pakistan

PSL 2025: Karachi vs Quetta playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Quetta Gladiators have so far enjoyed a mammoth 12-6 win-loss record against Karachi Kings in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history

PSL 2025: Islamabad vs Multan playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Islamabad United will aim to continue their winning streak in PSL 2025, while Multan Sultans will look to secure their first points of the season on Wednesday

PSL 2025: Karachi vs Lahore playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Karachi Kings have so far enjoyed a successful 13-6 win-loss record against Lahore Qalandars in PSL history

PCB CEO blames ICC for mismanagement of CT final presentation ceremony

The Pakistan Cricket Board's chief operating officer has blamed the ICC for the mismanagement at the final presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. No Pakistan representative was called on the podium for the final ceremony in Dubai during final presentation ceremony despite the PCB CEO, Sumair Ahmed being present at the ground. Sumair said at a function in Lahore that it was the result of mismanagement on part of the ICC. It was a result of mismanagement on part of the ICC and everyone knows who's involved in it. We did not take the matter in a positive way," he said. Sumair said he went to Dubai for the final on the directions of PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. He confirmed that the ICC had not responded to the PCB's demand for an explanation for the mismanagement. "We had asked for an explanation from the ICC but the response received wasn't satisfactory so we've sent another letter seeking explanation," he said. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket'

Inzamam blames PCB's indecision for Pakistan's cricket team 'downfall'

Reflecting on Pakistan's cricketing history, Inzamam mentioned the lasting impact of players from the 1990s, stating that the country's cricketing strength would not be the same without them

Corbin Bosch faces legal notice from PCB over IPL 2025 withdrawal

PSL franchises have expressed concerns over Bosch's switch, fearing it could set a concerning precedent for future players who may sign contracts with PSL teams and then opt to join the IPL instead.