Tag: PCB

  • PCB tasks ICC with bringing India to Pakistan

    PCB tasks ICC with bringing India to Pakistan

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has handed over the responsibility of bringing the Indian cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy to the International Cricket Council (ICC) after handing over the schedule and format to the council.

    India’s matches will be held in Lahore, and even if they reach the finals, they will have to play at Gaddafi Stadium. On the other hand, the budget approved by the ICC for the Champions Trophy also includes ancillary expenses. The purpose of ancillary costs is to hold the matches at another venue in case the Indian team does not come to Pakistan.

    The Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan next year, but India has yet to confirm. After discussions with participating member states, the council must now finalize the tournament as soon as possible.

    PCB has already written to the ICC about all the financial details, including the payment of revenue. On the other hand, the ICC is waiting for confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

    In 2023, the Indian team refused to come to Pakistan to participate in the Asia Cup. India had to play the matches in Sri Lanka by adopting a hybrid model. This time, Pakistan is rejecting the possibility of using the hybrid model in the Champions Trophy.

    A few days ago, the Indian media claimed that the blue-shirt matches at the event would be shifted to another venue, Sri Lanka or UAE, but the vice president of BCCI, Rajeev Shukla, denied these claims.

  • Does Yashma Gill admire Babar Azam? 

    Does Yashma Gill admire Babar Azam? 

    When actresses and cricketers interact, it creates pure magic. Fans often wonder if they exchange messages. This topic has been in the spotlight lately, with many wondering if cricketers send messages to actresses and if actresses respond.
    Recently, actress Yashma Gill appeared on ‘Elaichi’s The Fahad Ansari Show’. During the podcast, host Fahad Ansari asked, “Who is your favourite cricketer among the national players?”
     
    “I like Babar Azam because he represents Pakistan on the international stage and is one of the world’s best batsmen,” Yashma replied.

    She praised Babar’s performance and declared his success to be Pakistan’s success.

    Talking about messages from cricketers to actresses, Yashma said, “I have never encountered a situation where any actress informed me about receiving messages from cricketers. Personally, I have never received any messages from cricketers, nor have I ever initiated any communication with a cricketer. I have never had any conversations with cricketers or had the opportunity to meet any of them so far.”
    Discussing friendships with players on the national cricket team, “You can be friends with cricketers; why not? They are talented and represent our country with pride. I don’t want to be friends with Babar Azam, but if we do become friends, there is no harm in it.

  • Muhammad Wasim is new head coach of Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team

    Muhammad Wasim is new head coach of Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former Test cricketer Muhammad Wasim as the head coach of the national women’s cricket team.

    According to PCB, the coaching staff of the women’s team has also been changed.

    Former Test cricketer Abdul Rehman will be the spin bowling coach and Junaid Khan will be the assistant coach, while Hanif Malik will be the fielding coach and Hina Munawar will be the women’s team manager.

    Muhammad Wasim has previously served as the Chairman of the National Selection Committee from 2020 to 2022.

    A women’s team camp has been set up in Karachi to prepare for the Asia Cup. Up to 28 players will participate in the four-day camp, while teo practice matches will also be played.

    The Women’s Asia Cup will be held from July 19 to 28 in Dambulla, Sri Lanka where Pakistan will play their first match against India on July 19.

  • PCB makes domestic cricket mandatory for joining national team

    PCB makes domestic cricket mandatory for joining national team

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to review the contracts of domestic cricketers, while participation in domestic cricket has been made mandatory for joining the national team.

    Under Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi, a three-hour long important meeting regarding quality domestic cricket was held at the National Cricket Academy Lahore, where it was decided to strengthen the domestic cricket system.

    Mohsin Naqvi said in this meeting, “The quality of domestic cricket will be promoted at all levels, from club level to national level. Tournaments will be organized continuously. The best coaches will be hired, and players will be groomed in a professional manner. This will reduce the international gap. Players will be selected based on performance and skills.”

    The meeting also reviewed the structure of domestic cricket in India, Australia, England, and New Zealand.

    PCB also decided to change the selection committee, and as a result, senior manager Wahab Riaz could be sacked.

    Earlier, Naqvi said that he would make major changes to the national cricket team and that a big surgery would be done in the team.

  • PCB likely to change selection committee after World Cup embarrassment

    PCB likely to change selection committee after World Cup embarrassment

    After the disappointing performance in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup, there is a possibility of a change in the selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

    According to Geo sources, a change is expected in the PCB selection committee after the team’s poor performance. There is a strong possibility that Wahab Riaz will leave the committee, but no immediate decision is expected regarding Babar Azam’s captaincy.

    The Pakistan team has no white-ball match scheduled until November, so no decision is being made regarding Babar’s captaincy.

    Meanwhile, there is a strong possibility that new players will be given a chance in the home series of the national cricket team against Bangladesh.

    In March, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi formed a new selection committee consisting of 7 members, which did not have a chairman.

    The selection committee included Muhammad Yusuf, Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq, and Asad Shafiq, as well as the head coach, captain, and analyst.

  • PCB likely to re-evaluate central contracts of players

    PCB likely to re-evaluate central contracts of players

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to re-evaluate the central contract of Pakistan cricket team’s players.

    According to Geo, national cricketers who do not perform well in the first phase will be demoted in the central contract and many cricketers will have to lose the coveted contract.

    Cricketers were given a three-year contract from July 1 last year, but now the central contract is being re-evaluated after the team’s disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup.

    Players were alleged to have successfully gotten an increase in their salaries by applying pressure during Zaka Ashraf’s tenure. The same team then failed in the Asia Cup and ICC World Cup.

    The remunerations that were increased will now be determined as per the remunerations of the players and their retention in the contract.

  • Naseem Shah’s sweet gesture moves Sonam Bajwa

    Naseem Shah’s sweet gesture moves Sonam Bajwa

    Indian actress Sonam Bajwa, a very focal fan of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, has praised another Pakistani star. Bajwa was all praise for Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah when the pacer displayed kindness towards a young fan.

    A video circulated on social media showing Pakistan captain Babar Azam leaving the premises of what looks like their hotel lobby in a hurry, leaving a young fan in tears. Naseem Shah noticed the crying child and immediately stepped in to help. He gently said, “Rona nahi hai, theek hai?” Mein Babar Azam ka autograph bhi karta hun, theek hai,” the fast bowler gently asked the child. He then signed two autographs, his own and another one from Babar Azam.

    The child, still upset, pointed to the autograph and said, “Ye Babar Azam kay sign hai.” Naseem reassured him, “Haan yeh Babar Azam ka hai. Ab happy ok?”

    He then posed for pictures with the children, making sure they were happy.

    Sonam Bajwa shared the video of the heartwarming moment on her Instagram story with the caption, “This is so wholesome and cute  .”

  • Celebrities lash out at Pakistan team’s ‘shameful’ defeat to India

    Celebrities lash out at Pakistan team’s ‘shameful’ defeat to India

    The high voltage match between Pakistan and India in the T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 ended in disappointment for Pakistan on Sunday after they lost by six runs. They won the toss and chose to bowl first, coming tantalising close to victory yet losing.

    The team’s poor batting was slammed by fans and celebrities alike.
    Many celebrities have expressed their opinions about the match on social media; some have even questioned the team’s commitment and effort.

    Here are some of the reactions on the defeat:

  • PCB buys entire building near Gaddafi Stadium

    PCB buys entire building near Gaddafi Stadium

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has bought a multi-storied building near Gaddafi Stadium Lahore to solve the long-standing problem of accommodation for local and international cricketers.

    According to details, a multi-storied building was constructed very close to the Gaddafi Stadium. PCB objected to its construction due to security concerns. Legal disputes led to halts in construction work.

    The builder had also taken money from people for the flats when he was stopped after which he offered to sell the building to PCB. There was progress on the project in the recent tenure of Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the board, but sources say that PCB has now officially bought the building for Rs four billion.

    The building is currently in unfinished condition as an apartment complex so they will need to renovate it to turn it into a hotel.
    The project will cost more funds but once it reaches the completion stage, it will solve a major problem of accommodation for foreign and local cricketers.

    At present, the teams stay in local five-star hotels which cost the PCB millions of rupees. However, due to security reasons, the roads leading from the hotel to the stadium are closed due to which the people are facing problems.

  • Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi warns national cricket team against grouping

    Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi warns national cricket team against grouping

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned Pakistan players to avoid grouping in the cricket team.

    Mohsin Naqvi met with national cricketers engaged in the fitness camp at Kakul Academy on Tuesday, taking time out to talk to them individually and collectively.

    During the meeting he reportedly explained to the players that there should be no grouping in the team and cricketers should focus only on the game. He categorically said that everyone has to play as one unit and whoever performs will be part of the team.

    Regarding Babar Azam being entrusted with the leadership of T20 and ODI, he said that he took the decision on the advice of the selection committee.

    PCB has organized a fitness training camp for the national cricketers in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup and other series in collaboration with Pakistan Army at Kakul Academy in which 29 cricketers are participating right now.

    Pakistan will play a five-match T20 home series against New Zealand from April 18 this month, after which they will play a short series against England and Ireland and from there they will travel to America and the West Indies for the T20 World Cup.