Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has published openings on its website head coaches for men’s cricket team White Ball and Red Ball formats.
According to the advertisement, candidates for coaches will be able to submit applications till April 15.
PCB has decided to appoint separate head coaches for white ball and red ball. Media reports have said that Gary Kirsten is being considered for white ball and Jason Gillespie for red ball cricket.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied the claims of Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA) about delay in Pakistan Super League (PSL) payments.
The FICA report on payments in league cricket alleged irregularities in the leagues over the past 24 months. Report said that several leagues, including the PSL and IPL, have received complaints on the issue of payments.
After the FICA report, PCB contacted the cricketers’ association and rejected the allegations.
Director International PCB Usman Wahla says that the FICA report has misrepresented the PSL, FICA has been informed in writing about its reservations on the report.
Usman said that there was no case of payment delay in all the 9 editions of PSL.
Imran Nazir, known as one of the most powerful hitters in Pakistan cricket history, recently opened up about his experience with mercury poisoning.
He played a key role in Pakistan’s victory in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. Despite facing injuries and inconsistency in form, Nazir remains a popular figure in cricket history.
In an interview with host Imran Ashraf, he revealed that he suffered from mercury sickness for six and a half years because someone intentionally put the toxic metal in his food.
Imran talked about how the disease started, thinking it was just regular pain from playing cricket. He said, “I thought it was normal, like when you swing a bat and your muscle gets a bit twisted.” But the pain got worse and spread to all his joints. Worried, he went to see a doctor, and when he got the test results, the doctors told him to go back to Pakistan right away.
Mercury poisoning happens when mercury gets inside the body through eating, breathing, or touching. It can cause joint pain, problems with thinking, and damage to organs. Imran’s experience shows how tough it can be for people with this sickness, and it reminds us how important it is to stay strong and have support from others during difficult times.
Imran went through a tough time when he found out about his illness. “The doctors couldn’t explain what happened.” Even after trying different treatments, like herbal and spiritual healing, Imran realised there wasn’t an easy fix. He said, “I had the idea that there is no cure for this disease.” But through it all, Imran stayed strong. He believed, “Whenever difficulties arrive, you must always stay strong. No one could have ever imagined what I went through.”
For six and a half years, Imran battled his illness, spending all his money to fight it. He said, “I spent all the money I had during that time.”
Imran also talked about how the disease affected his personal life, mentioning that people treated him differently. He explained, “When times were tough, I saw how people changed.” Despite facing questions about his health, Imran showed appreciation for his wife’s constant support and care. He said, “I salute her honesty and how she took care of me during those difficult times.”
The caretaker government has made a big decision about the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by removing it from the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and placed it directly under the Prime Minister.
According to the notification issued by the Caretaker Government, PCB matters have now been removed from the Inter-Provincial Liaison Ministry and transferred to the Cabinet Division.
The PCB will now work directly under the Prime Minister’s Office, and will no longer be related to the IPC Ministry. The Secretary of the IPC Ministry is also no longer a member of the PCB Board of Governors.
The government of Pakistan has stopped the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) from organising a T10 league.
PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf had planned to organise the T10 league, initiating discussions with English cricket county Middlesex and planning for exhibition matches in Rawalpindi from January 24 to 26.
A 40-member delegation consisting of men and women cricketers and officials from England was likely to come to Pakistan for the event.
According to the website ‘Cricket Pakistan’, a detailed project briefing was presented to the Inter-Provincial Coordination Division (IPC) Ministry by a five-member delegation in Islamabad. Later, the budget for exhibition matches was reduced to Rs28 crores.
However, at the same time, the ministry sent a letter to the PCB headquarters in Lahore, directing them to limit the activities to day-to-day matters, including banning the installation of chairs, solar panels, and fans in stadiums.
The ministry has also imposed restrictions on signing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with any cricket board. Meanwhile, Zaka Ashraf will chair the PCB Management Committee meeting on Tuesday. During this meeting, a new governing board will be established with four representatives from each of the four departments and regions. Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif nominated Zaka Ashraf and Mustafa Ramday as government candidates.
The first meeting of the governing board is expected within a week during which possible objections to the chairmanship nominations will be cleared and heard. After that, the final list of candidates will be announced. Despite the traditional trend of the Prime Minister’s nominee taking over the chairmanship, the current situation deviates from this norm.
National cricket team coach Grant Bradburn, who worked with the Pakistan team in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup played in India, has parted ways with Pakistan cricket.
In a post on ‘X’, Grant Bradburn announced his resignation, stating, “Time to close the amazing chapter that has been Pakistan Cricket. 3 roles over 5 years, I’m proud of what’s been achieved & and grateful to have worked with so many outstanding players, coaches & and staff. Wishing the teams, staff & and everyone at Pakistan Cricket continued success & and growth.”
Bohat Bohat Shukriya pic.twitter.com/n0k0pagdtb
— Grant Bradburn (@Beagleboy172) January 7, 2024
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s former management appointed Bradburn as the team’s coach for two years in May and he was asked to report to the National Cricket Academy.
Grand Bradburn will soon take over the coaching of Glamorgan County.
The former batting coach of the Pakistan Cricket Team, Andrew Puttick, had also parted ways with the PCB and joined the Afghanistan cricket team without informing the Board.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected a request by Australia’s Big Bash League’s (BBL) request to extend the No Objection Letter (NOC) of Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, and Zaman Khan.
BBL was informed of the decision not to extend the NOC of the three players, key Pakistan squad members for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand starting January 12.
If the PCB had accepted the Big Bash League’s request, Haris, Usama, and Zaman could have played three additional matches. According to the NOC issued by the PCB, these players were allowed to play the BBL till December 28.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to appoint former Test all-rounder Yasir Arafat as the high-performance coach of the Pakistan T20 team.
Former cricketer Yasir Arafat will be appointed in place of Australian coach Simon Helmot after the Test series against Australia.
According to Geo sources, Yasir Arafat has been appointed on the recommendation of director Mohammad Hafeez, who was initially appointed as the bowling coach of Pakistan U-19 in South Africa.
Yasir Arafat has reached Islamabad from London and will go to Auckland with the T20 team on January 3. Yasir Arafat has played club cricket in New Zealand.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has organized a Christmas dinner at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The PCB officials and Christian employees including Chairman Management Committee Zaka Ashraf attended this Christmas dinner.
Addressing the guests on this occasion, Chairman PCB Management Committee Zaka Ashraf said, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the people celebrating Christmas in Pakistan and around the world, we are happy that you are a part of the Pakistan Cricket Board”.
Celebrating togetherness! Here’s a glance at the Christmas celebrations at Gaddafi Stadium with Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf in attendance. pic.twitter.com/5S686MkBSG
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 25, 2023
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced plans to revise its rules on player agents, which state that each agent can represent a maximum of two to three players as corporate clients. The decision marks a significant change in player-agent relationships within Pakistan cricket.
The new rules prevent agents from potentially engaging players in unethical activities such as match-fixing. However, progress on the review has been slow in part due to resistance from players and some PCB officials, who are hesitant to take action as current chairman Zaka Ashraf nears the end of his tenure.
The PCB is also looking into the issue of player agents after it found that eight national team players were represented by a single agent, Talha Rehmani of Saya Corporation.
Meanwhile, the company also had former chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq as a director, raising concerns about conflict of interest. As a result, Inzamam resigned from his post in October during the ODI World Cup.