The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a four-team One-Day tournament scheduled for August as part of its preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The competition will take place before the domestic first-class season and aims to identify a strong group of players capable of representing Pakistan on the global stage. Director […]
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PCB installs TruMan 3 bowling machine for match-like training
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has installed the advanced TruMan 3 bowling machine at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), introducing a new training tool designed to provide batters with a realistic match-like practice experience. Read More: PCB unveils new central contract system in major overhaul According to the PCB, the state-of-the-art bowling machine is aimed at […]
Time’s up for Babar and Rizwan: Aaqib Javed’s strong message
Aaqib Javed, director of PCB’s High Performance Center and former fast bowler, said he has clearly communicated to Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan about areas they need to improve. Both senior players were advised on how to fix weaknesses to strengthen their game. Recently, PCB held three skill development camps focusing on improving players’ techniques […]
Cricket Australia’s renewed trust in Pakistan boosts BBL and pathway series hopes
Cricket Australia has regained confidence in Pakistan, paving the way for increased collaboration between the two boards, including the possibility of future Pathway Series involving A teams, U-19 squads, and women’s teams. According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s High-Performance Centre is actively working to strengthen ties with top cricket nations, including Australia. As a […]
PCB retains national selection committee, dismisses rumors of reshuffle
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that no changes have been made to the national selection committee, dismissing recent media speculation. In an official statement, the PCB confirmed that former Test captain Azhar Ali, Aaqib Javed, former umpire Aleem Dar, and ex-Test cricketer Asad Shafiq remain part of the committee. However, the board announced […]
Babar and Rizwan’s return boosts Pakistan’s ODI hopes, says Aaqib Javed
Pakistan’s head coach, Aaqib Javed, has expressed confidence in his team ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on Friday in Napier. Javed emphasized the importance of fast bowling, particularly in New Zealand’s conditions, and believes his experienced batters will perform well. He also noted that Pakistan’s struggles in the Champions Trophy […]
Jason Gillespie calls Aaqib Javed a ‘Clown’ over undermining allegations
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has criticized Aaqib Javed, Pakistan’s interim head coach, accusing him of undermining both him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten. Gillespie, who resigned as Pakistan’s red-ball coach three months ago, alleged that Aaqib worked behind the scenes to secure the coaching role for himself. Kirsten left his role as […]