The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday confirmed that Scotland would replace Bangladesh at the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India next month. Bangladesh had announced on Jan 4 that it would not play its T20 World Cup matches in India after its player Mustafizur Rahman was released by […]
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PCB’s U-17 talent hunt: IMC, Galaxy Club players reach semifinals
In the Under-17 Talent Hunt Tournament organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), players from IMC School and Galaxy Club displayed outstanding performances and successfully advanced to the semifinals. The young cricketers’ consistency and excellent teamwork earned them a prominent position in the tournament. Team captain Muhammad Abdullah shown exceptional all-round performance. He secured a […]
Babar, Shaheen return as Pakistan unveil T20I squad for Australia series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The matches will take place on January 29, 31 and February 1 and will begin at 4pm. Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have returned to the T20I squad after missing the […]
Mohsin Naqvi pushes PSL player salaries higher
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has urged PSL franchises to raise player salaries. He recommended boosting compensation after teams’ market values increased. Naqvi also suggested giving players a draft-style auction to benefit from competitive selection. Sources said Naqvi made the recommendations during the PSL Governing Council meeting. He emphasized that players should get […]
PCB closes in on T20 World Cup 2026 squad as probables shortlisted
Final consultations on Pakistan’s squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the upcoming home T20I series against Australia are expected later this week. Sources said white-ball head coach Mike Hesson is set to arrive in Lahore after Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka concludes. Once the consultation process is completed, […]
PCB ‘expresses’ interest in hosting Bangladesh matches in T20 World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed interest in hosting Bangladesh’s matches in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that the Liton Das-led side would not travel to India due to security concerns. According to PCB sources, Pakistan’s “ready and fully equipped” venues could be offered as an […]
PCB may auction Multan Sultans before PSL 11
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to auction the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans, buoyed by strong valuations achieved in the recent sale of two new teams, sources told Geo Super on Sunday. The PCB last month announced it would take over the Multan Sultans following the expiry of the franchise’s ownership […]
Third bidder qualifies as PCB advances PSL expansion process
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the third qualified bidder for the upcoming auction of two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams, ahead of the league’s 11th edition. The cricket board made the announcement through its official social media handles on Monday, sharing a post that read: “The excitement is building. VGO TEL Mobile […]
PCB ‘submits’ preliminary squad for T20I World Cup 2026 to ICC
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday submitted a preliminary squad for the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2026 to the International Cricket Council, sources told. The deadline for the 20-team tournament, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, is set at January 31. The participating teams […]
PCB stadium upgradation programme transforms cricketing landscape
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continued to strengthen Pakistan’s cricket infrastructure in 2025 through an ambitious programme of stadium renovation and development, reaffirming the country’s readiness to host major international events and enhancing facilities for players and fans alike. Cricket grounds represent the identity and face of the game in any nation and guided by […]