The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved an increase in match fees for national team players, along with the budget for the 12 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and several major investments in domestic cricket and infrastructure. The decisions were made during a meeting of the PCB Board of Governors chaired by PCB […]
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South Africa Women’s Under-19 Cricket Team will tour Pakistan for the first time
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that the South Africa Women’s Under-19 Cricket Team will tour Pakistan for the first time to play a five-match T20 series against the Pakistan Women’s Under-19 Cricket Team. According to the PCB, the tour will mark the maiden visit of South Africa’s women’s under-19 side to Pakistan and […]
PCB U-19 Inter-District tournament begins in Karachi
The Regional Inter-District Under-19 (Karachi Region) One-Day Cricket Tournament 2026 will commence on Tuesday at three venues across the city under the auspices of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). A total of seven zonal teams, selected by Head Coach Iqbal Imam and Saeed Bin Nasir in consultation with zonal coaches, will participate in the tournament. […]
PCB Unveils New Central Contract System, Emphasises Data-Driven Selection and Red-Ball Focus
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday introduced a revamped framework for awarding central contracts to players, set to take effect from the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1, 2026. Despite recent underwhelming performances — including a 2-0 Test series defeat to Bangladesh and a narrow 2-1 ODI series win at home against a relatively […]
PCB unveils new central contract system in major overhaul
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, introduced a significant overhaul of its central contracts system, unveiling a new format-based structure designed to reward performance, strengthen player development and provide clearer pathways across all levels. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi revealed the new framework during a press conference, alongside white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, national selector […]
Sahibzada Farhan to lead Pakistan at Asian Games 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026, with opening batter Sahibzada Farhan appointed captain of the side. The cricket tournament at the Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, with 10 teams competing for the gold medal. Cricket […]
Former captains likely to take key roles in PCB setup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering major changes in its coaching and management structure, with former national team captains expected to be given important responsibilities, according to sources. Read More: Former Test captain Ramiz Raja to replace Ehsan Mani as PCB Under the proposed reshuffle, former Test captain Younis Khan is likely to be appointed as the […]
Babar and Naseem return for Australia ODI series
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, with senior players Babar Azam and Naseem Shah returning to the side. Read More: Rizwan named as new white-ball captain, Babar returns for series The ODI series is scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 4 […]
Shan Masood may step down after Bangladesh series loss
Shan Masood is reportedly considering stepping down as captain of the Pakistan national cricket team following the team’s disappointing Test series defeat against Bangladesh national cricket team. Read More: Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan According to sources, the Pakistan Test captain has been deeply affected by the criticism surrounding the team’s […]
PCB plans major overhaul of central contracts
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing for a significant restructuring of its central contracts for national cricketers ahead of the new contract cycle beginning July 1, according to sources familiar with the development. The current three-year financial model for player contracts is set to expire on June 30. It was introduced in 2023 during […]