All-rounder Muhammad Nawaz on Wednesday tested positive for recreational drug use. The development has put him under the scanner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) The 32-year-old all-rounder, who is currently representing Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, was reportedly flagged during testing conducted at the T20 World Cup earlier this […]
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LHC directed PCB to submit response regarding conduct of PSL matches under floodlights
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to submit a response regarding the conduct of Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches under floodlights. Read More: PSL fixtures return to Lahore as teams prepare Gaddafi Stadium The directive came during a hearing on a petition challenging the use of floodlights for Pakistan Super […]
Pakistan announces Test squad for Bangladesh series
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, introducing four new players as part of its preparations for the two-match contest. Read More: Pakistan’s Test cricket season kicks off with Bangladesh match today Shan Masood will continue to lead the Test side, reaffirming the board’s confidence in his leadership. The selection committee […]
Mohsin Naqvi hosts dinner for PSL teams in Karachi
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, hosted a dinner for players and officials participating in the Pakistan Super League, bringing together teams in a relaxed and celebratory setting. Read More: PCB chairman hosts dinner for Pakistan Test cricket team The dinner was held at a restaurant located at Do Darya in Karachi, where cricketers, coaching staff, […]
PCB chief to consult PM Shehbaz on allowing fans at PSL 11
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he would speak to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif again to allow spectators during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11. “I will speak again to the prime minister regarding the crowd,” Naqvi told the media in Karachi, saying the PCB would make every effort to […]
PSL bans Blessing Muzarabani for two years
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on Blessing Muzarabani from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after finding him in breach of contractual obligations. Read More: PCB takes legal action against Muzarabani According to the PCB, Muzarabani violated the terms of his agreement with the league by opting to participate in […]
PCB issues NOCs to four cricketers for T20 Blast
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued no-objection certificates to four national cricketers for participation in England’s T20 Blast. According to details surfaced on Wednesday, all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz, fast bowler Mohammad Abbas, leg-spinner Usama Mir and left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem have received clearance. According to the PCB, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Nawaz and Usama Mir […]
PCB warns players against posting on social media ‘without prior approval’
The Pakistan Cricket Board has warned centrally contracted players that they must not post on social media without prior approval from its media department, sources told the media. According to the board’s directives, the PCB issued a strict advisory to centrally contracted players regarding their contractual obligations, particularly their conduct on social media. The move […]
PCB fines Naseem Shah Rs 20m over contentious tweet against Punjab CM
The Pakistan Cricket Board has fined fast bowler Naseem Shah $72,000 for a social media post criticizing a politician´s presence at the opening game of the Pakistan Super League, which started behind closed doors last week. The chief Minister of the Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz, was invited to Lahore´s Gaddafi Stadium last Thursday, along with […]
PSL 11 begins without fans amid restrictions
LAHORE — The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League begins behind closed doors, with players acknowledging the absence of fans but expressing confidence that the quality of cricket will keep audiences engaged. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CricketCountry (@cricket_country) The tournament, featuring eight teams for the first time, […]