Islamabad: Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, has assured full security to the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday. The assurance came after Sri Lankan officials raised concerns following recent security incidents in Islamabad. Naqvi said the matter was personally discussed with Sri Lankan leaders. Naqvi […]
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Sri Lanka stays on for Pakistan tour after security assurances
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) successfully ensured the continuation of Sri Lanka’s cricket tour after a brief security scare following the recent blast in Islamabad. The remaining two matches of the three-match ODI series have been rescheduled for November 14 and 16 in Rawalpindi. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with the Sri Lankan players […]
Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan to continue, matches rescheduled to Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: The Sri Lanka cricket team’s tour of Pakistan will proceed as planned, the visiting board confirmed late Wednesday, putting to rest reports that some players were considering returning home following Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Islamabad. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the remaining ODIs and the T20I tri-nation tournament, featuring Zimbabwe, have been […]
Sri Lankan cricket team security tightened after Islamabad blast
ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Seneviratne to review cricket team security. The meeting came after a deadly suicide blast in Islamabad killed 12 and injured 36. Both sides confirmed that foolproof security measures have been implemented for the visiting team. The blast occurred […]
Babar, Shaheen shine as Pakistan clinch T20 series against South Africa
LAHORE — Babar Azam’s brilliant 68 and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s fiery spell powered Pakistan to a thrilling four-wicket victory over South Africa in the decisive third T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, sealing the series 2-1. Shaheen led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 3-26, while Faheem Ashraf and debutant Usman Tariq chipped […]
Young stars shine as PCB opens Ghani Lahore School Cup 2025
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the Ghani Lahore School Cricket Cup 2025. The tournament aims to promote cricket at the school level. Eight top school teams participated in the opening ceremony. Naqvi met the young players and encouraged them to perform their best. He praised the Ghani Institute of Cricket and the organizing […]
PCB awards 157 men’s domestic contracts for 2025-26 season
LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the 2025-26 season, expanding the categories from three to four and increasing the number of contracted players from 131 to 157. The new contracts, effective from August 2025 to July 2026, have been awarded to the top performers from […]
Multan Sultans owner proposes reforms to strengthen PSL
Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen has sent a letter to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi with suggestions to strengthen the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He emphasized improving governance and transparency in the tournament. Tareen highlighted the need for reforms that enhance fairness and professional standards across all PSL operations. In the letter, Tareen reaffirmed his […]
Ali Tareen tears up PCB legal notice, vows not to be silenced over PSL criticism
MULTAN – Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has publicly torn up a legal notice sent by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), declaring he will not be silenced for voicing criticism of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) administration. The PCB’s notice reportedly demanded that Tareen retract his statements and issue a formal apology or risk termination […]
PCB suspends Multan Sultans over contractual violations
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans for violating contractual terms, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to PCB sources, a formal suspension notice was issued to the franchise after the board completed all legal and procedural requirements. The notice also carries a warning of possible contract […]