Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan players to prepare for T20 World Cup by training with army in Kakul

Pacer Mohammed Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim, who have reversed their international retirement to take themselves available for the World Cup, were among the 29 players selected by PCB for the two-week camp.

PCB restores Haris Rauf's central contract after written apology from Pakistan pacer

Rauf's contract had been terminated by the PCB on disciplinary grounds on the eve of this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), with the pacer not making himself available for the Test tour of Australia but playing the Big Bash League at the same time.

Pakistan's Imad Wasim reverses international retirement, makes himself available for T20 World Cup

Wasim, who had announced his retirement from international cricket in November last year, thanked the PCB for reposing trust in him and promised to give his very best to bring laurels to the country.

Naseem Shah slams Pakistan cricket culture for creating insecurity among senior players

Shah, who had picked up a shoulder injury during last year's Asia Cup and subsequently missed the trip to India for the ICC World Cup, added he too was scared of missing out on a spot in the Pakistan attack due to a long absence.

Pakistan cricket trouble: Why Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are unhappy

Babar Azam had been demoted to the No 3 batters’ slot from his usual openers slot earlier this year, when Pakistan played five T20Is against New Zealand in New Zealand.

Shane Watson yet to make up mind over Pakistan coaching role despite PCB agreeing to pay hefty fee

Watson had reportedly quoted an annual sum of $2 million (46 million PKR per month) which would have been the biggest paycheck ever issued by the PCB to a foreign coach.

PCB turns to PSL in hunt for next Pakistan men’s team head coach

“Initial talks have been held but it is too early to say if either of them is interested since at least two of them have prior assignments in other leagues as well,” said a PCB source on contacts with coaches of PSL franchises.

Lahore Qalandars owner slams PCB for terminating Haris Rauf's contract two days before PSL 2024

The PCB had terminated Rauf's contract on 15 February, two days before the ninth edition of Pakistan's premier T20 event got underway, for failing to play the three-Test series against Australia Down Under in December and January.

Mohammad Hafeez claims fitness was ‘not a priority’ for Babar Azam and Mickey Arthur

Pakistan had failed to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup after an underwhelming campaign, which led to Babar’s resignation from captaincy across formats as well as the departures of then-cricket director Mickey Arthur and head coach Grant Bradburn.

PCB faces backlash from Pakistan players over irregularities in granting NOCs for overseas T20 leagues

A well-informed source in the PCB said on Sunday that some players were upset over the inconsistent policies of the board while granting NOCs to players to play in foreign leagues.