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Pakistan's hunt for foreign coach hits another hurdle with Shane Watson, Daren Sammy rejecting offers
Firstcricket Staff •Sammy has made it clear that he is already contracted with the West Indies as the head coach of their white-ball teams. Watson, meanwhile returned home on Saturday night after rejecting the PCB’s offer despite the board agreeing to his hefty fee of US$ 2 million.
Shane Watson yet to make up mind over Pakistan coaching role despite PCB agreeing to pay hefty fee
Firstcricket Staff •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.
Pakistan Cricket Board seeks India's 'assurance' to compete in 2025 Champions Trophy: Report
Trendingdesk •"The biggest worry for the PCB is whether India will send its team to Pakistan and there is no repeat of last year’s Asia Cup issues," a Pakistan Cricket Board source said.
PCB turns to PSL in hunt for next Pakistan men’s team head coach
Firstcricket Staff •“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.
Pakistan Cricket Board wants foreign coaches, but faces perception problem
Firstcricket Staff •Pakistan had recently removed Direct of cricket Mickey Arthur, coach Grant Bradburn and batting coach Andrew Puttick after 2023 ODI World Cup.
PCB unhappy with Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi interacting with fans on social media
•Senior players Babar and Afridi participated in a ‘Space’ session on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that has not gone down well with the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Pakistan Cricket Board unanimously elects Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as chairman
•A Pakistani media baron, the 45-year-old Naqvi is the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB. Presently, he is serving as the incumbent caretaker Chief Minister of the State of Punjab.
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.
Ex-Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq lashes out at PCB, says foreigners and locals alike don't want to work with board
Firstcricket Staff •Misbah, one of Pakistan's most successful captains who had recently served as head coach and chief selector, added that the PCB should not be run in a "haphazard manner" the way it has been in recent years.
People who have no knowledge of cricket take decisions in Pakistan: Javed Miandad
Firstcricket Staff •Javed Miandad added Pakistan cricket team is suffering because of a lack of planning and continuity at PCB.