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Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis Reflect on Performance Against Australia | PCB Podcast #13

Nida Dar Upbeat About Pakistan’s Chances Against England

Babar Azam Reviews the Brisbane Test and reflects on his first Test century | PCB Podcast #12

Pakistan Bowlers Dismantle Australia

Adam Gilchrist reviews the Pakistan side and their chances in the upcoming series | Pakistan Podcast #9

Babar Azam Previews Series Against Australia | Pakistan Podcast #8

Pakistan Cricket Team

Womens Cricket

England Women Beat Pakistan Women by 127 Runs

England Women Beat Pakistan Women by 75 Runs in 1st ODI

Wyatt And Beaumont Tons Take England To ODI Win

Pakistan Squad for ICC Women’s Championship Against England Announced

Under 19 Cricket

Mirza Saad Scores Century for Sindh in PCB-Pepsi U16 One-day Tournament

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Win PCB-Pepsi U16 Three-day Tournament

Pakistan Squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Named

PCB-Pepsi National U16 Tournament: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa secure Final spot

Pakistan Super League

Usman Shinwari to represent Lahore Qalandars in HBL PSL 2020

HBL PSL 2020 Attracts Some of the World’s Very Best

Reigning Champions Quetta Gladiators to Make the First Pick in HBL PSL 2020 Player Draft

HBL PSL Local Players Category Renewed for 2020 Season

Pakistan Cricket Past Present and Future

(L to R) Salimullah, Gul Hameed Bhatti, Taher Memon, Rehanullah Siddiqi, Ejaz Mirza and Afaq Ahmed.

An embodiment of fair play - Rehanullah Siddiqi

Ashiq Qureshi - An Aristocrat With a Heart of Gold

Khadim Hussain Baloch - One of a kind

With skipper Imran Khan - Lahore (1982-83)

Sultan of Spin - Abdul Qadir - Obituary

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Honours even between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Day One of 1st Test in Rawalpindi

Sri Lanka were 202 for 5 at the close of play on day one of the 1st Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi today.

A new dawn for Pakistan cricket

The significance of the Rawalpindi Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka today dwarfs the points the two teams will be fighting for the ICC World Test Championship

Pakistan in Australia 2019 – A Review

On the eve of their first home Test match for over 10 years, Salim Parvez looks back on their recently concluded tour of Australia.

Pakistan Stars Can’t Wait for the Rawalpindi Test

Wednesday, December 11 will be a historic day in Pakistan cricket. When the first ball is bowled at Pindi Cricket Stadium it will mark the return of Test cricket in the country for over ten years.

Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests analysis - Fawad & Shinwari called up, Iftikhar & Musa axed, Azhar's future and more

After suffering a serious 2-0 drubbing at the hands of Australia Down Under, which as per Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali has hurt the team's pride

The PCB has invited Bandula Warnapura and Javed Miandad as special guests for the Rawalpindi Test

To show the gratitude, respect and appreciation for their services to cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board has invited Sri Lanka’s Bandula Warnapura and Javed Miandad of Pakistan as special guests ...

PCB Academies Director Mudassar Nazar confirmed he will not be seeking a contract extension

Former Test cricketer Mudassar Nazar has confirmed he will not be seeking an extension to his contract when it expires on 31 May 2020.

Pakistan women seek history against England in ICC Women’s Championship ODI Series

With Pakistan women looking to keep alive their chances of securing direct qualification in the ICC Women’s Championship and England women seeking to maintain an impeccable record against them

Pakistan names squad for Sri Lanka Tests Series

Middle-order batsman Fawad Alam and fast-bowler Usman Shinwari have been recalled for the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against Sri Lanka.

PCB fixes ticket prices at PKR50 for Pakistan v Sri Lanka Tests

The Pakistan Cricket Board today announces ticket prices and sale details for the Osaka Batteries Cup Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2019.

Imran and Fawad Make Tons as Sindh and Balochistan Match Ends in Draw

Sindh’s Fawad Alam scored his fourth century of the season and Balochistan’s Imran Butt also continued his run of form with another ton on the final day of four-day tenth-round of first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match at the National Stadium on Thursday.

Northern Reach Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Final with Thrilling Win Over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Northern confirmed their place in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final with a thrilling 39-run win over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the fourth and final day of the 10th round game at the UBL Sports Complex in Karachi on Thursday.

Central Punjab Settle with Draw to Book Spot in Final Quaid-e-Azam trophy

With 120 points in the bag before the tenth round of the Quaid-e-Azam trophy, Central Punjab followed a perfect script to settle for a draw in their last round fixture, of the premier four-day first class tournament, against Southern Punjab.

Zafar Gohar fined 20 per cent match fee

Central Punjab’s Zafar Gohar has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for a Level 1 offence relating to showing dissent at an umpire's decision during a match ...

Manzoor and Shakeel Reel Off Hundreds in Sindh Fightback in Quaid-e-Azam

Khurram Manzoor and Saud Shakeel hit centuries as Sindh hit back hard at Balochistan on day three of the four-day tenth round first class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

Central Punjab Consolidate Birth in Final in Quaid-e-Azam

After batting for almost two days, Central Punjab secured three valuable bowling points as well by squeezing Southern Punjab to 392 before the culmination of the third day's play at the State Bank Stadium on Wednesday.

Late Strikes Give Northern Advantage on Action-packed Day in Quaid-e-Azam

Two quick Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wickets, minutes before the close of play gave Northern the upper hand on an action-packed day-three of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy first-class 10th round game being played at the UBL Sports Complex in Karachi on Wednesday.

Third Round Matches Begins | PCB-Pepsi National U16 three-day tournament

Left-arm spinner Mohammad Hasnain’s five wickets helped Northern U16 dismiss Balochistan U16 for 129 runs in 47 overs on day-one of the PCB-Pepsi National U16 three-day match at the Shalimar Cricket Ground, Islamabad on Tuesday.

Balochistan Go On Run Spree Against Sindh

All-rounder Amad Butt scored a century to put Balochistan in a strong position against Sindh on day two of the four-day tenth round first class Quaid-a-Azam Trophy match at the National Stadium on Tuesday.

Waqas Takes Five Wickets as Northern Take Control Against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Northern strengthened their position against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on day-two of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy first-class 10th round game being played at the UBL Sports Complex in Karachi on Tuesday.

Runs Galore at SBP Stadium as Central Punjab Secure Vital Points

The table-topper, with 120 points before the last round, Central Punjab continued to pile up runs on the second day of the Quaid-e-Azam trophy fixture against Southern Punjab to consolidate their birth in the final match of the four-day first class tournament.

ICC World Test Championship: Australia take full points in Test series against Pakistan

Australia have moved to a total of 176 points and are in second position in the ICC World Test Championship table

Shehzad, Debutant Shafiq Put Central Punjab in Command in Quaid-e-Azam

A thumping 179-run stand between captain Ahmed Shehzad and debutant Abdullah Shafiq has put Central Punjab in a formidable position, after an early loss, on the opening day of the last round of Quaid-e-Azam trophy encounter against Southern Punjab.

Farhat and Rehman Put Balochistan into Strong Position

Former Pakistan Test opener, Imran Farhat and Akbar-ur-Rehman scored centuries to power Balochistan into a strong position against Sindh on day-one of the four-day tenth round first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match at the National Stadium on Monday.

Northern Batsmen Provide Flying Start Against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Northern got off to a positive start in their all-important Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 10th round first-class fixture against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa posting 341 for five at close on day-one of the four-day match being played at the UBL Sports Complex in Karachi on Monday.

Australia wrap up series 2-0 with an innings and 48 run win over Pakistan in Adelaide

Australia won the two match Test series 2-0 by beating Pakistan by an innings and 48 runs to win the 2nd Test in Adelaide today.

PSL 2020 draft - players retained and released by the six sides

Almost all the key members of the Pakistan T20I cricket team have been retained by their respective franchisees for the HBL PSL..

PCB-Pepsi National U16 three-day tournament, Ali and Wahaj guide Sindh to victory

Half-centuries from Ali Hasan and Wahaj Riaz guided Sindh to a three-wicket win over Southern Punjab on day-three of the PCB-Pepsi National U16 three-day match at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Sunday.

Day 3 of 2nd Test Pakistan trail Australia by 248 runs after following on

Pakistan trail Australia by 248 runs with 7 wickets remaining at the close of play on day three, after being forced to follow on by Australia.

Waheed Ahmed Khan drives his 12-year journey with the PCB

Waheed Ahmed started his time at PCB in 2007. One of the safest pair of hands behind the wheel

Warner turns it on against listless Pakistan

There was enough evidence at Adelaide Oval to suggest, the present two-Test series between Australia and Pakistan is a total mismatch.

Four sides in contention for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final

After 27 first-class matches since the revamped Quaid-e-Azam Trophy commenced on 14 September, it has come down to the 10th and final round of the four-day tournament (starting on 2 December)

Sri Lanka Test squad for Pakistan tour analysis - Akila's ban, Dhananjaya's nonchalance and more

After sending a second-string squad for the limited-overs series, the SLC could not afford to repeat it with 120 World Test Championship points at stake, and hence, the Pakistani crowd will get to see some hard-fought cricket this time.

Warner and Starc put Australia in control of 2nd Test against Pakistan

An unbeaten treble century (335*) by David Warner and a top spell of fast bowling from Mitchell Starc put Australia firmly in control

Hasan Ali Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Tests

Fast bowler Hasan Ali has been ruled out of home Tests against Sri Lanka after fresh CT scans revealed cortical rib fractures, involving ninth rib on the right side and eighth and ninth ribs on the left side.

Second Round Matches Begin | PCB-Pepsi National U16 three-day Tournament

Balochistan U16 were left reeling at 27 for five in their first innings at close of play on day-one of the PCB-Pepsi National U16 three-day match against Central Punjab U16 at the Shalimar Cricket Ground, Islamabad on Friday.

Winners of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2nd XI Tournament 2019 in a group photo with Wasim Bari Head High-Performance Center

Southern Punjab Win Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Second XI Tournament

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fought gallantly on the fourth and final day of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2nd XI tournament but had to be content with a draw as Southern Punjab won the final on the basis of securing a first innings lead at the State Bank Stadium, Karachi on Friday.

Pakistan on the ropes as Australia pile on the runs on day 1 of Adelaide Test

Pakistan are well and truly on the ropes as Australia piled on the runs on day 1 of the Adelaide Test, closing the day on 302-1 with David Warner 166* and Marnus Labuschagne 126*.

Southern Punjab v Sindh Ends in a Draw

Abdul Rehman Muzammil stroked his way to a century as the four-day ninth round first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match between Southern Punjab and Sindh ended in a draw at the National Stadium on Thursday.

Imran and Tayyab Score Centuries for Southern Punjab | Quaid-e Azam Trophy Second XI Final

Muhammad Imran and Tayyab Tahir scored centuries for Southern Punjab against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on day-three of the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2nd XI tournament being played at State Bank Stadium in Karachi on Thursday.

Northern Beat Balochistan by Eight Wickets

Impressive all-round performance against Balochistan at UBL Sports Complex handed Northern their second four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy win, which helped them climb to third spot on the points table.

Sohail Tanvir Reprimanded for Code of Conduct Violation

Sohail Tanvir has been reprimanded for a Level 1 offence which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match in Northern’s ninth round four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fixture against Balochistan at the UBL Sports Complex in Karachi.

Fawad, Sarfaraz Score Big Hundreds Against Southern Punjab

Fawad Alam scored a double hundred and captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed a century as Sindh grinded down Southern Punjab on day-three of the four-day day first-class ninth-round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

Zulfiqar Takes Five Wickets | Quaid-e Azam Trophy Second XI Final

Left-arm-spinner Zulfiqar Babar took five wickets for Southern Punjab as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were bowled out for 219 on day-two of the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2nd XI tournament being played at State Bank Stadium in Karachi.

Ali and Arham Grab Four Wickets | PCB-PEPSI National U16 Three-Day tournament

Ali Asfand and Arham Nawab took four wickets apiece, as Central Punjab and Northern played out a drawn match at Shalimar Cricket Ground in Islamabad on day-three of the first round of the PCB-PEPSI National U16 Three-Day tournament matches on Wednesday.

What Can Babar's Boys do to Turn Things Around in the Pink-ball Adelaide Test

Do you remember when did Pakistan last win a Test match in Australia? Probably not. It's not quite your fault. It has actually been that long.

Northern in Command After Early Scares Against Balochistan

Northern were trailing Balochistan by three runs after making 297 runs for the loss of five wickets on day two of the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy ninth round fixture at UBL Sports Complex.

Mukhtar and Tayyab Score Centuries | Quaid-e Azam Trophy Second XI Final

Opening batsman Mukhtar Ahmed and middle-order batsman Tayyab Tahir struck centuries for Southern Punjab against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on day-one of the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2nd XI tournament being played at State Bank Stadium in Karachi.

Adnan Akmal’s Hundred Puts Southern Punjab in Strong Position

A superb unbeaten hundred from Adnan Akmal and an incisive three-wicket spell from Zia-ul-Haq allowed Southern Punjab to take control of their four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy round-nine match against Sindh on day two at the National Stadium on Tuesday.

Mohammad Mohsin, Khalid Usman Star with Bat and Ball

Mohammad Moshin and Khalid Usman made contributions in both departments to hand Khyber Pakhtunkhwa control of the first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy ninth round fixture against Central Punjab at NBP Stadium.

Hasnain Grabbed Four Wickets | PCB-PEPSI National U16 Three-Day Tournament

Mohammad Hasnain Sabir took four wickets for 78, as Central Punjab were dismissed for 198 against Northern at Shalimar Cricket Ground in Islamabad on day-two of the first round of the PCB-PEPSI National U16 Three-Day tournament matches on Tuesday.

Zeeshan Ashraf’s Ton Puts Southern Punjab in Driving Seat in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Southern Punjab opener, Zeeshan Ashraf scored his first century of the first-class season to put his team in the driving seat against winless Sindh on day-one of the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy ninth round match at the National Stadium on Monday.

Abbas and Shamyl Score Half-centuries for Northern in PCB-PEPSI National U16

Opening batsman Shamyl Husain scored a half-century to help Northern score 251 for seven in 80 overs against Central Punjab at Shalimar Cricket Ground in Islamabad on day-one of the first round of the PCB-PEPSI National U16 Three-Day tournament matches on Monday.

Zafar Gohar, Bilal Asif Engineer Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Batting Collapse in Quaid e Azam Trophy

Central Punjab’s spinners spun the web around Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s batsmen on day one of the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy ninth round fixture at Karachi’s NBP Stadium.

Imran Butt’s Century Takes Balochistan to Respectable Tally Against Northern in Quaid e Azam Trophy

Balochistan’s Imran Butt stroked his third century of the tournament on the opening day of his side’s four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fixture against Northern at Karachi’s UBL Sports Complex.

Southern Punjab to play Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Second XI Final

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will take on Southern Punjab in the final of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Second XI three-day tournament, the four-day affair will be played at the State Bank Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday.

Western Warriors, the winners of the U18 T20 Championship, pose with the trophy - PCB

Western Warriors beat Northern Renegades in the U18 Women’s T20 Champions

Western Warriors beat Northern Renegades by eight wickets to win the inaugural Skills 2 Shine U18 Women’s Cricket T20 Championship at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Australia complete huge win over Pakistan in 1st Test at the GABBA

Australia completed a huge win over Pakistan in 1st Test, at the GABBA , by an innings and 5 runs.

Pakistan National U16 Three-Day Tournament to start on November 25

The Pakistan National U16 Three-Day Tournament 2019-20 is scheduled to be held from November 25 to 10 December in Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Rohail Nazir celebrating his century against Bangladesh in the final of ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2019

Rohail Nazir’s century earns Pakistan ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019 trophy

Rohail Nazir’s sparkling century helped Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 77 runs in the final of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019

The ninth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy starts on Monday

As the battle to secure the top two spots on the points table continues to flare up, the ninth round of the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, which commences on Monday, 25....

Shane Watson could return to Pakistan in Platinum category for HBL Pakistan Super League 2020

Australian star Shane Watson is expected to return to Pakistan next year after he was included in the Platinum category for HBL Pakistan Super League 2020.

Starc puts Pakistan on the ropes after Labuschagne century hands 1st Test advantage to Australia

Marnus Labuschagne scored a magnificent century for Australia (185) on the 3rd day of the 1st Test

Outcomes of the 56th Pakistan Cricket Board Board of Governors meeting

The 56th PCB’s Board of Governors meeting was held in Lahore on Friday. The following are the outcomes of the meeting:

Quaid-e Azam Trophy Second XI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh win - Central and Southern Punjab draw

Mohammad Mohsin’s unbeaten 95 guided Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to victory against Northern at the NBP Stadium in Karachi

Burns and Warner put Australia on top against Pakistan in 1st Test at the GABBA

David Warner scored a superb unbeaten century (151*) and Joe Burns (97), in an opening partnership of 222, putting Australia firmly on top against Pakistan, in the 1st Test, at the Gabba at the close of play, on day two.

McGrath Foundation and Movember to be part of two T20 World Cups in 2020

With two ICC T20 World Cups coming to Australia in 2020, the event has appointed two major national organisations as local charity partners.

Raza Hasan takes eight wickets in Quaid-e Azam Second XI Trophy

Left-arm spinner Raza Hasan took eight wickets as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were dismissed for 188 against Northern at the NBP Stadium in Karachi

Kamran Akmal hits big hundred to ensure draw for Central Punjab in Quaid e Azam Trophy

Kamran Akmal joined his brother Umar in scoring a century in the same innings for Central Punjab against Sindh before their four-day eight-round first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Rain on the final day ensures Northern v Southern Punjab ends in a draw in Quaid e Azam Trophy

The four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy eighth round fixture between Northern and Southern Punjab ended in draw as only 47 overs were bowled....

Pakistan bowled out for 240 on Day 1 of 1st Test against Australia in Brisbane

Pakistan were bowled out for 240 on Day 1 of 1st Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Waleed Ahmed Takes Six Wickets | Quaid-e Azam Trophy Second XI

Off-spinner Waleed Ahmed took six wickets as Balochistan were dismissed for 170 against Sindh at the Naya Nazimabad Ground in Karachi on day-one of the tenth-round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2nd XI matches on Wednesday.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Beat Balochistan by an Innings and 122 runs in Quaid e Azam Trophy

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa secured their maiden win of the tournament as they defeated Balochistan by a whopping margin of an innings and 122 runs at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi, in the eighth round of the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

Umar and Salman Score Big to Give Central Punjab Edge in Quaid e Azam Trophy

Umar Akmal scored his first hundred of the season and Salman Butt produced a fighting knock to put Central Punjab in control against Sindh on day-three of their four-day eight round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy first-class game at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Pakistan Beat India by to Qualify for Final of ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019

Pakistan beat India by three runs in a thrilling end to the first semi-final of ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019 played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Northern in Control After Enforcing Follow-on in Quaid e Azam Trophy

A collective effort from Northern bowlers had Southern Punjab following-on on day three of the eighth round match in the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament at KRL Stadium, Rawalpindi.

Junaid Khan, Usman Shinwari Orchestrate Balochistan Collapse in Quaid e Azam Trophy

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Junaid Khan and Usman Shinwari shared seven wickets between them as Balochistan were skittled out for 146 on day two of the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi.

Southern Punjab 149 for Two in Reply of Northern’s 463 for Seven

Southern Punjab 149 for Two in Reply of Northern’s 463 -7 in Quaid e Azam Trophy

Batsmen continued to dominate on the second day of the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fixture between Northern and Southern Punjab at Rawalpindi’s KRL Stadium.

Tabish Takes Five to Give Sindh Advantage Over Central Punjab in Quaid e Azam Trophy

Pacer Tabish Khan took a five-wicket haul while Khurram Manzoor and Jahid Ali scored half centuries to give Sindh the upper hand against leaders Central Punjab on day two of the four-day eight round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy first-class match being played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday.

Mohammad Asghar Records his Eighth First-class Five-wicket Haul