Asif Afridi found to breach social distancing protocols
Asif Afridi, member of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa First XI squad for the National T20 Cup, has been quarantined after he was found to have breached the bio-secure protocols, it was announced today.
<
>
Pakistan
Pakistan Cricket -The latest cricket news, live scores, radio, interviews, video, and community from Pakistan cricket - from Test match to grass roots including coverage of tournaments, series and players.
Top Stories
National T20 Cup match officials announced
Pakistan Cricket Board’s policy on investing in its elite match officials by giving them maximum opportunities to show their decision-making and man-management skills was evident when it announced the umpire and match referee appointments for the PKR9million National T20 Cup, which begins in Multan on 30 September.
Pakistan confirms hosting of Zimbabwe tour
Pakistan will launch its ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League campaign by hosting Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series in October-November, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday.
Video and Audio
Womens Cricket
More News
Six players to watch in the National T20 Cup
An action-packed domestic cricket season 2020-21 is set to commence with the National T20 Cup for First XIs at the Multan Cricket Stadium in a week’s time.
National T20 Cup - Nearly PKR9million up for grabs in prize money
The upcoming National T20 Cup First XI tournament, which begins on 30 September in Multan, comes with an opportunity for the country’s elite white ball cricketers....
The PCB look at the history of National T20 Cup
Pakistan was one of the first nations to embrace T20 cricket and was the fourth country after England, South Africa and Sri Lanka to stage a national T20 competition.
PCB First XI Covid-19 Test Results
As many as 103 players and player support personnel belonging to six Cricket Association First XI squads for the National T20 Cup were invited to their respective central stations today after they tested negative in their first Covid-19 tests.
PCB terminates HBL PSL international media rights contract
The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced it has terminated the contract of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 international media rights partner following a series of breaches, including matters relating to payments.
PCB Finalizes Broadcast Deal for Pakistan
Pakistan Cricket Board today signed a satellite broadcast deal for broadcast in Pakistan with PTV Sports and a further agreement to secure cable distribution with I-Media Communication Services.
PCB announces Covid-19 protocols for domestic season
To ensure health and safety of players, officials and all other stakeholders, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced comprehensive Covid-19 protocols for the 2020-21 domestic season, which begins on 30 September with the National T20 Cup.
PCB statement on 2020-21 domestic player contracts
The Pakistan Cricket Board has reiterated that the domestic players are not required to resign from their parent departments to obtain contracts for the 2020-21 domestic season, which commences on 30 September with the National T20 Cup.
Kamran Akmal thinks Pakistan selection should be performance-based
A member of Pakistan’s 2009 Twenty20 World Cup winning team, Kamran Akmal has represented Pakistan 268 times, scoring 6871 runs and taken 369 catches.
.jpg)
Squads for National T20 Cup confirmed
Head coaches of the six Cricket Associations today confirmed their 16-player squads for this month’s National T20 Cup.
Day 2 of Peshawar Zalmi Talent Hunt of #MGZalmiCamp
PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi continues to search for new cricket talent in the country
A+ category domestic Pakistan player can earn over PKR3million
The philosophy of professionalism and its connection with performance, which, in turn, provides big rewards and incentives to the best-performing cricketers, is the essence of the 2020-21 domestic cricket season...
Peshawar Zalmi resume activities under COVID-19 guidelines
Peshawar Zalmi resumes activities under COVID-19 guidelines, as MG Zalmi launches search for cricket talent across the country through MG Zalmi Camp
Peshawar Zalmi initiates search for new cricket talent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan.
#MGZalmiCamp Talent Hunt will start tomorrow in Jamrud. Young cricketers who sent videos to Peshawar Zalmi on social media are invited to Zalmi camp in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Lahore, Karachi, Wana, Miranshah
Iqbal Qasim’s resignation is accepted by PCB
Pakistan Cricket Board has accepted Mr Iqbal Qasim’s resignation as Chairman of the PCB Cricket Committee and will now announce his replacement in due course.
PCB announces 208 match 2020/21 domestic schedule
Providing maximum opportunities for the best domestic performers to display their talent and stake their claim in the franchise and national sides underpinned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2020-21 domestic events calendar, which was unveiled today.
PCB announces remaining PSL 2020 match schedule
Pakistan Cricket Board today announced the schedule of the remaining four HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 matches, which were postponed on 17 March due to Covid-19 pandemic.
PCB praise the Pakistan men's cricket team
Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Wasim Khan today thanked and congratulated the 44-member squad on the completion of a challenging, demanding and unprecedented tour of England in the backdrop of the Covid-19 situation that made the players adhere to strict protocols, including restricted movement during their 10-week tour.
Mohammad Hafeez and Shaheen Shah Afridi on the charge in latest ICC T20I rankings
Mohammad Hafeez and Shaheen Shah Afridi have made impressive gains in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings following stellar performances in the just concluded series against England, which ended in an exciting 1-1 draw.
England v Pakistan 3rd T20I: Pakistan win thriller by 5 runs
Pakistan won a thrilling contest, in the 3rd and final T20I of the series, to level the series 1-1 against England, at the Emirates Old Trafford, tonight.
PCB announces a careful resumption of cricket activities
The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced gradual, careful and phase wise resumption of cricket activities across the country.
England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Preview: Pakistan to bring in Wahab Riaz in hope of drawing level
It will be interesting to see whether or not Mohammad Amir has recovered fully or Wahab Riyaz is picked in place of Shaheen Afridi.
A run-chase to cherish for England #ENGvPAK T20
A captain’s knock by Eoin Morgan, proving himself to be one of the best middle order batsmen in white ball cricket, took England to a five-wicket win, with five balls to spare...
England vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Preview: Pakistan continue to bank on seniors as Morgan & co miss key players
It was a shame that rain interrupted play when Pakistan and England were in the middle of some exciting cricket, with the momentum oscillating periodically.
Rain ruins the opening T20 #ENGvPAK
The explosive nature of T20 creates the excitement like no other international format. The first of three matches to be played at Emirates Old Trafford between England and Pakistan was no exception.
England vs Pakistan 1st T20I Preview: Babar's boys out to arrest T20 slump as England aim to continue white-ball domination
The return of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz could mean that both Mohammad Hasnain and Haris Rauf have to sit out.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay – Mohammad Yousuf is born - once in a generation batting talent who provided Pakistan's batting solidity
August 27, 1974 - In 2006, Yousuf scored 1,788 runs from 11 test matches at an average of 99.33 with 9 hundreds, breaking Sir Vivian Richards' 30-year-old record and became the player to score the most runs in a calendar year ever.
17th Test century sees Azhar Ali rise in the ICC Test Rankings
The International Cricket Council has rewarded Azhar Ali for his excellent century by helping him move in an upward direction in the latest Test player rankings, which were released on Wednesday afternoon.
Nasser Hussain’s moment of the #ENGvPAK series was the Pakistan players congratulating Crawley
Some of the most respected and credible voices in cricket have thrown their weight behind the Pakistan men’s cricket team despite their 1-0 defeat in the ICC World Test Championship series against England,
England v Pakistan 3rd Test Day 5: Momentous moment for Jimmy Anderson
The third Test of the series, hit so badly by wet weather, between England and Pakistan at Ageas Bowl, Southampton, predictably ended in a draw.
Abid Ali holds virtual media conference after fourth day’s play
Abid Ali’s 162-ball 42 had Pakistan at 100 for two in their second innings at the close of play on day four of the third ICC World Test Championship fixture against England at the Ageas Bowl Southampton on Monday.
England v Pakistan 3rd Test: Pakistan batsmen battling hard to save the 3rd Test
The Pakistan batsmen battled hard to save the 3rd Test after being asked to follow-on
Mohammad Rizwan holds virtual media conference after day three
Azhar Ali’s unbeaten century helped Pakistan make a slight recovery as they were bowled out for 273 in their first innings at close of play on day three of the third ICC World Test Championship
England v Pakistan 3rd Test: Anderson on brink of 600 Test wickets with 5fer on Day 3
James Anderson is just 2 wickets away from achieving the 600 Test wickets milestone, after taking five wickets in the 3rd Test against Pakistan
PCB congratulates Zaheer Abbas on his inclusion in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Pakistan Cricket Board has congratulated Zaheer Abbas on his inclusion into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, making him only the sixth Pakistan cricketer to join the exclusive company of 93 cricketers.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay – Zaheer Abbas' 240 against England at The Oval enthrals spectators
August 23, 1974 - Revisiting Zaheer Abbas' classic knock of 240 on his 2nd test tour of England which brought him the moniker of Asian Bradman.
Fawad Alam holds virtual media conference after stumps on day two #ENGvPAK
Zak Crawley’s 267 and Jos Buttler’s 152 lifted England to 583 for eight declared on day two of the third ICC World Test Championship fixture against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl.
England v Pakistan 3rd Test: Crawley & Buttler create history for England on Day 2
Zak Crawley (267) and Jos Buttler (152) hit the highest 5th wicket partnership in Test history for England on Day 2
Mushtaq Ahmed reviews first day’s play #ENGvPAK #raisethebat
After the close of play, Mushtaq Ahmed, Pakistan’s spin bowling coach, held a virtual media conference
England v Pakistan 3rd Test: Crawley & Buttler bat England into strong position on Day 1
Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler batted England into strong position on Day 1 of the 3rd Test against Pakistan, at the Ageas Bowl today.
17 players shortlisted by Pakistan for England T20Is
Teenage pace sensation Naseem Shah was amongst 17 players Pakistan shortlisted for the three T20Is against England.
Six Cricket Association coaches meet at NHPC
The elevation and enhancement of domestic cricket was at the heart of discussion when the newly appointed head coaches of the six Cricket Associations’ First XI teams met at the National High Performance Centre in Lahore today.
England a long way off from winning the Ashes in Australia – Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan says that England’s Test team have made progress this summer
Mohammad Abbas prepares for 3rd Test Match
When the England and Pakistan players walked out for the last day’s play at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, on Monday, batsmen were expected to have edge over bowlers as the sun shone brightly.
Revised start times for the England v Pakistan 3rd Test Match
Following positive discussions, the England & Wales Cricket Board, (ECB) the International Cricket Council (ICC) have agreed to revised start times ahead of the #raisethebat third Test starting on Friday at the Ageas Bowl.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay – Inzamam & Co refuse to take the field, umpire Darrel Hair awards Oval test to England
August 20, 2006 - Generally, the result on the scorecard, depicts that the team has either won or lost. On a rare occasion, the result shows the match to be tied or decided by the D/L method.
England vs Pakistan 3rd Test Preview: Well-rested Pakistan bowlers out to draw series as Root & Co try to get balance right
Jofra Archer is expected to make a comeback and will most likely replace Sam Curran in the playing XI. This will imply England's batting line-up getting lighter, but they have to take the risk to go for the glory of a series win.
2nd Test England V Pakistan Day 5: Weather ruined encounter ends in a draw
The 2nd Test between England and Pakistan, at the Ageas Bowl, ended in a predictable draw with England declaring their 1st Innings on 110-4
2nd Test England V Pakistan Day 4: Weather continues to play havoc at Southampton
After no play at all on the third day of the Test at Ageas Bowl, Southampton, play did start at 11am
2nd Test England V Pakistan Day 3: No play was possible today at the Ageas Bowl
No play was possible today in the 2nd Test England V Pakistan, at the Ageas Bowl, due to inclement weather.
Mohammad Rizwan speaks with the media after he steers Pakistan to 223 for nine
A gritty 60 not out by Mohammad Rizwan lifted Pakistan to 223 for nine on day two of the second ICC World Test Championship fixture against England at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton on Friday.
England v Pakistan 2nd Test: Inclement weather prevents much play on Day 2
Inclement weather prevented much of the second day’s play, in the second Test match, at the Ageas Bowl, today.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Ramiz Raja is born - upright man who shares his birthday with Pakistan's Independence Day
August 14, 1962 - Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja was born on the same date as Pakistan's Independence Day
Abid Ali speaks with the media after Pakistan end rain-truncated day one on 126 for 5
Pakistan were 126 for five at the end of the opening day of their second ICC World Test Championship fixture against England. Only 45.4 overs were bowled at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton
England v Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1: England in control at the Ageas Bowl
England had the better of the first day of the second Test match, at the Ageas Bowl, today
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Shoaib Akhtar is born - 'Rawalpindi Express' who just wanted to bowl menacingly quick
August 13, 1975 - The period between 1999 and 2004 was Akhtar's most successful phase in ODI cricket,
Pakistan make statement on Mohammad Hafeez
The following is the Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s statement on Mohammad Hafeez:
Waqar Younis speaks ahead of England v Pakistan 2nd Test
Waqar Younis, the bowling coach of the men’s national cricket team, interacted with media via videoconference call today, a day ahead of the second Test match against England.
England v Pakistan 2nd Test – Michael Vaughan comment : ‘Stokes absence a blow for England’
Ben Stokes’ absence from the final two Test matches against Pakistan will be a psychological blow to England’s chances
England vs Pakistan 2nd test Preview: Ben Stokes' unavailability can be game-changer as Pakistan look dangerous despite defeat
Pakistan may have lost the series opener due to a session of brilliance from Chris Woakes and Jos Butlter but they still have a quality team, capable of making matters difficult for the hosts.
Ben Stokes will miss the remainder of the #raisethebat Test series against Pakistan for family reasons.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the remainder of the #raisethebat Test series against Pakistan for family reasons.
England v Pakistan 1st Test Day 4: England win by three wickets
Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes put on enough of a score for England to get over the line.
England v Pakistan 1st Test Day 3: All Square at Old Trafford
The seesaw nature of this contest between England and Pakistan has left it in the balance, at the close of the third day
PCB announces Lifebuoy as Pakistan team Official Hygiene Partner
Pakistan Cricket Board has joined hands with Lifebuoy, the world’s number one selling hygiene soap brand 1, for Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s ongoing tour of England.
PCB announces financial rewards for ground staff
The Pakistan Cricket Board acknowledged hard work of its ground staff on Friday when it announced financial rewards
England v Pakistan 1st Test Day 2: Pakistan have another good day at Old Trafford
England had a much better day in field today against Pakistan, at the Emirates Old Trafford, as they bowled the Tourists out for 326.
PCB have announced financial support for unemployed women players
In line with its duty of care policy, the Pakistan Cricket Board today announced a three-month financial support package for the unemployed national women cricketers.
Shan Masood speaks after Pakistan finishes rain-affected day one at 139-2
An unfinished 96-run third wicket partnership between Shan Masood (46) and Babar Azam (69) steered Pakistan to 139 for two on a rain-affected opening day’s play
England v Pakistan 1st Test: Pakistan have the edge on rain affected Day 1
At the close of play on day one, Pakistan are 139 for 2 with Shan Masood 46* and Babar Azam 69* looking good at the crease
Pakistan and England pay tribute to COVID-19 victims
Pakistan and England men’s cricket teams observed a one-minute silence before the start of the first Test at Old Trafford as mark of respect for all those affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Misbah-ul-Haq talks about goals in all three formats for Pakistan Cricket
Misbah-ul-Haq, the head coach and chief selector of Pakistan men’s national cricket team, interacted with the Pakistan media via videoconference call today.
Cricket stars show their support for Azhar Ali and the Pakistan team
Cricketing icons have thrown their weight behind Pakistan men’s national cricket team ahead of their three ICC World Test Championship fixtures against England, which begin from Wednesday.
England vs Pakistan 1st Test Preview: Toss up between Anderson and Woakes as Pakistan consider playing both Yasir and Shadab
The bottom line remains that this England team can be beaten at home if you can put runs on the board against them.
PCB statement on registration of Cricket Associations
The PCB has explained it had included its staffers in the six Cricket Associations as a transitory and administrative step with the sole purpose of facilitating and expediting the registration process....
PCB appoints Javed Murtaza as their Chief Financial Officer
The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced the appointment of Lahore-based Javed Murtaza as its new Chief Financial Officer following a thorough and robust recruitment process.
Pakistan’s elite sportspersons have extended their support behind the men’s cricket team
Led by the best of the best, Jahangir Khan, these renowned and universally acclaimed sportspersons participated in the 24th edition of the PCB Podcast to rally behind Azhar Ali’s side
PCB encourages former cricketers to take the field
The Pakistan Cricket Board is inviting and encouraging former cricketers to return to the field by seriously considering various roles, including as match officials in the 2020-21 domestic season.
MG Presents Zalmi Camp | Muhammad Akram, Kamran Akmal | Videos Review
Peshawar Zalmi Digital Camp's great success, videos of young cricketers received from all over Pakistan
Independent Adjudicator announces order on Umar Akmal’s appeal
Former Supreme Court Judge Mr Justice (retd) Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, in his capacity as an independent adjudicator, announced his order on Umar Akmal’s appeal today.
Who would have predicted that: Saleem Malik secures win for Pakistan at 1987 World Cup with maiden ODI ton
Pakistan were having a great World Cup with wins against Sri Lanka, England and West Indies
PCB - Pakistan announce the player shortlist for the England Tests
Following the conclusion of two four-day intra-squad matches, Pakistan today shortlisted the squad for the three-match Test series against England, which begins on 5 August.
.jpg "Pakistan's Shoaib Malik")
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Shoaib Malik guides Pakistan to thrilling Asia Cup win over India with career-best 143
25 July, 2004 - Alongside the rivalry between England and Australia, the competition between India and Pakistan on the cricket field
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Zaheer Abbas is born - the Asian Bradman
July 24, 1947 - It was in 1971 that the world first took notice of a tall, lean and bespectacled youth from Pakistan.
Sohail Khan talks about Waqar Younis' influence on his bowling
Pakistan men’s national cricket team completed their first intra-squad four-dayer on Monday and one of the many silver linings for the team was seasoned fast bowler Sohail Khan’s five-wicket haul.
Waqar Younis looks ahead to the England series
Waqar Younis talks about how lockdown has effected Pakistan, the upcoming England series and more.
Who would have predicted that: Shoaib Akhtar 6/16 terrorises New Zealand with his best-ever ODI figures
New Zealand were already on the back foot arriving in Pakistan in 2002 in the absence of four of their main players...
.jpg "Former High Court judge disqualifies BoG member Nauman Butt for three years for misconduct")
Former High Court judge disqualifies BoG member Nauman Butt for three years for misconduct
Former Lahore High Court Justice Mr Justice (retd) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan has found Mr Nauman Butt guilty of violating his undertaking and Code of Ethics for BoG Members.
PCB confirm Mohammad Amir will join squad in England
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed fast bowler Mohammad Amir will join the Pakistan men’s national cricket team in England following the birth of his second daughter last week.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Fakhar Zaman becomes first Pakistan batsman to touch 200 in ODIs
July 20, 2018 - The 304-run partnership between Imam-ul-Haq, who was dismissed on 113 off 122 balls, and Fakhar Zaman became the highest ODI partnership
Abid Ali will be able to resume training on Wednesday after receiving fielding injury
Abid Ali was struck on the helmet while fielding at forward short-leg on day three of the intra-squad match on Sunday afternoon. Abid Ali has shown no signs of concussion but has undergone a precautionary CT scan which also has returned normal.
View all articles in Pakistan.