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Pakistan Super League

HBL PSL 7 commentators unveiled

TikTok becomes Official Entertainment Partner for HBL PSL 7 and 8

PCB announces reserve pool of players for HBL PSL 2022

Shadab v Wahab: battle for domination continues in HBL PSL 7

NCOC allows 25 per cent crowds for HBL PSL 2022 Karachi-leg matches

Rizwan v Sarfaraz: face-off of two best wicketkeepers in HBL PSL 7

Video and Audio

Captains of Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Wahab Riaz, held virtual media conferences

Shaheen Afridi, the captain of Lahore Qalandars, held a virtual media conference today #HBLPSL7

Peshawar Zalmi's kit for PSL 7 revealed

Pakistan Captain Javeria Khan Looks Ahead To World Cup Qualifier Opener Against Bangladesh

Pakistan captain Babar Azam previews series against Bangladesh

PCB Chairman Mr Ramiz Raja interacted with media from Dubai

Pakistan Cricket Team

Womens Cricket

28-player women emerging camp to begin on 10th December

As many as 28 women cricketers will undergo skills and fitness training at the Inzamam-ul-Haq High Performance Centre, Multan in the emerging women’s camp, which begins on 10 December.

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 – Player Squads, Fixtures, Venues – All you need to know

Pakistan Women to travel for World Cup Qualifier on early Tuesday morning

Pakistan women’s national cricket team will depart for Zimbabwe to participate in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 0250 on Tuesday morning.

Under 19 Cricket

PCB invites 21 U19 probables for training camp

Shamyl (127), Hafeez (5-32) and Umar (5-32) dominate day one of National U19 Championship

National U19 Championship and Cup details announced

Pakistan U19 tour of Bangladesh has been postponed

Pakistan Cricket Past Present and Future

Nadeem Yousuf - Cricket Crusader

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Ranjan Madugalle to referee in HBL PSL 2022

ICC’s Chief Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle will make his HBL Pakistan Super League debut when he will referee in the seventh edition of the PCB’s marquee event, which will be held in Karachi from 27 January to 7 February and then from 10-27 February in Lahore.

Babar v Shaheen: a fierce battle ready to unfold: HBL Pakistan Super League

The HBL Pakistan Super League has thrown up riveting rivalries since its outset. It has pitted the best of the world against each other, and international teammates have come face to face which has made for fantastic viewing

PCB takes serious view on over-aged cricketers

Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday suspended the ongoing National U13 and 16 One-Day Tournaments after it became aware that some over-aged cricketers had been participating in the events taking place in Karachi and Multan, respectively.

Fans to nominate 'Hamaray Heroes' for HBL PSL 7

Pakistan cricket fans will have an opportunity to nominate their favourite personalities, who will be recognised by the Pakistan Cricket Board under the Hamaray Heroes initiative during the HBL Pakistan Super League 7 from 27 January to 27 February.

History of the HBL Pakistan Super League

The HBL Pakistan Super League 2022 will be held in Karachi and Lahore from 27 January to 27 February with some of the world’s best shortest format players in action in the 34-match competition.

Atif Aslam and Aima Baig to sing HBL PSL 2022 anthem

Atif Aslam and Aima Baig will sing the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022 anthem, which has been produced and composed by Abdullah Siddiqui. The anthem will be released next week through an event partner.

Pakistan National U13 and U16 boys tournaments to begin from Friday

A total of 270 boys from across the country will be engaged in National U13 and National U16 tournaments in Karachi and Multan from Friday, 14 January.

Online sale of HBL PSL 2022 tickets to begin today at 3pm

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced details of ticket prices for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022, which will go on sale today

PCB signs landmark TV broadcast agreement with ARY-PTV consortium

The 2022 and 2023 editions of the HBL Pakistan Super League will be available in High Definition on A Sports and PTV Sports in Pakistan after the Pakistan Cricket Board signed TV broadcast agreement with the local sport channels.

Teams pick players in HBL PSL 7 supplementary and replacement draft

The six HBL Pakistan Super League sides further boosted their squads on Saturday as they picked additional players and submitted partial replacements for the players unavailable for initial few matches

HBL PSL 7 2022: Fixtures Schedule, Venues, Player Squads – All you need to Know

HBL PSL 7 supplementary and replacement draft on Saturday

The HBL Pakistan Super League 2022 supplementary and replacement draft will take place on Saturday evening through a virtual session.

Peshawar Zalmi partners with Red Bull to gear up for PSL

Ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) starting later this month, Peshawar Zalmi has announced their alliance with Red Bull as its official Functional Drink Partner! functional energy drink partner.

Abbas Ali replaces Abdul Wahid in Pakistan U19 squad

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Abbas Ali has replaced Abdul Wahid Bangalzai in the Pakistan U19 squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2022

Haier Pakistan became the main sponsor of Peshawar Zalmi for the fifth consecutive year

Haier Pakistan became the main sponsor of Peshawar Zalmi for the fifth consecutive year.

Mohammad Rizwan adjudged Most Valuable Cricketer of 2021

Mohammad Rizwan has won the PCB’s Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year award following a stellar 2021 in which he scored 455 Test, 134 ODI and 1,326 T20I runs, besides accounting for 56 batsmen behind the wickets across all formats.

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq appointed Peshawar Zalmi president

Former Pakistan cricket captain and legendary batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq Peshawar Zalmi has been appointed honorary president of Peshawar Zalmi.

Shortlists for PCB Awards 2021 unveiled

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been shortlisted in five categories for the PCB Awards 2021, which are held to recognise, appreciated and reward high-performing cricketers in a calendar year.

Mammoth surge in HBL PSL brand partnership rights

In what was another boost for the HBL Pakistan Super League, Trans Group International today submitted the highest bid, pursuant to a public tender process, for the brand partnership rights

Mohammad Hafeez announces retirement from international cricket

Former captain Mohammad Hafeez has announced his retirement from international cricket 18 years after making his debut in Sharjah against Zimbabwe on 3 April 2003.

Babar Azam reviews 2021 in 37th PCB Podcast

Pakistan captain Babar Azam reviews 2021 in which Pakistan won Test series against South Africa, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, reached the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

PCB successfully delivered 267 domestic matches in 2021

Although Covid-19 pandemic continued to affect sport events around the globe, the Pakistan Cricket Board successfully delivered 267 matches in 10 tournaments in the 2021 calendar year.

Fifth consecutive domestic title for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Quaid-e-Azam Trophy win

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa retained the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Trophy with a resounding 169-run win over Northern in the five-day day-night final for the 2021-22 edition at the National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday.

PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi and Audionic sign sponsorship partnership Audionic will be Peshawar Zalmi's official sound partner for PSL 7

PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi and Audionic sign sponsorship partnership in Karachi. Audionic will be Peshawar Zalmi's official sound partner in PSL 7.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa take control of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have one hand on the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Trophy after a commanding performance on day-four of the five-day, day-night final of the 2021-22 edition at the National Stadium, Karachi on Tuesday.

Bismah Maroof prepares to return to national duty

Pakistan’s top-order women batter Bismah Maroof has confirmed her availability for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 and will participate in warm-up matches to be held in Karachi

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy :Third day's play in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final washed out

The third day’s play in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 day-night final between Northern and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was washed out due to persistent rain today afternoon and evening at the National Stadium, Karachi.

Pakistan Under-19s vs United Arab Emirates Under-19

Qasim's all-round performance earns Pakistan semi-final spot in ACC U19 event

An all-round performance from captain Qasim Akram led Pakistan U19 to a 21-run win over UAE U19 at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai on Monday.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Final: evenly poised after absorbing second day

The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 day-night final between Northern and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is on course for an exciting finish as Northern finished day-two at 184 for three

Cricket Match Predictions: ACC U19 Asia Cup 2021 - Pakistan U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19, Group A, Match 10 : 27th Dec

The Pakistan U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19, Group A, Match 10 of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2021 will be played at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai in the UAE.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Final: Iftikhar's 102 takes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to 252-5 on day 1 of pink-ball

Karachi, 25 December 2021: Captain’s innings from Iftikhar Ahmed helped Khyber Pakhtunkhwa post 252 for five on the opening day of the five-day pink-ball final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22

HBL PSL live-streaming rights see 175 per cent increase

Daraz on Friday submitted the highest bid, pursuant to a public tender process, to live-stream HBL Pakistan Super League 2022 and 2023 in Pakistan, which sees a walloping increase of 175 per cent from the value

Cricket Match Predictions: ACC U19 Asia Cup 2021 - India U19 vs Pakistan U19, Group A - Match 5: 25th Dec

The 5th match of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2021 will be played between India U19 and Pakistan U19, Group A at ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai in the UAE.

67th PCB Board of Governors meeting held in Karachi

In line with the PCB’s strategy of investing in youth and pathways cricket following a bottom-up approach, the BoG backed and supported the PCB Chairman’s two new initiatives, which are:

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 10, Day 4: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to meet Northern in Quaid Trophy final

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beat Central Punjab by 244 runs at the UBL Sports Complex Karachi in the final round match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on Tuesday to set-up pink-ball five-day final against Northern at the National Stadium from 25 December.

PCB statement on Abid Ali

Central Punjab opener Abid Ali complained of chest pain during his innings against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final-round match at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi today

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 10, Day 3: Huraira's 311 and Mubasir's 6fer propel Northern win

A maiden first-class triple-century by Mohammad Huraira and six wickets from Mubasir Khan lead Northern to an innings and 170 runs win over Balochistan on day three of the final round match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at the State Bank of Pakistan Stadium on Monday.

New Zealand to tour Pakistan twice in 2022-23

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed it will tour Pakistan for two Tests and three ODIs in December/January 2022-23

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 10, Day 2: Huraira's maiden double-century puts Northern in a commanding position

A maiden first-class century by Mohammad Huraira put table-toppers Northern in a commanding position against bottom placed Balochistan on day two of the final round match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fixture.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 10, Day 1: Balochistan's Shan scores 190 against Northern in final round Quaid Trophy match

Balochistan’s Shan Masood third century of the season helped his side to recover from 49 for five to 305 all-out on day one of the final round match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

HBL PSL 2022: PCB and franchises agree on two additional picks

Pakistan Cricket Board and all six HBL PSL franchises have agreed that all teams may pick two additional players each in the Supplementary Category for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022 to be held from 27 January to 27 February.

Pakistan vs West Indies, 3rd T20I: Rizwan and Azam the difference in close fought contest

West Indies were brilliant, however once again Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam combine to get Pakistan over the line in a close fought contest today at the National Stadium, Karachi.

Joint statement by PCB and CWI

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have issued a joint statement after five more positive cases were reported in the West Indies camp following Wednesday’s PCR testing, raising the total number of positive cases to nine since their arrival in Karachi on December 9.

A further five members of the West Indies touring party have tested positive for COVID-19

Following PCR tests administered on Wednesday in Pakistan, Cricket West Indies (CWI) can confirm that five more members of the West Indies touring party have tested positive for COVID-19 and will now undergo a period of self-isolation.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 9, Day 4: Sindh clinch Quaid Trophy thriller against Central Punjab

Sindh defeated Central Punjab by 11 runs in the ninth round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 thriller at the State Bank Stadium on Wednesday.

Pakistan vs West Indies, 3rd T20I Preview: Opportunity for Pooran's men as Pakistan look to test bench strength

Having already won the series, Pakistan are likely to hand opportunities to Usman Qadir, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain and Shahnawaz Dahani.

Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Classy Pakistan take the T20I series

Pakistan beat West Indies by 9 runs to clinch the T20I series, not before the opposition had threatened to upset the odds.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 9, Day 3: Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali shine

Test spinner Sajid Khan took six for 28 to bowl Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to a thumping 145 runs victory over Balochistan on the third day of the ninth round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fixture at the UBL Sports Complex in Karachi.

Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I Preview: West Indies need to dig deep to challenge indomitable Pakistan

Pakistan have now won 18 T20Is in 2021, the most by any team. Hit by injuries and COVID-19, West Indies will have to do something out of the ordinary to come back into the series.

Pakistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I: West Indies overpowered by Pakistan

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 9, Day 2: Balochistan's Taj Wali takes 11-for, Faizan and Umar hit centuries for Northern

Balochistan’s Taj Wali took a 11-for and Northern’s duo of Faizan Riaz and Umar Amin hit big centuries on the second day of the ninth and penultimate round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 matches in Karachi on Monday.

PCB announce schedule for U13 and U16 trials

Trials for the U13 and U16 Cricket Association teams will be held from 15 December, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today.

Faisal Hasnain appointed PCB Chief Executive

The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced that, following a robust recruitment process, it has appointed Faisal Hasnain as its new Chief Executive. He will formally assume charge in January 2022.

Franchises finalise squad for HBL PSL 2022

The six HBL Pakistan Super League franchises on Sunday finalised their squads in quest to lift the glittering trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 27 March.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 9, Day 1: 22 wickets fall on day one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Balochistan clash

Bowlers dominated day-one of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 round-nine matches which started across three Karachi venues today.

PCB and Arif Habib Group to collaborate on drop-in pitches

Pakistan Cricket Board and Arif Habib Group today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the installation of drop-in pitches.

Babar Azam holds virtual pre-series media conference

Pakistan captain and world’s highest-ranked white-ball batter Babar Azam today held his pre-series online media conference.

Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell and Kyle Mayers unavailable for T20I Series in Pakistan after COVID-19 positive tests

Following PCR tests administered on arrival in Pakistan, Cricket West Indies (CWI) can confirm that four members of the West Indies touring party have tested positive for COVID-19 and will now undergo a period of self-isolation.

Pakistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I Preview: New-look WI take on red-hot Pakistan with eye on next T20 WC

The absence of captain Kieron Pollard is a massive loss for West Indies as stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran will have the responsibility of galvanising his young troops.

Pakistan players celebrate the wicket of Australia's Glenn Maxwell

West Indies tour of Pakistan, 2021: Full squads, Fixtures & Preview: All you need to know

In the absence of some of their key players, West Indies are on a tour of Pakistan from Dec 13 to Dec 22 for 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.

HBL PSL Player Draft 2022

The HBL Pakistan Super League Player Draft 2022 will take place at the High Performance Centre in Lahore on Sunday, 12 December 2021.

PCB and ICC TV join hands for Pakistan v West Indies series

Cricket fans from every corner of the globe will now be able to watch Babar Azam’s side in action against the West Indies as the Pakistan Cricket Board enters a partnership with ICC TV.

Trades and Releases for HBL PSL 2022

The retention, trade and release window of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022 closed on Friday afternoon with Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi consuming their full allocation of eight retentions, while Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators retaining seven players each from the 2021 event.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 8, Day 4: Farhan's 112 guides Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to emphatic win

Following Northern’s innings win over table-toppers Sindh, the other two Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 round-eight matches also brought results with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa defeating Southern Punjab by seven and Central Punjab overpowering Balochistan by five wickets respectively.

Shahid Afridi becomes a Gladiator for HBL PSL 7

Shahid Afridi will represent Quetta Gladiators in what will be his farewell HBL Pakistan Super League 7 after participating for Multan Sultan’s last year, it was confirmed today.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 8, Day 3: Northern reignite final hopes with innings win over Sindh

Northern recorded their second successive victory of the season to ensure that they stay in the hunt for a place in the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Pakistan snatch a dramatic Test victory

Though their opponents are not the best outfit in the world in red ball cricket, Babar Azam led Pakistan to a remarkable Test win at Mirpur, Dhaka.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 8, Day 2: Sarmad scores 145, Tabish, Zafar take five wickets

The eight-round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 season is underway at three Karachi venues.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Pakistan up against the clock and weather

With only three sessions of play left on the fifth and final day wicket, Pakistan through some imaginative captaincy of Babar Azam, have created an interesting scenario.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 8, Day 1: Shan Masood hits second successive century

The eight-round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 season began at three Karachi venues today. On a day dominated by bowlers, Balochistan opener Shan Masood scored his second successive century.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Rain frustrates again on Day 2

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1: Rain spoils Pakistan’s chances of scoring big on 1st Day

Cricket Match Predictions: Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 - Southern Punjab vs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24th Match : 6th Dec

The 24th match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 will be played between Southern Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at SBP Sports Complex in Pakistan.

Cricket Match Predictions: Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 - Sindh vs Northern, 23rd Match : 6th Dec

The 23rd match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 will be played between Sindh and Northern at UBL Sports Complex in Pakistan.

Haris Sohail and Imam ul Haq Balochistan

Cricket Match Predictions: Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 - Central Punjab vs Balochistan, 22nd Match : 6th Dec

The 22nd match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 will be played between Central Punjab and Balochistan at NBP Sports Complex in Pakistan.

HBL PSL 7: Multan Sultans to open title defence against Karachi Kings

The countdown of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s marquee event, the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022, began today when the schedule of the seventh edition of one of the most popular and competitive cricket leagues was announced on Friday.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 7, Day 4: Mir Hamza's six-for spearheads Sindh's 127-run win

Northern recorded their first win of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 season as they thumped Central Punjab by nine wickets while table-toppers Sindh consolidated their position at the top with a 127-run win over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 7, Day 3: Northern on verge of big win over Central Punjab

Northern are on the verge of recording their first win of the season after forcing Central Punjab to follow-on on day-three of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy round-seven which is being played at three Karachi venues.

Pakistan squads for West Indies series, Asia Cup and U19 World Cup announced

Pakistan cricket selectors today announced national squads for the upcoming home series against the West Indies as well as the U19 Asia Cup and the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup West Indies 2022.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Round 7, Day 2: Haider's 206, Haris Rauf's six-fer put Northern on top

Northern took complete control of their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy seventh-round fixture against Central Punjab while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gained a healthy first innings lead over Sindh on day-two. Southern Punjab and Balochistan batters took the attack to the bowlers for a second consecutive day.

Irfanullah takes five, Haider, Salman and Zeeshan hit centuries