In quite an expected move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Mohammad Hafeez as the new captain of the national Twenty20 team, retaining Misbah-ul-Haq as the skipper for tests and 50-overs games. PCB Chairman Zaka Ahsraf announced the decision at a press conference in Lahore, saying that he will not tolerate any violation of […]
In what appeared to be a surprising move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in Indi (BCCI) to host a home series of the Pakistan cricket team in India. Indian media quoting sources claimed that the chairman of the Pakistan cricket board, Zaka Ashraf, made the offer to […]
Rejecting the impression of reluctance, President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Mustafa Kamal said his team will visit Pakistan this year. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was looking for Bangladesh’s response to an invitation to play a 50-over series later this month. However, the BCB was looking reluctant to come to Pakistan. However, Mustafa […]
Apr 11 2012 | Posted in
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The chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that the recent victory in the Asia Cup was quite pleasing for everyone involved in Pakistan cricket. Talking to pakpassion.net, the chairman that the finale of four-nation tournament was quite fascinating and Pakistan’s triumph was satisfying for all stakeholders of Pakistan cricket. “It was a very […]
Mar 28 2012 | Posted in
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In what would be appeared to be a positive step, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Mustafa Kamal hinted that international cricket will soon be resumed in Pakistan. While addressing a news conference along with Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik in Islamabad, Mustafa Kamal said both the countries enjoy cordial relationships with each other, praising the […]
New PCB Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim to decide the final squad for Asia Cup with Misbah-ul-Haq and David What more on March 2nd, 2012 Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Iqbal Qasim as the chief selector following Muhammad Ilyas’ resignation earlier. Qasim, a former Chief Selector has accepted the offer and he will be accompanied by […]
Pakistan’s pacer Muhammad Amir returned home this Sunday after serving the sentence in an England’s prison. The 19-year-old took a direct flight from London and landed at the Allama Iqbal Airport in Lahore. The media tried its best to get something out of the cricketer but he headed straight to his house in DHA, Lahore […]
The Boom-Boom might lead the Green Team towards victory at the event The Asia cup is absolutely one of the most awaited cricketing events of the 2012 season. The top Asian teams will have a chance to prove their brilliance in Bangladesh next month. The 11th edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled from March […]
Feb 21 2012 | Posted in
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A final sigh of relief for Pakistani fans as PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf has approved Shahid Afridi’s name to lead the side in Asia Cup. It was reported by a local TV channel that most of the senior players will be left out from the event scheduled in March, 2012. The new faces will be […]
Zaka Ashraf says Mohsin Khan will not get a permanent coaching contract Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has made it clear that Mohsin Khan will not be given a permanent contract as head coach of the national side, despite the team’s recent run of success. The Men in Green have had a dream […]
Feb 7 2012 | Posted in
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After serving a six-month sentence at Portland Young Offenders Institution, Pakistani fast bowler, Muhammad Amir, has been released from the institution. The youngster was convicted for his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal last November. He completed half of his term at the Portland Young Offenders Institution and was freed on bail for good behaviour; however, […]
Perhaps, Pakistan is destined to suffer blackouts—-be it electricity blackout, sugar blackout or cricket blackout. It has been two years and eight months since any international cricket match was held on the green soil. As life is dearer to all than anything else in the world, no foreign cricketer is ready to gamble with his […]
Jan 10 2012 | Posted in
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