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PCB breaks silence on India declining to play Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohsin Naqvi. (PCB Photo) NEW DELHI: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Friday addressed media reports regarding India’s refusal to play in Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Reacting to the news, Pakistan Cricket Board chief expressed disappointment, emphasising the tournament’s importance for Pakistan’s cricket landscape and its potential to promote cricketing ties in the region.Naqvi addressed mediapersons after inspecting the Gaddafi Stadium upgradation in Lahore for the next year's ICC tournament.When asked about the reports coming in Indian media, Naqvi stated, "It's been two months since reports are coming in Indian media that the Indian team is not coming to Pakistan. We have a clear stance if there is anything like that, then we will accept it only if India will give us in writ...
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Fakhar Zaman uninterested in retirement, despite absence of Pakistan central contract | Cricket News – Times of India

Fakhar Zaman (Photo Source: X) Opener Fakhar Zaman is "upset" after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) omitted him from the list of centrally contracted players, but is not thinking of retiring from international cricket. Apart from getting dropped from the contract list on Sunday, Zaman, the only Pakistan batter with a double hundred in ODIs, was also not included in the squad for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia. "Look, he is obviously upset and disappointed because the selectors and board have apparently applied different sets of rules while taking fitness tests and clearing players," a source close to Zaman said. The source said Fakhar, who has been carrying a knee niggle which first surfaced in 2022, was unhappy because while he did fail to clear the 2km sprint test in given time...
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‘Fakhar Zaman dropped over social media comments and …’: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on new Pakistan central contracts | Cricket News – Times of India

Fakhar Zaman (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan's senior batter Fakhar Zaman has been left out of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contracts for the first time in eight years, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirming that the decision was influenced by both fitness issues and Zaman’s controversial social media comments regarding the selection committee.Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Naqvi acknowledged that Zaman’s public criticism of the decision to drop Babar Azam from the Test squad during the England series played a role in his exclusion but stressed that his failure to clear a fitness test was the more significant factor. "There is an issue regarding his tweet, but it is not as important as his fitness test," Naqvi explained. "There is a show-cause notice pending ...
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‘I am surprised that…’: Mohammad Amir blasts PCB for Fakhar Zaman omission | Cricket News – Times of India

Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has voiced his disappointment over the exclusion of Fakhar Zaman from Pakistan’s white-ball squads for the upcoming series against Australia and Zimbabwe. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Amir said, "I am surprised that Fakhar Zaman is not in the team. He is the only impact player we have in white-ball cricket."Zaman’s absence from the squads has sparked widespread backlash, with fans and experts questioning the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision. Zaman, a key player in Pakistan’s ODI and T20I setup, has been a consistent performer, making his exclusion from these crucial tours a contentious move.In a press conference, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi addressed the issue, attributing the decision to both fitness concerns and ...
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Mohammad Rizwan emerges as front-runner for Pakistan’s white-ball captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammad Rizwan. (Pic Credit - X) KARACHI: Seasoned wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has emerged as a front-runner to become Pakistan team's captain in the white-ball formats when the PCB announces the touring squad for series in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The Pakistani selectors have held meetings with the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and also consulted white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten in the last two days."The third Test against England finishes on 28th October and the squad has to leave for Australia the next day so the selectors would be announcing the white ball squad by Sunday," a reliable source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said.India vs New Zealand Test: Focus returns on India batters after high-scoring day"Rizwan because of his seniority, his reliability as a ...
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‘You will reap what you sow; we aren’t good enough’: Shoaib Akhtar lambasts Pakistan cricket team after Multan defeat to England | Cricket News – Times of India

Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph Twitter handle) Shoaib Akhtar expressed disappointment following Pakistan's humiliating defeat to England by an innings and 47 runs in Multan. Speaking on PTV Sports, Akhtar criticized the players and management, saying Pakistan cricket has been in decline for over a decade and questioned the current squad's quality."You will reap what you sow. Over the decades, I have seen the decline.The situation is disappointing. Losing is fine, but the game should be close. However, what we saw over the past two days, they completely gave up hope. This shows that we aren't good enough. England scored 800+ and Bangladesh also beat you," Akhtar stated.Akhtar raised concerns about Pakistan’s Test status and their position in the World Test Championship (WTC). He urged Pakista...
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‘All teams will come to Pakistan for Champions Trophy’: PCB chairman on India’s participation | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi (Photo: PCB video grab) India's participation in the Champions Trophy next February-March in Pakistan is not yet certain and depends on permission from the Indian government. But Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has no doubt that all teams, including India, will come to Pakistan for the tournament.Talking to reporters at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Naqvi updated the local media on the refurbishing work going on at the venue to spruce it up for the Champions Trophy.The PCB chairman was also asked the obvious question about the Indian team's participation in the Champions Trophy, which is making a comeback to the International Cricket Council (ICC) calendar after seven years."We are ready to host the Champions Trophy. All te...
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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police as army seals off capital, internet cut – Times of India

Supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Islamabad's iconic D-Chowk late on Saturday, despite the government's efforts to deter them by deploying a heavy police force and cutting off internet services in the capital. The police's use of tear gas to stop protesters was largely ineffective as heavy rain in the capital weakened its impact, Dawn reported.Meanwhile, the Islamabad high court ordered the Pakistan government to prevent any illegal protests in the capital during the SCO summit.However, the court instructed government to assign a specific location for supporters of jailed former PM to hold demonstrations.Islamabad was placed under a strict lockdown on Saturday as authorities sought to prevent the demonstration, which comes in support of the imprisoned crickete...
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Nepotism and favoritism: What ails Pakistan cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: There has been discussion regarding the intrusion of politics into sports as a result of Pakistan's dismal recent results in international cricket. It is argued that nepotism at the top is impeding progress on the field.Last week, following a shocking 0-2 home series loss to Bangladesh, Pakistan dropped to ninth place in the Test rankings-their lowest position in almost sixty years.It was the nation's tenth consecutive home Test match without a victory, and it came after the team suffered humiliating early eliminations from the 50-over and T20 World Cups the previous year.Mohsin Naqvi, the current chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), who also works full-time as the interior minister of a country that is experiencing an increase in terrorist attacks.Over the last 24 mont...
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There are no concerns: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi on Jay Shah becoming ICC chairman

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that there are no concerns about BCCI secretary Jay Shah becoming the ICC chairman. File | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that there are no concerns about BCCI secretary Jay Shah becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. Earlier, Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the ICC Chairman. Mr. Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current chair Greg Barclay decided not to seek a third term. Mr. Naqvi opened up about Mr. Shah becoming the ICC chairman and the next Asian Cricket Council meeting."We are in touch with Jay Shah, there are no concerns about his becoming ICC Chairman. The ACC meeting is on September 8 and 9," Mr. Naqvi said, as quoted from Geo News. Mr. Naqvi confirmed that he won'...
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‘No Tests will be played outside’: PCB chairman quashes venue change reports for Pakistan-England series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday confirmed that the upcoming home Test series against England will take place in the country, despite reports suggesting a possible shift to Sri Lanka or the UAE. The series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, will proceed as planned with matches in Multan and Rawalpindi.Reports were doing the rounds that the series might be moved out of Pakistan due to ongoing renovation work at stadiums in preparation for next year's ICC Champions Trophy. Naqvi quashed the reports, stating that the venues are final and games will not be played outside the country. "No Tests will be played outside (the country). Multan and Rawalpindi venues are final," Naqvi said.Recently, the PCB had to shift the second ...
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England seek clarity after reports say Test matches in Pakistan could be relocated | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England are seeking clarity regarding the upcoming Test tour of Pakistan amid reports that matches might be relocated to another country due to construction work at the proposed venues. The three-match series, scheduled to start in Multan on October 7, could face changes with Karachi and Rawalpindi potentially being problematic due to renovations for next year's Champions Trophy. Moving matches to the UAE or Sri Lanka has been suggested, with the England and Wales Cricket Board waiting for updates.Media outlets in the region have raised concerns that the original schedule might be altered. The scheduled venues are undergoing renovations in preparation for the Champions Trophy, leading to possible disruptions. Consequently, discussions have opened about relocating games.England c...
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‘Pakistan team has done surgery on themselves’: Basit Ali after disappointing Test loss to Bangladesh – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's unexpected loss to Bangladesh in the second Test in Rawalpindi has sparked widespread criticism, with former players and fans expressing disappointment over the team's performance. The defeat, a first for Pakistan against Bangladesh in Test cricket, has ignited a debate about captaincy, team selection, and the future of Pakistan's red-ball cricket.The match witnessed a dramatic turnaround after Bangladesh, reeling at 26/6 in their first innings, staged a remarkable recovery. Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz emerged as the architects of Bangladesh's victory, stitching together a match-defining 165-run partnership.This dramatic shift in momentum has drawn sharp criticism, particularly aimed at captain Shan Masood. Former cricketer Basit Ali attributed the loss directly...
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