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‘Things don’t work this way’: Shahid Afridi criticizes PCB for frequent changes impacting team performance | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its frequent changes in leadership and structure, asserting that these constant changes negatively impact the team's performance. Afridi emphasized the necessity for stability and long-term planning to ensure the team's success, suggesting a collaborative approach involving senior board members and experienced players to create a cohesive, long-term strategy for Pakistan cricket.In an interview with Sports24, Afridi stressed the importance of allowing new systems time to develop and take effect. He pointed out that the continuous introduction of new leadership and structures hampers the team's growth and consistency."When you change or bring in any new structure, you must gi...
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‘It is now up to…’: Pakistan Cricket Board on India’s participation in 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left it up to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, scheduled for the first quarter of next year. The event's budget was recently approved during recent ICC meetings in Colombo but the schedule and format were not discussed at all, a PCB source said."The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event,” news agency PTI quoted a PCB insider as saying."It is now up to the ICC how soon they circulate, discuss and finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy. The PCB for its part in the draft schedule...
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Afghanistan confirms participation in 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a significant endorsement in its endeavour to host the ICC Champions Trophy in the coming year. This support came from Afghanistan, which has pledged to take part in the tournament.Mirwais Ashraf, the president of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, and Naseeb Khan, the CEO, were present at the ICC Annual Board Meeting in Colombo.During their visit, they held discussions with Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chairman, and provided him with the assurance of Afghanistan's participation."They told the chairman that Afghanistan is looking forward to sending its team to Pakistan since they are participating in the Champions Trophy for the first time," PTI quoted a PCB source as saying."They gave the assurance after speculations about some countries fo...
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‘Had late Bob Woolmer been around, Pakistan cricket would have…’: Younis Khan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Younis Khan, Pakistan's most prolific Test batsman and former skipper, believes that the nation's cricket would have attained remarkable success if the late head coach, Bob Woolmer, was still alive.Woolmer, the coach of the Pakistani team, was spotted dead in his Jamaican hotel room shortly after his team's defeat against Ireland. The loss resulted in Pakistan's unexpected exit from the 2007 World Cup.Younis' statement reflects the profound impact Woolmer had on Pakistan's cricket during his tenure as the head coach. The untimely demise of Woolmer left a void in Pakistan's cricketing landscape, and Younis' words suggest that his presence could have steered the team towards greater achievements."I have no doubt that if Woolmer had remained head coach, Pakistan cricket would ha...
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‘If India don’t want to come to Pakistan, we will…’: Hasan Ali reacts to reports that India may skip Champions Trophy in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Hasan Ali has voiced his reaction to the possibility of India not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In an interview with Pakistan's Samaa TV, Ali echoed the sentiment of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that if the Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan, it will indeed take place there, and the tournament could go on without India. "If we're going there (to India) to play, then they should come to Pakistan too. A lot of people have said countless times that sports should stay away from politics. But if you look at it from another angle, many Indian players have said in interviews that they want to play in Pakistan. So it doesn't mean that the team doesn't want to come; they definitely do. But obviously, they have...
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Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi unlikely to get NOC for Global T20 Canada | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: According to sources who spoke with Geo News, Pakistan's top three players, Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, are unlikely to receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for playing in the forthcoming Global T20 Canada.In order to prevent any conflicts with Pakistan's international calendar, the sources told Geo News that the players will not receive a nod of clearance despite the league schedule.The two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will begin on August 21. Play in the Canadian League begins on July 25 and runs until August 11, as per ANI.It was also claimed that players participating in all formats will not receive the certificate in accordance with policy, which is the likely cause for the NOC's denial. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) oppos...
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Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI should give in writing that government has declined permission to play in Pakistan

Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board wants the BCCI to provide written proof of the Indian government's denial of permission in case the team refuses to come here for next year's Champions Trophy citing a travel ban on security grounds, a PCB source has said. The host Board also wants the matter to be sorted as soon as possible, given that the tournament is scheduled in February-March. While the ICC annual conference will be held in Colombo on July 19 doesn't have any discussion on 'Hybrid Model' about India playing their games in the UAE on its agenda, the global body as usual has earmarked additional fund in case it becomes a two-country tournament. "If the India government declines permission, it has to be in writing and it is ma...
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PCB decides against pay cut for Pakistan cricketers but reduces central contracts duration | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board made the decision on Monday to shorten the three-year central contracts to one year, but it did not decide to cut player salaries.Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the PCB, called a meeting in Lahore where decisions were made, as per PTI.Pakistan's new red-ball coach Jason Gillespie, white-ball coach Gary Kirsten, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, selectors Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, and other senior officials were present at the meeting.After Pakistan's national team's disastrous performance in the T20 World Cup, where it lost to both India and the United States and was eliminated from the Super Eight round, the board announced that it plans to significantly restructure its rules."The selectors have recommended no change in the financial part of the...
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PCB to reduce central contracts duration but decides against pay cut for Pakistan cricketers

Logo of Pakistan Cricket Board. Twitter/@TheRealPCB The Pakistan Cricket Board on July 15 decided to reduce duration of its central contracts from three years to one but opted against reducing payment to its players.The decisions were taken during a meeting in Lahore called by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.Among those present in the meeting were Pakistan’s new red-ball coach Jason Gillespie, white-ball coach Gary Kirsten, selectors Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood and other senior officials.The board said it intends to make significant overhauls to its policies after the national team’s debacle in the T20 World Cup, wherein Pakistan failed to make the Super Eight stage following defeats to India and the USA.“The selectors have recommended no change in the fina...
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Champions Trophy: PCB wants BCCI to give written proof of Indian government’s denial of permission to play in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: According to a Pakistan Cricket Board source, in the event that the team declines to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy the next year, citing a travel ban due to security concerns, the PCB will require the BCCI to submit documented evidence of the Indian government's denial of permission.The host Board is also in favor of finding a quick solution because the event is slated for February-March.Although there isn't a topic on the "Hybrid Model"-which would have India playing its games in the United Arab Emirates-at the ICC annual conference, which takes place in Colombo on July 19, the international organization has, as usual, set aside extra money in case the competition splits into two countries."If the India government declines permission, it has to be in writing an...
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‘Letter aaya hai termination ka’ – Abdul Razaaq’s hilarious reply before India vs Pakistan WCL final | Cricket News – Times of India

Former allrounder Abdul Razaaq did not feature in Pakistan Champions' playing eleven in the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) against India in Birmingham on Saturday, but more than that, it's the removal from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection panel that continues to rankle him.Razzaq and his former teammate Wahab Riaz were sacked from the PCB selection committee following the team's disastrous campaign in the T20 World Cup, where the Babar Azam-led squad failed to go past the group stage following defeats against India and USA.There have also been allegations of favouritism against the duo, but they have refuted those claims.However, the focus of the talk show on a Paksitan TV channel, on which Razzaq joined from Birmingham, was on the WCL final between India and...
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‘Khelna hai to khelo, hum nahi bhejenge team’: Angry Harbhajan Singh tells Pakistan on live TV – watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh vented his anger when poked during a show on a Pakistani TV channel, saying that India won't send its team for the Champions Trophy next year because "our players are not safe" in Pakistan."If our players are not safe in Pakistan, we won't send the team. If you want to play, play; if not, then don't. Indian cricket can still survive without Pakistan.If you guys can survive without Indian cricket, do it," said Harbhajan.Pakistan are the official hosts of the 2025 ICC Champions trophy that returns to the calendar after a gap of 8 years. The last edition of the tournamet was played in 2017, where Pakistan emerged as the champions with a win over archrivals India in the final at The Oval in London.Earlier this week, ANI had reported that the Board of ...
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Naseem Shah denied NOC by PCB for The Hundred | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has been denied the No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in The Hundred due to workload management, according to sources who spoke with Geo News.The decision to refuse the NOC was made as a precaution, the sources said to Geo News, following their evaluation of the Pakistani cricket player's application.According to the sources, Naseem's application was turned down in order to protect him from injuries because he was injured and had fitness issues the previous year, despite the fact that he plays for Pakistan in all three formats.In October 2023, Naseem had surgery to address a shoulder problem. Owing to the surgery, he was unable to participate in the 2023 ICC World Cup, causing Pakistan to lose in the g...
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Pakistan Cricket Board retain Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq in revamped selection panel | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has retained former players Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq in the revamped selection committee for the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh next month. The decision comes after the recent reorganization within the PCB’s selection panel.Yousuf and Shafiq were part of the previous selection committee that picked the T20 World Cup squad.After the team's failure to advance beyond the first round in the tournament, PCB removed members Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq but decided to keep Yousuf and Shafiq. Yousuf also served as the batting coach, while Riaz acted as the senior team manager during tours to Ireland, England and the World Cup.The new selection committee will include the captains and head coaches of the red and white-ball teams. All...
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Behind the scenes: Shaheen Afridi’s heated exchange with batting coach Mohammad Yousuf revealed | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Before the T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies, during Pakistan's T20I tour of England, pacer Shaheen Afridi had heated arguments with batting coach Mohammad Yousuf, according to sources.Reports indicate that coaches and management lodged complaints with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi regarding Shaheen's attitude during the tour.The confrontation between Shaheen and Yousuf occurred during a training session when Yousuf pointed out Shaheen's no-balls. Shaheen, apparently frustrated by the repeated criticism, told Yousuf to "mind his own business."Yousuf reminded Shaheen that he was simply doing his job as a coach. The situation escalated with heated words exchanged, but Shaheen later apologized.An ANI report indicated that multiple sources within the Pakis...
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Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq rubbish favouring certain Pakistan players in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq vehemently denied the accusations of showing favoritism towards specific Pakistan players and pressuring fellow selectors to follow their lead during the T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board terminated the services of both former Test cricketers as selectors on Wednesday.The removal of Wahab from his position came as an unexpected move, considering his close association with the current PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi.Wahab had previously served as a sports advisor with extensive authority in the caretaker government of Punjab, led by Naqvi, until the conclusion of the elections earlier this year.Since the previous year, Wahab has held various positions within the PCB, including chief selector and senior team manager. Following the dismissal of Wahab and Razz...
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Shan Masood retained as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold | Cricket News – Times of India

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and coach Jason Gillespie have decided to retain Shan Masood as the national team's Test captain for the upcoming international season.However, the decision regarding Babar Azam's leadership role in the white-ball formats has been deferred for the time being. Pakistan is set to host England for a three-match Test series in October, and the team is also scheduled to play against Bangladesh, South Africa and the West Indies in the near future.On Wednesday, the PCB conducted a meeting in Lahore, which was attended by senior board officials, national selectors, Gillespie, white-ball formats coach Gary Kirsten and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood. The purpose of the meeting was to analyze Pakistan's disappointing performance in the recent T20 World Cup held in t...
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Shaheen Afridi misbehaved with coaches during T20 World Cup, probe underway: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is under scrutiny for allegedly misbehaving with the national team's coaches and management during the 2024 T20 World Cup. As per an ANI report, Pakistan's Geo News has highlighted Afridi's inappropriate behavior, prompting an investigation into why no action was taken at the time. This incident was brought to public attention following comments by former cricketer Wahab Riaz, who was removed from the national selection committee by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday.Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq were informed by the PCB that their services in the selection setup were no longer required. Razzaq had roles on both the men's and women's selection committees, while Riaz served as a selector for the men's team. This decision followed Pa...
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‘Hamare time par captain ke upar churi feri jati thi’: Shahid Afridi asks for Babar Azam’s removal as Pakistan captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the sidelines of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), Shahid Afridi, plying his trade for Pakistan Champions, has called for the removal of Babar Azam as Pakistan's captain. This comes after Pakistan's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, where they were eliminated early following losses to the USA and India, respectively.Afridi pointed out that Babar has been given ample opportunities as captain, having led the team in multiple World Cups, Asia Cups, and T20 World Cups."As far as Babar's captaincy is concerned. I have also captained, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, all have captained. No other captain has been given such an open chance. As soon as the World Cup ends, the captain is blamed. He has had 2-3 World Cups, 2-3 Asia Cups, T20 World Cup, he has had enou...
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Pakistan Cricket Board sacks selectors Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq after disappointing T20 World Cup campaign – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed selectors Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq after the national team's poor performance in the recent T20 World Cup. This decision follows Pakistan's early exit from the tournament, where they were eliminated in the group stage after losing to debutants and co-hosts, the United States.In a statement released on Wednesday, the PCB confirmed the termination of both selectors' roles within the national selection committee setup. "The Pakistan Cricket Board ... has notified Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz that their services will no longer be required in the national selection committee setup," the statement read.Razzaq had been serving as a member of both the men's and women's selection committees, while Wahab remained a prominent figure in th...
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Kirsten, Gillespie given free hand by PCB to turn fortunes of Pakistan cricket: Sources | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following Pakistan's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, met with head coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie on Tuesday. Sources indicate that Naqvi granted the coaches complete autonomy to turn the team's fortunes around.Pakistan's early exit from the World Cup, held in the USA and the Caribbean, came after losses to newcomers USA and long-time rivals India during the group stages.During the meeting, Kirsten and Gillespie presented their strategies for the national team to the PCB chairman.The PCB stated that Naqvi expressed his full trust in both coaches and assured them of the cricket board's unwavering support in their endeavors."Kirsten was blunt in laying down his concerns about the white-ball team based ...
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‘Virat Kohli bhi time leta hai, Rohit Sharma ne bhi…’: Former Pakistan cricketer defends Babar Azam after T20 World Cup fiasco | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan had a disastrous T20 World Cup campaign as they faced an early elimination after two back-to-back group-stage defeats at the hands of the USA and India, respectively. Despite scoring 122 runs in four games, Azam has had to face severe criticism due to his moderate strike rate of just 101.66.Speaking to Cricket Pakistan, former Pakistani cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed drew a comparison between Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli and Azam while defending the latter's batting approach.He said, "That (taking time) is his strength. Virat Kohli bhi time leta hai, woh konsa time nahi leta (Virat Kohli also takes time, he is also the same). If you put aside the last two or three matches, Rohit Sharma was scoring 20-25 runs. But I have seen a change of intent in Babar's game. He has...
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Team India doubtful for Champions Trophy as Pakistan release home fixtures | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's home 2024-25 season will be highlighted by the Champions Trophy, although it's unclear if neighboring India will go across the border for the prestigious 50-overs competition, which is being hosted for the first time since 2017.India have not toured Pakistan since 2008 and the archrivals play each other only at multi-team events.Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup last year, but India, the ultimate victors, were permitted to play all of their matches in Sri Lanka under a "hybrid model" set by the organizers.India claimed that their government had not granted them permission to visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup.The home schedule for Pakistan was announced on Friday. It includes Test series against Bangladesh, England and West Indies as well as a 50-over tri-series with New Z...
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Shahid Afridi lauds India skipper Rohit Sharma, questions Babar Azam’s leadership | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi commended the positive attitude displayed by Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, throughout their successful campaign in the T20 World Cup. Rohit's leadership played a crucial role in guiding India to their second title in the tournament's history.In contrast, Afridi raised questions about Babar Azam's captaincy during Pakistan's disappointing performance in the event held in the Americas.The team failed to advance to the Super 8s after suffering unexpected defeats against the United States, a newcomer to the tournament, and their long-standing rivals, India, during the Group stage.India claimed the championship after a thrilling seven-run victory against South Africa in Bridgetown, Barbados."Look, the role of a leader is al...
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Muhammad Wasim appointed as Pakistan women’s team coach for Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former middle-order batsman and chief selector Muhammad Wasim as the head coach for the women's cricket team in preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup scheduled for July. During Ramiz Raja's administration as PCB Chairman, Wasim held the position of chief selector. As reported by PTI, his coaching team will include Junaid Khan and Abdul Rehman, who have been designated as the assistant and bowling coaches, respectively. Both Khan and Rehman bring their experience as former Test bowlers to the coaching staff. This decision to alter the women's team management for the white ball format comes after a period marked by underwhelming performances, culminating in a notably disappointing series against England.The Asia Cup, set to commenc...
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PCB set for overhaul; code of conduct for Pakistan players after chaotic T20 World Cup campaign | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to undergo significant changes and introduce a code of conduct for players following the team's dismal performance in the T20 World Cup held in the USA.The team's early exit from the tournament has drawn criticism from various quarters, with players facing backlash for bringing their families along and engaging in paid promotional events during the competition.According to a reliable PCB source, chairman Mohsin Naqvi is furious with the performance of certain senior officials and holds them accountable for the lack of discipline within the team.The PCB is likely to take stringent measures to address these issues and ensure that players prioritise their on-field performance and maintain a professional approach throughout future tour...
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