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PCB BOG ratifies code of conduct, central contracts
LAHORE - The governing board of the PCB on Thursday ratified the code of conduct for players and the general body members, and also approved players' central contracts for the next six months. The 19th meeting of PCB Board of Governors was held Thursday at the PCB Headquarters and was chaired Ijaz Butt. An official of the board informed that the meeting was held in accordance with the PCB Constitution that required BOG meetings to be held at least once in every quarter. He said that
PCB eyes revival of cricket with India
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping to make some headway in the resumption of bilateral cricket ties with India when its officials reach Mumbai later this month for an ICC meeting. Reports quoted sources that the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of the PCB would be in Mumbai next week for the World Cup final as well as to attend a meeting of the ICC starting after the final on April 2. "Although no formal meeting has been scheduled with the Indian board officials but we
PCB coaching course from April 11
LAHORE - The PCB Level II Coaching Course will be held from April 11-17 (Monday - Sunday) at Iqbal Cricket Stadium, Faisalabad. This will be a seven day activity and the final evaluation will be held on the last two days of the course.
Around 25 applicants from 7 regions (Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Lahore, Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad) will be selected to participate in this course. The course will be on self-finance basis and a fee amounting to Rs. 20,000/- will be
Around 25 applicants from 7 regions (Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Lahore, Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad) will be selected to participate in this course. The course will be on self-finance basis and a fee amounting to Rs. 20,000/- will be
PCB awards domestic teams
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board held a reception at the National Cricket Academy late Wednesday night to recognise the success of the Lahore City Cricket Association teams at various levels in the ongoing domestic season.
Ex-Chairman PCB Shahryar Khan was the chief guest on the occasion and distributed cash prizes to Lahore Lions, Lahore Eagles and the Lahore U19 Women's team. President LCCA Khawaja Nadeem Ahmed received the cheques on behalf of LCCA.
In addition,
Ex-Chairman PCB Shahryar Khan was the chief guest on the occasion and distributed cash prizes to Lahore Lions, Lahore Eagles and the Lahore U19 Women's team. President LCCA Khawaja Nadeem Ahmed received the cheques on behalf of LCCA.
In addition,
PCB re-launches its official website
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board has re-launched its official website with a changed name www.pcb.com.pk. The revamped web portal is the only official internet home of Pakistan cricket and the PCB, said an official of the board . A leading IT firm, Future Now Technologies, has partnered with the PCB for the development and running of the website.
The site is a result of synchronised hard work between the PCB and Future Now Technologies to present a user friendly home for all
The site is a result of synchronised hard work between the PCB and Future Now Technologies to present a user friendly home for all
PCB honours Sri Lanka team attack victims
LAHORE - Two years after the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping for international cricket's return to the country, with the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe showing interest in touring Pakistan.
"One thing is clear: if international cricket is to return to Pakistan later this year it will be an Asian or African cricket board that will have to support us," a board official said.
He said Pakistan was optimistic about the
"One thing is clear: if international cricket is to return to Pakistan later this year it will be an Asian or African cricket board that will have to support us," a board official said.
He said Pakistan was optimistic about the
PCB worried over ‘strange’ prediction
LAHORE - Very few eye-brows were raised worldwide over the prediction of a tie by Shane Warne and Lalit Modi. Both the former Australia spinner and IPL chief made accurate predictions of the result for the England-India World Cup match. Cricket boards except the PCB, and even the ruling body the International Cricket Council, are silent over the issue. The PCB has called it a strange prediction.
Shane Warne predicted the result on Twitter, a social networking website, but he
Shane Warne predicted the result on Twitter, a social networking website, but he
PCB writes to SL board for full series
LAHORE - Desperate to revive international cricket in Pakistan, the PCB has written to the Sri Lankan board, requesting it to tour the country this year for a full series. A senior official of the board said the PCB has already started a process to convince the Sri Lankan board to undertake the tour in October.
"We wrote to them a few months back, highlighting the fact that it would be a big boost for Pakistan cricket if they agreed to play the series as scheduled in Pakistan,"
"We wrote to them a few months back, highlighting the fact that it would be a big boost for Pakistan cricket if they agreed to play the series as scheduled in Pakistan,"
PCB denies making official request to ICC in Amir’s case
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed reports that it had filed any appeal on behalf of banned Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir with the International Cricket Council. "We have filed no formal appeal as such. Yes, we have written to the ICC about the case in light of the observations made by the ICC anti-corruption tribunal regarding the existing anti-corruption code of conduct laws under which Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Amir have been penalised," a PCB official said.
PCB seeks review of Amir’s ban
LAHORE - Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt has officially requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to review the ban on young Mohammad Amir, who was banned for five-year on charges of corruption along with Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif earlier this month.
Butt put forward the request to the ICC in a television interview aired late Friday. "As the Anti-corruption tribunal has asked for a review on the code of conduct, we too have requested the ICC to have a review
Butt put forward the request to the ICC in a television interview aired late Friday. "As the Anti-corruption tribunal has asked for a review on the code of conduct, we too have requested the ICC to have a review
Butt building support for another term in PCB?
LAHORE: The Ijaz Butt-led management of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday launched efforts to seek support of the country's cricket fraternity in a bid to prolong its stay in the office.
Very much like the political set up in the country, the PCB management is facing widespread criticism for its handling of a number of issues including the recent spot-fixing scandal.
It has been learnt that the timeframe given to the PCB chairman for his stay in office ends soon after
Very much like the political set up in the country, the PCB management is facing widespread criticism for its handling of a number of issues including the recent spot-fixing scandal.
It has been learnt that the timeframe given to the PCB chairman for his stay in office ends soon after
PCB wants Indian visas for team before World Cup
LAHORE - As Pakistan's cricket team gets back to winning ways, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has applied for their visas to Indian High Commission for this month's ICC Cricket World Cup.
The PCB doesn't want any hassles therefore it has applied for the visas in advance.
Pakistan are not scheduled to play any of their group stages matches in India but in case of qualifying for quarter-finals and semi-finals, they will have to travel to India.
Acting wisely, the top
The PCB doesn't want any hassles therefore it has applied for the visas in advance.
Pakistan are not scheduled to play any of their group stages matches in India but in case of qualifying for quarter-finals and semi-finals, they will have to travel to India.
Acting wisely, the top
Mudassar blames PCB for messing preparations
LAHORE - Former Test cricketer Mudassar Nazar has expressed shock at the poor planning by the Pakistan Cricket Board for the World Cup. He said the team was not equipped for the World Cup and said he was astonished how far Pakistan was lagging in preparations.
"It usually takes a team 3-4 years to prepare for the World Cup - the preparation starts when one World Cup ends! This World Cup is around the corner; all of the teams are in tip-top condition. All the other teams are in
"It usually takes a team 3-4 years to prepare for the World Cup - the preparation starts when one World Cup ends! This World Cup is around the corner; all of the teams are in tip-top condition. All the other teams are in
PCB to introduce video recording in domestic matches
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board will introduce a system of video recording in domestic matches to deal with the growing problem of indiscipline and sub-standard umpiring. Head of the PCB's domestic division Sultan Rana said that their were plans to install two video cameras and an analyst would operate them at every centre where first class and national one-day cup matches are played.
"It is true we have got a lot of reports from the umpires and team captains blaming each
"It is true we have got a lot of reports from the umpires and team captains blaming each
Zulqarnain’s family blames PCB for airport snub
LAHORE - Relations between Zulqarnain Haider and the Pakistan Cricket Board seem to have hit a new low after his family blamed the PCB for preventing the wicket-keeper's wife and children from joining him in the United Kingdom.
Zulqarnain's wife, Shazia, and his two daughters were stopped from boarding a flight to London on Sunday by FIA officials at the Lahore airport. They were told to contact the British High Commission in Islamabad and the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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Zulqarnain's wife, Shazia, and his two daughters were stopped from boarding a flight to London on Sunday by FIA officials at the Lahore airport. They were told to contact the British High Commission in Islamabad and the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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PCB names teams for Pentangular Cup
LAHORE - The teams for the Faysal Bank-sponsored Pentangular Cup First Class Tournament have been announced. Teams from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber PK and Federal Areas will participate in the tournament. The tournament venues and schedule will be announced at a later date.
Teams: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Yasir Hameed, Riffatullah Mohmand, Muhammad Fayyaz, Sajjad Ahmad, Akbar Badshah, Wajid Ali, Aftab Alam, Yasir Shah (Captain), Muhammad Junaid Khan, Riaz Afridi, Ahmad Said,
Teams: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Yasir Hameed, Riffatullah Mohmand, Muhammad Fayyaz, Sajjad Ahmad, Akbar Badshah, Wajid Ali, Aftab Alam, Yasir Shah (Captain), Muhammad Junaid Khan, Riaz Afridi, Ahmad Said,
Amir played in unofficial match, PCB tells ICC
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board has probed the participation of suspended cricketer Mohammad Aamir in a match in Rawalpindi and submitted the report to the ICC.
The match that Amir bowled in was an unofficial match between two clubs not registered with the Rawalpindi Cricket Association.
It was also found that no PCB official was present at the venue when the player took part in the game. Furthermore the team sheets prepared prior to the match did not contain Mohammad
The match that Amir bowled in was an unofficial match between two clubs not registered with the Rawalpindi Cricket Association.
It was also found that no PCB official was present at the venue when the player took part in the game. Furthermore the team sheets prepared prior to the match did not contain Mohammad
