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Bosch banned from PSL for one year after withdrawing to join IPL's Mumbai Indians
Lahore, April 10: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a one-year ban on South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The decision, announced on Thursday, comes after Bosch unilaterally ended his contract with Peshawar Zalmi to join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians as a replacement player.
Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League for one year for pulling out of 2025 season
New Delhi April 11: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended South Africa allrounder Corbin Bosch from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for one year as a consequence for pulling out of this year's tournament after being selected at the draft.
Rizwan wants more power as Pakistan captain or else will resign, conveys message to PCB
Mumbai, April 9: A few days after Pakistan's debacle in a white-ball tour of New Zealand, skipper Mohammad Rizwan along with star batter Babar Azam is likely to meet Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in the next few days to get clarity on his selection in the T20I format and seeking more power as captain.
Tomato seller was asking absence of spinners in CT squad: Basit Ali urges Pakistan selection committee to resign
Islamabad, April 7: Former cricketer Basit Ali has urged Pakistan's entire selection committee to resign following their shambolic whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in the recently concluded ODI series.
'This is Pakistan's lowest level in cricket', says former captain Rashid Latif
New Delhi, April 6: After suffering the embarrassment of going winless in their first major home tournament since 1996 in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan were dealt with 4-1 and 3-0 defeats in the T20I and ODI series respectively against New Zealand.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi appointed as ACC president
Dubai, April 3: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been appointed as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), announced the governing body of cricket in the continent on Thursday.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi appointed new President of Asian Cricket Council
New Delhi, April 3: Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has been appointed as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Naqvi was elected as the new ACC President in an online meeting on Thursday and will immediately take charge.
Resign, don't ruin your reputation: Kamran sends strong message to PCB chairman after Pakistan's ODI series loss
Islamabad, April 3: Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal has launched a scathing tirade and urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi to resign from his post if he can't improve the current status of the men's team.
PCB sends legal notice to Corbin Bosch over PSL contract breach
Lahore, March 17: South Africa right-arm seamer Corbin Bosch has been served a legal notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for allegedly breaching his contractual obligations.
PCB issues legal notice to Corbin Bosch over PSL contract breach
Lahore, March 16: Corbin Bosch, the 30-year-old South African all-rounder, has received a legal notice from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating contractual commitments after pulling out of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season.
PCB chops 70 per cent of player's match fee for National T20 Cup
Lahore, March 12: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to drastically chop down the match fees for the players participating in the upcoming National T20 Cup, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Champions Trophy: PCB lodges protest with ICC over prize ceremony snub
Mumbai, March 10: Underfire for not having its representative on the podium for the prize distribution ceremony after the Champions Trophy final, the Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for ignoring its representative during Sunday's event in Dubai.
Ganga water was of bathing quality during Mahakumbh: Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi, March 10: The quality of Ganga water, monitored at 10 locations near Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh, was up to the stipulated standards for bathing during the mega event, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav told Parliament on Monday.
Pakistan spent money, built stadiums, but didn't pay attention to the team: Kaneria
New Delhi, March 10: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria exposes the key flaw in Pakistan cricket after their disastrous run in the Champions Trophy, of which they were the host and became the first team to crash out of the tournament. He said that PCB spent a lot of money organising the mega event but failed to pay attention to the team and its preparation.
Strange thing...: Shoaib Akhtar questions PCB's absence from award ceremony following India's win
Islamabad, March 10: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar raised concerns over the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representatives during the trophy presentation of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
New CPCB report declares Ganga water fit for bathing but notes data variability
New Delhi, March 9: A report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has concluded that the Ganga's water quality during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was fit for bathing.
Champions Trophy: Rajeev Shukla watches semis in Lahore with PCB chair Naqvi
Lahore, March 5: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla, was among the cricket board representatives attending the second semifinal of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.
Basit Ali alleges 'backdoor entries' in Pakistan's squad selection for NZ tour
New Delhi, March 4: Former cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised Pakistan's team selection for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, alleging favouritism and unjust exclusions. He claimed that deserving players had been sidelined while others secured their places through "backdoor channels".
Major shuffle begins in Pakistan; Rizwan, Babar dropped from T20Is in NZ, Salman Agha named captain
Lahore, March 4: Premier batter Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped from Pakistan's squad for the T20I series in New Zealand. With the skipper out of the fray, Salman Ali Agha has been named Pakistan's T20I captain, with Shadab Khan acting as his deputy.
Salman Agha named Pakistan's T20I captain as PCB announce squad for NZ tour
Lahore, March 4: All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the new T20I captain as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
PCB 'considering' domestic players for T20I series in New Zealand
Lahore, March 1: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to give the domestic players the opportunity to play in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand after Pakistan's shambolic run in the ongoing Champions Trophy, Geo News reported citing sources.
Champions Trophy: Pakistan's dismal show likely to be discussed in cabinet and parliament
Islamabad, Feb 27: The Pakistan cricket team's depressing, dismal, and cheerless performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, resulting in its early exit from the tournament, has not only broken the hearts of home fans but also knocked on the doors of the country's Prime Minister.
Cricket will be destroyed when...: Imran Khan laments Pakistan's early exit from Champions Trophy
Islamabad, February 26: Following the team's exit from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, World Cup-winning captain and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his disappointment and said that cricket will be "destroyed" if "favourites" are put in decision-making positions.
PCB's Mohsin Naqvi faces call for removal following team's disastrous show in Champions Trophy
Islamabad, February 26: Pakistan's early exit in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 has not only drawn widespread criticism against players but also landed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in hot waters with his position being held under scrutiny, Geo News reported.
Champions Trophy: PCB enhances security after fan invades during NZ-Ban clash
Lahore, Feb 25: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious note of a security breach that occurred during the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, where a spectator entered the field of play and attempted to hug Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra.
Champions Trophy: Kaif questions PCB's use of ICC funds after rain called-off Aus vs SA clash in Rawalpindi
New Delhi, Feb 25: Former India batter Mohammad Kaif lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not covering the entire ground as rain washed out the ICC Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi.
Today cricket has finished in Pakistan: Ahmed Shehzad after team's loss against India in Champions Trophy
Islamabad, February 24: Following a disappointing loss against arch-rivals India in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad lashed out at the Men in Green and said that today "cricket has finished" in the nation.
'Hope PCB doesn't play Indian national anthem again...': Danish Kaneria
Dubai, Feb 24: The defending champions and host Pakistan are on the verge of being eliminated from the Champions Trophy following a six-wicket loss to India.
Ganga water fit for dip at Sangam: Allahabad university professor
New Delhi, Feb 22: University of Allahabad's Professor Umesh Kumar Singh on Saturday termed as doubtful a Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) report which suggested that the quality of Ganga water at the Sangam is unfit for bathing.
Pakistan focused more on hosting Champions Trophy than thinking about building a good team: Danish Kaneria
New Delhi, Feb 22: Ahead of the blockbuster clash against India on Sunday, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for emphasising too much on hosting the Champions Trophy rather than building a strong team for the tournament.
Ganga water is pure and suitable for bathing: 'IIT Baba' rejects CPCB report
New Delhi, Feb 21: Acharya Jaishankar, the IIT graduate who gave up his lucrative career in the US and turned to spirituality, has dismissed the CPCB report on 'polluted water' in the river Ganga, particularly in Prayagraj, the venue for Maha Kumbh.
Triveni Sangam is fit for taking a bath: Expert on CPCB report suggesting faecal coliform in Sangam
New Delhi, February 21: Amid chaos over the report highlighting increased Fecal Coliform (FC) in the river at Prayagraj, Professor Umesh Kumar Singh of the Centre of Environmental Science at the University of Allahabad on Friday suggested that the water at Triveni Sangam was fit for bathing.
Comeback will be stronger...: Fakhar Zaman after being out of Champions Trophy due to injury
Karachi, February 20: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has expressed his disappointment after being ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury.
Imam-ul-Haq replaces injured Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad
Karachi, February 20: The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved the inclusion of opener Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Fakhar Zaman ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury
Karachi, February 20: In a major setback for Pakistan's cricket team, opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a serious injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday, according to Geo News.
Champions Trophy: Fakhar Zaman is being assessed and examined for a muscular sprain, says PCB
Karachi, Feb 19: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that opener Fakhar Zaman is being assessed for a muscular sprain after he walked off the field just two deliveries into Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand at the National Stadium.
Improved river water quality post-monitoring, but faecal contamination persists during Maha Kumbh Mela: CPCB report to NGT
New Delhi, February 18: In a recent report, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality did not meet the bathing criteria at most locations.
Champions Trophy: PCB reveals why Indian flag was missing from stadiums
Karachi, Feb 17: A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi's National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champion's Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19.
India's e-waste recycling capacity rises to 22.08 lakh tonnes per annum
New Delhi, Feb 13: The reported processing capacity of 322 registered e-waste recyclers in India is 22,08,918.064 metric tonnes (MT) per annum and the processing capacity of 72 registered e-waste refurbishers is 92,042.18 MT per annum as on Feb 9, 2025, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament on Thursday.
Pakistan announce separate squads for warm-up matches ahead of Champions Trophy
Lahore, Feb 12: With the 2025 Champions Trophy fast approaching, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named three squads that will feature in the warm-up matches against Bangladesh, South Africa, and Afghanistan respectively, ahead of the mega event.