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My mother says stay away from PCB and I will follow that advise: Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar has announced he will not take any role with the Pakistan Cricket Board in the near future. His mother advised him to avoid involvement in cricket politics, which he intends to follow. While he wishes for the best for Pakistan cricket, he is not interested in a chief…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

BCCI writing foreign policy? India's Asia Cup Trophy snub raises questions

In a surprising turn of events, the Indian women's cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy following their victory. This decision was previously communicated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). While the team's participation adhered to their commitments,…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Crash and burn: Pakistan cricket at a new low after England humiliation

Pakistan cricket hit a fresh low during the dismal 3-0 Test whitewash in England, even if a dazzling cameo by debutant Razaullah at least ensured a tour marred by mid-series sackings ended with a flicker of hope. The PCB banned then-captain Mohammad Yousuf and senior batter Younis Khan for an…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Pakistan captain Babar Azam admits squad cull caught him by surprise: ‘It was news to me’

Seven of the tourists’ squad were sent home before the third Test at Edgbaston

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Pakistan squad cull came as a surprise to skipper Babar Azam

Heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord’s were met with sweeping changes by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

The Independent UK · Sep 8

It was clear Pakistan would struggle in England but they were set up to fail

My heart has always belonged to Pakistan’s cricketers but the PCB’s nonsensical decision-making is breaking it

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Pakistan cricket crisis deepens as investigation launched into ‘discipline and conduct’ during England tour

Pakistan sent seven players home last week after falling 2-0 down in their Test series with England

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Pakistan launch player conduct investigation during dysfunctional England tour

Pakistan have launched an investigation into ‘discipline and conduct’ during their highly dysfunctional tour of England, with two players understood to have had their mobile phones confiscated as part of the inquiry

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Pakistan cricket hit by match-fixing controversy again: Players’ phones confiscated as seven players sent home

Pakistan cricket has come under scrutiny after the PCB made sweeping changes during the England Test series. Seven players were dropped, several new players were added, and the board confirmed an internal disciplinary inquiry following reports concerning discipline and conduct. A report also claimed that some players’ phones were taken…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Pakistan cricket’s match-fixing ghost returns as PCB launches England tour inquiry

The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal investigation regarding potential disciplinary breaches amid match-fixing speculations. Reports have emerged regarding player behavior during the recent England series, where seven players were dismissed following heavy losses in the early games. The Board is meticulously examining these allegations according to standard protocols…

The Economic Times · Sep 7