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Tensions rise between BCCI and PCB as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi insists on personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India, with ICC meeting next month set to address the standoff.

PCB's Naqvi Stands Firm on Asia Cup Trophy Presentation

Tensions Rise: PCB vs BCCI Trophy Controversy

Tensions rise between BCCI and PCB as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi insists on personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India, with ICC meeting next month set to address the standoff.

The BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board are headed for a showdown at next month's ICC meeting as PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is not budging from his stance of personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India in his capacity as head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
In the reply sent to the BCCI and other ACC member nations, Naqvi has insisted that he is willing to organise a ceremony on November 10 in Dubai, where a representative of the BCCI and any available Indian team player can take the trophy from him.
"The ACC trophy rightly belongs to the Indian cricket team and is being held in trust till such time that a BCCI office holder along with any available participating player can collect the same from the ACC President," Naqvi wrote in his reply.
"Such collection would of course be accompanied with much fanfare and coverage as there should be no deviation from established practices and no precedent should be set which undermines the spirit of the game we all love."
The ICC is headed by former BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
Naqvi's reply came after the BCCI's fresh missive to the ACC on the Asia Cup trophy fiasco, which was backed by boards of Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
The response clearly indicates the level of mistrust and tensions between the BCCI and PCB.
"...as regards the remainder of your letter, slanderous as it may be and digressing as it does from the same values you highlighted, the office of the ACC President will not indulge in petty politics that is aimed to pacify select extremist groups," the reply further reads.
"The true state of affairs is that there was never any official communication shared with ACC office or the Tournament Director highlighting any position or concern of the BCCI with respect to prize distribution ceremony.
"It was only when the Ceremony was about to take place and distinguished guests had taken their place on the stage that the BCCI's representative conveyed that the Indian Cricket Team would not be receiving the Asla Cup Trophy and awards. Efforts were made to find a solution to the impasse which resulted in an inordinate delay."
"The ACC president waited along with the distinguished guests for approximately 40 minutes to ensure that the integrity of the presentation ceremony was preserved and was not adversely affected by politics, but in vain," the reply added.
A reliable source in the PCB said that the legal department of the board had already been instructed to prepare a dossier in case the BCCI officials move to have Naqvi censured at the ICC board meeting, an indication of which has already been given by the BCCI if the trophy fiasco is not resolved at the earliest.

The Pakistan Cricket Board demotes Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to Category B in its 2025-2026 contracts, promoting new talents and expanding the list to 30 players.

PCB Demotes Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan to Category 'B'

PCB's new contracts for 2025-2026 have moved Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to Category B, promoting fresh talent and expanding the player list to 30. Significant changes reflect the board's strategy to enhance team performance.

PCB Alters Player Contracts: Babar Azam in Category B

PCB revised contracts demoting Babar and Rizwan to Category B to promote new talents, with Salman Agha advancing. The list now includes 30 players.

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Lahore, Aug 19 (PTI) Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam and current ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan have been moved to Category 'B' in the latest central contracts issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday.
The PCB has refrained from placing any player in the elite Category 'A,' instead listing 30 players across Categories 'B,' 'C,' and 'D.' "The contracts, valid from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, emphasize the Board's dedication to acknowledging and promoting national talent. This year's roster includes ten players each in Categories B, C, and D, with no players in Category A," the PCB announced in a media release.
Although there is no mention of contract valuations, Babar and Rizwan appear to have been sanctioned for underperforming in major competitions, including the previous year's T20 World Cup, this year's ICC Champions Trophy, and bilaterals against Bangladesh and the West Indies.
Conversely, T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has been promoted from Category C to B. Other significant promotions include opener Saim Ayub and bowler Haris Rauf.
Expanding from the previous roster of 27 contracted players, the PCB now includes 30 players, with 12 fresh additions.
Newly contracted players are Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Mirza, and Sufyan Moqim.
Nine players have maintained their previous contract categories, including Abdullah Shafique (Category C), Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jnr in Category D, and Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel in Category C along with Shaheen Shah Afridi (Category B).
Meanwhile, eight players are no longer contracted this year. The excluded athletes are Aamir Jamal, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Muhammad Irfan Khan, and Usman Khan&mdash;previously all in Category D.
Pakistan's Centrally-Contracted Players:
Category B (10 players): Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Category C (10 players): Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Sahibzada Farhan, Sajid Khan, and Saud Shakeel.
Category D (10 players): Ahmed Daniyal, Hussain Talat, Khurram Shahzad, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Salman Mirza, Shan Masood, and Sufyan Moqim.
(Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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PCB announces financial changes for 2025-26 emphasizing national cricket with budget increases and expanding contracts, amid domestic cuts.

Bold Financial Moves of PCB for 2025-26 Cricket Season

The PCB's 2025-26 budget increases national player funding, cuts domestic budgets, and boosts women's cricket investments. These strategic changes aim to uplift Pakistan cricket despite recent international setbacks.

PCB boosts national players' budget by 37%, expands contracts. Domestic cuts by 34%. Women's cricket gets 121% funding rise.

Pakistan's centrally-contracted cricketers are expected to get big hikes, while the domestic players will see a drop in their earnings for the 2025-26 season.
A well-placed source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the recent PKR 18.30 billion budget approved by the Board of Governors includes PKR 1,173.49 million for the Pakistan team's centrally-contracted players and retainers, which is a 37 per cent increase.
The source added that the list of players who will get these contracts will also be increased from 25 to 30 this fiscal year.
This despite the fact that in the last fiscal period, Pakistan's performance in all formats has been disappointing. They failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the ICC T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy at home.
In Test cricket, Pakistan was whipped 0-2 by Bangladesh at home and played a 1-1 draw at home against the West Indies.
The source said that the budget for the contracts awarded to domestic players had been reduced by nearly 34 per cent -- from PKR 684 million to PKR 450 million.
PCB has revamped its domestic season by reducing the number of teams in the premier first-class competition, Quaid Trophy, to eight and have also scrapped the much-hyped Champions Cup events, which were launched last year.
PCB has increased the budget for women's cricket with the number of centrally-contracted players set to go up from 16 to 24, with their collective retainer amount rising by 121 per cent to PKR 69 million.
The women's domestic contracts budget has been slightly increased by four per cent, now totalling PKR 37.2 million.
The board has also decided to take over the management of 12 first-class grounds, looking after their maintenance and pitch preparation, which will be overseen by the staff paid by the PCB. The board has allocated PKR 93.6 million for this initiative.
PCB will spend an additional PKR six billion on completing the infrastructure development at three major stadiums -- Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), National Stadium (Karachi), and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium -- on which the board had already allocated around PKR 18 billion in the last fiscal year budget.

PCB decides against using DRS in the T20 series with Bangladesh due to financial limits. Bangladesh's weakened squad, missing Mustafizur Rahman, faces challenges as Liton Das takes charge amid security concerns.

PCB Excludes DRS for Bangladesh T20 Series

The Pakistan Cricket Board will not use DRS in the T20 series against Bangladesh due to cost issues. With key players out, including Mustafizur Rahman, and Liton Das as captain amid security worries, the tour poses challenges for both teams.

PCB omits DRS for Bangladesh T20 series due to costs. Bangladesh misses key players. Liton Das leads amid security concerns.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided against using DRS technology during the three-match T20 home series against Bangladesh due to cost issues.
A reliable PCB source said due to the lack of interest in the series which begins Wednesday the Board had decided against having the DRS technology.
"It is not cost effective for the board or broadcasters to have DRS technology in the series," the source said.
Bangladesh are missing some key players due to various reasons including their experienced left arm pacer Mustafizur Rehman who injured his thumb while playing in the IPL.
A few Bangladesh players and members of the support staff have also opted out of the tour because of security concerns with Liton Das leading them in the three matches.
Bangladesh reached Lahore after suffering an embarrassing 2-1 loss against UAE in Sharjah in a T20 series.
The PCB and broadcasters also didn't have DRS technology for the second phase of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) which was held after the recent border conflict with India.

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, PCB moves PSL matches to UAE for player safety. Updates about revised schedules coming soon.

PCB Shifts PSL Matches to UAE Amid Tensions

To ensure safety amid India-Pakistan tensions, PCB relocates PSL matches to UAE. Details on new schedule to be announced.

PSL relocates to UAE amid rising heat

PCB relocates PSL matches to UAE amid India-Pakistan tensions, ensuring players' safety. Accompanying schedule updates will follow.

The PCB on Friday decided to shift the remaining matches of its Pakistan Super League to the UAE because of the ongoing military confrontation with India which has left the event's foreign players anxious.
The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) said early this morning that the last eight fixtures, which were previously scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore, will now be staged in the UAE.
Schedule of matches, outlining the dates and venues, will be shared in due course, a statement said.
PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi alleged that India had targeted the Rawalpindi cricket stadium in the most recent strike inside Pakistan to disrupt the PSL.
However, the Indian defence ministry has made it clear that only the air defence radars and systems were targeted on Thursday after Pakistan tried to hit 15 places in northern and western regions in India on Wednesday night.
"...in view of the extremely irresponsible and dangerous Indian act of targeting the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which was manifestly done to disrupt the ongoing Pakistan Super League X, the PCB has decided to shift the remaining matches to UAE," Naqvi claimed.
The PCB chief said the shift to UAE was done so that domestic as well as foreign cricketers' concerns are suitably addressed.
"As a responsible organisation that has overcome adversities repeatedly and ensured that the game of cricket flourishes, it was important for us to ensure the mental well-being of all players participating in the PSL," he said.
Earlier on Thursday the PCB called off a scheduled match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings at the Rawalpindi stadium.
Reports in the British media stated that the English players competing in the league were considering leaving it due to security concerns.

PCB plans a critical meeting post-PSL to resolve internal cricket team issues, addressing communication gaps and decision-making. Coaching appointments to be reviewed as Bangladesh series approaches.

PCB Meeting Aims to Resolve Cricket Issues

Pakistan Cricket Board plans a crucial meeting post-PSL to address internal team communication issues. Decisions on the coaching staff expected soon as Pakistan hosts Bangladesh.

PCB plans meeting to resolve internal Cricket team issues post-PSL

PCB to host stakeholder meeting post-PSL to resolve internal cricket team issues. Dissatisfaction over communication and decision-making. Coaching staff appointments imminent as Pakistan hosts Bangladesh soon.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to have a conference with players, coaches, national selectors and mentors during or after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to "resolve some internal issues" in the national team.
A source said on Thursday that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was not happy with the way matters related to the team had been handled so far by all the stakeholders.
"There has been a lack of proper communication between the team captains, coaches and selectors in recent months and this has led to senior players including ODI and Test captains, Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood not being happy at decisions being taken by over-riding their views in selection and other team matters," the source said.
He said Rizwan had conveyed a message to the chairman to meet with the players and discuss the issues.
Apparently Rizwan was overruled by the interim head coach, Aaqib Javed, and selectors on a few occasions in selection and team strategy matters in recent times.
"The PCB chairman will probably call a meeting with senior players, selectors, coaches, concerned board officials and the mentors to openly discuss the issues in the team," the source added.
A similar exercise was held last September by the PCB in which some senior players openly questioned the performance of some board officials and expressed their concerns over NOC policy for foreign leagues.
The PCB also has to take a call on the coaching staff for the national team during or after the PSL ends next month before Pakistan begins its new international home season with a series against Bangladesh at home.
The PCB has to decide whether to make Aaqib the permanent head coach in all formats or appoint new coaches.

Inzamam-ul-Haq blames PCB's mismanagement for Pakistan cricket's decline, urging strategic planning and stability to reverse the trajectory and supports Babar Azam.

Inzamam-ul-Haq Critiques Pakistan Cricket Management

Ex-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq criticizes PCB for Pakistan's cricket decline, urging strategic stability. He supports captain Babar Azam and highlights the need for comprehensive planning.

Inzamam-ul-Haq criticizes PCB for Pakistan cricket decline

Inzamam-ul-Haq criticizes PCB mismanagement for Pakistan's cricket decline. He urges strategic planning, stable management, and supports Babar Azam despite struggles.

Former national team captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concern over the constant decline in Pakistan cricket and attributed it to the mistakes made by those running the game in the country. Inzamam told the media in Lahore that there had been a rapid decline in the performance of the national team in the last two years. "We are not working in the right direction and making the wrong calls in many areas," he said. The former chief selector warned that the team would continue to spiral downwards if there is no planning and execution. He blamed frequent changes in the team's management, coaches, and players for the chaotic situation.
"I would think that the cricket board now needs to learn from its mistakes and not repeat the same mistakes we have made in the last two years.
"In the past two years, the performance of the Pakistan team has been on a decline. If we don't work in the right direction, we will continue to fall further," said Inzamam.
The former captain himself has been a victim of the chaos in the PCB as he was forced to step down as chief selector in 2023 after the board mishandled a matter relating to conflict of interest.
He made it clear that constant changes in team management is not a solution to the problem.
"We need to sit down and think about where the mistakes are being made." Inzamam said that being a former captain and player he knew that when constant changes are made, it only undermines the players.
"Instead of making too many changes, we need to think carefully about where things are going wrong. If there are constant changes, players won't gain the confidence they need, and the situation will remain the same," he further said.
The former captain also said he remained a big supporter of Babar Azam whom he described as a top player.
"Babar Azam is a top player. Everyone goes through a rough patch, but the national team hasn't been playing good cricket for the past few months," he added.
"Trust the management and the players, and work together to identify where the mistakes are," he said.
To a question about the role of the stars from the 1990s and the impact they had, Inzamam made it clear that the players from that era will hold special place in Pakistan cricket.
"If we look at the players from the 90s generation, Pakistan cricket would lose its strength without them," he concluded.

The PCB faces a USD 85 million financial loss after hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, triggering urgent reform needs.

PCB's USD 85 Million Loss Crisis Unfolds

The Pakistan Cricket Board is in turmoil after incurring a USD 85 million loss from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, pushing for urgent reforms.

PCB cuts costs after huge financial loss

PCB suffers a USD 85 million loss from ICC Champions Trophy, prompting urgent financial reforms.

The current state of cricket in Pakistan is under severe scrutiny as the national team struggles to find success on the international stage. Compounding these on-field challenges, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly sustained a staggering financial loss of USD 85 million (approximately INR 869 crore) by hosting the ICC Champions Trophy.
This fiscal setback highlights the dire situation the board finds itself in, especially considering the minimal home advantage they secured, playing only one match on Pakistani soil.
In the tournament's Group A stage, Pakistan faced a tough defeat to New Zealand in Lahore before moving to Dubai for a high-stakes encounter against arch-rivals India.
Their final group match against Bangladesh was washed out, leaving them prematurely eliminated without registering a win.
According to a report by Telegraph India, the PCB invested approximately PKR 18 billion (around USD 58 million) in upgrading the tournament venues in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi.
This expenditure exceeded the initial budget by 50 percent. Additionally, the board allocated USD 40 million toward event preparations, yet they received a mere USD 6 million as a hosting fee, with ticket sales and sponsorship revenues being negligible.
The overall financial outcome was bleak, resulting in an estimated USD 85 million loss. This massive deficit has forced the PCB to reconsider several strategic and operational plans.
One immediate step was a drastic reduction in match fees for the national T20 championship&mdash;cut by 90 percent&mdash;and a similar cut of 87.5 percent for reserve player payments, according to sources.
Domestic publication Pakistan's Dawn reports that, despite these reductions&mdash;from Rs 40,000 to Rs 10,000 for match fees&mdash;PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi intervened, halting the decision and asking the domestic department for a reassessment.
Furthermore, budget constraints have led to players being shifted from 5-star accommodations to more modest economy hotels.
In conclusion, the PCB's financial debacle from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy reveals broader issues within the framework of Pakistan cricket, demanding urgent attention and innovative solutions to stabilize and revive the sport's fortunes in the country.

Ahmed Shehzad criticizes PCB for selecting Shadab Khan amidst performance concerns and questions the National Cricket Academy's effectiveness.

Ahmed Shehzad Questions PCB's Shadab Khan Selection

Shehzad criticizes the PCB's selection of Shadab Khan in the New Zealand series and questions the effectiveness of Pakistan's player development systems.

Ahmed Shehzad critiques PCB, questions Shadab Khan's inclusion

Ahmed Shehzad criticizes PCB over Shadab Khan's selection and player development failures, highlighting concerns about performance and accountability.

Veteran Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad has openly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the selection of all-rounder Shadab Khan in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand.
Shehzad's comments followed Pakistan's significant defeat in the series opener in Christchurch, where New Zealand comfortably chased down 92 runs in just 10.1 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Shadab's underwhelming performance saw him bowl only two overs, conceding 18 runs without a wicket.
In an interview with Cricket Pakistan, Shehzad expressed his reservations about Shadab's current form and questioned the rationale behind his inclusion in the team.
"Regarding Shadab, what performance has he shown? Who is responsible for bringing him into the team? Let this series end first. The PCB has a separate agenda with Shadab, and he was selected for reasons beyond performance," Shehzad remarked.
Shehzad also critiqued the overall performance of the team, pointing to Pakistan's dismal defeat, which stands as their worst-ever in terms of balls remaining, with New Zealand having 59 still to bowl.
"Our team was bowled out quickly, but how many wickets did we really take? Our experienced bowling attack, what have they achieved? Where is the threatening bowling, whether from right-handers or left-handers?" Shehzad continued.
Turning his attention to the state of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Shehzad lambasted the PCB for its apparent failure to develop quality players in recent times.
He reminisced about the academy's past role as a breeding ground for talent, a place where players like himself, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Umar Amin, and Shan Masood were nurtured under coaches such as Mudassar Nazar.
"What has happened to our NCA over the last four years? Who is overseeing it? Where is the player development that once thrived there?" Shehzad questioned.
He saved particular ire for NCA chief Nadeem Khan, challenging his contribution to player development. "Is there any accountability? The NCA is expected to produce players for Pakistan.
This cannot all be blamed on the players. What has Nadeem Khan achieved at the NCA? Why is no one questioning him or evaluating his qualifications or credentials for holding that position?" Shehzad concluded.
These comments reflect growing concerns over the performance and strategic decisions of the PCB, as well as the effectiveness of its player development systems.

PCB plans to lodge a protest against ICC for excluding CEO Sumair Ahmed Syed from the Champions Trophy ceremony. This comes amid other missteps noted by PCB.

PCB Objects to ICC Over Exclusion at Ceremony

The PCB is set to protest the ICC after their CEO was excluded from the Champions Trophy ceremony despite Pakistan successfully hosting the event.

PCB protests ICC exclusion of CEO from Champions Trophy ceremony

PCB challenges ICC over CEO exclusion from ceremony, citing repeated missteps against Pakistan despite India's tournament win.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to register its protest with the ICC for ignoring its CEO and Champions Trophy tournament director Sumair Ahmed Syed during the event's closing ceremony in Dubai.
A source in the PCB said on Monday that chairman Mohsin Naqvi was not satisfied with the explanation given by the ICC for not having Ahmed on stage at the presentation ceremony on Sunday.
"The ICC, apparently, has said it had prepared for Mohsin Naqvi to be on stage so when he didn't show up for the final, they changed their plan," the source said.
"The ICC only invites the head of the host board such as the president, vice president, chairman, or CEO - to participate in the awards ceremony.
Other board officials, even if present at the venue, are not part of the stage proceedings," the ICC spokesperson added.
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the title clash.
The PCB has rejected this explanation and noted that the ICC had made a number of errors during the tournament regarding Pakistan's status as host nation.
This included changing the CT 2025 logo in the live broadcasts feed of the India versus Bangladesh game and then playing the Indian national anthem in the Australia versus England match in Lahore.
The ICC claimed due to a mix up with the playlist the Indian national anthem was played for a few seconds before the error was corrected.
BCCI president Roger Binny presented the white jackets to India players and the medals to match officials, while ICC chairman Jay Shah handed the trophy to skipper Rohit Sharma and gave the medals to the winners.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket's CEO Roger Twose were also present on stage.
Meanwhile, the PCB chairman has extended his gratitude to his team, law enforcement agencies, provincial governments, ICC officials and the visiting teams for the success of the tournament.
"Your commitment and collective efforts ensured the seamless execution of the prestigious tournament," he said on his social media handle.
"Pakistan takes immense pride in hosting the Champions trophy and making it a spectacle for cricket fans worldwide."

PCB dismisses rumors about relocating the ICC Champions Trophy, emphasizing readiness and significant investment to meet ICC standards. Stadiums are on track.

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB denies relocation rumors

PCB dismisses ICC Champions Trophy relocation rumors, asserting readiness via substantial investment amidst media speculation on stadium delays.

PCB dismisses rumors about relocating the ICC Champions Trophy, emphasizing readiness and significant investment to meet ICC standards. Stadiums are on track.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting that the ICC Champions Trophy might be relocated from Pakistan.
These rumors arose due to concerns about delayed construction at three key stadiums set to host the tournament, which begins on February 19.
The designated venues for the competition in Pakistan include Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Karachi's National Bank Stadium. Meanwhile, the Indian team will play all of its matches in Dubai.&nbsp;
An informed source within the PCB highlighted that the presence of a substantial delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) &mdash; comprising officials from broadcast, hospitality, and event operations sectors &mdash; underscores that preparations for the event are proceeding on track in Pakistan.
"The PCB has invested almost PKR 12 billion to enhance our stadiums, ensuring they meet the standards for a prestigious event like the Champions Trophy, which was rightfully awarded to us," stated the source.
Furthermore, the source clarified that previous declarations regarding the progress of the stadium renovations were issued in response to speculative media reports suggesting the tournament might be shifted due to unfinished venue work.
"We issued the statement because our media started circulating speculative news without verifying the facts. This could have led to chaos and confusion among the PCB, ICC, government, commercial partners, and fans, potentially impacting ticket sales and the event's marketing," the source explained.
Adding to the context, the official recounted an incident involving a local reporter who, without authorization, recorded the ongoing construction at Karachi's National Stadium, portraying an unduly negative image.
"The PCB, along with the relevant officials, is closely supervising the stadiums&rsquo; progress, ensuring they will be ready to host the Champions Trophy matches on schedule," the official assured.

India will play next year’s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan.

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue: ICC

India will play next year&rsquo;s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan.

The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will get a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.
The agreement will also extend to the 2028 women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in Pakistan. Although no formal announcement has been made, but India's Champions Trophy matches are likely be held in the UAE.
"The ICC Board has approved that all matches between India and Pakistan played at ICC Events during the current rights cycle from 2024 to 2027 (which are to be hosted in India or Pakistan) will be played at a neutral venue proposed by the tournament host," said the ICC in a statement, confirming what PTI reported on December 5.
The arrangement will also cover next year's women's World Cup in India and the T20 World Cup in 2026, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the event scheduled in February-March due to security concerns. The Indians have not played in Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which 150 people were killed. The two countries' last bilateral engagement was back in 2012.
Travelling to Pakistan also requires Indian government's clearance which has remained firm on the status quo.
"The schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be confirmed soon," the ICC added.
The decision, that came after a series of back-channel talks, was on expected lines after the sport's governing body maintained prolonged silence on the contentious matter during the previous set-up led by chairman Greg Barclay.
His successor Jay Shah took charge on December 1 and all stakeholders, including the Pakistan Cricket Board, the BCCI and the broadcasters, were running out of time to organise the 50-over event that was last played in the UK in 2017.
While BCCI's stance was always clear, the matter got stretched because of PCB's refusal to allow a "one-sided" arrangement of neutral venues. Led by Pakistan interior minister Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB was determined not to lose face in front of the local public.
PCB, which had sent its team to India for the ODI World Cup last year, had categorically opposed the hybrid model but eventually agreed to it on reciprocal grounds.
The PCB had earlier indicated that it wanted a greater share in the annual revenue cycle to accommodate the Indian demand for a hybrid model but there is no word yet on whether that has been discussed or accepted.
The tournament will feature eight teams, divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.

Jason Gillespie's resignation as Pakistan's Test coach amidst tensions with PCB sees Aaqib Javed take over. The overhaul ahead of the South Africa series underscores a critical recalibration within the national coaching strategy.

Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan coach

Following Jason Gillespie's departure as Pakistan's Test coach due to conflicts with PCB, Aaqib Javed assumes the interim role. As Pakistan gears up for the South Africa series, Javed is tasked with guiding the team through these pivotal changes.

It may be recalled that Gary Kirsten, who joined as the white ball side&rsquo;s coach along with Gillespie, had resigned before Pakistan left for the series in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan&rsquo;s Test team coach and former pacer Aaqib Javed has replaced the Australian for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, PCB announced on Thursday.
Pakistan will play two Tests against the Proteas from December 26, and they are already in the Rainbow Nation for the white-ball leg of the tour.
Aaqib is currently the interim coach of Pakistan white ball outfits.
Gillespie, whose contract was set to expire in 2026, resigned after the Pakistan Cricket Board didn&rsquo;t review the contract of Tim Nielsen, who was brought in on the recommendation of the former Aussie quick, as the high performance coach of the team.
Gillespie was also peeved at the PCB&rsquo;s decision to absolve him of the powers of team selection and involvement in pitch preparation.
It may be recalled that Gary Kirsten, who joined as the white ball side&rsquo;s coach along with Gillespie, had resigned before Pakistan left for the series in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Kirsten had resigned citing differences with the PCB on the matters of authority.
Both Gillespie and Kirsten were appointed on a two-year contract before the T20 World Cup 2024 and the PCB had promised a new era for the Pakistan team.
But once Aaqib was brought in as senior selector and PCB granted him full powers including in team selection, the foreign coaches started falling out with the board.

As per PCB sources, current chairman Mohsin Naqvi is keen on having a big name associated with the national team

PCB wants Viv Richards as ''Mentor'' for Pakistan cricket team during T20 World Cup 2024

PCB is keen on roping in legendary Vivian Richards as a 'Mentor' for the national team during the T20 World Cup. Here are the details

<h2>As per PCB sources, current chairman Mohsin Naqvi is keen on having a big name associated with the national team</h2>

The Pakistan Cricket Board is keen on roping in legendary Vivian Richards as a 'Mentor' for the national team during the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled in the Americas.
Richards has worked as a mentor for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League since 2016 and as per PCB sources, current chairman Mohsin Naqvi is keen on having a big name associated with the national team. Also with most of the Super Eights games in the Caribbean, Richards' experience of conditions could come in handy.
&ldquo;Sir Viv Richards has some prior media commitments for the World Cup but things are being worked out as the Pakistani players have great respect and regard for him,&rdquo; the source said.
He said if the deal goes through Richards will mentor the team in the World Cup, a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.
A PCB source also informed that PCB Chairman Naqvi had also given orders for the appointment of a foreign chief curator and Australian curator Tony Hemmings is seen as a strong candidate for the position.
Hemmings is presently employed with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), where he started in July of last year under a two-year contract.
&ldquo;He applied for the Chief Curator position with the PCB and is ready to come to Pakistan,&rdquo; he said.
Tony Hemmings has served as an International Cricket Soil Advisor and Consultant for the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) in Perth and also as the Head Curator at the ICC Cricket Academy and the Dubai International Stadium.
&ldquo;The PCB Chairman has given priority to improving the behaviour of pitches in the country before the start of the next domestic season so Hemmings has been short-listed,&rdquo; he said.

Naqvi also told the players "not to care about anyone" but to just play for Pakistan and demonstrate teamwork, and, "God willing", victory will be gained by the team.

PCB to reward each player with USD 100,000 if team wins T20 World Cup

Each member of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad will get USD 100,000 if the team wins the ICC event in June in Americas, the Pakistan cricket board announced on Sunday.

<h2>Naqvi also told the players "not to care about anyone" but to just play for Pakistan and demonstrate teamwork, and, "God willing", victory will be gained by the team.</h2>

Each member of Pakistan&rsquo;s T20 World Cup squad will get USD 100,000 if the team wins the ICC event in June in Americas, the Pakistan cricket board announced on Sunday.
The announcement was made by the PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi after spending nearly two hours with the players before their departure for the away T20 series against Ireland and England on Monday night.
Naqvi also said that the prize money held no importance compared to lifting the trophy, expressing the hope that the team would raise the Pakistan flag.
"Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi announced to give 100,000 dollars prize to every player for winning the T20 World Cup," the PCB posted on social media.
He also told the players "not to care about anyone" but to just play for Pakistan and demonstrate teamwork, and, "God willing", victory will be gained by the team.
Naqvi further said that all the players were united while also expressing the hope that fast-bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi would deliver a great performance in the tournament.
&ldquo;The country has a lot of expectations from you. You have to fulfil them,&rdquo; he told the players.
During his visit, the PCB chairman also handed out special shirts to players for achieving milestones. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohamad Rizwan was awarded a shirt for completing 3,000 T20 runs while pacer Naseem Shah was awarded a shirt for taking 100 T20 wickets.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach of the team across the formats.

 Pakistan appoint Gary Kirsten as ODI and T20I head coach, Jason Gillespie in Test

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday appointed World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head coach for ODIs and T20Is. Here is who has been appointed Test team coach.

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Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach of the team across the formats.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday appointed World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will take over that role in Test cricket.
Along with them, former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach of the team across the formats.
"The appointment of (Gary) Kirsten and (Jason) Gillispie who are high-profile coaches shows how much value is given to the Pakistan cricket team and how much potential foreign coaches see in our players," PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi said during a media conference.
"We want to give the team the best facilities and that is why we have gone for Kirsten and Gillispie," he added.
Kirsten is expected to take over from Pakistan's tour of England from May 22 which will feature four T20Is and from there the team will travel for the T20 World Cup in June.
Pakistan have been on the search for a full-time head coach since the end of the 50-over World Cup last year where they failed to enter the knockout stages.
After their shambolic effort in the marquee event held in India, Pakistan had sacked the entire set of coaching staff &ndash; head coach Grant Bradburn, team director Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Morne Morkel and batting coach Andrew Puttick.
Premier batter Babar Azam was also removed from captaincy post the ICC showpiece with Pakistan opting to appoint pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as their white-ball leader and Shan Masood doing that duty in Tests.
Along with that, Pakistan had also turned to former cricket Muhammad Hafeez for the guiding role during their tour to Australia.
But Hafeez lost the job after Pakistan lost 0-3 in the Test series and 1-4 in the T20Is.
While Masood was retained as captain, Afridi was relieved from leadership and Babar was reinstated in the last week of March.
However, Pakistan could not find a full-time head coach despite them approaching some top names such Matthew Hayden and Shane Watson.
Eventually, they have been zeroed in on Kirsten, who had led India to World Cup triumph in 2011, and Gillespie, who comes with bagful of coaching experience with English county side Sussex.
Naqvi explained the rationale behind choosing foreign names for coaching role.
"We have maintained a balance for this. There's a lot of talent in our country. But we're not that far ahead in medical sciences which is why there are some fitness issues in our team.
"So, closing our options to get the best options from outside our country may not get us the best results for us," said Naqvi.

"The new selection committee will have seven members now including the team captain, head coach and a data analyst," Naqvi said.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reorganized its selection committee on Sunday by doing away with the chairman's post. Shaheen Afridi may be sacked as captain

"The new selection committee will have seven members now including the team captain, head coach and a data analyst," Naqvi said.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reorganized its selection committee on Sunday by doing away with the chairman's post and giving powers to the selectors to pick the captain and head coach of the national team.
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi made the announcement in Lahore on Sunday in the presence of four members of the selection committee -- Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq and Wahab Riaz.
"The new selection committee will have seven members now including the team captain, head coach and a data analyst," Naqvi said.
He made it clear that the selection committee will have no chairman and all decisions will be made by majority votes or consensus.
"We took all pros and cons into consideration before finalizing the selection committee and I am saying this now the board chairman will now have no role in the team selection," he added.
The new selection committee was announced just hours after the old committee was dissolved.
Naqvi made it clear that the selectors would now decide what is best for the team and Pakistan cricket and handle all technical matters.
"The selectors are all professionals and will decide on the captain and also be part of the process to pick the new coaching team," he added.
While Yousuf, Razzaq and Wahab (ex chief selector) have been national selectors before, this is the first time that Test batter Asad Shafiq has been given this task.
He also said the new selection committee will shortly announce the names of the players to attend a two-week training camp at the Kakul army centre.&nbsp;
Naqvi also indicated that a decision on Shaheen Shah Afridi's future as captain of the T20 team will be taken after the upcoming national camp in Kakul.
According to sources in PCB sources, wicketkeeper Mohammed Rizwan is being tipped to take over as captain in both white-ball formats.
"The selection committee and board is working on two or three things and the selectors will take decision on the captaincy after the training camp in Kakul," Naqvi told reporters here.
"The selection committee has to do some brainstorming and sit together and decide on the captain," Naqvi said, adding that his committee is in favour of continuity.
Shaheen replaced Babar Azam as T20I captain after Pakistan's dismal show in the ODI World Cup in India. The decision was taken by the erstwhile committee headed by Zaka Ashraf, who also picked Shan Masood as Test captain.
It was Shaheen's success as captain of the Lahore Qalandars, having led the franchise to back-to-back PSL titles that got him national captaincy.
However a 1-4 drubbing in a five-match T20I series in New Zealand and finishing last in this edition of PSL has certainly weakened his case ahead of T20 World Cup scheduled in June.

He served as Pakistan foreign secretary between 1990-94 and also as a High Commissioner in New Delhi and the United Kingdom.

Former PCB Chairman & Pakistan diplomat Shaharyar Khan dies 

He served as Pakistan foreign secretary between 1990-94 and also as a High Commissioner in New Delhi and the United Kingdom.

Shaharyar Khan, a career diplomat and former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman who played a big role in restoring cricket ties with India in the early 2000s, died on Saturday. He was 89.
The Bhopal-born Pakistan diplomat, who was a cousin of former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, breathed his last in Lahore after battling prolonged illness.
He served as Pakistan foreign secretary between 1990-94 and also as a High Commissioner in New Delhi and the United Kingdom.
Shaharyar headed the PCB from 2003 to 2006, a period when India toured Pakistan twice, and from 2014 to 2017.
He also worked as Pakistan team manager during the 1999 tour of India and the 2003 Cricket World Cup. He belonged to the royal family of Bhopal.
A learned personality who also wrote several books on his experiences in foreign relations and cricket, Shaharyar, in an interview last year, expressed regrets that in his last tenure as PCB chief he couldn&rsquo;t revive regular bilateral Test cricket ties with India which have been suspended since 2007 due to the tense relations between the two neighbours.
Perhaps the biggest controversy in his tenure as PCB chairman was Pakistan forfeiting the Oval Test to England in 2006 for which he blamed the then captain, Inzamam-ul-Haq.
Shaharyar later expressed concerns over Inzamam&rsquo;s push for introducing religion in the team.
Current PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi also expressed his condolences over the passing away of Shaharyar.
&ldquo;On behalf of the PCB, I express my deep condolences and grief over the passing of former Chairman Shaharyar Khan. He was a fine administrator and served Pakistan Cricket with utmost dedication.
&ldquo;Pakistan Cricket will stay indebted to the late Shaharyar Khan for his commendable role as head of the board and for his services in the growth and development of the game in the country,&rdquo; said Naqvi.

PCB wants foreign coaching staff for its team in view of upcoming international tournaments - the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. 

Pakistan Cricket Board in touch with Justin Langer, Gary Kirsten to take up national coach duties

PCB wants foreign coaching staff for its team in view of upcoming international tournaments - the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy.&nbsp;

After Shane Watson turned down the offer, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in contact with several foreign coaches, including Justin Langer and Gary Kirsten, to work with the national team as head coach on a long-term contract.
According to the &ldquo;Jang&rdquo; newspaper, the PCB has contacted high-profile names such as Langer, Kirsten, Mike Hesson, Matthew Hayden, Eoin Morgan and Phil Simmons.
The PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi said he wanted a foreign coaching and support staff to work with the Pakistan team because of the upcoming ICC events including the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy.
Zaka Ashraf, the former PCB chairman, had sidelined foreign coaches, Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick after the World Cup in India, opting to turn towards domestic former players as coaches.
The foreign coaches were released from their contracts with three month&rsquo;s salaries under a mutual agreement.
&ldquo;It is because of the PCB&rsquo;s poor track record in appointing and sacking coaches -- foreign and local -- in the past that others are now very reluctant to accept any offer from the PCB,&rdquo; a board official conceded.&nbsp;

The security delegation will visit the match venues and team hotels and will also meet with government and security officials to oversee the security plans for the visiting team.

New Zealand to send security delegation to Pakistan ahead of T20I series

The security delegation will visit the match venues and team hotels and will also meet with government and security officials to oversee the security plans for the visiting team.

New Zealand Cricket will send a security delegation to Pakistan ahead of their five-match T20I series in April this year.
A reliable source close to the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that the delegation would include private security expert Reg Dickason and a senior NZ Players Association Heath Mills official.
Dickason has been the regular security consultant for the ICC and other cricket boards when top-tier teams have visited Pakistan in recent years.
In the 2022-23 season, Pakistan hosted England and New Zealand twice along with Australia (once).
&ldquo;The delegation is due in early March to visit Lahore and Rawalpindi where the matches will probably be held,&rdquo; the source said.
The Kiwi team&rsquo;s visit is not part of the ICC FTP and is a return visit for the five T20Is that Pakistan played in New Zealand in January this year.
The security delegation will visit the match venues and team hotels and also meet with government and security officials to oversee the security plans for the visiting team.
In September 2021, the New Zealand white-ball squad returned home from Rawalpindi without playing a game in a long-awaited series owing to a security threat.
The New Zealand government took the decision to call the team back home at the highest level, which viewed it as a serious threat.
Later on, after New Zealand returned to Pakistan in the 2022-23 season to play a Test and ODI series followed by another separate white-ball series.
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