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Imran Khan to be moved to hospital amid rising health concerns

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:49:20 GMT

Reports have emerged that the former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister has lost most of the vision in his right eye

Ramiz on Kirsten's departure: 'Not going to be easy for Pakistan to hire international talent'

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:26:37 GMT

"What you need to do is to make sure that once you involve and engage somebody, you've got to give them clarity regarding the role"

'It has become a joke' - Ramiz Raja on being ousted as PCB boss

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:14:14 GMT

"The constitution has to be robust," Ramiz says about the constant tweaking of the guidelines

Ramiz Raja removed as PCB chairman

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:49:48 GMT

Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistan prime minister and board patron has nominated a 14-member committee led by Najam Sethi

192 Pakistan cricketers yet to be paid during domestic season

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:48:21 GMT

Players have not been paid their monthly retainers or even match fees, despite the season having started on August 30

Rawalpindi pitch earns second 'below average' rating of 2022

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:29:48 GMT

Match referee Andy Pycroft ruled that the surface provided "almost no assistance to any type of bowler"

PCB chairman slams Rawalpindi pitch as 'embarrassing' as bowlers toil in Test

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:16:21 GMT

Ramiz Raja warns that the country is paying price for lengthy exile from international cricket

PSL 2023 - Haider promoted to platinum; Sarfaraz, Wahab and Hasan move down

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:15:05 GMT

All franchises have the right to challenge the promotions and demotions before finalising their eight retentions

PCB's women's T20 league to run alongside PSL 2023

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:53:36 GMT

The league, however, could potentially clash with the women's IPL

PCB to donate gate receipts from first England T20I to PM's Flood Relief Fund

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:05:23 GMT

"I encourage all spectators to participate in this initiative by purchasing tickets for the first T20I and turning up in big numbers," says Ramiz Raja

Lahore, Karachi likely to host T20Is against England in September-October

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:11:46 GMT

ESPNcricinfo understands that the ECB's security team is expected to arrive in Pakistan later this month to assess arrangements

PCB to separate men's red and white-ball central contracts

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:39:11 GMT

The number of women's centrally-contracted players will rise from 18 to 25, with their salaries increasing by 15%

PCB to challenge IPL's proposed extended window at next ICC meet

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:35:41 GMT

Board chief Ramiz Raja says, "my four-nations concept is not yet dead"

PSL franchises, corporates on board for inaugural Pakistan Junior League

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:32:31 GMT

The first edition of the tournament will take place from October 1 to 15 this year

Imran's exit casts shadow over Ramiz's future as PCB chairman

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:09:23 GMT

New premier Shahbaz Sharif is thought to be weighing up options; Najam Sethi could be in the fray

PCB launches bid for ambitious Pakistan Junior League

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:09:46 GMT

Move aimed at developing age-group players through a competitive league

Ramiz's quadrangular T20s idea turned down; Barclay to finish his term in November

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:55:33 GMT

Given that the ICC events schedule is now fixed for the next cycle, fitting another tournament was a non-starter

ICC meeting: Ramiz's quadrangular T20s idea gets support ahead of his presentation

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 03:01:40 GMT

It is believed that the ECB, CA, CWI and PCB were in favour; indications are that BCCI is not in direct opposition

PCB projects revenue of $650m from proposed annual four-team Super Series

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:30:16 GMT

The Pakistan board's proposal, which includes India as a participating team, will be formally presented at the ICC Board meeting in Dubai next week

PCB puts on hold plan for Australian drop-in pitches

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:02:41 GMT

The board is set to hire a consultant to look into the feasibility of the idea

Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium set to be rechristened with new sponsor's name

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:28:25 GMT

Reasons behind the impending renaming are purely financial rather than political

Ramiz Raja wants PSL to move from draft to auction

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:40:20 GMT

He also defended Pakistan's performance at the Women's World Cup, and called for a stronger domestic women's structure

Ramiz Raja: Rawalpindi draw 'wasn't a good advertisement for Test cricket'

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 01:10:19 GMT

The PCB chairman, however, more or less confirmed that the pitch had been prepared to nullify Australia's fast-bowling strength

Ramiz Raja to propose Pakistan involvement in annual four-team series including India

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:42:37 GMT

Ramiz told ESPNcricinfo he believed the bilateral T20I series model was stale and needed freshening up

New Zealand to tour Pakistan twice in 2022-23 to make up for postponed series

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:39:26 GMT

The second tour will make up for the matches lost when NZ called off the tour this year because of security concerns

Pakistan to procure drop-in pitches to simulate Australian conditions

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:01:43 GMT

Ramiz Raja says the move is aimed at improving results overseas, and helping prep for the T20 World Cup in the short term

Faisal Hasnain appointed new PCB CEO for three years

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:42:45 GMT

Ramiz says, "Faisal will be a perfect fit as he can utilise his vast experience and knowledge to help us achieve our commercial and financial objectives"

PCB and PTV settle broadcast dispute outside of court with PMO assistance

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:05:45 GMT

Both parties are now expected to withdraw litigation, with a new revenue distribution model mapped out

Ramiz Raja hints at women's PSL for Pakistan in the near-future

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:07:23 GMT

Chairman says he wants PCB to be first Asian board to launch a women's T20 league

PSL franchises accept PCB's offer of new financial model

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:36:23 GMT

This development brings to an end a long-running stand-off between the board and the franchises

Wasim Khan steps down as PCB CEO four months before contract ends

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:27:35 GMT

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has called in the board of directors for a meeting on Wednesday afternoon to take up the matter

PCB offers PSL franchises increased share of revenue pool

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:56:48 GMT

The board has also offered financial relief for the last two seasons, which were badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic

PSL mulls move from drafts to auctions, but financial model poses hurdles

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:24:04 GMT

The franchises feel the current revenue and distribution model prevents the league from flourishing

PCB to make back-up plans ahead of 2022 home England tour, says Ramiz Raja

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:15:34 GMT

PCB chairman says Pakistan felt "used and binned" by the ECB's decision to not tour the country

Ramiz Raja rages at cricket's 'Western Bloc' after England back out of tour

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:01:25 GMT

Chairman promises to 'avenge' cancellations when Pakistan meet England, NZ at World Cup

Ramiz Raja to the fans: 'Stand behind Pakistan cricket'

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:29:44 GMT

The PCB chairman addressed the concerns raised by New Zealand's abrupt abandonment of their tour of Pakistan on Friday

Ramiz Raja vows to 'reset Pakistan cricket's compass' after becoming PCB chairman

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:48:19 GMT

He didn't give any indication about the futures of captain Babar Azam and CEO Wasim Khan

Ramiz Raja formally elected PCB chairman

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:41:07 GMT

His term at the helm of the PCB will be for three years

Matthew Hayden, Vernon Philander appointed Pakistan coaches for T20 World Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:15:13 GMT

A head coach will also be appointed alongside the two, Ramiz said in his first press conference as PCB chairman

Pakistan players share views and apprehensions in meeting with Ramiz Raja

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Insecurity over selection and doubts over the consistent application of fitness standards were among the topics discussed

Next PCB chairman to be elected on September 13

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

PCB patron and Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has nominated Ramiz Raja and Asad Ali Khan for the post

Ramiz Raja likely to become next PCB chairman as Ehsan Mani refuses extension

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan batter has been nominated for three years, and Asad Ali Khan has been nominated for a second term

Who will be the next PCB chairman? Decision after Imran Khan submits nominations

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Possibilities include Ehsan Mani getting a year's extension and Ramiz Raja taking charge full-time

Ehsan Mani set to meet PM Imran Khan amid speculation over his future

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With the PCB chairman's term due to end on August 25, Ramiz Raja's name has cropped up as a potential successor

PCB has rushed Amir's inclusion - Ramiz Raja

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja believes the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have "rushed the issue" by including Mohammad Amir in the ODI and T20 squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand

'The lowest point in our international history' - Ramiz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has described the national team as a "rudderless ship" after they were whitewashed 0-3 in the ODI series and beaten convicingly in the only T20I on their ongoing tour of Bangladesh

Ramiz calls for Wahab as ODI captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has called on the national selectors to appoint fast bowler Wahab Riaz as the country's next one-day captain

Have to make room to legalise doosra - Ramiz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has urged the ICC to consider raising the permissible limit of a bowler's elbow extension from the current limit of 15 degrees to "18 to 20 degrees."

Beating England will cool anger over fixing - Ramiz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ramiz Raja, the former Pakistan captain, has urged the players in the current national team to assume they are in a war when they take on England in the UAE

May need foreign coach - Alam

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Intikhab Alam, head of the committee appointed to find Pakistan's new coach, has said they may need to go with a foreigner since they wanted someone with the experience of coaching an international team

PCB appoint committee to select coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The PCB have appointed a three-member committee consisting of former players Zaheer Abbas, Intikhab Alam and Naushad Ali to select the next Pakistan coach

Shoaib the fastest I've faced - Ponting

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ricky Ponting has congratulated Shoaib Akhtar on what he called "an outstanding career" and said Akhtar was unquestionably the fastest bowler he had faced while playing for Australia

Former Pakistan cricketers push for players association

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The death of 38-year-old first-class cricketer Aamer Bashir, has led to a call from former Pakistan players Ramiz Raja, Rashid Latif and Abdul Qadir for the establishment of a players association in the country

Mohammad Amir earns sympathy amid scandal

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan's former captain, Ramiz Raja, and the former coach, Geoff Lawson, have both spoken out in defence of Mohammad Amir

'A good decision even if we lose T20 World Cup'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The strict action taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) against the top players for their dismal performance during the tour of Australia, has drawn mixed reactions from former players

Sarfraz call-up deserves extended run- Ramiz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja believes the PCB's "big move" to call up Sarfraz Ahmed for the third Test, in all likelihood to replace a struggling Karman Akmal, is justified

Former players question Umar Akmal's absence

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan captains have questioned the manner in which Umar Akmal was omitted from the second ODI against New Zealand

Former Pakistan players blast senior batsmen

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan players criticised the team's performance in Johannesburg after they struggled to beat an under-strength West Indies team

Zahid wants Aamer to be handled with care

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The 33-year-old former fast bowler is also worried whether Aamer's lean body can take the pressure of bowling fast "day in, day out"

This is bigger than '92 - Ramiz Raja

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan captains praised the side as thousands of fans took to the streets across Pakistan

Ramiz and Boycott call for legalising doosra

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Their comments came after Saeed Ajmal, the Pakistan offspinner was reported by the match officials for a suspect action over the doosra he bowled during the second ODI against Australia in Dubai on Friday

Pakistan's absence will affect IPL following - Ramiz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has said the absence of Pakistan players in the IPL in South Africa will seriously affect the television viewership of the event in the country

Can't force teams to play here unless security improves - Butt

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ijaz Butt, the PCB chairman, Has admitted that it will be very difficult to convince any team to tour Pakistan in the immediate future following the terror-strikes which nearly claimed the lives of the Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore on Tuesday

Qadir urges Pakistan to utilise neutral venues

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Abdul Qadir believes Pakistan should play at neutral venues, but former captains Ramiz Raja and Intikhab Alam think otherwise

Imran Khan can save Pakistan cricket - Ramiz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ramiz Raja was confident that Imran would play a key role in increasing Pakistan's influence in the ICC

The pressure is on the home side - Malik

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The pressure of these matches may be receding with familiarity but Shoaib Malik, Pakistan's captain, reckons the hosts will feel the heat a little bit

'It was phenomenal, simply exceptional batting' - Dravid

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rahul Dravid termed Virender Sehwag's triple-hundred a "really audacious knock"

Rameez backs Malik's appointment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rameez Raja backs Malik's appointment as captain but stresses that he needs a strong system and support to succeed

Rameez outburst 'sparked protest'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A report in The Sunday Telegraph has claimed that comments made on Sky Sports by Rameez Raja during the fourth afternoon at The Oval sparked Pakistan's protest which led to them forfeiting the Test

Shoaib Akhtar faces make-or-break fitness test

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shoaib Akhtar faces a make-or-break fitness test at Pakistan's practice camp this week to determine how much of a role he will play in the upcoming series against England

Rameez Raja new Pakistan Cricket Board CEO

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Following a number of changes in the national team and its management, the PCB chairman Lt Gen Tauqir Zia has decided to ring changes in the set-up of the Board

The lone hand - Salim Malik takes the game away

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

At Kolkata in 1987, India breathed a sigh of relief when they dismissed Miandad cheaply during another Pakistan run-chase

'The real strength of cricket is the crowd'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anand Vasu talks to Ramiz Raja about the challenges facing subcontinental cricket

Fighting the forces of ineptitude

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

If you ever wondered about the wisdom of Pakistan's selectors, then here's an insight

'I blame the PCB as much as Rameez' - Asif Iqbal

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Asif Iqbal, the former Pakistan captain, has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board for its inept handling of Rameez Raja, and feels that it was a situation that was 'bound to implode'

Rameez Raja resigns

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rameez Raja, the former Pakistan opening batsman, has resigned as the chief executive officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board

Pakistan to appoint security and anti-corruption manager

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will appoint a security and anti-corruption manager in an effort to control the game in a transparent manner

Haroon Rashid likely to remain as manager

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Haroon Rashid is likely to stay on as the manager of the Pakistan team despite his one-year term coming to an end after the series against India

Let on-field umpires rule on chucking

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The issue of chucking divides opinions, but a clear verdict emerged from apanel of former cricketers instituted by Wisden Asia Cricket: five out ofseven members came out in favour of handing the matter back to the umpires

Pakistan board to increase players' pay

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to revamp first-class cricket in Pakistan, and to generate more funds for their players

Pakistan ponder scrapping Zimbabwe Tests

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan Cricket Board is reported to be having serious doubts about going ahead with this October's planned home series against Zimbabwe

Senate committee critical of Pakistan board

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan board has come in for severe criticism from the Senate Committee on Sports and Culture for the team's poor performance in the home series against India

PCB denies move to replace Rameez Raja

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rameez Raja can rest easy

Pakistan likely to invite Sri Lanka for ODI tournament

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The prospect of hosting a second-string Zimbabwean outfit later this year has forced the Pakistan board to contemplate organising a triangular one-day tournament instead of a bilateral one-day series involving Zimbabwe

Slogan changed to 'Team Pakistan'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to change its slogan from 'Proud to be a Pakistani' to 'Team Pakistan'

Rameez and Wasim Raja's father dies at 74

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Raja Saleem Akhtar, the father of Test cricketers Wasim and Rameez Raja, died of a heart attack in Lahore on April 22

Rameez and Wasim Raja's father dies at 74

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Raja Saleem Akhtar, the father of Test cricketers Wasim and Rameez Raja, died of a heart attack in Lahore on April 22

'Rameez shouldn't have taken up commentary' - Tauqir

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Tauqir Zia, the former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, has said that Ramiz Raja should not have taken up commentary duties for the recently concluded series

'I don't plan to resign' - Rameez Raja

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rameez Raja has said that he has no intentions of resigning while the PCB has initiated disciplinary action against Rashid Latif

Pakistan board defends its chief executive

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan Cricket Board has been forced to come out in defence of its embattled chief executive, Rameez Raja, as the hunt for a scapegoat intensifies in the aftermath of India's historic series victory

Shoaib called before medical commission

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shoaib Akhtar has been called before a medical inquiry commission, as the Pakistan Cricket Board investigates the spate of injuries that affected their prospects of victory in the recent Test series against India

Pakistan call on ICC to gag Rashid Latif

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan Cricket Board has called on the ICC to act against unsubstantiated match-fixing allegations, following the latest outburst from their former captain Rashid Latif

Atkinson's diet, and stuffed cotton

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Until the end of the Indian tour of Pakistan, we will be running a daily Paper Round of what newspapers in India and Pakistan, and from around the world, are saying about this series

India's get-out clause, and Prasanna's lament

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A look at what the newspapers are saying about the India-Pakistan series - February 26, 2004

PCB upset at Dalmiya jumping the gun

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly upset that Jagmohan Dalmiya, the president of the Indian board, held his press conference to announce the itinerary of India's tour to Pakistan earlier than scheduled

Timing of match-fixing leak curious

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The publication of confidential correspondence between the Anti Corruption Unit and the PCB, detailing the former's concerns over match-fixing in the Pakistani camp during two ODI tournaments in 2002, raised some uncomfortable issues, and leaves more

Pakistan board to approach Akram for help

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that it will invite Wasim Akram, Imran Khan and Aaqib Javed to coach Pakistan's fast bowlers before India's tour in March

Tauqir Zia might stay on for India series

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Despite his resignation on Monday, which is due to take effect on December 14, Lt-Gen

Resumption of India-Pakistan matches moves closer

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The likelihood of India and Pakistan playing against each other regularly moved closer with the news that the Indian government as proposed a number of measures to its Pakistan counterpart in a bid to normalise relations between the two countries

Manjrekar wants resumption of Indo-Pak ties

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sanjay Manjrekar has spoken out in favour of India touring Pakistan next February, as scheduled in the ICC calendar