Sub continental captaincy no ‘bed of roses’: Younis KhanLAHORE - : Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan feels that leading the national squad is not an easy task especially in a cricket crazy region. PCB to form pool of best cricketers ahead of 2011 World CupLAHORE - Keeping in view the 2011 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to create a pool of top cricketers in order to have the best team ready for the mega event. PCB discontinues inquiry against Shoaib Akhtar after apologyLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has discontinued its enquiry against controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for criticizing the team management on a television chat show. PCB puts blame on predecessors for glaring wrongdoings unearthed by auditLAHORE - In an apparent bid to clear itself from all the alleged irregularities which were disclosed during the recent audit, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has blamed the previous management of Dr Nasim Ashraf and Shaharyar Khan for all the wrongdoings. Now, Alam cries wolf over ’smear campaign’ against himLAHORE - Pakistan cricket, it seems, is no different from the country’s politics, as after former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s allegations that a ’smear campaign’ had been initiated by certain political quarters to malign his image, coach Intikhab Alam has alleged that he too is being targeted by a similar drive. Imran encourages Shoaib not to waste last few years of international cricketLAHORE - Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has advised bad boy of Pakistan cricket Shoaib Akhtar not to waste his last few years of international cricket and try to work hard to get back into the team and then go out with honour and pride. Saudi authorities ‘concerned’ over Pak’s turbulent political scene : AshrafLAHORE - Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and a close associate of former President General Pervez Musharraf, Nasim Ashraf has said that Saudi authorities are very concerned about Pakistan’s present political condition. Imran Farhat discontinues his ICL contractLAHORE - Another Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat has parted ways with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). PCB yet to decide venue for ‘home’ series against New ZealandLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still undecided regarding the venue of the ‘home’ one-day international series against New Zealand scheduled to be held in November. PCB blames Sri Lanka Cricket for delay in laying school pitchesLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected media reports that it is purposely delaying laying three international standard pitches in one of Sri Lanka’s famous 135-year-old schools, and instead blamed the Sri Lankan cricket authorities for the delay. Sohail’s diatribe against Butt for Pak’s World Cup hosting fiascoLAHORE - Former Pakistan captain and left hand opener Aamir Sohail has criticized Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt for misleading board patron, President Asif Ali Zardari and the public on the 2011 World Cup hosting issue. Sohail slams Butt for misleading Pakistan cricketLAHORE - Former Pakistan captain Aamir Sohail Thursday took another swipe at Ijaz Butt, saying the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman is misleading board’s patron - Pakistan President Asif Zardari — and is also hoodwinking the general masses regarding relocation of the 2011 World Cup matches out of the country. Miandad, Alam at loggerheads over Champions Trophy preparationsLAHORE - A controversy seems to be brewing up between Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam and batting advisor Javed Miandad regarding the team’s training methods ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. PCB chief miscalculated on ICC compensation package to PakLAHORE - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt was off the mark when he claimed last week that Pakistan would receive around Rs 1.5 billion (18 million dollars) from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after settling its 2011 World Cup dispute with the game’s governing body. PCB sacks chief operating officer Salim Altaf
Former Pak sports official criticizes Butt for ’surrendering’ to ICCLAHORE - Former Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Director General Zakir Hussain Syed has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt for succumbing under the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) pressure and ending the legal war against it regarding the 2011 World Cup hosting issue. PCB bans Asif from interacting with media till his ban expiresLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has directed tainted fast bowler Mohammad Asif to keep away from the media till his 12-month ban expires on September 22. Miandad orders green top at Gaddafi Stadium in preparation for Champions TrophyLAHORE - Pakistan cricket batting advisor and former captain Javed Miandad has asked pitch curators to prepare a green and pacy surface at the Gaddafi Stadium to prepare batsmen for the bouncy South African wickets. Pak under tremendous pressure to do well in Champions Trophy: Afridi
Pak considers India, Australia biggest threat in Champions TrophyLAHORE - Pakistan cricket coach Coach Intikhab Alam believes that India and Australia would be the biggest threat to his team in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in South Africa in September. Pak may host ‘home’ ODI series against NZ in US, MalaysiaLAHORE - Pakistan might host New Zealand in a one-day international series in United States or Malaysia if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fails to convince the UAE cricket authorities regarding hosting the matches in that country. International cricket to return only in ’safe’ and ’secure’ Pak : ICCLAHORE - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has assured Pakistan that international cricket would return to the troubled nation as soon as it is safe to for the foreign teams to return there. ODI’s may die a ‘premature death’ with 2011 World Cup : Zaheer Abbas
Pakistan to play two Test series in England next yearLAHORE/LONDON - Pakistan will play a ‘home’ Test series against Australia in England next year. It will also play a series against England. ICC to pay PCB 18 million dollars as World Cup dues: Butt
Pakistan to host Australia in England in 2010LAHORE - Pakistan and Australia would face each other in two Twenty20 internationals and two Test matches in England in 2010. I have full confidence in Younis Khan’s leadership qualities: Butt
More Pak ICL players planning to discontinue their contract
Qadir criticizes selection committee for dropping Razzaq, Butt
Under pressure Yousuf looks forward to silence critics during Champions Trophy
Alam backs Asif’s selection, says he would add ‘fire’ to team’s bowling
UAE emerges frontrunner for hosting Pak-New Zealand ODI seriesLAHORE - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the first choice venue for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to host the One-day International series against New Zealand scheduled to be held in November-December. Miffed Javed yet to resume duty at NCA
PCB chief on collision course with Younis KhanLAHORE - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt is apparently on a collision course with captain Younus Khan and the Governing Board (GB) members. Heads roll as PCB starts ‘post mortem’ of Sri Lanka tourLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sacked assistant coach Aaqib Javed from his post due to the team’s dismal show in the Sri Lanka series. |
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LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sacked its chief operating officer Salim Altaf. PCB chairman Ijaz Butt was no longer interested in keeping Altaf in the board due to his poor management skills, erratic behaviour and intrigues, sources said.
LAHORE - : Newly appointed Pakistan vice captain Shahid Afridi has said that being the ICC Twenty20 World Cup champions, Pakistan will be under tremendous pressure in the Champions Trophy. Expressing full confidence in his team, Afridi said the T20 World Cup triumph proves that Pakistan has the ability to win mega tournaments.
