Akram rejects Donald’s theory on legalizing ball tamperingLAHORE - Former Pakistan speedster Wasim Akram has rejected former South African fast bowler Allan Donald’s suggestions of legalizing ball tampering. Pak batsmen faulty technique behind poor show in Lanka: RamizLAHORE - Former captain Ramiz Raja has said that Pakistan team’s lack of Test match exposure, faulty technique of the batsmen led to their drubbing in Sri Lanka. ‘Shoaib not fit to make even a list of 50, can’t even bowl 3-overs’LAHORE - Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan has supported Shoaib Akhtar’s omission from the 30-member ICC Champions Trophy squad, saying that the mercurial pacer is not fit to even make it to a list of 50. PCB to shun its legal war against ICCLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to withdraw its legal notice against the International Cricket Council (ICC) that challenged the apex cricket authority’s decision to shift the 2011 World Cup games from Pakistan. PCB awards ‘C’ category central contract to Naved-ul-HasanLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded a ‘C’ category central contract to all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan. Pak pacer Asif hails his ‘rebirth’LAHORE - Expressing happiness over him being included in the initial list of 30 probables for the Champions Trophy, banned Pakistani left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Asif has said the call is like a “rebirth” for him. PCB accepts Sohail’s resignationLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted Aamir Sohail’s resignation and appointed former Test cricketer Haroon Rashid as the new Director for Game Development.Aamir, director game development, has tendered his resignation and PCB chairman Ijaz Butt has accepted it. Former batsman Rashid will be the acting director game development with immediate effect,” The Daily Times quoted a PCB spokesperson, as saying. ‘No job satisfaction’ leads to Sohail’s resignation from PCBLAHORE - Former Pakistan Test cricketer Aamir Sohail resigned from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) director’s post, as he was not satisfied with his job. Akhtar ruled out for Sri Lanka one-day seriesLAHORE - Pakistan’s controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been ruled out for the one-day international series against Sri Lanka beginning later this month. PCB’s ‘amazing’ fitness test for Shoaib where he didn’t bowl a single ball!
Now, PCB’s ‘house of horrors’ rocked with Sohail’s rumoured resignation
Butt vows to continue fighting for 2011 World Cup hosting rightsLAHORE - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt has said he will continue to fight for Pakistan’s right to host the 2011 World Cup. PHF to take legal action against Mansoor for defaming federationLAHORE - The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will take legal action against former Olympian Mansoor Ahmad for defaming the national federation. PCB chief Ijaz Butt not to attend World Cup 2011 logo unveiling ceremony
More trouble for Akhtar as PCB seeks legal advice on his statementsLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to seek legal advice on the recent statement of controversial fast bowler Shoiab Akhtar, in which he had blamed the board for maligning his image. PCB seeks legal advice on attending 2011 World Cup logo unveiling ceremonyLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to seek legal advice on whether to attend the logo unveiling ceremony of the 2011 World Cup scheduled to be held in Mumbai on July 14. Shoaib’s anti-PCB rant may be final nail in his coffinLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may take disciplinary action against controversial fast Shoaib Akhtar for his remarks on the board’s decision to axe him from the World Twenty20 Championship team. PCB to consider Akhtar, Asif for Champions trophy: BariLAHORE - Controversial Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif would be considered for selection for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in September-October in South Africa, interim chief selector Wasim Bari has said. Inzamam criticizes PCB for making Pak a ‘laughing stock’ in cricket world
Shoaib Akhtar again in the news: threatened PCB about bouncing a lawsuit over World Twenty20 axing
PCB refuses to play one-day series in Bangladesh
Sporting ties with India not possible right now: JillaniLAHORE - Pakistan’s Sports Minister Aftab Shah Jillani does not foresee a restoration of sporting ties with India in the near future. ‘Top PCB officials have no knowledge about sports management’LAHORE - Criticizing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its unprofessional way of handling cricket issues in the country, former Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) director general Zakir Hussain Syed has said PCB officials have no knowledge about sports management. Aamir Sohail issued notice for not attending ICC courseLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a show-cause notice to director National Cricket Academy Aamir Sohail for not attending the course held in England. “Miffed” PCB likely to skip Mumbai meeting to assert its stand on WC hosting issueLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unlikely to participate in the meeting with the three hosts of the 2011 World Cup India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, to discuss and sort out the hosting rights issues. Now, Bari in “battle of egos” with Aamir SohailLAHORE - The internal rift between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials is out in the open again, with the board’s Director Human Resources, Wasim Bari serving a show cause notice to Director National Cricket Academy, Aamir Sohail. Pak to host “home” series against Kiwis on neutral venueLAHORE - Pakistan would host New Zealand for three Tests and five one-day internationals on a neutral venue, after all efforts by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to relocate the ‘home’ series against Kiwis to New Zealand failed. ‘Challenging’ Sri Lanka series awaits Pak players: AfridiLAHORE - Pakistan all rounder Shahid Afridi has said that Sri Lanka Test series would be challenging for the players, as they would have to change gear from the Twenty20 format of the game to the five-day mode. PCB fines Asif for Dubai drugs detentionLAHORE - Pakistani cricket authorities on Thursday fined Mohammad Asif one million rupees (12,500 dollars) over the fast bowler’s 19-day detention at Dubai airport for alleged drug possession. PCB awards ‘C’ category contract to pacer AamirLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded a ‘C’ category contract to rookie fast bowler Mohammad Aamir. Sri Lankan cricketers ’savior’ driver praying for Pak winLAHORE - The bus driver of the Sri Lankan cricket team, Meher Mohammad Khalil, who by his presence of mind and prompt action saved the lives of the Lankan cricketers during the Lahore terror strike, has said that he would be praying for Pakistan’s victory during the forthcoming Test and one-day series between both the countries. Yousuf’ s inclusion could see Malik open batting against Sri LankaLAHORE - With the return of middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf in the team, the Pakistan team management is undecided over how to utilize all rounder Shoaib Malik, and is now thinking of pushing the former captain up the batting order. Qadir ready to spill the beans in book on his ‘experience’ with PCBLAHORE - Former Pakistan cricket chief selector, Abdul Qadir has charged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of ruining cricket in the country, and said that he could write a book on his seven month long ‘experience’ with the board. Ajmal looking forward to unleashing his Doosra’s on spin friendly Lankan pitchesLAHORE - After his spectacular performance in the Twenty20 World Cup, Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has said that he is now aiming to fulfill his lifelong ambition of earning a Test cap in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Pak selectors angry with PCB for ignoring them after T20 World Cup winLAHORE - The national selectors, who picked the Pakistan squad that won the Twenty20 World Cup, are angry that they have been completely ignored in the celebrations for the team’s triumph. |