Stories by Imran Siddique

PCB seeks Pakistan-India match referee’s removal from Asia Cup over alleged violations of ICC rules

Chairperson Naqvi says board lodged complaint with ICC over violation of rules pertaining to "Spirit of Cricket"; Pycroft is scheduled to be referee for Pak-UAE match.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 11:47am

Saim Ayub out as PCB announces squad for Champions Trophy

PCB chairman says Gaddafi Stadium will be reopened on February 7, Karachi's National Stadium will be unveiled on Feb 11.

Updated 31 Jan, 2025 07:22pm

Veteran cricket umpire Aleem Dar to retire at end of 2024-25 domestic season

He is currently one of four Pakistani umpires on the ICC’s international panel, making him eligible to officiate in ODIs and T20Is.

Published 27 Sep, 2024 04:53pm

Shaheen Afridi and Ansha Afridi welcome a baby boy

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi extends his best wishes to the new parents.

Published 24 Aug, 2024 03:02pm

No spectators to be allowed at 2nd Pak-Bangladesh Test due to National Stadium renovation: PCB

Series to be held from Aug 30 to Sept 3; PCB calls it a "difficult decision" to hold the Test without an audience.

Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:25pm

Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers

Spanish club's academy says Pakistan is a "huge market full of opportunities" it wants to explore, according to PR issued by PFL.

Published 30 May, 2024 01:44pm

PCB announces 18-man squad for England and Ireland T20Is

Recalls Rauf, Hasan while Rizwan, Azam, Irfan included; team will be reduced to 15 for June's T20 World Cup in US, West Indies.

Updated 02 May, 2024 04:18pm

Indian captain Rohit Sharma says would love to face Pakistan in Test cricket

Expects the contest to be a good one given Pakistan’s “superb bowling lineup”.

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 08:14pm

ICC delegation calls on PCB Chairman Naqvi to discuss Champions Trophy arrangements

PCB chief announces plans to upgrade three major venues well in time before the start of the global tournament.

Published 27 Mar, 2024 08:02pm

Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB’s Interim Management Committee head

Ashraf thanks caretaker prime minister “for the confidence and trust reposed by him".

Updated 19 Jan, 2024 11:27pm

PSL 9 to begin on Feb 17, Lahore to host opener

PCB says the final of the six-team tournament will take place at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on March 18.

Published 12 Jan, 2024 08:13pm

Pakistan shooter Kashmala Talat qualifies for Paris Olympics

21-year-old bags silver medal at Asian Shooting Championship.

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:14pm

Following backlash, PCB overturns fine on Azam Khan for displaying Palestinian flag on bat

The board says it waived off the fine after "reviewing" the matter.

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 03:01pm

Babar Azam says stepping down as Pakistan cricket captain in all formats

"It's a difficult decision but I feel it is a right time for this call," he says; Shan Masood appointed Test captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead T20 side.

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 10:12pm

Inzamamul Haq steps down as chief selector of men’s cricket team

PCB says five-member committee constituted to investigate allegations of "conflict of interest" reported in media regarding team selection process.

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 07:25pm

PCB files complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate conduct’ targeting Pakistan during World Cup clash with India

Lodges "formal protest" regarding visa delays for Pakistani journalists and fans.

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:15pm

Pakistan make FIFA World Cup qualifying history with 1-0 victory over Cambodia

Harun Hamid Khan scored the winning goal for Pakistan in the 68th minute during the match that took place at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad.

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 07:21pm

Indian govt grants Pakistan squad visas for World Cup, PCB confirms

“Finally received a call from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to collect the passports,” says PCB spokesperson.

Updated 25 Sep, 2023 08:45pm

Shaheen Shah Afridi weds Shahid Afridi’s daughter Ansha in Karachi

The couple had their nikah solemnised earlier in the year.

Published 20 Sep, 2023 12:06am

Pakistan look to ‘match-winner’ Zaman after Naseem injury blow

“The more tough situations we can face leading into the World Cup, that’s brilliant," says bowling coach Morkel.

Updated 13 Sep, 2023 10:51pm