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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.

 Pakistan appoint Gary Kirsten as ODI and T20I head coach, Aussie legend appointed Test team coach

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.

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post; Shaheen Afridi's captaincy uncertain

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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The PCB recently released Muhammad Hafeez as team director though the former Test captain was assured he would get a three-year contract by the board’s previous chairman, Zaka Ashraf.

PCB looking to appoint foreign coaches, support staff for the upcoming T20 World Cup	

The PCB recently released Muhammad Hafeez as team director though the former Test captain was assured he would get a three-year contract by the board&rsquo;s previous chairman, Zaka Ashraf.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), led by new chairman Mohsin Naqvi, is looking to appoint foreign coaches and support staff to guide the national team through the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in the USA and West Indies in June.
"The new Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi is keen to look at the available coaching options for Pakistan and is more inclined to appoint foreign coaches and support staff,&rdquo; a well-informed source in the board said.
"Naqvi has already asked chief selector, Wahab Riaz to speak to some of the available options and shortlist candidates as he is aware foreign coaches might be reluctant to join the Pakistan team because of the way Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick were removed from their positions after the World Cup and their contracts cut short." Veteran administrator Naqvi was appointed as PCB chief for a three-year term early this month.
The source said Wahab, who is very close to the Chairman having worked as his advisor on sports in the Punjab government, has been tasked with having initial discussions with prospective candidates.
The PCB recently released Muhammad Hafeez as team director though the former Test captain was assured he would get a three-year contract by the board&rsquo;s previous chairman, Zaka Ashraf.
The future of the other coaches, including Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, is also uncertain as they were brought in by Hafeez.
The source said Naqvi was also not convinced that Shaheen Shah Afridi was the best choice to lead the T20 outfit and ranked Muhammad Rizwan as a better option to lead in both white-ball formats.
&ldquo;Shaheen&rsquo;s performance as captain in the Pakistan Super League is under scrutiny no doubt about that," the source said.
Zaka had removed Babar Azam as captain in all three formats after the 50-over World Cup and also changed the coaching staff and selection committee relying more on former players who played for the national team after 2000.
The source said that Babar is still unable to get over how the board forced him to resign as captain and added that since the change there has been some uneasiness in the Pakistan dressing room especially when Hafeez was the director in Australia and New Zealand.
"Babar privately feels betrayed by Shaheen as he and the fast bowler, Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf have always been very close in the team." By the end of March, the source said, the Pakistan board and team might be seeing several changes.
The source also disclosed that there had also been a fallout between Hafeez and Wahab who were both given a lot of powers by Zaka but the former is now unhappy that Wahab despite being close to Naqvi didn't support extending his contract as team director.
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A source in the PCB said the decision by the two senior players to go ahead with the social media sessions obviously arranged by their agent had not gone down well with the Board.

New PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi wants Pakistan players' social media usage regulated

A source in the PCB said the decision by the two senior players to go ahead with the social media sessions obviously arranged by their agent had not gone down well with the Board.

The Pakistan Cricket Board is not happy with former skipper Babar Azam and the current national T20 skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi participating on a space with fans conducted on social media platform 'X'.
The Q and A sessions on 'X', formerly Twitter, did confirm the popularity of Babar despite losing the captaincy as his session drew more then 20,000 fans while Shaheen&rsquo;s Q and A session was joined by around 4000 fans.
But a source in the PCB said the decision by the two senior players to go ahead with the social media sessions obviously arranged by their agent had not gone down well with the PCB.
"The PCB will look to revisit some of the clauses that the centrally contracted players need to adhere to," the source said.
"The clauses covering the social media activities of contracted players are now being reviewed again by the board because it is concerned such public Q and A sessions could result in unnecessary controversies,&rdquo; he said.
The PCB and players have been at loggerheads over the usage of social media and the NOCs issues for foreign T20 leagues since last year.
The fact that the PCB has a fourth Chairman since December 2022 has not helped matters and the source said this has led to lack of clarity between the players, their agents and the board.
"Every PCB chairman has tried to run the board in his own way and in some cases, even ignored the written clauses of the central contracts and given special permissions to players in the past 12 months," the source added.
The source said the new chairman Mohsin Naqvi had asked for details about the central contracts with the players and also asked for transcripts of all interviews and social media content of players for the last few months.
"Naqvi clearly wants a revised media policy for players and for this the PCB could revise some clauses of the central contracts,"

45-year-old Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi becomes the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB. He is also currently serving as the caretaker Chief Minister of the State of Punjab.

Syed Mohsin Naqvi unanimously elected as Chairman of PCB for 3-year term

<h2>45-year-old Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi becomes the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB. He is also currently serving as the caretaker Chief Minister of the State of Punjab.</h2>

In a unanimous decision, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has elected veteran administrator Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as its chairman, a position he will hold for a three-year term. The election took place during a special meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
Expressing his gratitude and commitment, Naqvi stated, "I am deeply honoured and humbled to have been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. I am thankful for the trust and confidence reposed in me. I am fully committed to upgrading the standard of the game in the country and bringing professionalism in the administration of cricket in Pakistan."
At 45 years of age, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, a prominent figure in Pakistani media, becomes the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB. Notably, he is currently serving as the caretaker Chief Minister of the State of Punjab.
This is the first full-time appointment after the dismissal of former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja, who served as the last full-time chairman but was removed from his position due to alleged "political interference" in December 2022. Subsequently, Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf held interim roles, with the latter stepping down in January of this year.
Taking charge at a challenging time, Chairman Naqvi faces the task of rejuvenating the Pakistan senior cricket team, which has been struggling since the ODI World Cup in India last year. Following their failure to reach the semifinals in that tournament, Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's captain. Shan Masood was subsequently appointed as the Test captain, while pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi assumed the leadership role in white-ball formats.
However, Pakistan's cricket fortunes have yet to see significant improvement, as they recently suffered a 0-3 whitewash in the Test series against Australia and a 1-4 loss to New Zealand in a T20I series.
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) made it clear during the ACC council meeting in Bali last week that it was not willing to take the financial burden

PCB, SLC locked in financial dispute over extra expenses during Asia Cup 2023

The cricket boards of Pakistan and Sri Lanka are locked in a financial dispute over who should bear the additional $3-4 million burden incurred due to the shifting of the Asia Cup to the island nation last year.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) made it clear during the ACC council meeting in Bali last week that it was not willing to take the financial burden

The cricket boards of Pakistan and Sri Lanka are locked in a financial dispute over who should bear the additional $3-4 million burden incurred due to the shifting of the Asia Cup to the island nation last year.
With the BCCI unwilling to send its team to Pakistan, the original host, due to geopolitical tensions, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided on a hybrid model and roped in Sri Lanka to host the majority of the matches.
This resulted in extra expenses being incurred on chartered flights, hotel bookings, venue hire fees and travel, among others.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) made it clear during the ACC council meeting in Bali last week that it was not willing to take the financial burden as it did not earn extra and was also not the official host of the tournament.
The expenses also reportedly soared because the former PCB chairman, Zaka Ashraf, changed the venue of the first match from Lahore to Multan.
The PCB is also making a case for the ACC to pay for the additional expenses as the continental cricket governing body took the decision to take away Pakistan's hosting rights and split the event.
A source in the know of things said that during the Bali meeting, ACC chief Jay Shah made it clear that it was the PCB which insisted on hosting four matches after the ACC board had decided to move the entire tournament to Sri Lanka.
"When the financial dispute was discussed by the acting chairman of the PCB, Khawar Shah, and CEO Salman Naseer (in Bali), Jay Shah and the SLC were on the same page," the source said.
He said that Shah explained to the officials that since Pakistan remained the host of the event and Sri Lanka's venue and facilities were used, SLC's dues should be cleared by PCB.
The source added that SLC president Shami Silva expressed concern to the ACC that PCB had still not cleared the bills for hotel stay and chartered flights.
Shah advised Silva to deal directly with the PCB.
Naseer, however, has assured Silva that some bills pertaining to hotel stay and venue rental were "in the process of verification and would be cleared soon" by the PCB.
However, the issue of expenses incurred on chartered flight remains unresolved, with the PCB insisting that the flights were booked through Classic Travel, a "non-prequalified" Sri Lankan company.
Apparently, the PCB has so far paid an upfront amount of $281,700 and agreed to give SLC $2,069,885 for the venues. But, now, the PCB is insisting the ACC, being the parent body, share some of the additional costs and pay the hosting fee of 2.5 million dollars.

According to insiders, Hafeez as well as the other new coaching staff members came on board only after the assurance of getting long-term contracts.

PCB asked not to offer long-term contract to Mohammad Hafeez

The sports ministry asked the Pakistan Cricket Board not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet. Here are the details

According to insiders, Hafeez as well as the other new coaching staff members came on board only after the assurance of getting long-term contracts.

The sports ministry asked the Pakistan Cricket Board not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-over World Cup last year.
The PCB had sent a copy of the contract for approval to the ministry of inter-provincial coordination, which oversees the sports sector.
&ldquo;The contract was for a long term period but the board was told to just continue with the short-term arrangement with Hafeez which ends after the T20 series in New Zealand,&rdquo; a reliable source said.
According to insiders, Hafeez as well as the other new coaching staff members came on board only after the assurance of getting long-term contracts.
&ldquo;Now it appears (that) this is not going to happen, and as it is, the performance of the team has also been very bad under Hafeez and the other coaches, as they have lost all Tests in Australia and now the T20I series in New Zealand,&rdquo; an insider said.
Hafeez was named the director of the Pakistan team along with new coaches Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal and foreigners Simon Helmot and Adam Hollioake for the Australian tour.
Another former Pakistan player, Yasir Arafat replaced Helmot as the high performance coach for the T20Is in New Zealand.
The new coaches came in after the PCB reassigned the foreign coaches Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick to the National Cricket Academy after the World Cup.
All three refused to take up the new assignment and went on vacations. They have now resigned after an undisclosed financial deal with the PCB.
Recently, the sports ministry also stopped the board&rsquo;s cricket management committee from holding a T10 league and as well as a meeting to form the new board of governors.

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