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LAHORE: Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Thursday, met spinner Sadia Iqbal after she became the number one bowler in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings.

Sadia, 29, recently climbed to the top of the ICC rankings, dethroning England’s Sophie Ecclestone, who was benched during her team’s recent T20I series against the West Indies.

Her meteoric rise is the result of consistent performances, most notably in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2025 held in Lahore, where she played a vital role in Pakistan’s unbeaten campaign.

She bagged nine wickets at an impressive average of 16 and was deservedly named in the Team of the Tournament.

During the meeting, the PCB Chairman congratulated Sadia Iqbal on her remarkable achievement, calling her rise to the top of the world rankings a proud moment for the country.

“Sadia Iqbal’s accomplishment is a matter of immense pride for Pakistan,” he said.

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“She is a star of Pakistan women’s cricket and has made the entire nation proud. This milestone is the result of her hard work and professional approach.”

Mohsin Naqvi also presented Sadia with a special “World No.1 T20I Bowler” shirt and expressed his best wishes for her continued success, particularly with the Women’s T20 World Cup around the corner.

“I hope Sadia continues this run of form into the World Cup,” he added. “She has the talent, the discipline, and the hunger to achieve even greater success in the future.”

Sadia, in return, thanked the PCB Chairman for the encouragement and vowed to maintain her performance levels.

“InshaAllah, I will continue this momentum in the World Cup as well,” she said.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sameer Ahmed and Head of Women’s Cricket Rafia Haider were also present on the occasion.

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Pakistan’s star javelin thrower and Olympic medalist Arshad Nadeem has been honoured with the prestigious Best Asian Athlete award by the Asian Athletics Association.

The award was presented during the Association’s meeting held in South Korea.

On this occasion, the Chairman of South Asian Athletics, Major General (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi, attended the event alongside the President of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan, Brigadier (R) Wajahat Hussain Sahi.

Secretary Colonel (R) Shah Jehan and Salman Iqbal Butt were also in attendance at the ceremony.

Arshad Nadeem announced on the social media platform X that he has received the accolade.

“Today, I was honoured to receive the ‘best male athlete of Asia’ award by Asian Athletics. I am humbled and recharged to give better performances,” the caption read.

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Last year, Arshad Nadeem was awarded the second-highest civil award of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Hilal-e-Imtiaz, by the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, for his ground-breaking performance in the Paris Olympics 2024.

For the unversed, Arshad Nadeem ended Pakistan’s 32-year medal drought in the Olympics and became the first-ever individual Olympic gold medalist from the country.

Before that, Pakistan last won a medal in the Olympics during the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona

In the javelin throw event, Arshad failed to make a mark in his first attempt, however, he made a remarkable recovery with 92.97m in his second attempt, a new Olympic record, which was eventually proved sufficient for him to secure the gold at the Paris Olympics.

Meanwhile, India’s Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal with an 89.45m throw in his second attempt, while all of his other attempts were deemed as “No Throw”.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Saturday, unveiled the ticket prices for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.

The series will begin on May 28, with the second and third matches taking place on May 30 and June 1, respectively.

All matches are scheduled to be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and the first ball will be bowled at 8 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

Tickets will be available to fans from 25 May onwards at TCS Express Centres only.

In the first phase, tickets will be available tomorrow at TCS Express centres located at Davis Road and Gulberg, Lahore.

To encourage fans to come to the ground, affordable ticket prices have been set for the series between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The general enclosures (Hanif Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Saeed Ahmed) at the Gaddafi Stadium will be available to fans at PKR 200.

The first-class enclosures (Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Abdul Qadir, Javed Miandad and Sarfaraz Nawaz) will be available at PKR 300, while the premium enclosures (Rajas and Saeed Anwar) will be available to fans at PKR 400.

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The VIP enclosures (Fazal Mahmood and Imran Khan) will be available to fans at PKR 500.

Moreover, Majid Khan and Zaheer Abbas (VVIP enclosures) at the Jinnah End and Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram (VVIP enclosures) at the Iqbal End will be available to fans at PKR 2,000.

Additionally, the fans can witness action from the Gallery (hospitality) boxes at PKR 2,000.

Fans wishing to watch their cricketing stars can buy a maximum of four tickets on one CNIC card.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially begun its search for a new coaching staff for the men’s national team, releasing advertisements for multiple key roles.

Applications have been invited for the posts of batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach, and strength & conditioning coach, with the deadline set for 5 p.m. on June 6, 2025.

Interested candidates can find detailed job descriptions on PCB’s official website.

This development followed PCB’s appointment of Mike Hesson as the white-ball head coach of the Pakistan men’s team.

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Hesson’s appointment marked a significant shift, given his experience with New Zealand and in various T20 leagues. Now, the board seems keen on building a specialised support staff around him.

During Pakistan’s recent tour to New Zealand. Mohammad Yousuf, Mohammad Masroor, and Drikus Saaiman formed the core coaching staff without a specialised bowling coach.

This hiring spree signals PCB’s intent to plug those gaps and back its coaching staff with focused expertise.

Applicants will undergo a standard selection process, with only shortlisted candidates contacted for interviews.

With a new head coach at the helm and a possible overhaul in the pipeline, PCB seems to be laying the foundation for a more stable, specialised, and possibly long-term coaching structure.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Tuesday, revealed the schedule of the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10, set to resume from 17 May.

According to the details, Karachi Kings will face Peshawar Zalmi on 17 May at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to resume the tournament.

The final of the six-team tournament will be held on 25 May at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

It’s important to note that the remaining fixtures of PSL 10 were initially moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after an Indian drone struck Rawalpindi Stadium last week.

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However, following the guidance of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, the PCB decided to suspend PSL 10 due to escalating tensions with India.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host a double-header on 18 May as Multan Sultans will take on Quetta Gladiators in the afternoon, while Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars will go head-to-head in the evening encounter.

On 19 May, Islamabad United and Karachi Kings will feature in the last group match of the event.

The action will then shift to Lahore, where the first Qualifier is scheduled on 21 May. Eliminator 1 and Qualifier 2 will follow on 22 and 23 May, respectively.

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The only afternoon game will begin at 3pm local, while the first ball of the evening matches will be bowled at 7.30pm local time.

Details regarding tickets will be shared shortly.

It’s worth noting that currently, Quetta Gladiators are at the top of the points table, having qualified for the playoffs with six wins, two losses, and one no-result from their nine matches.

The Karachi Kings are currently in second place with 10 points, followed by Islamabad United in third, Lahore Qalandars in fourth, and Peshawar Zalmi in fifth position, respectively.

Meanwhile, Multan Sultans have been eliminated from playoff contention, having recorded only one win and eight losses in their nine matches.

Revised Schedule of PSL 10

17 May – Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

18 May – Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

19 May – Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

21 May – Qualifier 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

22 May – Eliminator 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

23 May – Eliminator 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

25 May – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to part ways with five high-profile mentors previously appointed for the Champions Cup, sources confirmed on Tuesday.

According to insiders, the decision was taken on the directive of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, signalling a shift in strategy just months before crucial assignments.

The mentors in question include former captains Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and former head coach Saqlain Mushtaq.

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These five were appointed last year on three-year contracts to serve as mentors for domestic teams participating in the Champions Cup.

While no official announcement has been made yet, sources within the board confirm that the move has been finalised internally. The mentors are expected to be formally informed in the coming days.

Interestingly, Shoaib Malik had already submitted his resignation two weeks ago, stepping down voluntarily before the PCB reached its final decision.

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The remaining four mentors, however, were reportedly caught off guard by the development.

The reasons for the move remain undisclosed, with the PCB maintaining silence on the abrupt reversal of what was initially pitched as a long-term initiative to develop domestic talent through the guidance of experienced ex-internationals.

It is worth noting that on August 26, 2024, the PCB announced the appointments of these five players following what it described as a “competitive and transparent” selection process.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized a proposed schedule for the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

According to the proposed plan, matches are expected to occur in Rawalpindi and Lahore with games between 17 and 25 May, sourced said.

The final schedule is likely to be announced soon following the approval from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

It is worth mentioning that the remaining fixtures of PSL 10 were shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after an Indian drone hit the Rawalpindi Stadium. Later on, the guidance of the PM Sharif, PCb cancelled the PSL 10 due to increasing tensions with India.

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The postponement took place when PSL 10 was nearing its conclusion, with only eight matches left to play.

As of the completion of 27 matches, the Quetta Gladiators lead the points table after qualifying for the playoffs, boasting six wins, two losses, and one no-result from their nine matches.

The Karachi Kings are currently in second place with 10 points, having secured five wins against three losses in eight matches.

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The defending champions, Islamabad United are on third spot with 10 points, following five wins and four losses across nine games.

The Lahore Qalandars rank fourth with nine points, achieved through four wins, four losses, and one no-result. Peshawar Zalmi is positioned fifth with eight points, coming from four victories in their nine matches.

The Multan Sultans have been eliminated from playoff contention after recording just one win and suffering eight losses in their nine matches.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Saturday that the ongoing men’s domestic events have been postponed effective immediately due to rising tensions with India.

The country’s cricket board announced the decision through a media release, stating that the tournaments will resume later and their schedule will be shared in due course.

“The Pakistan Cricket Board confirms that the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade-II, Regional Intra-District Challenge Cup, Inter-District U19 One-Day tournament have been postponed with immediate effect due to prevailing security condition in the country,” the PCB stated.

“The tournaments will resume from the same stage later, and a revised schedule will be shared closer to the resumption.”

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It’s worth noting that, on Friday, the PCB also postponed the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 due to cross-border tensions.

In a statement, the cricket board said that the decision was made over the worsening situation on the Line of Control (LOC).

“The last 24 hours have seen a worsening of the situation on the LOC, increased incursion of 78 drones, and the firing of surface-to-surface missiles from India,” PCB said in a statement.

The decision to postpone PSL 10 has been made based on advice from Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.

“The reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan.”

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the postponement of the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.

In a statement, the cricket board said that the decision was made over the worsening situation on the Line of Control (LOC).

“The last 24 hours have seen a worsening of the situation on the LOC, increased incursion of 78 drones, and the firing of surface to surface missiles from India,” PCB said in a statement.

The decision to postpone PSL 10 has been made based on advice from Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.

“The reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan.”

“The PCB and its players stand resolutely in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and our security personnel defending the nation,” it added.

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PCB has expressed appreciation for the contributions made by its partners, franchises, participating players, broadcasters, sponsors, and organizers that have helped ensure the tournament runs smoothly.

“The PCB recognizes the efforts and support of its partners, franchises, participating players, broadcasters, sponsors, and organizers in having ensured the smooth conduct of the tournament thus far,” the statement said.

“However, cricket, while being a unifying force and a source of joy, must take a respectful pause when the country is facing such callous opposition.”

“We, at the PCB, also have sincere regard for the mental well-being of participating players and the sentiments of our foreign players, and we respect the concerns of their families who want to see them back home,” it concluded.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on May 3 during the ongoing season 10 as part of its corporate social responsibility.

“The HBL PSL X will see the Childhood Cancer Awareness Day to be observed during the Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. The match will begin at 8:00 pm,” the PCB announced in a press release.

According to details, match officials and match commentators at the venue will wear gold ribbons, synonymous with the campaign.

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Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United players will wear Golden caps as well as gold ribbons.

Moreover, the stumps in use for the match will also be branded in gold, while three cancer patients will be invited to the ground where they will be presented with signed shirts from both sides.

Not only that, but Childhood cancer awareness messages would be displayed on the digital screens placed at the stadium to create awareness about the disease, aimed at educating the spectators.

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“As part of HBL PSL’s corporate social responsibility, we are observing Childhood Cancer Awareness on 3 May,” said Salman Naseer, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PSL.

“This reflects our commitment to using the platform of cricket to help raise awareness around health challenges that affect many lives across the country.

“We are thankful to the teams, players, commentators, fans and media friends for their continued support in promoting these awareness efforts through HBL PSL.”

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