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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed its seven centrally-contracted players to participate in the forthcoming second edition of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL).

According to the details, the tournament director of KPL Rashid Latif requested the PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja to get the centrally-contracted players on board for the upcoming second edition.

After successful talks between the KPL management and the PCB, the cricket board has given a green signal to seven players to participate in the league, commencing on August 1.

As a result, Fawad Alam (Red Ball Category B), Azhar Ali (Red Ball Category A), Abid Ali (Red Ball Category D), Nauman Ali (Red Ball Category C), Haseebullah, Mohammad Huraira, Ali Usman (all three Emerging Category) will be available for selection in KPL draft, scheduled on July 21.

It is pertinent to mention here that, unlike its inaugural edition, KPL 2 will not feature foreign players. However, KPL president Arif Malik claimed that the PCB permitted them to draft only those foreign players, who retired from international cricket five years ago.

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LAHORE: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Faisal Hasnain confirmed on Saturday that the cricket board will request the International Cricket Council (ICC) to form a committee on the leagues’ impact on international cricket.

In a video statement, shared on the official social media platforms, Faisal revealed the agenda of the PCB for the forthcoming ICC Annual Conference and confirmed that the board will request ICC to take action on the decline of international cricket due to the expansion of franchise T20 leagues around the world.

“Due to the domestic T20 franchise leagues’ rapid expansion, new leagues are emerging roughly after every two to three months. Because of this proliferation, there is less time for international cricket, which is what the PCB is most worried about,” Faisal stated.

“We want ICC to discuss the proliferation of franchise leagues, which are cutting the time of international cricket. We have also sent a proposal to the ICC and requested them to put it on their agenda and two other boards have also asked the ICC to form a working committee on the matter,” he added.

The PCB CEO also emphasized the importance of the forthcoming meeting as he revealed that the ICC’s Future Tour Program (FTP) for the coming four to eight years will also be finalized in the meeting.

“This meeting is very important for the preparation of the next Future Tours Program (FTP). It will give us certainty if we know who we will be playing in the next four to eight years,” he said.

Talking about the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022, Faisal claimed that Pakistan wants the continental event to be held in Sri Lanka, as per the initial plans as the Green Shirts are in the crisis-hit country for the two-match Test series, while at the same time assured to stand behind the decision of Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

“Pakistan wants the Asia Cup to be held in Sri Lanka. After the successful series in Australia, now our team is also present in Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series. However, the final decision on the venue of the tournament is to be taken by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). We have already talked to ACC officials, they are reviewing the situation, and we will accept their decision,” Faisal said.

The proposal for the four-nation and tri-nation series made by PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja was then discussed by Faisal. He confirmed that the agenda is still on the table and assured that, even if not formally in the meeting, the PCB representatives would discuss the issue with the cricket boards on the sidelines.

“The proposal of four-nation series, presented by chairman [Ramiz], is very much still on the table. Even if not officially in the board meeting, it would surely be discussed on the sidelines,” he said.

“We are not the only one who are proposing the idea of multi-nation series, Australia, on the other hand, also expressed will to host a tri-nation series. So, we will certainly be discussing this matter in the meeting,” he concluded.

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LAHORE: Australian pitches expert with 26-year experience will arrive in Pakistan on July 15 for inspection of local pitches and outfields besides giving consultancy to local curators on pitch-making techniques.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Damien Hough, head curator of Adelaide Oval, will arrive in Lahore tomorrow on a two-week tour of the country during which he will also visit Karachi, Rawalpindi and Multan.

Australian expert will carry out inspection of outfields and pitches squares as well during his visit to local stadiums.

Hough will deliver lectures on pitch preparations and the basic methodology of pitch making for all three formats of the game to local curators, coaches, and city cricket associations, before his departure on July 28.

Furthermore, the Australian expert will also share his knowledge with local pitch curators regarding the introduction of day/night pitches for Test cricket.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reached an agreement with the Government of Punjab in a bid to promote the grassroots level of cricket in the province.

Following the agreement, the cricket board will now acquire administrative control of 15 cricket grounds in the province.

As a result, the cricket board extended its gratitude to the provincial government for their cooperation.

“We are grateful to the Punjab Government for their cooperation. The PCB is committed to promoting cricket across the country in collaboration with the local government,” the statement read.

“The successful organisation of the Pakistan West Indies Series is a new illustration of the close bond between the Punjab Government and the PCB,” it added.

PCB has signed an MoU with @GovtofPunjabPK for 15 grounds, which will be developed to promote cricket at grassroots level. PCB will sign MoUs for more grounds with Punjab govt later this month.
PCB thanks @ACSPunjabOffice for their support & Punjab govt for their patronage. pic.twitter.com/Mc9vZZmAek

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 7, 2022

 

It is important to note that the meeting was attended by the CEO of the PCB, Faisal Hasnain, as well as representatives from the cricket board and the Punjab government.

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KARACHI: Former Test cricketer Tanvir Ahmed, known for his blunt remarks, lambasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their attitude towards the former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed following the recently-announced Central Contracts 2022-23.

Tanvir, in a video statement post his meeting with PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja questioned Sarfaraz’s inclusion into the D Category of the Central Contracts and expressed his reservations on the attitude of the cricket board towards the former captain.

“I don’t understand why Sarfaraz is silent,” questioned Tanvir. “A captain who has won the Champions Trophy. A player who has several achievements, I don’t why he is tolerating such an attitude from PCB,” he said.

“I would have told PCB what they truly deserved if I had won the Champions Trophy and had to deal with such an attitude. However, I believe that some players, despite their lack of respect, still want to be on the team,” he further opined.

The former pacer further criticized the PCB for offering left-handed batter Fawad Alam, B Category in the central contracts and termed it injustice with the southpaw.

“They have facilitated all of their friends in full capacity. Otherwise, Fawad should have been in the A category of red-ball format contracts. He only plays Test format and look at his performance, it’s injustice to give him the contract in the B category,” Tanvir stated.

Tanvir further opined on Ramiz’s meeting with the Karachi-based cricketers and called it meaningless as according to him, the latter’s position is uncertain.

“The meeting was meaningless,” Tanvir stated. “Chairman came to meet us at a time when things are already uncertain for him. But, I made the most of this opportunity and put Karachi’s cricket issues in front of him. I was very blunt and straight forward unlike others who were present in the meeting,” he shared.

The cricketer-turned-analyst further refuted the claims of him being offered a role in PCB by Ramiz in the meeting and claimed that he will never be a part of the cricket board.

“Whoever said this to you or spread it on social media, misquoted facts. In fact, Ramiz Bhai in general asked everybody in the meeting ‘will you be available if any post is offered to you in the PCB?'” Tanvir revealed.

“And, I was surprised to see the response. Even, 70-years-old former cricketers raised their hands to show interest in the job in PCB,” he added.

“But, I can assure you one thing, you will never see Tanvir Ahmed in any PCB post ever. Because, I know nobody allows you to work with honesty there,” he concluded.

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly sidelined the regional coaches and national selectors Basit Ali and Faisal Iqbal from the forthcoming National U-19 Cup.

According to the details, Faisal and Basit have not been selected for the National Under-19 Cup, while the head coaches of the First and Second XI teams of all regions have been deployed in the event.

The two coaches first coached the first and second Playing XI of their respective regions last season and were assigned to do so in the upcoming edition.

It is pertinent to mention here that Basit and Faisal were serving as the head coach of Sindh and Balochistan respectively and were also part of the national selectors’ panel.

There were several complaints lodged against Sindh coach Basit and Balochistan coach Faisal in the past, according to sources. Faisal’s Assistant Coach Wasim Haider has refused to work with him.

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LAHORE: The Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja opened up for the first time regarding the speculations of his sacking as the PCB Chairman.

Speaking at the press conference after the Board of Governing Meeting, Ramiz shunned the speculations regarding his removal from the chairmanship of the cricket board.

“It’s been two and a half months now so if it was inevitable, it would have happened by now,” Ramiz stated.

“We can’t live around speculations. I believe there is a need for continuity apart from political differences,” he maintained.

The PCB chairman further revealed that he has invited the PCB Patron-In-Chief PM Shehbaz Sharif to brief him about the work being done and urged that the political differences should be set aside for the betterment of the sport.

“See, our prime minister is our patron-in-chief, we have requested his time and if he meets us, we will tell him about our work. I think there is no need for ego here as, in the end, we all want upliftment of cricket,” Ramiz claimed.

“If there is anything in the constitution about the removal of PCB chairman every time, go ahead with it. Otherwise, fulfilling individual desires won’t work in favour of the game. The ball is in the court of him [PM Shahbaz],” Ramiz concluded.

It is pertinent to mention here that since the ousting of the Imran Khan’s government, the rumours began to circulate that the newly-former government may sack the PCB Chairman from his office.

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LAHORE: The 69th Board of Governing (BoG) meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) started at the National High-Performance Center (NHPC) today under the presidency of the Chairman PCB Ramiz Raja.

The high-profile meeting of the cricket board commenced under the presidency of Ramiz and was also attended by Chief Executive Officer Faisal Hasnain and Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer.

According to the details, The essential topics pertaining to Pakistani cricket will be discussed, and attendees will also approve the upcoming yearly budget.

At the meeting, the men’s and women’s cricket teams’ performance reports will also be delivered. The board members will then receive a briefing regarding Australia’s historic tour of Pakistan and the tour of the West Indian side.

Reports further suggest that the PCB Central Contracts 2022–2023 will also likely be ratified at the same meeting, giving players a significant raise in pay.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PCB Chairman Ramiz will hold a press conference at the NHPC tomorrow to discuss the outcome of the meeting.

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LAHORE: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held a meeting with the British High Commissioner Christian Turner to discuss the England National Men’s Cricket Team’s forthcoming tour of Pakistan, later this year.

In a high-profile meeting held at the PCB headquarters here, England’s forthcoming tour of Pakistan came under the discussion and Ramiz shared his excitement about hosting the touring side after a gap of 16 years.

“We are ecstatic to host England for the upcoming series as they’ll be touring Pakistan twice this year,” Ramiz stated.

“English fans and cricket experts are also willing to visit Pakistan to experience thrilling cricket between the two teams,” Ramiz maintained.

The British High Commissioner Turner, on the other hand, also shared his excitement regarding the upcoming tour while also claiming that the game acts as the bridge between the two nations.

“I think Cricket is in our blood and we are passionate about it. This game acts as the connecting bridge between the two nations while we are also celebrating 75 years of our friendship,” Turner stated.

It is pertinent to mention here that England will Tour Pakistan in September this year to play a seven-match T20I series before travelling back. The side will again land in the country in December to lock horns with the Green Shirts for a three-match Test series.

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MANCHESTER: Pakistan’s former captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram expressed his willingness to help the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and serve the cricket in Pakistan whenever the board asks for his assistance.

The legendary cricketer in his exclusive talk to this reporter revealed that he would be ready to serve in any capacity whenever the board approaches him for his services to the betterment of Pakistan cricket.

“I provided assistance from time to time whenever the PCB has asked me in the past”, claimed Akram. “I’ll be there at any minute if the PCB asks me for help in the future as well.”

The legendary cricketer showed his naivety when he was asked why he was not offered any role by the PCB yet.

“It is a tough question and I am not able to answer this,” he replied. “In fact, the PCB should be asked this question.”

The legendary pacer gave all the credit to his fans and the homeland for his successful career.

“Whatever I am today, it is because of Pakistan and my fans,” claimed Akram.

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