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Wasim Akram to teach skills to young Pak pace bowlers
Pakistans former captain and fast bowling great Wasim Akram will train young pace bowlers.Akram said he was keen to transfer some of his experience and knowledge to the young players. ANI
PCB also planning Pakistan Premier League
Taking a cue from the success of Indian Premier League (IPL) and with the objective of generating quick revenue, the PCB is reportedly planning to start a 20twenty cricket league on the lines of IPL. The other aim is to boost domestic cricket in the country. ANI
PCB chief withdraws defamation lawsuit against Shoaib Akhtar
In yet another reprieve to Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Nasim Ashraf, has withdrawn a defamation lawsuit against him following a public apology. ANI
Damages claim hearing against Shoaib adjourned till May 16
The hearing of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Dr. Nasim Ashrafs damages claim against the fast bowler Shoaib has been adjourned until May 16. ANI
Shoaib Akhtars ban continues; PCB to hold another hearing in June
A Pakistan Cricket Board appointed tribunal today rejected fast bowler Shoaib Akhtars appeal to end a five-year ban imposed on him. ANI
PCB could lose autonomy, be placed under Pak Sports Ministry
The Pakistan Senates Standing Committee on Sports has reportedly warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that it risks losing its autonomy and being placed under the control of the Pakistan Sports Ministry if it does not get its act together and restore the image of Pakistan cricket. ANI
Inquiry ordered into wrong information to NA about PCB officials salary
PCB chairman Nasim Ashraf has reportedly ordered an inquiry against providing incorrect information to the Senate and the National Assembly regarding salaries of the PCB Chief Operating Officer, PCB Director (Marketing), PCB Director (HR), and PCBs Chief Financial Officer. ANI
Pak Senate Committee summons Inzamam, Moin
Pakistans Senate Committee on Sports has summoned former cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and wicketkeeper Moin Khan after both were reportedly dragged by fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar into alleged match-fixing scandals. ANI
SRK hopeful BCCI will allow Shoaib to play for his team
Bollywood superstar and owner of the IPLs Kolkata Knight Riders team, Shahrukh Khan has said that he was hopeful that Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar would be cleared of disciplinary charges and the BCCI will allow him to play for his team. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar appeals against PCB ban
Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Friday filed an appeal against a five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). ANI
King Khan will ask BCCI to permit Shoaib to play in IPL
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has said he would ask the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to review its decision not to allow Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) until the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lifts its five-year ban on him. ANI
PCB sues Shoaib Akhtar for 3 million dollars
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday sued pacer Shoaib Akhtar for three million dollars for making allegedly defamatory remarks against it after the board imposed a five-year ban on him ANI
Ban on Shoaib is loss to team: Zaheer Abbas
Former Pakistan batsman, Zaheer Abbas on Thursday described the five year ban of fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar as harsh and a loss to Pakistan cricket. ANI
Shoaib ban effect: Imran Khan demands PCBs dissolution
Criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board for imposing a ban on pacer Shoaib Akhtar, Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan on Thursday urged the new Pakistani Government to dissolve the cricket board. ANI
Former Pak cricketers criticise PCB decision to ban Shoaib for five years
Former Pakistan cricketers, including Rashid Latif, have criticised the PCBs decision to ban fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for five years, saying the decision would immensely damage the sport in the country. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar to fight ban in court (lead: Shoaib)
Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday said that he will fight a five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating the players code of conduct. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar banned for five years on indiscipline charge
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was on Tuesday banned from playing cricket for five years by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following a disciplinary hearing in Rawalpindi. ANI
Australia to tour Pakistan next year to make up for this years delayed tour
Australia will tour Pakistan sometime next year to make up for this years tour which was postponed by Cricket Australia (CA) citing security reasons, said PCB chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf. The exact schedule of the tour will be finalised in next two weeks, he added. ANI
Australia to tour Pakistan next year to make up for this years delayed tour
Australia will tour Pakistan sometime next year to make up for this years tour which was postponed by Cricket Australia (CA) citing security reasons, said PCB chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf. The exact schedule of the tour will be finalised in next two weeks, he added. ANI
PCB softens stand on Shoaib, Kaneria, to give a weeks time more to respond
Apparently softening its stand, the PCBs disciplinary committee is all set to give an extra week to Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria for responding to charges of misconduct levelled against them. ANI
Sri Lanka ODI tour of Pakistan in doubt
The Sri Lankan cricket teams tour of Pakistan for a series of one-day internationals (ODIs) is in doubt because of a probable clash of dates with the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 competition. ANI
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