‘If change was necessary…’: Shahid Afridi slams PCB over Babar Azam’s reappointment as Pakistan captain | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the wake of Babar Azam being reappointed as white-ball captain, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their shocking move ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.Babar relinquished his role as captain across all formats in November following Pakistan’s early exit from…

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Uncertainty looms over Babar Azam’s decision on Pakistan’s white-ball captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered Babar Azam the captaincy for the white-ball formats, but the star batsman is yet to make a decision, sources close to the matter have revealed.According to insiders, Babar has stipulated certain conditions for accepting the captaincy, notably including a role in the selection of coaches….

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Luke Ronchi emerges as front-runner for Pakistan’s head coach position | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has honed in on former Australia and New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Luke Ronchi as the prime candidate for the role of head coach. Sources within the PCB revealed on Wednesday that extensive discussions have transpired with the 42-year-old Ronchi, who boasts coaching experience with Pakistan Super League side Islamabad…

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‘Why are we even discussing…’: PCB chairman on if India refuses to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic about hosting the Champions Trophy next year, as a delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) is scheduled to arrive in the country on Monday to assess the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament.The delegation, which will include a security expert, will visit all the…

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PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman’s post | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has undergone a restructuring of its selection committee, abolishing the chairman’s position and delegating the authority to the selectors to choose the captain and head coach of the national team.PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi disclosed this development in Lahore on Sunday, with the presence of four members of…

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Saeed Ahmed: Former Pakistan Test captain Saeed Ahmed passes away at 86 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Test captain and renowned batsman of his era, Saeed Ahmed, breathed his last at the age of 86, after leading a quiet life away from cricket since his retirement.Ahmed’s illustrious career spanned 41 Test matches, during which he amassed 2,991 runs, including five centuries and 16 half-centuries. Additionally, he contributed…

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Pakistan’s search for foreign coach extends as Shane Watson, Darren Sammy opt out | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Pakistan‘s quest for a foreign coach has encountered setbacks as former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson and former West Indian captain Darren Sammy have withdrawn from contention for the position of head coach of the national team.Sammy declined approaches from the PCB, citing his existing contract with the West Indies board as the head coach…

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Pakistan “Can’t Maintain 3 Stadiums”: Wasim Akram’s Reply On Making New Stadiums Like Dharamsala | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Wasim AkramĀ© X (formerly Twitter) Legendary Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Wasim Akram blasted the infrastructure of the country’s cricket stadiums and said that the authorities have been unsuccessful in maintaining the three stadiums on the northern side of the country. During a discussion on A Sports, Akram was asked by…

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