The Indian Premier League could see a host of Pakistani cricketers making their comeback into the tournament for the next season. The IPL has set a deadline of 20th November for the Pakistan Cricket Board to send them the NOCs for the participation of the cricketers, and are now working on the paper-work for the visas.
Younis Khan has done it again! Known for his penchant for resigning from the captaincy and retiring from cricket, only to take back his decision, he has decided to resign from the top post and take a temporary break from international cricket. The reason that he has given for the resignation from the captaincy is that he has been unable to unify his team and hence take control of it.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has reached a resolution for their dispute with the ICC over the hosting of the World Cup in an out-of-court settlement with cricket’s apex body. Earlier the PCB had initiated legal proceedings against the ICC for not allowing the country to co-host the 2011 edition of the World Cup with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh after the security situation in the country had deteriorated to the extent that the Sri Lankan cricket team was attacked in Lahore.
Former Pakistani cricketers have criticised the overall functioning of Pakistani cricket, from the methods of the Pakistan Cricket Board to the captaincy, selections and the coaching as the national team goes from one loss to another in the on-going ODI series.
Beleaguered quick bowler Shoaib Akhtar has run further into trouble with his national cricket board, the PCB, after he was found to be violating his contract with the cricket board. The reason for the violation this was an interview that he gave a television channel in which he castigated the cricket board, something that is not allowed according to the agreement.
Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have had their bans for doping lifted today. The appeal committee voted 2-1 in favour of lifting the ban It means they can play in ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. Shoaib widely recognized as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, earning him the name Rawalpindi [...]
Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have tested positive for doping and have been sent back to Pakistan. This may bring bad image of the gentleman’s game. Now, Pakistan withdraw Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif from the Champions Trophy after the pair test positive for nandrolone. PCB Caught them… The tests were carried out by the [...]