Pakistan Cricket News and Updates

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After four-month gap, PCB BoG to meet on Saturday​

Pakistan's lacklustre T20 World Cup performance not on agenda.

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called for a crucial meeting of its Board of Governors scheduled for July 6, marking its first gathering in Lahore in nearly four months.

The foremost agenda item pertains to the approval of the financial budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, necessitated by the expiration of the previous budget on June 30, a procedural norm observed diligently.

Notably absent from the agenda is any discussion regarding the recent lacklustre performance of the national cricket team in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup, as well as its showings in the recent series against New Zealand, Ireland, and England

 

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‘Major changes unlikely in Pakistan squad after T20 World Cup debacle’​

Source states that changes will likely be minimal to appease senior players.

 

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Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam to miss first Bangladesh Test​

Both players will represent Pakistan Shaheens in the second four-day match against Bangladesh A in Islamabad.

News Desk
August 17, 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that spinner Abrar Ahmed and top-order batter Kamran Ghulam will not be part of the squad for the first Test against Bangladesh.

PCB stated that both players have been released to represent Pakistan Shaheens in the second four-day match against Bangladesh A, starting on 20 August in Islamabad.

Selectors have opted to rely on a pace attack for the Rawalpindi Test due to overcast conditions, deciding not to include Abrar in the playing XI.

Instead of being benched, the spinner has been assigned to Pakistan Shaheens to gain match practice ahead of the second Test, scheduled to start on 30 August.

Kamran Ghulam has also been released from the Test squad and will captain Pakistan Shaheens in the upcoming four-day match.

Previously, Saud Shakeel led the Shaheens in the first four-day match against Bangladesh A.

The exclusion of these two players reduces Pakistan’s Test squad to 15 members for the first match.

 

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Karachi Test shifted to Rawalpindi​

BR Web Desk
August 18, 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi.

“Due to the deployment of heavy construction equipment and the need to adhere to tight redevelopment schedules for the National Bank Stadium, the PCB, in consultation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has decided to move the second ICC World Test Championship fixture to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,” the cricket board said in a statement.

The board explained that construction experts had urged to continue the construction during the playing hours, which could disturb the cricketers. Additionally, the dust from the construction work could also affect the health and well-being of the players, officials, broadcasters, and media.

“Given that construction must continue uninterrupted to ensure the venue is operationally ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB, after consulting all stakeholders and reviewing operational and logistical matters, has decided to hold both Tests in Rawalpindi.

“At this stage, we will not like to speculate on the hosting of the second Test in Karachi from 15-19 October and will continue to work closely with the architects and construction experts on the safe and secure hosting of the match, while keeping the England and Wales Cricket Board updated.”

The first Test will begin in Rawalpindi on August 21, with the second Test starting on August 30.

Earlier, the cricket board had barred spectators from the Karachi Test to ensure their safety.