BCCI flags PCB’s plans of CT 2025 trophy tour to POK
The Trophy Tour is part of the global body’s promotional campaign, involving visits to multiple cities as per discussions between the international body and the host country.
The Trophy Tour is part of the global body’s promotional campaign, involving visits to multiple cities as per discussions between the international body and the host country.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had communicated to the ICC last week, citing security concerns across the border, as reason for refusing to send its team to Pakistan for the marquee ODI tournament, scheduled between February 19 to March 9, 2025.
However, Naqvi rubbished all reports, saying he has not received anything in writing, and if he receives an official communication, only then he can share it with the media and the Pakistan government.
The PCB confirmed the parting with the former South Africa opener on Monday, ahead of the white-ball team’s twin tours of Australia and Zimbabwe, where Pakistan will play six limited overs matches each.
Exuding confidence that the ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, the country’s cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi said all teams, including India, will take part in it. India haven’t sent their team to Pakistan since July 2008 due to political tensions between the two countries.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali lashed out at the country’s current set of pace bowlers for belittling ex-South Africa pacer Morne Morkel during the latter’s brief stint as the Men-in-Green’s bowling coach last year.
The NOC rejections for the star trio have a lot to do with Pakistan’s packed international calendar from October 2024 to May 2025.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Billy Ibadulla passed away on Friday at the age of 88. The former cricketer played four Tests between 1964 and 1967 and was the first Pakistan batter to score a century on his Test debut.
Abdul Razzaq was a part of the men’s and women’s selection committee, while Wahab was a selector of the men’s team.
Nida Dar has been named the captain of Pakistan's women's cricket team for the women's Asia Cup 2024 as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-member squad on Sunday.
