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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started the process of appointing a new bowling coach for the national men’s team. The PCB has issued an advertisement inviting applications for the position, with candidates required to hold a Level 3 cricket coaching accreditation. According to the advertisement, applicants must also have at least five years of relevant coaching experience to be considered for the role. The board has opened the position to eligible candidates and

There is a growing problem in Pakistan cricket that goes beyond poor performances, selection controversies or captaincy changes. It is the way some former cricketers choose to talk about the players who are currently carrying the burden of representing Pakistan. Criticism is part of cricket. Former players have every right to question performances, tactics, captaincy and selection decisions. In fact, their experience makes their criticism valuable. But there is a difference b

The five-page questionnaire issued to Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has surfaced, revealing details sought from the batter as part of an ongoing inquiry into online betting in Pakistan cricket. The questionnaire was presented before the High Court by the NCCIA’s lawyer, Assistant Attorney General. According to the questionnaire, Rizwan has been asked to provide details of his social media accounts over the past 10

Pakistan’s 3-0 Test series defeat against England is undoubtedly embarrassing. There is no escaping that reality. England completed a clean sweep, Pakistan failed to win a single Test, and the team has once again found itself under serious scrutiny. The situation worsened when Pakistan was docked 11 World Test Championship points for a slow over-rate in the final Test. Yet, while Pakistan’s Test cricket deserves criticism, the criticism being directed at the welcome given to

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has broken his silence on the ongoing investigation into alleged dressing-room leaks, saying he is fully cooperating with the authorities and will wait for the inquiry to conclude before speaking publicly in detail. In an interview with a local television channel, Rizwan said he was cooperating with both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over the allegations. “I am fully coop

Pakistan’s fast-bowling stars Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf made their presence felt in the opening round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I, delivering impressive spells in domestic first-class cricket. Shaheen, returning to red-ball cricket after a lengthy absence, produced a four-wicket performance for Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) against Ghani. The left-arm pacer bowled 14.5 overs, conceded 61 runs and claimed four wickets, giving his side an important contributio

Razaullah may have been one of the few genuine positives to come out of Pakistan’s disappointing tour of England. His pace, aggression, energy and ability to contribute with both bat and ball have made him an exciting prospect for the future. But perhaps the most important thing Pakistan can do with Razaullah right now is not rush him. The youngster was fast-tracked into international cricket after playing only a handful of first-class and domestic matches. There is no questi

Pakistan have fallen to the bottom of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after being docked 11 points following the conclusion of their three-match Test series against England. The Pakistan players were fined 50% of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during the series, while the additional points penalty has had a major impact on their position in the championship standings. The deduction has left Pakistan with just five points and a points percenta

India’s women’s cricket team sparked controversy after refusing to collect the Asia Cup trophy and winners’ medals from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi following their 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final in Dubai. The trophy presentation was delayed by more than 30 minutes as the Indian team did not come onto the stage. Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and the country’s interior minister, remained on stage while the ceremony was

Mike Hesson’s decision to involve Razaullah in Pakistan’s upcoming white-ball developmental squads may sound like a positive step on the surface. But it raises a much bigger question: does every talented Pakistani cricketer really need to be pushed into doing more, or should we first protect what makes him special? Razaullah is 21, has only recently broken into international cricket and has already caught attention with his raw pace and aggression. He has been clocking 145+ k

Salman Ali Agha’s stunning triple century in domestic cricket deserves appreciation. Scoring 300* with 42 fours and six sixes is an extraordinary individual achievement. But perhaps the bigger question is not about Salman, it is about the system that produced the conditions for such a performance. How do players who struggle to score runs in challenging overseas conditions suddenly find themselves piling up massive hundreds, even triple centuries, in domestic cricket? Of cour

Pakistan women’s cricketer Tuba Hassan has expressed confidence in the team ahead of their semi-final clash against Sri Lanka, saying the side is fully prepared and focused on delivering a strong performance. Speaking ahead of the match, Tuba said the team’s practice session went very well, with the players working specifically on areas that needed improvement. She added that the squad also focused on fielding drills before moving into the nets. Tuba said Pakistan are excited

Pakistan women’s cricket team spinner Nashra Sandhu has acknowledged the team’s batting concerns despite their strong bowling performances, as Pakistan secured a place in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup after defeating Hong Kong. Speaking after the match, Nashra said the pressure of leading the bowling attack does not affect her significantly, stressing that responsibility rather than pressure drives her performance. “There is pressure, but it is not as such. You have played

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning issues related to discipline and conduct, PCB spokesperson Amir Mir confirmed. In a statement shared on social media, Mir said the matter is currently being reviewed internally and that the PCB is handling the proceedings in accordance with its standard procedures and regulations. “The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has recalled a memorable coaching lesson from legendary batter Javed Miandad, describing how Miandad helped him overcome difficulties against Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan. Inzamam said he struggled to score freely during a Test in Karachi because Muralitharan was getting significant turn from outside the off stump. According to Inzamam, he approached Miandad and explained the problem. Miandad advised him on how to play the

Former Australian cricketer and Pakistan batting consultant Matthew Hayden has offered a candid assessment of Pakistan cricket, saying the country possesses phenomenal natural talent but struggles to convert that ability into consistent performances because of an environment he described as chaotic. Hayden, who previously worked with Pakistan, said he thoroughly enjoyed his time with the team but believes little has changed in terms of the pressure surrounding Pakistani crick

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan cricket after visiting the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and observing the infrastructure and development work being carried out under the Pakistan Cricket Board. Akhtar said he recently visited the NCA and also saw the facilities at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) ground, describing the latter as a historic venue that had previously fallen into poor condition. According

Former Pakistan bowling coach Jason Gillespie has expressed serious concern over the recent changes within the Pakistan cricket team, questioning the selection strategy and calling on chief selector Aqib Javed to take responsibility for the current situation. Gillespie said there appears to be no clear selection strategy within the Pakistan team, with the selection committee seemingly changing its decisions on a daily basis. “Players are playing with fear,” Gillespie said, ad