Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has officially been appointed head coach of the Hyderabad franchise ahead of the landmark 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is scheduled to begin on March 26.
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has criticised the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland at the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, raising concerns over fairness and consistency.
The ICC has found itself in further uncertainty over Pakistan following Bangladesh’s exclusion, with the participation of the former T20 World Cup champions now emerging as a major question. Pakistan is expected to clarify its position on the issue in the coming days.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ready to unveil the Pakistan national team’s jersey for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, even as it continues to weigh symbolic and strategic options to show solidarity with Bangladesh over the ongoing World Cup controversy.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction will be held for the first time in Lahore in February, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiling a revised auction structure and striking base prices during a workshop.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering several symbolic and strategic options to show solidarity with Bangladesh over the controversy surrounding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, according to a report by Samaa TV citing internal sources.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday held an interaction with national team players, taking them into confidence over the board’s stance on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup amid growing regional tensions.
Amid widespread speculation and talk of a possible boycott in support of Bangladesh, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put an end to the uncertainty by unveiling a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and Australian all-rounder Jason Gillespie have voiced criticism of the International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing it of taking an inconsistent stance on security-related matters, especially in relation to Bangladesh’s exclusion from an ICC event.
Pakistan have reiterated their support for Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) now awaiting guidance from the country’s government on whether they will also withdraw from the tournament.
Pakistan have named a 16-player squad for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, set to begin on January 29.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has said Pakistan should also boycott the T20 World Cup if Bangladesh do not participate in the tournament, warning that such a move would throw the event into serious uncertainty.