Pakistan will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028, marking a significant achievement for the country’s growing role in international cricket. The decision matters because it strengthens women’s cricket and expands Pakistan’s presence on the global stage. Players, fans, cricket boards, and participating nations will be directly affected by the tournament. The International […]
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PM to decide Naqvi’s India visit for ICC meetings
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will decide whether Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi travels to India for upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings, a PCB spokesperson said on Saturday, amid reports the global cricket body has invited Naqvi to attend meetings in Ahmedabad. The PCB confirmed that an invitation had been extended by the […]
ICC T20 Rankings Show Stability Among Leading Cricket Nations
The International Cricket Council has released its annual T20 team rankings. The update shows stability among top cricket nations. Therefore, most leading teams have retained their previous positions in the latest global standings. Moreover, India remains the number one ranked T20 team in the world. India national cricket team continues to lead despite a slight […]
Pakistan moves up in ICC Test rankings after annual update
Pakistan rose to sixth position from seventh after gaining seven points, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday in its latest annual update, following a recalculation of results. Australia retained their position at the top of ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings, strengthening their lead with a three-point gain up to 131 points total. Reigning […]
ICC reprimands Salman Ali Agha for breaching code of conduct
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday it has officially reprimanded Salman Ali Agha for breaching Level 1 of its code of conduct during a One-Day International against Bangladesh. “Agha was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘abuse of […]
ICC, PCB officials meet in Lahore to discuss Pak-India T20 World Cup row
A meeting between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials is underway in Lahore on Sunday to discuss Pakistan’s boycotted T20 World Cup match with India on February 15. The meeting is taking place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Sources, however, say that the two sides will most likely announce the outcome […]
PCB denies approaching ICC over Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday denied approaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) in connection with the team’s boycott of the match against India on February 15. In a post on the social media platform X, the PCB issued a statement attributed to its spokesperson, Amir Mir. “I categorically reject the claim by Indian […]
T20 World Cup: ICC seeks ‘backchannel talks’ after Pakistan boycott India match
In the aftermath of Pakistan’s announcement against playing their T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked its Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja to hold back-channel negotiations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), NDTV reported on Wednesday. Khwaja, who represents the Singapore Cricket Association and is seen within the ICC […]
PCB awaits govt’s nod on T20 World Cup boycott as ICC expels Bangladesh
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday confirmed that Scotland would replace Bangladesh at the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India next month. Bangladesh had announced on Jan 4 that it would not play its T20 World Cup matches in India after its player Mustafizur Rahman was released by […]
PCB closes in on T20 World Cup 2026 squad as probables shortlisted
Final consultations on Pakistan’s squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the upcoming home T20I series against Australia are expected later this week. Sources said white-ball head coach Mike Hesson is set to arrive in Lahore after Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka concludes. Once the consultation process is completed, […]