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Despite Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez's omission, the PCB maintained the two will be available for selection. Malik had announced his retirement from ODIs after the World Cup and will now only play T20 format while Hafeez has retired from Test cricket. (Photo:AFP)

Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik Excluded From PCB's Central Contract List

Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, batsman Babar Azam and leg-spinner Yasir Shah were retained in category A.

08 Aug 2019 4:01 PM

In all, Pakistan won 10 out of 28 Tests under Arthur, losing 17 and drawing one. Pakistan have also struggled in ODIs in the last two years. (Photo: AFP)

'Disappointed and hurt': Mickey Arthur hits out after Pakistan axe

Arthur joined Pakistan in May 2016, leading them to a drawn Test series with England that lifted them to the top of the rankings.

07 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

Pakistan narrowly missed out on making the knockout stages of the June-July World Cup in England after winning five and losing three of their nine matches. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur not to get extension

The PCB Cricket Committee, which met on Friday, was unanimous in its recommendations for the change.

07 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

Wahab Riaz is all set to follow the footsteps of teammate Mohammad Amir and retire from test cricket in order to have more time for shorter formats. (Photo: AP)

Wahab Riaz to declare retirement from longer format: Reports

According to reports, the 34-year-old pacer is said to have informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of this decision.

05 Aug 2019 5:32 PM

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has landed himself in another controversy following upload of pictures and video of ‘Qurbani’ ahead of the occasion of Bakr Eid. (Photo: File)

Sarfaraz Ahmed shares ‘Qurbani’ pics ahead of Eid and draws flak from Twitter

While some fans disagreed against his act, some felt that PETA should take stern action against him.

05 Aug 2019 2:14 PM

According to a source, Mickey Arthur suggested to the members that Shahdab Khan should replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain in the limited-over formats while Babar Azam should be given the reins of the Test side. (Photo:AFP)

Mickey Arthur recommends PCB to sack Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan captain

The Committee reviewed team's performances in the last three years, including the World Cup.

05 Aug 2019 12:21 PM

After failing to secure a berth in the knock-out stage of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, Inzamam-ul-Haq stepped down from his position of Pakistan's chief selector on July 17. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan Cricket Board conducts review meeting on national team's performance

The meeting was attended by Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur, former chief selector Inzamam ul Haq, and skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed.

03 Aug 2019 3:31 PM

However, the 27-year-old would find it difficult to get hold of the visa as he was involved in a spot-fixing scandal in 2010, and following that incident he was put in jail. (Photo:AFP)

Is Mohammad Amir planning to play for England?

If Amir gets hold of the visa then he can stay in UK for nearly three years (30 months).

30 Jul 2019 4:54 PM

It is said that Amir is widely expected to move to UK, to live with his wife Narjis Amir who is a British passport holder, and play only T20Is and ODIs for Pakistan. (Photo: Twitter)

Mohammad Amir’s retirement forces PCB to make domestic participation mandatory

A PCB official has stated that from now on, the players have to play domestic matches in order to be eligible to play for the national team.

30 Jul 2019 3:51 PM

The 27-year-old further said that it was a dream come true for him to play the red-ball cricket. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Mohammad Amir expresses gratitude to Pakistan PM Imran Khan after retiring

Along with Imran Khan, Amir in a tweet conveyed thanked former cricketers Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi, Waqar Younis, and Mohammad Yousuf.

27 Jul 2019 12:13 PM

Amir made his Test debut in July 2009 against Sri Lanka. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket

The 27-year-old scalped 119 wickets in 36 Tests for Pakistan at an average of 30.47.

26 Jul 2019 3:54 PM

A source in the PCB told PTI that Basit Ali's appointment as regional coach in Karachi has been held up after the Board had second thoughts about appointing him. (Photo:AFP)

PCB seeks explanation from Basit on remarks against India during World Cup

Basit had claimed that India would lose intentionally to England and other teams to keep Pakistan out of the semifinals.

26 Jul 2019 1:03 PM

Akhtar feels that Sarfaraz should not lead the team in any format and he should hand over the baton of captaincy to the youngsters like Haris Sohail or Babar Azam. (Photo: AP/AFP/Twitter)

Shoaib Akhtar feels PCB should make Haris Sohail or Babar Azam the team's captain

Skipper Sarfaraz was trolled and bashed heavily for Pakistan’s poor performance in the World Cup.

25 Jul 2019 3:34 PM

The committee will make recommendations to its Chairman Ehsan Mani at the meeting, the board announced on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

PCB Cricket Committee to review teams' performances on August 2

PCB cricket committee will also review the performances of U16 and U19 cricket teams.

24 Jul 2019 8:46 PM

The former captain and batting mainstay conceded that working as chief selector has been tough. (Photo: AFP)

'Being chief selector most challenging job ever': Inzamam-ul-Haq

Inzamam, whose tenure ends on July 31, said that critics and some former players focussed merely on criticising his nephew.

24 Jul 2019 4:28 PM

Lashing out at those defending Pakistan’s performance in the World Cup on the basis of the fact that the team won its last four matches, Waqar Younis made it clear the team should never have been in such a position. (Photo:AFP)

Waqar Younis bashes Pakistani senior cricketers after dismal World Cup run

Pakistan were knocked out in the round-robin stage of the mega-event which ended with hosts England winning the title by edging New Zealand.

24 Jul 2019 1:04 PM

The cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan said this while addressing a gathering of Pakistani-Americans at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington DC on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Working on developing world's 'best cricket team', says Pakistan PM Imran Khan

He is currently on a three-day visit of the US and is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

23 Jul 2019 9:42 AM

A well-placed source in the Pakistan Cricket Board told PTI that when the Cricket Committee meets later this month, a proposal to split the captaincy and coaching for the different formats would be up for discussion. (Photo:AFP)

Pakistan Cricket Board mulling split captaincy and coaching

Pakistan could have separate captains and head coaches for Test and limited overs cricket following its failure to qualify for the WC semis.

21 Jul 2019 5:46 PM

Lashing out at those defending Pakistan’s performance in the World Cup on the basis of the fact that the team won its last four matches, Waqar made it clear the team should never have been in such a position. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan seniors don’t retire on time, compromise team’s fitness, form: Waqar Younis

Pakistan were knocked out in the round-robin stage of the mega-event which ended with hosts England winning the title on Sunday.

18 Jul 2019 10:02 AM

Pakistan and New Zealand both had 11 point but due to lower Net Run Rate (NRR), Kane Williamson-side qualified for the semi-finals. (Photo: AFP)

Inzamam-ul-Haq to step down as Pakistan chief selector

Despite Pakistan's substandard performance in the premier tournament, Inzamam-ul-Haq is optimistic about the future.

17 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

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