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ICC asked PCB to confirm their participation in ODI World Cup 2023 scheduled in India. But PCB hasn't given any statement yet. PCB is still on their stance that if Pakistan gets hosting of the Asia Cup & Government grants permission. Pakistan will move in accord with that. The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and CEO are in Lahore to seek guarantees from the PCB. That it will not push for implementing a hybrid model for its matches in the ODI World Cup in India later this year. ICC chairman Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice have specifically come to Lahore to get some assurances from the Pakistan Cricket Board. On the national team's participation in the World Cup in October-November. The development comes after PCB chief Najam Sethi made it clear. That the t...

RCB won by 8 wickets as they stay in Contention for the Playoffs Race. During an incredible partnership with RCB captain Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli scored his 6th century in IPL history and equaled Chris Gayle’s record of most hundreds. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) boosted their playoff hopes with an 8-wicket win over Sunrise Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday in IPL 2023. Apart from Bangalore strengthening their playoff chances, the game also witnessed two centuries. Heinrich Klaasen made 104 off 51 balls as SRH scored 186/5 batting first. In reply, Virat Kohli smashed 100 off 63 as RCB won with four balls to spare. Virat Kohli smashed a blistering hundred off 61 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday to sum up the 187 run-chase. This century came after four years as the ...

After Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal have also given the green signal to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Asia Cup 2023 hybrid model. BCCI is still considering its decision on this model. Some sigh of relief for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have extended support to the new hybrid model for Asia Cup 2023. PCB chairman Najam Sethi has submitted the proposal to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Now, ACC President Jay Shah, who is also the BCCI secretary, will assess the proposal in the next two days before taking a call. However, as BCCI has been adamant about shifting the entire tournament, a “boycott” from India’s perspective cannot be ruled out. What are PCB’s proposals? Proposal 1: Pakistan host all games while India play t...

Zimbabwe A defeated Pakistan Shaheens by 24 runs during the first one-day of the six-match series in Harare on Wednesday. The six 50-over matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club from 17 May to 27 May. Zimbabwe A won the first one-day match against Pakistan Shaheens by 24 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the six-match series. Chasing a target of 235 runs, Pakistan Shaheens were dismissed for 210 in 47 overs. However, Mubasir Khan was the highest run-scorer for Pakistan with 49 runs in 68 balls, with the help of five fours. Meanwhile, Haseebullah Khan and Kamran Ghulam added 45 and 42 runs, respectively. Pacer Tendai Chatara was the pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe A after bagging a five-wicket haul. He conceded only 37 runs in nine overs. Skipper Wellington Masakadza also...

The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed Mickey Arthur’s appointment as the Director of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. In this role, Arthur will be involved in designing, formulating and overseeing strategies behind the Pakistan men’s team. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed Mickey Arthur’s appointment as the Director of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. In this role, Mickey Arthur will be involved in designing, formulating and overseeing strategies behind the Pakistan men’s team. The 54-year-old will also be a part of the coaching staff for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Away tour to Australia and home series against the West Indies. Moreover, he will also be present with the side for Pakistan’s matches against India in the ACC Asia Cup. Under the new ro...