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Ramiz Raja brushes aside rumours of being sacked, hints at continuing as PCB chief

Ramiz Raja has obliquely said that he wants to continue in the top post, following prolonged speculations that he was likely to be sacked by the ruling government. There have been speculations for months that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will soon bring in his own nominee to replace Ramiz as PCB chairman. Shahbaz recently also held meetings with three former Chairman of the board, Khalid Mahmood, Zaka Ashraf and Najam Sethi on cricket matters leading to more speculations that Ramiz would be told to go home.

Top-class International cricket comes to Stormont in July

Cricket Ireland says this will be a chance for sport-lovers and families to see some of the best cricket – in fantastic settings, on home turf.

Pakistan Cricket Board To Challenge IPL's Proposed Extended Window At ICC Meet

Feeling "short-changed", the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to challenge the proposed two-and-a-half month expanded window for the Indian Premier League. PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said that the issue will be raised at the next ICC conference. "There has been no announcement or decision as yet on the IPL window being increased. I will give my views on this issue at the ICC conference," Raja said during a media conference here on Friday.

Pakistan to introduce separate red-ball and white-ball contracts, to pay extra for denying offers from foreign leagues

The PCB said that the Board of Governors meeting has approved an annual budget of 15 billion rupees for the fiscal year 2022-23 with 78 percent allocated for cricket activities. "As part of its strategy to incentivise, reward and encourage its high-performing elite cricketers, as well as to narrow the gap in salaries compared to players of other countries, the BoG has approved changes in the men's central contracts structure," the PCB said in a statement. From July 1, separate red and white-ball contracts will be given with increased retainers. The number of centrally contracted players has been increased from 20 to 33. The Board announced a 10 per cent increase in match fees across formats and also an increase in match fee for non-playing members from 50 per cent to 70 per cent of the overall match fee.

PCB To Pay Extra Money To Players For Denying Offers From Foreign Leagues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday introduced separate red ball and white ball central contracts for its players with increased retainers but would discourage its elite players from competing in foreign leagues, for which it is ready to pay them compensatory money. The PCB said that the Board of Governors meeting has approved an annual budget of 15 billion rupees for the fiscal year 2022-23 with 78 percent allocated for cricket activities.

UAE qualify for Asia Cup after heartbreak for Nepal in Kuala Lumpur

The UAE will play against the stars of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Bangladesh later this year after qualifying for the Asia Cup.

"Talent Wasted": Wasim Akram Rues How This Pakistan Cricket Team Star's Career Went Astray

Pakistan's never-ending supply-line of talented fast bowlers have given world cricket many gems. Some went to become legends, while others fell by the wayside after showing initial spark. One among them who reached great heights was Wasim Akram. With his left-arm pace, Akram mesmerised the rival batters. In 104 Tests, he scalped 414 wickets while in 356 ODIs, he took 502 wickets. He also formed a lethal fast bowling pair with Waqar Younis and gave Pakistan cricket several memorable moments. After him, several fast bowlers impressed for Pakistan, but Akram is disappointed with one bowler who could not do justice to his talent.

Yorkshire Chairman Kamlesh Patel Targeted By Abusive Letters In Azeem Rafiq Racism Row

Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel said Thursday he had received "phenomenally racist" letters following Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racist abuse and bullying while playing for the county. On the day Test cricket returned to Yorkshire's Headingley headquarters, Patel also revealed the county would have gone bust but for England playing in Leeds again. Pakistan-born former off-spinner Rafiq first raised allegations of racism and bullying in September 2020, related to his two spells at Yorkshire.

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Ramiz Raja brushes aside rumours of being sacked, hints at continuing as PCB chief

Top-class International cricket comes to Stormont in July

Pakistan Cricket Board To Challenge IPL's Proposed Extended Window At ICC Meet

Pakistan to introduce separate red-ball and white-ball contracts, to pay extra for denying offers from foreign leagues

PCB To Pay Extra Money To Players For Denying Offers From Foreign Leagues

UAE qualify for Asia Cup after heartbreak for Nepal in Kuala Lumpur

"Talent Wasted": Wasim Akram Rues How This Pakistan Cricket Team Star's Career Went Astray

Yorkshire Chairman Kamlesh Patel Targeted By Abusive Letters In Azeem Rafiq Racism Row