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PCB Issues Stern Warning For Pakistan Cricketers, Says 'Improve Fitness Or..."

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a stern warning to 6-7 centrally contracted players, urging them to improve their fitness or risk losing their contracts. The Pakistan team fitness trainer and physiotherapist will conduct another round of fitness tests on Monday in Lahore after some players didn't meet the required benchmarks in the tests held earlier this month. “The players who have central and domestic contracts have been told in clear terms that there will be no compromise on fitness and they have to meet the benchmarks set by the team's fitness experts,” a board official said.

Shaheen Afridi Namedrops Two Pakistan Greats In Response To Gary Kirsten's 'Workload' Verdict

Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shaheen Afridi completely brushed aside any workload concerns following comments from head coach Gary Kirsten. Earlier, Kirsten said that workload can be a big issue for Shaheen as he bowls a lot of overs across formats and as a result, he needs to be rested properly. In response, Shaheen said that there were no concerns and even namedropped the legendary Pakistan pace duo of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis to point out that they bowled way more during their time.

"Tata, Bye Bye": Ex-Pakistan Star Fires Brutal Warning To Gary Kirsten

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has warned national team head coach Gary Kirsten that he will be fired from his position after the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan have suffered a number of setbacks in the recent past with the latest one coming in the form of a humiliating 2-0 Test series loss against Bangladesh. Pakistan also had disappointing runs in the ODI World Cup 2023 as well as the T20 World Cup 2024. Basit said that it will be a huge achievement for the Babar Azam-led side if they can reach the Champions Trophy semifinals but added that Kirsten will certainly lose his job.

Fearing Lack Of Communication, PCB To Take This Step To Create Bridge Between Pakistan Players And Coaches

The Pakistan Cricket Board has agreed to form a two-member independent committee which will act as a conduit between the national team players, management and the board. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, following a day-long cricket connect conference on Monday attended by the board's top leadership and foreign coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, assured the players that the committee to look into their grievances would be formed soon.

Shan Masood Likely To Be Retained As Pakistan Captain For Test Series Against England

Pakistan's Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the team flies to Australia and South Africa later this year. England are set to arrive in Pakistan on October 3 for a three-Test series beginning in Multan on October 7, with the Pakistan Cricket Board selectors expected to announce the Test squad after the Champions Cup final on Sunday. Masood, under whose captaincy Pakistan has lost all five Tests, will be holding discussions with head coach Jason Gillespie and national selectors, Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, in Faisalabad this week to decide the plan for the England series.

'Lack Of Unity' Addressed As PCB Host Connection Camp For Pakistan Players And Coaches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief operating officer Salman Naseer acknowledged that lack of unity among the team and management was a part of the discussion during the Connection Camp held here. Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Pakistan team, the PCB decided to host a Connection Camp on Monday aimed at establishing a clear and unified vision for the future of Pakistan cricket.

"Dosti-Yaari With Umpires": Babar Azam's Teammate Hints At Officials Giving Favours

Pakistan cricket team star Faheem Ashraf, who has played 17 Tests, 34 ODIs and 48 T20Is, has made a revelation about the state of cricket in the country. Answering a question on the controversial umpiring in the domestic Champions Cup, Ashraf, who is playing for Dolphins, said something very interesting. He said that at the domestic level umpires have an understanding with the players as they are 'friends'.

Gary Kirsten Shares 'Scary Stat' About Shaheen Afridi. It's A Warning For All Pacers

Pakistan's white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten has expressed his concerns over the workload of star pacer Shaheen Afridi, who is currently playing in the Champions Trophy, a pentangular 50-over tournament organished by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Shaheen is leading the Lions, one of the five teams in the tournament. While commentating on a match between the Lions and the Panthers, Kirsten highlighted the immense pressure fast bowlers endure when playing across all formats. Kirsten emphasised the need to rotate bowlers in order to keep the top players fit for the big tournaments.

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PCB Issues Stern Warning For Pakistan Cricketers, Says 'Improve Fitness Or..."

Shaheen Afridi Namedrops Two Pakistan Greats In Response To Gary Kirsten's 'Workload' Verdict

"Tata, Bye Bye": Ex-Pakistan Star Fires Brutal Warning To Gary Kirsten

Fearing Lack Of Communication, PCB To Take This Step To Create Bridge Between Pakistan Players And Coaches

Shan Masood Likely To Be Retained As Pakistan Captain For Test Series Against England

'Lack Of Unity' Addressed As PCB Host Connection Camp For Pakistan Players And Coaches

"Dosti-Yaari With Umpires": Babar Azam's Teammate Hints At Officials Giving Favours

Gary Kirsten Shares 'Scary Stat' About Shaheen Afridi. It's A Warning For All Pacers