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Shaharyar Khan, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's Cousin And Former PCB Chairman, Dies

Shaharyar Khan, a career diplomat and former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman who played a big role in restoring cricket ties with India in the early 2000s, has died. He was 89. The Bhopal-born Pakistan diplomat, who was a cousin of former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, breathed his last here on Friday after battling prolonged illness. He served as Pakistan foreign secretary between 1990-94 and also as a High Commissioner in New Delhi and the United Kingdom. Shaharyar headed the PCB from 2003 to 2006, a period when India toured Pakistan twice, and from 2014 to 2017.

Former Pakistan Test Skipper Saeed Ahmed Deat At 86

The former Pakistan skipper Saeed Ahmed passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in Lahore after suffering from a brief illness, according to the ICC. Saeed took part in 41 Test matches for Pakistan between 1958 and 1973, scoring 2991 runs at an average of 40.41. The all-rounder scored slammed five centuries throughout his career, out of which three tons came against India. He played his maiden match for Pakistan at the age of 20 against the West Indies. During the innings, Ahmed stitched a 154-run stand with Hanif Mohammad for the third wicket, scoring a half-century (65) on his debut.

"Not Even Thinking About Champions Trophy Going Out Of Pakistan": Board Chief

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's Champions Trophy being moved out of his country despite the never-ending speculation surrounding India's participation in the event. Addressing a media conference here on Monday night during the Pakistan Super League final, Naqvi confirmed that he held talks with BCCI secretary Jay Shah on the sidelines of the ICC meetings last week in Dubai. "Yes we spoke for a while and it was cordial but it would be unwise to divulge details of what was discussed," he said.

Pakistan Cricket Board Set To Announce Revamped Selection Committee

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has decided to revamp the national selection committee to give it more independence and authority to appoint the captain and team. "I don't want to get involved in appointing the captain, team and all that. I will be revamping the national selection committee and will give it more authority and independence to take cricket related decisions,” PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday during a press conference here.

USD 2 Million Offer Turned Down, 'Upset' Shane Watson Refuses To Coach Pakistan Team

Pakistan's search for a foreign coach has hit hurdles with former Australian allrounder Shane Watson and former West Indian captain Darren Sammy dropping out of the race for the next head coach of the national team. While Sammy turned down approaches by the PCB citing he is already contracted with the West Indies board as head coach of the WI white-ball teams, Watson returned home on Saturday night after rejecting the offer from the Pakistan board.

Trouble In Pakistan Cricket Team? Young Fast Bowler Reveals 'Culture Of Insecurity'

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has come out in the open about the culture of insecurity in the national side, saying senior players are afraid of taking breaks to rest their bodies, fearing replacement by younger players. Shah, who was ruled out of the 50-over World Cup in India last year due to a shoulder problem, added that even he was afraid about losing his place in the side due to the injury. "Honestly, the main players are afraid of giving their bodies rest even when they know they need a break because the Pakistan cricket culture is such that if a new player comes in and performs in a match or two, you don't know if he will replace you permanently in the team," Shah told Cricwick.

Watch: Pakistan Super League Team Concedes Five Runs For 'Illegal Fielding' In Bizarre Incident

Peshawar Zalmi were awarded five penalty runs after a throw from the Multan Sultans fielder hit Mohammad Rizwan's wicket-keeping glove which was lying on the ground during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 match on Thursday. Zalmi batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore played the ball from spinner Khushdil Shah towards fine-leg and Rizwan dashed from his wicket-keeping stance to retrieve the ball. The ball was ultimately collected by a fielder and his throw hit one of Rizwan's gloves that he took off and threw on the ground while running. Babar Azam, who was in the non-striker's end, pointed it out to umpire Aleem Dar who decided to award five runs as penalty due to 'illegal fielding'.

Pakistan To Host ODI Tri-Series After 20 Years Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan's Cricket Board said on Friday it will host South Africa and New Zealand in a one-day international tri-series, the country's first tournament involving three nations after a gap of 20 years. The series was greenlit on the sidelines of an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in Dubai, according to Pakistan's board. International cricket only fully returned to Pakistan in 2020, following attacks on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009. Pakistan was stripped of its right to co-host the World Cup two years later, with security concerns lingering in the aftermath of those attacks.

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Shaharyar Khan, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's Cousin And Former PCB Chairman, Dies

Former Pakistan Test Skipper Saeed Ahmed Deat At 86

"Not Even Thinking About Champions Trophy Going Out Of Pakistan": Board Chief

Pakistan Cricket Board Set To Announce Revamped Selection Committee

USD 2 Million Offer Turned Down, 'Upset' Shane Watson Refuses To Coach Pakistan Team

Trouble In Pakistan Cricket Team? Young Fast Bowler Reveals 'Culture Of Insecurity'

Watch: Pakistan Super League Team Concedes Five Runs For 'Illegal Fielding' In Bizarre Incident

Pakistan To Host ODI Tri-Series After 20 Years Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025