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Pakistani woman cricketer Ayesha Naseem, 18, announces retirement citing religion

Ayesha Naseem, 18, retires from international cricket citing devotion to Islamic principles. Efforts to convince her to stay by PCB, Nida Dar failed. She was a top young talent in Pakistan women's cricket.

The Hindu

If Pakistan doesn't go for World Cup it will be great injustice to fans: Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah-ul-Haq has advocated for Pakistan to be allowed to compete in the ODI World Cup in India and added that not sending the side for the mega-event would be “depriving people” of the opportunity to see the arch-rivals clash on the biggest stage.

The Hindu

Asia Cup schedule finalised, India not going to Pakistan: BCCI secy Arun Dhumal

The much anticipated Asia Cup games between India and Pakistan will be held in Sri Lanka as Rohit Sharma led team won’t travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.

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Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee, headed by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, to decide on the national cricket team’s participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

The Hindu

We don't focus on what is happening in PCB, we just focus on cricket: Babar Azam

The rumblings in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not have any bearing on the national team’s performance in the ICC World Cup, or in the assignments prior to that, asserted skipper Babar Azam.

The Hindu

Unlike PSL, Babar Azam refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League, even as betting companies sponsor many franchises of the Pakistan Super League.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | NCP moves disqualification petition against Ajit Pawar and 8 others, India and China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong Tso lake, and more

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PCB seeks official clearance to travel to India for WC, writes to Pakistan PM: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking official clearance to travel to India for the ODI World Cup in October-November, according to a report.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Pakistan to send security delegation to India for inspecting WC venues

Pakistan is set to send a security delegation to India for inspecting the venues before giving clearance for the national team’s travel to the neighbouring country for this year’s ICC ODI World Cup.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Centre allows Aadhaar authentication for registration for births and deaths; Manipur Governor meets Amit Shah, and more

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The Hindu

Cities sidelined, the Pakistan dilemma: How BCCI’s playing politics in the World Cup schedule

The final schedule of the 2023 World Cup cricket tournament is out, and this writer has already heard voices of dissent from major cricket centres that have either been ignored or given a raw deal by the Jay Shah-controlled BCCI.

Newslaundry

PCB unsure but ICC ‘confident’ Pakistan will travel to India for ODI World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still apprehensive about sending its team to India for the ODI World Cup but International Cricket Council (ICC) is “confident” that the Babar Azam-led team will compete in the 50-over showpiece.

The Hindu

Pakistan cricket board may seek to tweak Asia Cup hybrid model

Zaka Ashraf, who looks set to become new PCB chief, wants the event to go back to Pakistan as sole hosts.

Al Jazeera

Najam Sethi pulls out of race to be next PCB chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board’s interim chief Najam Sethi on June 20 said he will not seek a permanent position in the PCB after pulling out of the race to be its next chairman.

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ACC could accept PCB's 'hybrid model' for Asia Cup, Pakistan team set to travel to India for WC

The Asian Cricket Council, headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, is expected to approve PCB’s proposed ‘hybrid model’ for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka’s Galle and Pallekele.

The Hindu

PCB refuses to play ODI series in Sri Lanka after SLC's proposal to host all Asia Cup matches: Sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is upset at Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup and has declined the latter’s offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation.

The Hindu

ICC top brass seeks PCB assurances that it will send team to India for ODI World Cup

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

The Hindu

Final call on Asia Cup venue to be taken after IPL final, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

It has been learnt from ACC sources that PCB chairman Najam Sethi’s proposed hybrid model looks like a feasible solution although ACC had made no formal statements

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Reuters

Cricket-Pakistan unhappy with new ICC revenue model, demands clarity

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the proposed new revenue distribution model for international cricket although it accepts that India, the game's financial engine, should get the biggest share, chairman Najam Sethi told Reuters.

Dynamite News

BCCI should take "good, rational decision", situation should not lead to boycotts: PCB Chairman Najam Sethi

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has urged BCCI to take a "rational decision" to solve the crisis looming over his country's hosting of the Asia Cup, saying the situation should not lead to Pakistan boycotting the World Cup to be hosted by India. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Hybrid model for Asia Cup and beyond may end Pakistan-India 'logjam', says PCB

Najam Sethi said he wanted an amicable solution for the Asia Cup which could pave the way for both nations to compete against each other in other major tournaments at a neutral venue.

The Hindu

Cricket-Pakistan appoint New Zealand's Bradburn as head coach

Pakistan have appointed former New Zealand all-rounder Grant Bradburn as the head coach of their men’s team on a two-year deal after a successful spell as consultant, the country’s cricket board (PCB) announced on Saturday.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Court’s order to grant ST status to Meiteis will be discussed with all stakeholders, says Amit Shah; Chinese militia boats cross Indian, ASEAN warships exercising in South China Sea, and more

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Asian Cricket Council has not floated any proposal to postpone Asia Cup: source

Contradicting media reports that Asia Cup could be postponed, and a parallel tournament which excludes Pakistan could be played, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) sources on May 1 said that they have not sent out any such proposal to the member nations.

Dynamite News

Pakistan Cricket appoints interim head coach for series against New Zealand

Pakistan Cricket announced their coaching staff for their upcoming home white ball series against New Zealand. Read further on Dynamite News:

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