In recent developments, Sohaib Sheikh has assumed the role of Director of PSL. However, the status of the Commissioner, currently held by Naila Bhatti, remains uncertain and awaits clarification.

After the first India vs. Pakistan game was canceled due to rain, Najam Sethi took to X / formerly Twitter to express his views. He questioned the decision to change the match venue from Colombo to Hambantota due to rain forecasts and implied that India might be avoiding the match out of fear. Sethi’s statement stirred controversy and anticipation.

Najam Shetty’s tweet here

Harbhajan Singh stated, “India does not want to play Pakistan because India is scared. India is never scared to play anyone. Don’t know where this is coming from. They needed to sit with the Asian Cricket Council and see where the tournament is going to be held. Whether the weather forecast was right or not. Boss, come and play us wherever you want, we will beat you.”

India and Pakistan are set to face each other for the second time in the Asia Cup 2023 on September 10 at the R. Premadasa stadium in Colombo.

In response to Ashraf’s proposal, Jay Shah has conveyed his assurance of a thorough evaluation of the situation.

It is worth noting that the Pakistan-India match in Kandy was significantly impacted by rain, resulting in no conclusive outcome.

Devotees can proactively pre-order the Star Nation Jersey from the official PCB online store, shop.pcb.com.pk. By sporting this jersey with pride, fans can manifest their unwavering backing for the cricketing heroes and stand united under a singular emblem as Pakistan sets forth on its pursuit of glory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Inzamam-ul-Haq was Reappointed as Pakistan Men’s National Team Chief Selector. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has once again entrusted the role of chief selector to former captain and prolific batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq. He previously held the position from 2016 to 2019 and is now set to take charge ahead of the Asia Cup and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held in India.

Inzamam-ul-Haq boasts an impressive cricketing career, representing Pakistan in 120 Tests, 378 ODIs, and one T20I from 1992 to 2007. He remains Pakistan’s highest run-scorer in international cricket, accumulating an impressive total of 20,541 runs across various formats.

During his previous tenure as chief selector, Pakistan achieved significant success, clinching the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy with a remarkable victory over arch-rivals India by 180 runs at The Oval. He was also responsible for assembling the squad that won five out of nine league games at the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England and Wales, although the team fell short of reaching the knockout stage.

Inzamam-ul-Haq’s immediate task upon his return will be to select the squad for Pakistan’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, starting on 22 August. Following this, he will be overseeing the team’s preparations for the Asia Cup and the highly anticipated Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan’s Cricket World Cup journey commences on October 6, where they will face the Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The final is scheduled to be held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Secures Assurance from Afghanistan and Nepal for 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan.

In a significant triumph for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), both Afghanistan and Nepal have expressed their readiness to participate in the 2023 Asia Cup matches to be held in Pakistan.

The PCB has reportedly received firm commitments from the cricket boards of Afghanistan and Nepal, ensuring that their respective teams will face no obstacles in traveling to Pakistan for the tournament scheduled in September. With Bangladesh already confirming its intentions to participate, the PCB’s optimism has grown, as four out of the six participating teams have now approved the proposed hybrid model. The PCB hopes that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will endorse the concept.

Sri Lanka has also shown support for the proposed model, raising concerns only about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the neutral venue due to the heat. The PCB has reiterated its willingness to adjust the venue if necessary, depending on the prevailing circumstances.
There is growing anticipation that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will also agree to the arrangements, as India does not have any scheduled matches in Pakistan. If successful, this resolution could potentially address the issue of Pakistan’s participation in the World Cup as well.

Overall, the PCB’s efforts have yielded positive results, as Afghanistan and Nepal’s agreement to compete in Pakistan marks a significant milestone in ensuring the smooth conduct of the 2023 Asia Cup.

Groupings for 2023 Asia Cup Announced; Nepal Set for Debut. The groupings for the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup have been finalized, placing Nepal alongside cricket powerhouses Pakistan and India in Group A. Group B consist of Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
In the tournament format, the top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, where they will compete for a place in the final.

This year’s Asia Cup will mark Nepal’s debut in the prestigious tournament, while Afghanistan will participate for the fourth time. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh hold the record for the most appearances in the Asia Cup, each having played in 14 editions. Sri Lanka leads the pack with 15 appearances, cementing their status as a formidable contender in the tournament.

Pakistan is ready to boycott the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee president Najam Shetty said this on Monday. They are even prepared for a $3 million loss if they skip these two mega-events. They will not care about the ICC. Najam Sethi said, “If we do not play in the Asia Cup, we will lose 3 million dollars. If we don’t play in or boycott the World Cup, our relationship with the ICC will be bad. The India-Pakistan match in the World Cup carries special importance. Various issues will be created about it. He also said, ‘Actually, the financial issue is worth worrying about. In this regard, my personal opinion is that PCB was dependent on ICC for financial matters in the past. That’s why we had to accept their terms. Now we have a strong PSL. From there we are getting a lot of income. We have become financially self-reliant. The amount of financial support that ICC used to give, now we are getting from PSL.

So we have decided to accept the $3 million loss by boycotting the Asia Cup and the World Cup. We will do this to protect our honor and political ideology. Shetty also said that even the cricket lovers of the country do not want the Pakistan team to go to India and play in the World Cup. As they are not coming to play in Pakistan. I know the people of Pakistan don’t want our team to play in India. As India does not come here to play us. People want us to stick to our decisions,” he added.

Annoyed at the selectors and coaches, Pak pacer Mohammad Amir was holding up his bat-pad. Major changes have taken place in the Pakistan Cricket Board. The selectors asked Amir to prepare for his return to international cricket. According to the Cricket Pakistan website, an important selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board recently contacted Amir via messenger. He told that he has been asked to speak with Amir. He wants to bring Amir back to cricket. Says a source, the selectors advised Amir to concentrate on cricket. The media was asked not to make unnecessary statements. The electors told him to expedite the preparations for his return to cricket. For this reason, he has been told to be attentive and fit in practice. Amir quit international cricket in 2020 after being upset with former chief selector and coach Misbah-ul-Haq.