Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi has given a massive statement regarding the country's Men?s National Cricket Team?s captain. He stated that the decision regarding the skipper will be taken by the selectors and coaching department.



"I will let the coaching staff and selectors make a decision regarding the captaincy duties of the team," Mohsin said during Lahore?s Gaddafi Stadium construction-project.



According to some news reports, wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has become the leading contender for handling the leadership duties of the Green Shirts in all three formats of the game.



?A workshop involving the coaching staff and the selectors will be organised on the 22nd of September and we will be listening to everyone's feedback and suggestions and accordingly the decision will be taken,? Naqvi added.



?A workshop involving the coaching staff and the selectors will be organised on the 22nd of September and we will be listening to everyone's feedback and suggestions and accordingly the decision will be taken,? Naqvi added.



?I know that if the team fails to perform well and if they commit mistakes on the field, then it falls on me. If there are any player selection related mistakes or if the coach does something wrong, it will reflect on me,? the 45 year old added



On the other hand, the PCB chairman also gave an official confirmation regarding the venues of the upcoming test series between Pakistan and England after certain news reports stated that one test match will be shifted to either Sri Lanka or the United Arab Emirates (UAE).



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?The England test matches will be played in Pakistan and will not get shifted out of our homeland. Rawalpindi?s Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Multan?s Multan International Cricket Stadium will be final venues for the three-match series.



?We (PCB) are in constant touch with the England Cricket Board (ECB) and there are no issues related to the venues,? Naqvi said.



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For more information, visit the official website of <a href="https://www.pcb.com.pk/">PCB</a>

'Decision about Pakistan's captains to be made by coaches &amp; selectors': Mohsin Naqvi

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Babar Azam relinquishes Pakistan's white-ball captaincy duties for the 2nd time: Pakistan Men?s National Cricket Team?s star batsman, Babar Azam, on Wednesday, announced his decision to step-down as the white-ball skipper of the National-Team.



The 29-year-old shared the announcement on his social-media handles, expressing his desire to play as a regular player.



In a heartfelt-note, Babar wrote, ?I have important news to share with all of you today. I have decided to step-down as the skipper of the Pakistan men's National cricket team, effective as of last month when I notified the PCB and the Team-Management.



"It has been a pleasure to lead this team, but it's time for me to step-down and focus on my career as a regular player."



"By stepping down as the captain of Pakistan, I will gain more clarity going forward and focus more energy on my playing-career and personal-growth."



"I'm thankful for your continuous backing and trust in me," he said, thanking the fans for their unwavering support. To me, your happiness has meant the world."



?I am proud of our team's success and I am excited to contribute in the best-possible manner as a player for the National-Team.



?Thank-You for all the love &amp; support,? Azam concluded.



Azam?s decision follows a chaotic period of the Green Shirts leadership. Previously, the 29-year-old had resigned as the full-time skipper of the Shaheens during the tenure of Zaka Ashraf as the chairman of PCB.



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At that point of time, Shaheen Shah Afridi was handed over the captaincy reins of the T20 International team while Shan Masood was selected as the captain of the Test-Team. Following the Green Shirts? disappointing performance in the shortest format of the game under the captaincy of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Azam was re-appointed as the limited-overs skipper ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 under Mohsin Naqvi, the current chairman of PCB.



Azam?s return as a captain was not able to produce positive results for Pakistan. Under his captaincy, the Shaheens won the T20 International series versus Ireland by a margin of 2-1 but against tougher opposition teams, they struggled a lot, drawing the five-match T20 International series versus a second-string New Zealand team 2-2 and a 0-2 series defeat versus England ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.



Pakistan?s failure to qualify for the Super-8 stage of the competition, following their shocking defeat versus co-hosts United States of America and fierce-rivals India, made matters even more worse for the 29-year-old.



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Babar Azam relinquishes Pakistan's white-ball captaincy duties for the 2nd time

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The iconic National Cricket Stadium of Karachi is all set and ready to hosts the matches of ICC's Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) personally oversaw the renovation progress and thanks to the hardwork &amp; dedication of the workers, the Stadium renovation has been completed in a span of 4 months. 
The official inauguration of the Cricket Stadium in Karachi is slated to be held tomorrow i.e 11th of February in the evening period and a grand opening ceremony has been planned by the PCB. Famous Pakistani singers Shafqat Amanat Ali &amp; Sahir Ali Bagga will be seen performing in the ceremony and they will be entertaining the crowd with their singing talent.
An eye catching fireworks display along with a light show are also planned to feature in the event. Fans can enter the stadium free of cost in order to attend the grand opening ceremony. 
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"The renovation work at the National Stadium of Karachi commenced on the 28th of September last year and thanks to the blessings of God, the project got completed by the 31st of January. The Pavillion building of the stadium was demolished completely and and it has been rebuilt with a fresh look and state of the art facilities. Also, new sitting chairs have been installed in the stands," Mohsin Naqvi said. 
"Mordern scoreboards, new LED lights and new grills have also been added while the fences across the stadium have been removed in order to ensure a better viewing experience for the supporters. Renovation work on the hospitality boxes have been conductrd and a new pedestrian walking bridge along with a brand new ring-road have also be built," he added.
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The PCB chairman also praised the hard work done by the workers involved in renovating the stadium, highlighting the efforts of the PCB team and Frontier Works Organization (FWO). He acknowledged their vigorous efforts in completing the renovation work before the commencement of the Champions Trophy. 
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"We have added top notch facilities for both the players and the fans. For the Champions Trophy participating teams, we will be giving our best to provide the best possible facilities to the players," he said.
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The inauguration of the stadium comes days after Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore which underwent massive renovations as well. The PCB had commenced the major upgradation project of the two venues last year owing to the forthcoming 2025 Champions Trophy whose matches are slated to be played at these two stadiums along with Rawalpindi's Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 
The Gaddafi Stadium of Karachi is slated to play host to it's very first Champions Trophy clash on the 22nd of February as Ashes Rivals Australia &amp; England will be taking on each other. 
The marquee ICC event of this year, comprising of 15 encounters, is set to commence from the 19th of February onwards with the all-important Final taking place on the 9th of March. All the 8 participating teams are divided into two groups of four sides each, with Group-A comprising of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan &amp; New Zealand, while Group-B consists of England, Afghanistan, South Africa &amp; Australia. 
Pakistan will be hosting a total of 10 Champions Trophy 2025 matches, while four games, including all three of Team India's group-stage fixtures and the first semi-final will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium of Dubai. 
The trophy-deciding clash of the eight team tournament is scheduled to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore but if the Men in Blue successfully qualify for the final, then it will be played in Dubai. 
Furthermore, the Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) and the National Cricket Stadium (Karachi) are also currently playing hosts to the Triangular series matches between New Zealand, South Africa &amp; Pakistan. The bilateral event commenced on the 8th of February and it culminates on 14th February. 
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An aerial view of Karachi's National Cricket Stadium of Karachi | Image Credits: AP

The renovation work of the National Cricket Stadium of Karachi concluded recently and the stadium is now ready to play host to the Champions Trophy 2025 matches. Also, the inauguration of the stadium will be conducted tomorrow in the evening

The brand new renovated National Cricket Stadium of Karachi is set to be inaugurated on the 11th of February by the PCB ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 and it's now completely ready with brand new state of the art facilities to hosts matches

Renovated National Stadium of Karachi set to be inaugurated on 11th February ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan National Cricket Team has been ordered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to win against India at any cost in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The match between two arch-rivals is set to take place on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. 
Pakistan National Cricket Team put hard yards in their preparations for the game against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side worked hard a day ahead of the match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. 
However, their practice session was interrupted was PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. He categorically told players to win  "at any cost" to silence critics. He was seen having a chat with captain Mohammad Rizwan and head coach Aqeeb Javed and was involved in a lengthy conversation. 
<h2>Mohsin Naqvi told players to give their best to "silence their critics, including himself</h2>
The reports in PTI claimed that Mohsin Naqvi told players to give their best to "silence their critics, including himself." The PCB Chairman was seen having long chat with even pacers in Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, passing valuable inputs. 
The IND vs PAK clash will be extremely important for the Pakistan National Cricket Team. They lost the first game of the tournament against New Zealand, and the match against arch-rivals will be a knockout game for them, if they win, they will stay in the hunt and make the road difficult for India. 
Mohsin Naqvi also addressed the media, saying that it will be a great game and he is confident that his team will win. He explained: 
"It would be a great game, and our team is fully prepared, and in my opinion, they are in form. We are with our team, whether they win or lose." 
India, on the other hand, started the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on high. The Rohit Sharma-led side beat Bangladesh in their opening game and would be keen to win their second game. The win in the match against Pakistan will almost ensure them a place in the semi-final.
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Pakistan National Cricket Team put hard yards in their preparations for the game against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Pakistan National Cricket Team has been ordered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to win against India at any cost in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

IND vs PAK: Pakistan ordered to win at any cost against India in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi: The global governing body of Cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has provided an explanation regarding why no officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) were present on stage during the presentation ceremony of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai. 
The ICC gave clarifications regarding this matter after India Today asked them about the absence of PCB's representatives at such a big event. 
According to an ICC spokesperson, Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was invited to attend the Champions Trophy 2025 Final award ceremony but he didn't come. 
"Mr Mohsin Naqvi wasn't available and he didn't travel to Dubai for the Champions Trophy Final," the spokesperson said. 
Cricket experts &amp; fans raised concerns about the absence of Pakistani representatives during the award ceremony. In response, the Global Cricket Governing Body explained that it follows the same rules for all of their tournaments.
<h2>Why were no one from the PCB at the Champions Trophy Final award ceremony? </h2>
"Only the head of the host board, such as the chairman, CEO, president, or vice president, is invited by the ICC to attend the awards event. Even if they are at the location, other board officials are not allowed to get involved in the stage operations", the spokesperson stated. 
The Global Cricket Governing Body made it clear that this particular rule was not just specifically used for the Champions Trophy, but it is applicable to all the tournaments held by the ICC. The only reason no PCB was present on stage during the presentation ceremony was that the designated delegate of Pakistan didn't attend the event. 
However, some news reports claim that the Pakistan Cricket Board is unhappy with the situation and they are planning to raise this particular issue with the ICC. They will be asking why Sameer Ahmed Syed, the CEO of the PCB, was not invited to be a part of the awards distribution ceremony despite being present at the venue as the director of the tournament. 
"Despite the fact that a significant PCB official was present in Dubai, it is alarming that Pakistan was not represented at the closing ceremony," a source stated.
The all-important summit clash of the eight-team tournament took place in the city of Dubai after the Indian team wasn't allowed to play their matches in Pakistan due to the Indian Government's refusal to send them to their neighboring country. 
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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the ICC's decision of not including any PCB member in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final presentation ceremony.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the ICC's decision of not including any PCB member in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final presentation ceremony. They will be asking the ICC why Sameer Ahmed Syed, the CEO of the PCB was not invited to be a part of the awards distribution ceremony despite being present at the venue as the director of the tournament.

ICC explains why PCB officials were absent from the Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony

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MS Dhoni has been having a torrid time in the ongoing IPL 2025

"You’re not able to do it and walk away"- MS Dhoni ordered to retire immediately from IPL

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The PCB has announced a 16-man squad for Pakistan's upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, with Agha Salman as captain and Shadab Khan as vice-captain. New head coach Mike Hesson will make his international debut in this series. The squad excludes big names like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, focusing instead on young talent such as Saim Ayub and Mohammad Irfan Khan. All matches will be played in Lahore, providing a platform for emerging players to prove themselves. Fans are eager to see how the team performs under Salman's leadership.

PCB announces new look Pakistan squad for the T20I series versus Bangladesh under new coach Mike Hesson

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IPL 2025 had to be halted midway due to the crisis in the Indian sub-continent amid several threatening situations. With the likes of Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians being the forerunners for the playoff spots, the likes of Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders were also in contention for the playoffs.

Final Race to the IPL 2025 Playoffs: Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals pin hopes on one last clash for the last spot in the playoffs

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The Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals are the last two teams left to compete for the final spot in the playoffs, as the other contestants in Lucknow Super Giants and the Kolkata Knight Riders, have been knocked out already.  Now MI will head to Wankhede their home ground where they have been almost invincible throughout the season. 

IPL 2025 MI vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match? What’s brewing at Wankhede for Capitals? - the two giants clash for the last spot into the playoffs

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KKR criticized the IPL’s mid-season rule change adding 120 minutes for rain delays, saying it cost them a playoff chance and called the decision inconsistent and unfair.

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