Pakistan Cricket Board

The Islamabad High Court suspended a Pakistan Information Commission order requiring the Pakistan Cricket Board to disclose cricketers' salaries, budgets, and T20 World Cup 2026 expenditures. The PCB argued the order exceeded jurisdiction and violated privacy and contractual confidentiality, while the court adjourned the case until September 2026.

Michael Smith has been appointed as the batting coach for Pakistan's men's cricket team for two years, replacing Asad Shafiq. He brings extensive experience from various formats and coaching roles with Pakistani and Australian franchises.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has challenged two orders from the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) in the Islamabad High Court, seeking to avoid disclosing financial and contractual details of cricketers, officials, and stadium operations under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017. The PCB argues that the disclosure would harm commercial interests and violate privacy rights.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi proposed creating new provinces to improve governance, but coalition partners urged him to first implement the National Action Plan (NAP) and address constitutional violations. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif supported Naqvi's critique of governance failures but emphasized reforms should occur through constitutional forums like parliament, while also calling for PCB reforms.

Pakistan is set to tour England in May 2027 for a five-match ODI series, with matches scheduled in Southampton, Manchester, Leeds, Chester-le-Street, and Cardiff. The series aims to prepare both teams for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 and follows Pakistan’s upcoming Test series in England in August 2027. Pakistan currently ranks fifth in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings, while England is seventh.

Mohammad Nawaz was sanctioned by the ICC for violating anti-doping rules after testing positive for Carboxy-THC. He received a three-month ineligibility period, backdated to May 1, but served only two-and-a-half months due to a voluntary suspension and participation in a rehabilitation program. His match records from February 7, 2024, to May 1 are disqualified.

Babar Azam has been appointed captain of Pakistan's Test squads for upcoming tours in West Indies and England. The squads include 16 and 17 players respectively, with four uncapped players named for both series.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for constructing a modern cricket stadium in Jeddah, adhering to international standards. The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision and includes joint infrastructure and technical collaboration. A separate security cooperation memorandum was also signed between the two countries.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to CMRL. The notice is related to unspecified issues requiring a response from CMRL.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a new framework for central contracts starting July 1, 2026, introducing five player categories (Track AB, A, BC, C, D) to replace the previous four. The reform focuses on format-specific roles and performance-based tiering, with no changes to the selection committee or coaching staff.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to make changes to the national team's setup following a Test series loss to Bangladesh, with a key meeting scheduled at Gaddafi Stadium. Potential changes include replacing Test captain Shan Masood with T20 skipper Salman Ali Agha and considering former captain Mohammad Hafeez for a director role. Administrative vacancies and performance issues under current leadership are also under review.

The ICC rated Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as 'unsatisfactory' due to a slow pitch that hindered scoring in Pakistan's ODI against Australia. A similar rating was given to Lord’s pitch in London, with both venues receiving demerit points under ICC protocols. Pakistan won the series, and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi defended the pitch strategy as necessary for competitive advantage.