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Inzamam, Misbah, Mushtaq and Anwar inducted to PCB Hall of Fame

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:50:20 GMT

An 11-member independent panel including existing Hall of Famers, former players and journalists voted for the inductees

Misbah joins as one of five PCB mentors 'to reduce the gap between domestic and international cricket'

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:20:18 GMT

Each of the five is believed to be paid salaries that are more than what all but the most elite Pakistan players are paid

Waqar, Misbah among five mentors appointed by PCB for domestic competitions

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:37:02 GMT

Shoaib Malik, Saqlain Mushtaq and Sarfaraz Ahmed are the other three; the Champions One-Day Cup will be their first assignment

Irfan trumps Yusuf and Misbah-Afridi sizzle as New York seal top spot

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 05:20:47 GMT

Imran Khan also produced a terrific spell of 4 for 2 to give Texas Chargers an important win

Misbah, Inzamam and Hafeez appointed to PCB cricket technical committee

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:10:44 GMT

The cricket technical committee is expected to reach a decision on the fate of Pakistan's coaching staff later this week

Misbah-ul-Haq set to work with the PCB again

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:07:11 GMT

Former Pakistan captain, coach and selector in line to head new cricket committee in the board

Misbah: 'Unfair to people' if Pakistan don't travel to India for World Cup

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 09:37:25 GMT

"The many times I have played in India, we have enjoyed the pressure and crowds there because it gives you motivation and conditions in India suit us"

Afridi, Misbah set up big win for Asia Lions against World Giants

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:36:37 GMT

Bangladesh's Abdur Razzak also produced an economical spell in a rain-hit contest on Monday

Misbah-ul-Haq hits quick 73 in Asia Lions' win against India Maharajas

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 04:05:38 GMT

Gautam Gambhir's 54 went in vain for Maharajas, as Sohail Tanvir took three wickets in Lions' defense

Misbah on PCB rehiring Arthur: 'Slap on Pakistan cricket'

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:31:07 GMT

Former head coach blames "our own system" for disrespecting and discrediting "our own people" and local coaches

Ganguly, Morgan, Muralidaran, Misbah, Johnson among 53 players in Legends League Cricket

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:35:08 GMT

The second season will be played from September 17 to October 8 across five cities in India

Hasan Ali: Management changes 'shouldn't have happened' before T20 World Cup

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:31:23 GMT

Pakistan fast bowler also said he expected low-scoring games in the UAE

Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis resign from Pakistan coaching roles

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Saqlain Mushtaq and Abdul Razzaq have joined the team as interim coaches for the New Zealand series

Misbah-ul-Haq tests positive for Covid-19, to quarantine in Jamaica

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The rest of the Pakistan contingent will leave for Lahore on August 25

Misbah-ul-Haq admits Pakistan have 'same problems' with middle order

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"We have to view every game as important and improve. Losses shatter your confidence, and we just have to try and build it back"

Misbah: Can never defend such poor and disappointing performances

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The head coach said previous series results had convinced him Pakistan were on the right track

Misbah-ul-Haq: 'Couple of positions we need to focus on over the next two series'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Head coach will trial Sohaib Maqsood and Azam Khan for middle-order slots in T20I side

Misbah ul Haq: 'Tempting' to consider PSL form for Pakistan side but players had their chances

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"It's all about International cricket, how they do things here, and we have given them enough chances"

Misbah-ul-Haq open to trying out new faces but winning the series is priority

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Head coach says he doesn't want to give "gutsy" Zimbabwe a weak link to exploit

Misbah-ul-Haq praises Pakistan's top order, but wants more from rest of batting

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan coach happy with Babar Azam's progress as captain, says he'll improve further with experience

Misbah-ul-Haq: It will be a 'remarkable achievement' if Pakistan win the series

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The head coach is confident after Pakistan's fighting effort in the second ODI even though they lost the match

'We were praying for him to get that double' - Babar, Misbah, Younis and others laud Fakhar's effort

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:48:42 GMT

Team-mates and former players react to Fakhar Zaman's blistering 193

Pakistan's chance to revive their dormant one-day cricket

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

They have played just five ODIs since the 2019 World Cup but the series in South Africa may offer a glimpse at the future

Buoyed by limited-overs record, Misbah quietly confident of Pakistan's chances in South Africa

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In white-ball cricket, Pakistan have held their own and could enjoy the conditions on offer

Misbah-ul-Haq: Batting line-up looks 'settled' in the lead-up to T20 World Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Despite the Pakistan T20I side being in flux in recent times, the head coach has backed them to come good in SA

Misbah forced to defend Sharjeel selection, insists fitness not compromised

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The left-handed opener has been picked for the T20I leg of the South Africa and Zimbabwe tours

Misbah: Beating South Africa 'was like a breath of fresh air'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan head coach defends himself after coming under scrutiny over the past few months

Misbah 'prepared to drop spinners' if Rawalpindi pitch unsuitable

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Rawalpindi surface is historically much friendlier to pacers than spinners

Abdullah Shafique among three dropped as Pakistan cut Test squad to 17

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Agha Salman and Kamran Ghulam are the other two players dropped from the original list

Misbah earns stay of execution, committee to meet again following SA tour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The committee expressed disappointment with recent results, but admitted that the Covid-19 pandemic had created a challenge

Misbah-ul-Haq claims Mohammad Amir 'made up' circumstances of Pakistan retirement

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Head coach insists Amir's omission for Zimbabwe, New Zealand series was a unanimous, performance-related decision

Misbah-ul-Haq welcomes performance analysis, but not scrutiny

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

His position as Pakistan's chief coach doesn't seem to be in any kind of threat at the moment

PCB's cricket committee to review Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis' performance

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"We will do a transparent review of the whole season, starting from the England series"

Dropped catches 'really affected our chances in NZ' - Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There could be changes within the team and the coaching staff as Pakistan prepare for the home series against SA

Misbah-ul-Haq 'hopeful' Babar Azam will be fit for Christchurch Test

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"He started gripping the bat today and practicing with a tennis ball"

What will Pakistan do without Babar Azam?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

As Babar Azam's prowess has increased, so has his side's tendency to rely heavily on him

Misbah-ul-Haq: We 'considered pulling out of New Zealand tour'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He also said Pakistan would not use the quarantine period as an excuse if they lost the series

Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik left out of 35-man Pakistan squad for New Zealand

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Babar Azam's touring party includes four uncapped players - Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Imran Butt and Rohail Nazir

Misbah-ul-Haq to quit Pakistan chief selector's role; set to continue as head coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah will announce the squad for the Zimbabwe and NZ series before a new chief selector takes over from December

Bypassed for meeting with Imran Khan, Ehsan Mani summons Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

PCB chairman displeased at being bypassed by the head coach and selector and Test captain

Imran Khan rejects players' plea to reinstate department cricket in Pakistan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Prime Minister says he convinced Misbah, Ali and Hafeez with "great difficulty" on new system's virtues

Umar Gul: We need departmental cricket back in Pakistan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah-ul-Haq says cricketers who have lost livelihoods shouldn't be left "deserted" by the PCB and the government

Sarfaraz Ahmed was hesitant to play third T20I against England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The wicketkeeper-batsman was concerned that his tour would be judged on the basis of just one game

Pakistan were on a T20I losing streak when I took over - Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He calls for more patience as he looks to lead Pakistan to the top of the T20I charts

Misbah-ul-Haq 'frustrated' at Pakistan's lack of fortune on final day

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The head coach, however, defended the selection and use of Shadab Khan at Old Trafford

Pakistan lean towards twin spinners as Misbah-ul-Haq targets dry conditions

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shadab Khan in line for recall as visitors seek to build on successes in 2016 and 2018 tours

PCB's new ethics code takes aim at conflict of interest

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ramifications likely to be felt by Misbah-ul-Haq, Urooj Mumtaz and Wasim Akram among others

Pakistan's new domestic season likely to be delayed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

However, PCB offers domestic contracts to 192 players starting August 2020

Misbah-ul-Haq: Pakistan 'not expecting anything in return' for England tour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan's head coach and selector stresses importance of international cricket resuming

Shahid Afridi tests positive for Covid-19

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He is the third cricketer from Pakistan - and the second international - to have contracted the virus

Younis Khan 'would love to start off' from where he finished with Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The new batting coach believes Misbah-ul-Haq's time with the batsmen would make his job easier

Hasan Ali facing prolonged rehabilitation and possible surgery

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan pacer has suffered another back injury, which comes on the heels of losing his national contract

Video fitness tests for locked-down Pakistan players

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The PCB's centrally contracted domestic and international players will take these tests on April 20 and 21

Misbah-ul-Haq bats for full World Test Championship, equal opportunity for teams

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan coach doesn't want the tournament to be shortened just so it can finish in June 2021

'Consider this break a chance to reinvigorate yourself' - Misbah-ul-Haq to Pakistan's players

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan's coach and chief selector talks about life in the time of the coronavirus pandemic

Misbah hopes to leverage Shadab's batting ability

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan's head coach also looking to widen the net in search of ideal Nos. 5 and 6

Pakistan players will be allowed to take part in more T20 leagues after policy change

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Players can take part in PSL and three overseas leagues, with a new NOC policy set to come into effect

Series win against Bangladesh gives us 'breathing space' - Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan's coach-cum-selector credits bowling attack and senior pros Hafeez and Malik for the side's success

Misbah's T20 squad exposes lack of vision and clarity

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan have had a bad 2019 when it comes to T20I cricket, but does Misbah know how to right the ship?

'Results ratio will worsen and people's interest will dip' - PCB opposed to four-day Tests

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The top brass at the PCB are not supportive of the discussions surrounding making all Test cricket four days long

'Great injustice' - Misbah-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali unhappy with Bangladesh decision on Pakistan tour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Their reaction follows reports that the BCB wants Tests to be shifted to a neutral venue

Misbah-ul-Haq slams Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz's Test retirements

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He revealed that the PCB was mulling a policy to ensure players remain available for Pakistan across formats

Misbah-ul-Haq wants pacers to hit Steven Smith's 'blind spot' consistently

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"If you get good pace behind the ball and just put it in the right areas, you can create chances"

Imran Khan backs Sarfaraz Ahmed to make international return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Imran Khan believes former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed should focus on domestic cricket and backed him to return to the national team

Misbah-ul-Haq expects good results from 'ambitious' Pakistan Test side

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Having learnt their lessons during the last tour, this team should compete better, Misbah says

Conflict cloud after Islamabad United appoint Misbah-ul-Haq as coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dean Jones, their head coach for the past four seasons, has been sacked

Conditions in Australia 'totally different' to the rest of the world - Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The prospect of young tearaway Naseem Shah bowling in Australia excites Pakistan's head coach

Fresh faces in Pakistan squads in post-Sarfaraz Ahmed overhaul

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Muhammad Musa Khan, Khushdil Shah and Usman Qadir are the new faces in the T20I squad

Pakistan left with 'lots of questions to answer' - Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed says they were not able to apply themselves and click at the right time

Pakistan 'struggling in every department' in T20Is - Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Over-dependence on Babar Azam a big reason for batting failures against Sri Lanka, says the head coach

'Said one thing, did another' - Mickey Arthur on people he 'trusted' in Pakistan set-up

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former coach says he recommended Akram and Misbah for cricket committee, which made the decision to end his stint possibly based on "factually incorrect information"

Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz return to Pakistan's ODI squad

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali are out with dengue and back spasms respectively

Waqar looks to reignite chemistry with Misbah

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

'You come directly under a head coach as it's his domain and you work according to his mindset. We will try to help Misbah as much as possible and move forward,' Waqar says

'Priority is to build a team that can dominate' - Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"But then at certain times you have to assess the strength of the opponent and make your strategy accordingly."

PCB bats away conflict of interest issue

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah was named the head coach and chief selector of Pakistan and is also on the verge of becoming Islamabad United's head coach

All-powerful Misbah-ul-Haq named Pakistan coach and chief selector

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Waqar Younis also returns as bowling coach but there are likely to be conflict of interest queries around Misbah's appointment

Misbah-ul-Haq applies for the role of Pakistan's head coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the PCB cricket committee and applied for the position of head coach of the Pakistan national side

Is Misbah-ul-Haq going to be Pakistan's next head coach?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricnfo understands the former Pakistan captain has been offered the role despite lacking the necessary experience, but he is yet to make a decision

Misbah-ul-Haq to lead training camp in coaching-staff vacuum

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Twenty players will take part in the camp ahead of a season in which most of Pakistan's international commitments will be in the five-day format

Misbah-ul-Haq's fifty helps Peshawar Zalmi clinch playoffs berth

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Lahore Qalandars had reduced Peshawar Zalmi to 20 for 5. Then walked in Misbah-ul-Haq, who combined with Darren Sammy to seal a knockouts berth for his side

Misbah-ul-Haq to play QEA Grade Two cricket ahead of PSL

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

This is the second time in the last two years that the former Pakistan captain has turned to the lower level in a bid to extend his playing career

Habib Bank lift Quaid-e-Azam Trophy after tense draw

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Play was called off due to bad light with HBL six down and needing 83 for an outright win; an unimpressed Misbah skipped the presentation ceremony

Misbah-ul-Haq to part ways with Islamabad United

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The PSL franchise said the former Pakistan captain had agreed to be a mentor for the 2019 season, but then changed his mind and wanted to play in the league

Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohsin Khan part of new PCB cricket committee

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani went so far as to say there was "nothing that happens in Pakistan cricket that this committee cannot look at"

Hand injury leaves Misbah in doubt for Qualifier

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Islamabad United captain has suffered a hairline fracture in the side of his hand, near the wrist

Misbah criticises 'underprepared' pitches in QeA Trophy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The former Pakistan captain said the hectic schedule of the tournament had led to the quality of pitches being substandard

'What a finish, I couldn't have asked more than that'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Retiring Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq spoke to his fans one final time after the series win over West Indies before signing off for good from international cricket

West Indies cautious after Pakistan's 376

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

On a pitch that posed very little challenges, both teams were content to play cricket of a rather cautious brand

Hope occasion can give team additional motivation - Misbah

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah-ul-Haq, who will make his last international appearance in Roseau, admits that emotions are a given on occasions like this but is keen to remain focused on the job at hand as Pakistan seek their maiden Test series win in the Caribbean

Series at stake as Misbah, Younis make last bow

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq will play their final Test at Windsor Park with the series on the line against West Indies

Azhar and Misbah fashion 81-run lead

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A slow but steady hundred from Azhar Ali and Misbah-ul-Haq's 99 ensured Pakistan tightened their grip over the Bridgetown Test

Misbah thanks team for 'special gift'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah thanked his team-mates for gifting him another win, and insisted he was still playing to enjoy the game even though this was his last series

Yasir pounces after Misbah stranded on 99

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yasir Shah struck four times in the evening session as West Indies limped to 93 for 4, still 28 runs shy of making Pakistan bat again

End of an era, end of a subculture

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah's and Younis' biggest contribution was the example they set, showing young players what it meant to be professional sportsmen in Pakistan

Misbah to retire after WI Test series

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah-ul-Haq insisted he had been under no pressure to make the decision and was not influenced by the PCB

Kohli named by Wisden as Leading Cricketer in the World

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Virat Kohli, the India captain, has been honoured as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2017 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which is published this week

Misbah to lead Pakistan in West Indies Tests

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Misbah-ul-Haq has to put to rest talks about his retirement for a couple of months by saying he will lead Pakistan in Tests on the West Indies tour

Misbah to decide on Test future 'soon'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said he is planning to meet the PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan upon his return to the country to inform him of his future plans

Misbah 'most likely' to play West Indies series

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Pakistan captain has had some time to reassess his career and he is looking forward to leading the team during the three Tests in the Caribbean in April

Nobody wants Pakistan associated with fixing again - Misbah

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Islamabad United captain expressed his disappointment after two of his players were provisionally suspended for alleged breaches of the PCB's anti-corruption code