Shahid Afridi Demands Naqvi Quit PCB Role

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

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Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has publicly urged Mohsin Naqvi to resign as PCB chairman, saying Naqvi admitted he has little knowledge of cricket. Afridi also suggested that Naqvi should choose between his political role and cricket administration responsibilities. Context and

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ICC Acts Over PCB Filming Andy Pycroft Video

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reprimanded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating tournament rules during Asia Cup 2025. One major allegation is that PCB recorded a meeting in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) with match referee Andy Pycroft—a restricted zone where recordings and cameras are not allowed. Match Delay and Protest […]

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Pycroft Says Pakistan Players “Disrepute”- Handshake Row Escalates

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Match referee Andy Pycroft claimed that some Pakistan players have “brought disrepute” to cricket. He referenced past incidents involving players like Umar Gul and current ones — naming Faheem and Abrar — in a social media post that circulated widely. Context: Handshake Controversy The issue arose after India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the […]

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ICC Rejects PCB’s Demand to Remove Referee Pycroft

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

After India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup match, a dispute arose over the traditional handshake protocol. Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha said match referee Andy Pycroft instructed him not to shake hands with India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav at the toss. PCB took issue with this, calling it a breach of sportsmanship […]

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PCB Seeks Referee Pycroft’s Removal After Handshake Row

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded the removal of Andy Pycroft, the match referee for the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup game, following the controversy over Indian players not shaking hands with Pakistani players before and after the match. Protest Over Toss Instructions According to the PCB, Pycroft instructed the captains not to shake hands […]

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PCB Protests India’s Refusal to Shake Hands

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a formal protest with the Asian Cricket Council after Indian players declined to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts following their Asia Cup clash. The PCB described the move as “unsporting” and contrary to cricketing traditions. Incident After the Match At the end of the game, the Pakistan […]

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PCB Seeks Explanation from ICC Over Omission of Pakistan’s Name in Broadcast Logo

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking clarification regarding the absence of Pakistan’s name in the Champions Trophy 2025 branding during the live broadcast of the India vs. Bangladesh match held in Dubai on February 20, 2025. Throughout the match, the broadcast displayed the event title as