Pakistan Cricket Board

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Pakistan Cricket Board, a privately owned entity headquartered in Pakistan, was founded in 1949 and employs approximately 520 individuals. The organization reported $58.9M in revenue as of 2023 and functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer. It operates primarily in the Spectator Sports sector, serving as the governing body for cricket in Pakistan.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1949

Headcount

519

Headquarters

Pakistan

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on March 22, 2026, that the initial stages of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will begin on March 26 without spectators, citing the tense regional situation stemming from the Iran-USA-Israel conflict. Earlier the same day, organizers confirmed the 11th edition of the PSL would be restricted to Lahore and Karachi, played behind closed doors, amidst player pullouts, international travel advisories, and the ongoing West Asia conflict. Previously, on March 21, former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten stated that "persistent outside interference" during the Mohsin Naqvi-led board's tenure played a key role in his early exit in 2024. This followed a deeply critical intervention on March 19 from PSL ownership circles, where Ali Khan Tareen issued an open letter to all eight franchises, calling for urgent reform and warning that without collective action, the league risks long-term instability and structural decline. Earlier, on March 18, cricketer Ahmed Shehzad criticized the PCB's perceived lack of control, asserting he had "never seen PCB this weak," following Pakistan's exit from the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 and its failure to reach the knockout stage in its last four ICC tournaments.

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Mar

23rd

2026

09:02

B2B Tag

Contract breaches, increased pay demands add to PCB's PSL 11 headache

Karachi, Mar 23 (PTI) Hosting the expanded Pakistan Super League is fast becoming a logistical and contractual headache for the PCB, with several overseas players withdrawing despite having signed agreements, opting instead for the more lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL).

Press Trust of India

Mar

23rd

2026

08:54

Events, Cost Cutting, B2B Tag

PSL also adopts austerity measures

Summary There were two new teams included in the league and six venues where matches were to be held. In a press conference in Lahore, Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that matches would be held with no specatators in the stadium.

Minute Mirror

Mar

22nd

2026

10:45

Events, B2B Tag

PSL will be held from March 26, but no spectators allowed: PCB chairman Naqvi

Lahore, Mar 22 (PTI) The PCB on Sunday announced that the initial stages of the Pakistan Super League will be held without spectators due to the prevailing tense situation in the region caused by the Iran-USA-Israel conflict.

News18

Mar

22nd

2026

04:51

Events, B2B Tag

PSL 2026 to be played behind closed doors, in only two venues

Already reeling from a spate of player pullouts and travel advisories issued by several countries, the Pakistan Super League's 11th edition is set to be staged under significant constraints. The tournament will now be restricted to Lahore and Karachi, with matches to be played behind closed doors, as organisers scale back plans in response to the ongoing West Asia conflict.

cricbuzz

Mar

21st

2026

13:09

B2B Tag

Gary Kirsten points to ‘interference’ in PCB for early Pakistan exit

WEB DEKS: Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten has lifted the lid on his short stint with the national side, saying persistent “outside interference” — during a period overseen by the Mohsin Naqvi-led board — played a key role in his early exit in 2024.

Humenglish

Mar

19th

2026

01:30

B2B Tag

Ali Khan Tareen urges PSL franchise unity, warns league risks structural decline in open letter

A deeply critical intervention from within Pakistan Super League ownership circles has exposed structural cracks at the heart of the competition. Ali Khan Tareen, writing an open letter to all eight PSL franchises on X, has called for urgent reform, warning that without collective action the league risks long-term instability.

Cricexec

Mar

18th

2026

22:30

B2B Tag

'Never Seen PCB This Weak In My Life': Ahmed Shehzad Slams PCB For Lack Of Control

Pakistan have failed to reach the knockout stage in their last four ICC tournaments, leading to growing criticism of both the players and the board. They crashed out of the Super 8s stage in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026.

MENAFN

Mar

18th

2026

08:12

Events, B2B Tag

PCB confident over overseas participation in PSL despite regional tensions

The 11th edition of the PSL is set to begin on March 26 in Lahore, with a strong presence of foreign players, including several from Australia. According to recent media reports, all travel arrangements are in place, with Australian players expected to start arriving from next week.

Cricfrenzy

Mar

17th

2026

18:30

Events, B2B Tag

PCB on Australian Players' Security: PSL 11 to Proceed as Scheduled

March 18, 2026 LAHORE: PCB has reaffirmed that PSL 2026 will proceed as scheduled, dismissing concerns over player safety following recent regional tensions. The tournament is set to begin on March 26, with officials maintaining that all logistics and security arrangements are firmly in place.

Tapmad

Mar

17th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

PSL 2026 hit by Kabul airstrike fallout as Australia issues Peshawar travel warning to stars

Australian players cleared for PSL but warned against Peshawar after Kabul strikes. Will matches be moved? Full details here. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is set to begin on March 26, but rising geopolitical tensions have cast a serious shadow over the tournament.

Zee News India

Mar

17th

2026

13:21

Events, B2B Tag

PCB dismisses overseas players' security and travel concerns ahead of PSL

The PCB has dismissed concerns regarding the travel plans of overseas players for the Pakistan Super League, despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region, with the tournament set to feature an increased number of foreign players, particularly from Australia.

The Tribune India

Mar

17th

2026

12:34

Events, B2B Tag

PCB dismisses overseas players' security and travel concerns ahead of PSL

Lahore, Mar 17 (PTI) The PCB has dismissed concerns regarding the travel plans of overseas players for the Pakistan Super League, despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region, with the tournament set to feature an increased number of foreign players, particularly from Australia.

Press Trust of India

Pakistan Cricket Board sells broadcasting rights of its 2 cricket competitions to 20 companies globally, covering 10 countries. Pakistan Cricket Board's rights holders include Sky Group.