Ramiz Raja

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali takes dig at PCB, says THIS

Ahead of the T20 World Cup, Misbah and Waqar had stepped down from their positions on the same day Ramiz Raja was elected chairman of the PCB. Ramiz then went on to announce Matthew Hayden and Vernon Philander had been roped in as batting and bowling consultants.

Oct 11, 2021, 21:44 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi has power to trigger collapse of Pakistan Cricket Board, says chairman Ramiz Raja

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja told the Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee that Indian business houses in a way run Pakistan cricket and Indian PM Narendra Modi has power to ensure collapse of PCB.

Oct 08, 2021, 09:05 AM IST

Pakistan gets apology from ECB, England to tour country in 2022 for three Tests and five ODIs

ECB chairman Ian Watmore also revealed that England players "had not been consulted before the board made their decision".

Sep 29, 2021, 16:49 PM IST

BCCI slams Pakistan for their ‘old habit’ of dragging India’s name – check out

Some of the Pakistan ministers and former cricketers have started 'dragging India's' name in their statements. They are also blaming the BCCI for the cancellation of their New Zealand and England tours.

Sep 27, 2021, 20:02 PM IST

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja makes BIG claim, says India coach Ravi Shastri was always ‘fond’ of Pakistan team

According to Ramiz Raja, Indian cricket has of late adopted all good strategies of the Pakistan cricket team from the past which has helped them become a world-class side.

Sep 23, 2021, 15:13 PM IST

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021: It’s a showstopper, want Pak to turn tables, says PCB chairman Ramiz Raja

Asked about the possibility of revival of bilateral series between Pakistan and India, new Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Rami Raja said, ‘Impossible right now...’

Sep 14, 2021, 06:58 AM IST

PM Imran Khan appoints former teammate Ramiz Raja new Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

This is Ramiz Raja’s second stint with the PCB. He had served as the Board’s chief executive from 2003 to 2004.

Sep 13, 2021, 14:59 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan CANNOT make it to the final of the tournament, says Ramiz Raja

Ramiz Raja is in line to become the next Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief.

Aug 24, 2021, 17:00 PM IST

Misbah-ul-Haq is the poor man's MS Dhoni: Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja

While striking out the similarities between Misbah and Dhoni, Raja said that the Pakistan head coach needs to leave his subdued approach behind and adapt according to the modern demands of the game.

Mar 20, 2021, 11:21 AM IST

Smart watch controversy needless: Ramiz Raja

Former Test captain Ramiz Raja says the 'smart watch' controversy was unnecessarily created by media during the Pakistan and England Test match at Lord's.

May 27, 2018, 16:14 PM IST

Pakistan cricket needs a Rahul Dravid, says Ramiz Raja

Lamenting Pakistan's 203-run defeat at the hands of India in the semifinals of the ICC U-19 World Cup in New Zealand, Ramiz said he was pretty shocked at the margin of loss.

Jan 31, 2018, 16:03 PM IST

PCB should have a coach like Rahul Dravid for the U-19 team, feels former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja

Raja noted that when a youngster has a teacher and mentor like Dravid he learns a lot and becomes a better person and sportsman.

Jan 01, 2018, 16:48 PM IST

Rohit Sharma compared to a Rolls Royce by Ramiz Raja

Rohit scored a 35-ball century in India's second T20I against Sri Lanka on Friday, equalling the world record for the format earlier held exclusively by South Africa's David Miller.

Dec 23, 2017, 14:33 PM IST

Ramiz Raja gets roasted by Twitterati for questioning MS Dhoni's 'Grade A' contract

Ramiz asserted that to protect the longest format of the game, Grad A contracts should only be given to Test players without exceptions.

Jul 05, 2017, 17:37 PM IST

Ramiz Raja questions logic of giving Grade A contract to MS Dhoni

Raja highlighted the importance of playing the longest format of the game and argued against the logic of giving a Grade A contract to players like MS Dhoni and Shahid Afridi when they had retired from Test cricket.

Jul 05, 2017, 15:26 PM IST

Pakistan former Ramiz Raja urges ICC for two-month window for Test matches only

While crowds for Tests in countries such as England remain strong, Raja, a member of the influential MCC world cricket committee, fears interest in Asia is "dwindling" thanks partly to the rise of lucrative domestic Twenty20 competitions such as the Indian Premier League.

Jul 05, 2017, 08:46 AM IST