Franchise owners have requested the PCB to finalize arrangements for the PSL draft and set dates for the 10th and 11th editions of the league

Initially reluctant, Aaqib has now agreed to the role

India's refusal to send its team, citing a lack of government approval, has escalated tensions

The PCB's letter to the ICC, directed at the organization's leadership, seeks clarification on a number of points about the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) stance

Though Jay Shah hasn’t officially become the ICC boss, his influence is immense

There is speculation that if India remains firm, Pakistan might choose to boycott tournaments where India participates  in future

India’s participation has been complicated by its government’s approval process

Having climbed the ranks over recent years, all department directors currently report to Salman

This unconventional decision to reuse a pitch, while rare, was permissible under ICC regulations, which only require pitches to be in optimal condition without needing to be unused

The new contracts retain the previous match fees and monthly salaries but include a slight increase in the ICC share amount, based on a previously agreed formula