Ramiz Raja

Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistan prime minister and board patron has nominated a 14-member committee led by Najam Sethi

Players have not been paid their monthly retainers or even match fees, despite the season having started on August 30

Match referee Andy Pycroft ruled that the surface provided "almost no assistance to any type of bowler"

Surfaces have not been bad there historically. Ironically, they have been since he became chairman

Ramiz Raja warns that the country is paying price for lengthy exile from international cricket

All franchises have the right to challenge the promotions and demotions before finalising their eight retentions

The league, however, could potentially clash with the women's IPL

The teams, and their support staff, are in place, and the action starts on October 6

While some may pose valid financial questions, there's no doubt the PJL will provide a platform like no other for young cricketers across Pakistan

"I encourage all spectators to participate in this initiative by purchasing tickets for the first T20I and turning up in big numbers," says Ramiz Raja

ESPNcricinfo understands that the ECB's security team is expected to arrive in Pakistan later this month to assess arrangements

The number of women's centrally-contracted players will rise from 18 to 25, with their salaries increasing by 15%

Board chief Ramiz Raja says, "my four-nations concept is not yet dead"

The first edition of the tournament will take place from October 1 to 15 this year

New premier Shahbaz Sharif is thought to be weighing up options; Najam Sethi could be in the fray

Move aimed at developing age-group players through a competitive league

Given that the ICC events schedule is now fixed for the next cycle, fitting another tournament was a non-starter

It is believed that the ECB, CA, CWI and PCB were in favour; indications are that BCCI is not in direct opposition

The Pakistan board's proposal, which includes India as a participating team, will be formally presented at the ICC Board meeting in Dubai next week