Pakistan beat Bangladesh by an innings and eight runs in second Test
Pakistan win second Test against Bangladesh
Pakistan win first Test against Bangladesh by 8 wickets
Pakistan win first Test against Bangladesh by 8 wickets
Das, Mushfiqur hit fifties for Bangladesh after top-order collapse
Das, Mushfiqur hit fifties for Bangladesh after top-order collapse
Misbah-ul-Haq reveals no aims for further working with PCB
Misbah-ul-Haq reveals no aims for further working with PCB
Yasir Shah excluded as Pakistan announce squad for first Bangladesh Test
Pakistan announce 12-player squad for first Test against Bangladesh
Shakib blow as Bangladesh face tough Test against Pakistan
Shakib blow as Bangladesh face tough Test against Pakistan
FM Qureshi felicitates Pakistan cricket team for whitewashing Bangladesh
FM Qureshi felicitates Pakistan cricket team for whitewashing Bangladesh
CM Usman Buzdar felicitates Pakistan team
CM said the players had proved their mettle by defeating the Bangladesh team in the T-20 series.
Pakistan beat Bangladesh in thriller to complete T20 series sweep
Bangladesh win toss, elect to bat against Pakistan in third T20
Pak Vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I: Shaheen Afridi fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Afridi admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee
Hasan Ali reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in first Bangladesh T20
Hasan Ali reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in Bangladesh T20
Clinical Pakistan seal T20 series win over Bangladesh
Bangladesh elect to bat against Pakistan in second T20
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by four wickets in Ist T20 clash
Pakistani skipper Babar Azam managed to score eight runs
Pakistan look to keep World Cup momentum in Bangladesh T20s
Pakistan will also play two Test matches during their tour.
Pak vs Ban: Two key players excluded from Pakistan squad for first T20I
Pakistan name squad for first T20I against Bangladesh
Pakistan's Rizwan eyes more batting glory in Bangladesh
Rizwan said Monday he was feeling well after a spell in intensive care for a chest infection.
New Zealand cricket team to visit Pakistan next year: Sources
New Zealand cricket team to visit Pakistan next year: Sources
Govt provides proof of Indian involvement in New Zealand tour cancelation
We deployed a security team on the cricket squad larger than New Zealand's army: Sheikh Rashid
There was no security threat to NZ cricket team in Pakistan: FM Qureshi
"It is possible that a neighboring country has created this drama to harm Pakistan."
Back-up plan on cards ahead of Kiwis, England tour in 2022: Rameez Raja
NZ, Eng to visit in 2022, to prepare back-up plans in case touring party decides not to tour again
Pakistan lodges protest with New Zealand authorities over postponement of tour
Pakistan’s High Commissioner met top New Zealand officials and handed over the protest letter
New Zealand, England abandon series: PM Imran decides to expose conspiracies
The prime minister directed the ministers to bring facts before the world.
Extra security for NZ women's cricketers in Britain
The England and New Zealand cancellations are a huge setback for Pakistan.
Will consult lawyers on legal action against NZ, England cricket boards for tour cancellations: Fawad
Fawad said that an international lobby was working against Pakistan.
'Don't blame New Zealand players,' McClenaghan tells Hafeez
"Come now bro. This has a bad taste to it."
Pakistan deployed more personnel on security of Kiwis than their entire force: Sheikh Rashid
Sheikh Rashid asked people not to lose hope.
Kane Williamson terms NZ's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour 'a real shame'
"It is an int'l game and there is so much passion for it around world, particularly in Pakistan."
Govt, opposition MPAs urged to show solidarity with team by playing cricket match
The symbolic significance of the tournament is very high due to recently cancelled NZ series: Fayyaz
PCB turns down New Zealand Cricket Board's offer to reschedule series
"New Zealand wants to play cricket in Pakistan again."
NZ sets wrong precedent of unilateral decision to end tour: Wasim Khan
We visited New Zealand despite the mosque attack, says the PCB CEO
We were satisfied with security in Pakistan but everything changed on Friday: NZ cricket chief
Everything changed on Friday, says NZ cricket chief David White
New Zealand squad departs after abandoning Pakistan cricket series
The team has left Pakistan on a chartered flight
New Zealand abandons Pakistan tour: PCB to take the matter to ICC
"Which world is NZ living in?? NZ will hear us at ICC."
New Zealand Cricket silent on security threat ending Pakistan tour
New Zealand tour had been called off just as the first ODI was due to start at Rawalpindi Stadium.
Darren Sammy disappointed on cancellation of Pak-NZ series
Sammy said PCB and Pakistan govt have worked very hard to resume cricket in Pakistan.
ECB to make decision on England tours to Pakistan within 48 hours
England’s men and women are due to tour Pakistan in mid-October
Pak-New Zealand cricket series called off under conspiracy: Sheikh Rashid
Pak-New Zealand cricket series called off under conspiracy: Sheikh Rashid
New Zealand call off Pakistan series: Reactions galore from fans and others
Arrangements are being made for the team to leave the country.
New Zealand PM requested PM Imran for cricket team's tour postponement
PM Imran had assured New Zealand PM that the team was provided foolproof security in Pakistan
New Zealand abandon Pakistan series over security concerns
PCB is willing to continue the scheduled matches.
Pakistan capable to win T20 World Cup: Hassan Ali
Hassan recalled Pakistan’s historic win in the final of ICC Champions Trophy’s final in 2017
Pakistan name 12-member squad for first ODI against New Zealand
The second and third ODIs will be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on 19 and 21 September
Pak-New Zealand series an opportunity for youngsters
Usman Qadir is eager to make the most of the home advantage
New Zealand ready for a crack at Pakistan, says coach Gary Stead
"The players are really excited to be here."
All players of NZ cricket team test negative for COVID-19 in Pakistan
NZ team will start training at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from Monday (September 13)
ODI series between Pakistan, New Zealand kick off from Sept 17
The ODI series kick off on Friday, September 17, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
PCB appoints Bookme.pk as ticketing partner for Pakistan, New Zealand series
The PCB announced that tickets for the ODIs and five-match T20I series will go on sale on Saturday.
PCB confirms match officials for Pakistan-New Zealand series
Aleem and Ahsan have been assigned on-field responsibilities
Pakistan cricket team returns home after West Indies tour
As Misbah-ul-Haq was tested positive for COVID-19, he did not return Lahore.
Misbah-ul-Haq tests positive, to complete 10-day quarantine in Jamaica
Misbah will now undergo a 10-day quarantine, following which he will depart for Pakistan.
Pakistan beat West Indies by 109 runs to level series
Pakistan registered a series-levelling 109-run victory over West Indies in the second on Tuesday.
Pakistan on top in second West Indies Test
West Indies will start Tuesday's final day at 49 for one in the second Test against Pakistan.
Abbas gives Pakistan upper hand in second West Indies Test
Abbas dismissed Nkrumah Bonner and Kyle Mayers off successive balls
Fawad century, Shaheen's strikes give Pakistan hope of levelling series
Fawad Alam's unbeaten 124 lifted the tourists to 302 for nine declared in their first innings.
Babar, Fawad lead Pakistan recovery in sweltering second Test
Pakistan were 212 for four at stumps on day one of the second Test against West Indies.
Our aim is to level the Test series: Mohammad Rizwan
Our aim is to level the Test series: Mohammad Rizwan
West Indies beat Pakistan by one wicket in first Test
The second match of the series takes place at the same venue from Friday.
Brathwaite misses century as West Indies edge ahead of Pakistan
West Indies reached 251 for eight at stumps on day two of the first Test against Pakistan.
Abbas double strike puts West Indies on back foot in first Test
West Indies were 2-2 at stumps in reply to Pakistan first innings total of 217 all out.
Pak Vs W Indies Ist Test: Azhar survives with DRS as play resumes after rain delay
Pakistan will be relying as well on their senior frontline spinner Yasir Shah
Babar Azam confirms 19-player squad for West Indies Tests
For both Pakistan and the West Indies, this is their first series in the ICC World Test Championship
Shaheen Afridi ensures to perform better against West Indies
Shaheen played 17 Test matches so far but match against West Indies will be his first match
I want to see Pakistan winning ICC Test Championship in my career: Azhar Ali
Test cricket is the pinnacle format and this format is still entertaining fans around the globe.
Rain hands Pakistan T20 series win over West Indies
Pakistan beat West Indies 1-0 in the four-match T20 International series.
T-20I: Pakistan win series 1-0 against West Indies
T-20I: Pakistan win series 1-0 against West Indies
Rain washes out 3rd T20 between West Indies and Pakistan
Just eight balls were bowled at the start of the match with the home side reaching 15 without loss.
Azam Khan ruled out from second and third T20Is against West Indies
His availability for the final T20I will depend on the reassessment done on Monday.
WI series a morale booster for Pakistan ahead of T20 WC: Ramiz
Ramiz highlighted the importance of winning the series ahead of the T20 World Cup
Pollard shines before West Indies and Pakistan T20 abandoned
Pakistan’s 19-year-old seamer Mohammad Wasim is making his international debut.
We will perform better in West Indies: Babar Azam
Babar said beside batting and bowling sessions, we have worked extra hard on our fielding drills
Windies ready for Pakistan T20 test in Barbados
West Indies struggled consistently to chase modest totals in a series with South Africa
Pakistan aim to maintain T20I record in West Indies
In case of a clean sweep victory, Pakistan will jump to the third-spot with 263 points.
Hasan Ali eager to establish himself as an all-rounder
Hasan has smashed 14 sixes and as many fours in 15 international matches
Pak vs WI: T20 series rescheduled amid coronavirus
T20 match on July 27 has been canceled as the first match will be played on July 28 in Barbados
Leg-spinners determined to produce a better show in Caribbean
He is eager to play a similar role for Pakistan when they take on the world champions next week.
Misbahul Haq hopeful that team will perform better against West Indies
"Overall the team is very good."
Pakistan will defeat India in World T20 final: Shoaib Akhtar
I have a feeling Pakistan and India will play in T20 World Cup final and India will lose to Pakistan
Rashid stars as England edge T20 series against Pakistan
Rashid stars as England edge T20 series against Pakistan
Second T20I: England beat Pakistan to level series 1-1
Second T20I: England beat Pakistan to level series 1-1
Azam leads Pakistan to T20 win over England despite Livingstone ton
Pakistan beat England by 31 runs in the first Twenty20 international at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Hassan Ali to miss first T20I against England
First T20I between Pakistan, England will be played today.
Shadab hopes Pakistan will bounce back strong in T20I series
Pakistan is currently on fourth spot in the ICC rankings with 261 points
Ahead of first T20I against England, Mohammad Hafeez hopes to repeat last year's heroics
"As a senior player, I feel it is my duty to transfer my experience and knowledge to young players."
We didn't perform well as a team: Misbah-ul-Haq
It was very disappointing as we failed to perform in all departments of the game
Babar Azam attains career-high rating points in ICC ODI Player Rankings
The 26-year-old Babar has gained eight rating points to reach a career-best 873 rating points
Afridi throws weight behind Pak men's team after ODI whitewash
Shahid feels current side has potential to match the exploits of the Younis Khan-led 2009 side.
Pakistan cricket fans stage protest against PCB, chant 'Go Misbah Go'
Pakistan is set to play three T20I matches against England beginning Friday.
Morgan returns to lead England in Pakistan T20s after squad Covid outbreak
Jos Buttler has also been included following a calf injury.
Vince hits maiden ODI ton as England sweep Pakistan series
England beat Pakistan by three wickets at Edgbaston on Tuesday to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.
Stokes impressed by Mahmood's England impact
The 24-year-old took four for 42 and two for 21 in the first two matches against Pakistan
England will clean sweep Pakistan in ODI series, predicts Shoaib
The former pacer said Pakistan worked hard to make sure they give an average performance.
England 'C-team' thump Pakistan by 52 runs, clinch series
The toss was delayed due to rain and the match was reduced to 47 overs per side.
England match-winner Mahmood glad of 'out of the blue' call-up
"I started the morning in Manchester and ended up in Cardiff."
England beat Pakistan by nine wickets in first ODI
Target set by Pakistan was below par and that it should be an easy chase for Three Lions.
Babar says no thought of Pakistan quitting tour of England
We must understand that these are unprecedented times of COVID-19.
England squad change provided assurance to PCB
The spokesman said the PCB had regularly been in touch and discussions with the England
Pakistan eyeing top spot in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League
In the forthcoming three-match series, the winning team will earn 10 points for each win.
PCB in close contact with ECB on safety, health of players
The PCB has been in touch with its team management and has advised them to exercise extra caution.
England name new squad for Pakistan ODIs after Covid outbreak
ECB have insisted three-match series against Pakistan will go ahead.
England name unchanged squad for Pakistan ODI series
The side also features all-rounder Liam Dawson who hasn't donned the England colours since 2018
Shadab Khan upbeat about Pakistan living up to its potential in England series
Pakistan will play England in three ODIs and as many T20Is.
PCB confirms West Indies tour schedule
The tour will commence with back-to-back T20Is in Barbados on 27 and 28 July
PCB greets Pak cricket team for their sixth consecutive series win
This is the sixth time when Pakistan have won six or more series on the trot.
Babar looks to West Indies after Pakistan's latest series success
Pakistan are due to play three Tests and three Twenty20 internationals in the Caribbean.
Pakistan win 2nd Test against Zimbabwe by innings to secure series
It was the fourth successive series win for Pakistan on a southern Africa tour.
Pakistan on verge of successive innings triumph over Zimbabwe
Chakabva scored 80 as Zimbabwe made their highest total of a series in which they have been outclass
Pakistan enforce follow-on after bowling out Zimbabwe for 132
Zimbabwe all out for 132 runs in first innings in second Pakistan Test
Abid hits double century as Pakistan leave struggling Zimbabwe on ropes
Abid hits double century as Pakistan leave struggling Zimbabwe on ropes
Abid Ali hits double-ton against Zimbabwe as Pakistan declare on 510
Abid Ali was unbeaten on 215 at Lunch.
Abid and Azhar centuries put Pakistan in strong position
Abid and Azhar came together with total on 12 in eighth over and ground down the Zimbabwe bowlers
Harare: Pakistan bat in second Zimbabwe Test
36-year-old Tabish Khan is making his Test debut for Pakistan.
Pakistan ready to hand Test debut to 36-year-old seamer Tabish
Pakistan will be aiming to complete a clean sweep of series wins on their southern Africa tour.
Confident Pakistan eye Zimbabwe series clean sweep
Pakistan won the first Test comprehensively beating Zimbabwe by an innings and 116 runs.
Hasan leads Pakistan's rout of Zimbabwe in first Test
Hasan leads Pakistan's rout of Zimbabwe in first Test
Ton-up Fawad puts Pakistan in command of first Test
Ton-up Fawad puts Pakistan in command of first Test
Pakistan batsmen grind on against Zimbabwe in first Test
Resuming on 103 without loss, the Pakistan openers struggled to get the bowlers away
Pakistan in command of first Zimbabwe Test after fifties by Imran, Abid
Imran Butt and Azhar Ali were unbeaten on 71 and 23 respectively at Lunch.
Pakistan dominate after Hasan, Shaheen skittle Zimbabwe
Hasan rocked the top order with figures of 4-53 while Afridi polished off the tail with 4-43
Pakistan look to tame Zimbabwe without injured Yasir
Yasir, who has taken 235 wickets in 45 Tests, is absent with a knee injury.
Babar dismisses Shoaib's criticism of being powerless captain
Babar said he was not worried about the frequent middle order failures in the white ball series.
Pakistan return to Test cricket on Thursday
Pakistan will take on Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.
Pakistan look to tame Zimbabwe without injured Yasir
Pakistan, Zimbabwe first Test of the two-match series will start in Harare on Thursday
Zimbabwe announce 16-player squad for Pakistan Tests
Zimbabwe have named five uncapped players in the Test squad.
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe in third T20 to clinch series 2-1
Hasan took a career-best 4-18 as he helped check Zimbabwe’s progress
Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 19 runs in second T20I, level series 1-1
Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 19 runs in second T20I
Pakistan clinch 11-run win against Zimbabwe in first T20I
Mohammad Rizwan scored 82 runs off 61 balls in the first inning
11 members of Pakistan Test team leave for Zimbabwe
Two-match Test series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe will start from April 29.
Pakistan look to continue their dominance over Zimbabwe
The first T20 between Pakistan and Zimbabwe will be played in Harare today.
Chief selector to decide whether to bring Shoaib Malik back or not: Misbah
The head coach claimed that winning the series against South Africa was their main objective.
Pakistan T20I players get approval to return from Zimbabwe
Ten T20I players will reach Pakistan on April 27 and 28.
Babar Azam eyes fastest 2000 T20I runs record
Babar Azam needs 60 more runs to break Virat Kohli's record of fastest to 2000 T20I runs.
Zimbabwe must be 'almost flawless' to rattle Pakistan, says Mawoyo
Two test matches will follow at the same venue.
'Big moment' as Pakistan complete four-series sweep against South Africa
Pakistan completed a clean sweep of four trophies in four series against South Africa.
PCB congratulates Pakistan men's team on successful South Africa tour
Pakistan will depart for Zimbabwe on Saturday where they will play three T20Is on 21, 23 and 25 April
Pakistan beat South Africa in last-over thriller to clinch series
Pakistan, who lead the series 2-1, fielded an unchanged team.
Confident Pakistan eye T20I series win as exciting finale against South Africa awaits
Pakistan will go in as the favorites in the fourth and final T20I.
3rd T20I: Babar smashes maiden T20 ton as Pakistan beat South Africa by nine wickets
Pakistan win toss, choose to field against South Africa
Lack of contributions from middle-order batting quite worrying: Inzamam
Lack of contributions from middle-order batting quite worrying: Inzamam
Pakistan to take on South Africa in 3rd T20 today
The match is scheduled to begin at 05:30 p.m Pakistan Standard Time.
2nd T20I: South Africa crush Pakistan by six wickets to level series
2nd T20I: Pakistan set 141-run target for South Africa
Pakistan to take on South Africa in 2nd T-20 today
The match will start at 5:30 pm Pakistan Standard Time. Pakistan lead the series 1-0.
S.Africa captain Bavuma out of T20 series against Pakistan
Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Twenty20 international series against Pakistan.
Shoaib prays for Hafeez to become player of match in his 100th T20I
Shoaib said, "I hope he continues to perform like this for a long period of time."
Hafeez aims for double celebration against South Africa
Hafeez will be aiming to join Shoaib in the list of players to have played in 100 or more T20Is.
Pakistan, South Africa gear up for T20 series
First T20 between Pakistan and South Africa will be played in Johannesburg tomorrow.
Babar's captaincy skills, individual performance polishing with time: Misbah
The head coach said that the fast bowlers played an important role during the series
Fakhar holds himself responsible for run-out in 2nd ODI
The firebrand opener said that he was satisfied with his performance in difficult conditions
Fakhar Zaman jumps seven places to No. 12 in ODI rankings
Fakhar Zaman scored 193 runs in 155 balls against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Pollock criticises De Kock 'deception' over Zaman run-out
Shaun Pollock believed Quinton de Kock was guilty of deception in the run-out of Fakhar Zaman.
Fakhar Zaman smashes second century in South Africa series
Fakhar Zaman scored 101 runs off 104 balls.
Momina Mustehsan feels Quinton DeKock deceived Fakhar Zaman
Momina Mustehsan feels Quinton DeKock deceived Fakhar Zaman
Pakistan, South Africa look to exploit other team's weaknesses in ODI series decider
The third and final ODI between Pakistan and South Africa will be played today in Centurion.
Stats: Fakhar records the highest ever individual score in an ODI chase
Fakhar's 193 against South Africa is the highest individual score while chasing in ODI cricket.
Shoaib Akhtar disappointed on match officials of Pak-SA second ODI
Pakistan lost the second ODI to South Africa by 15 runs
De Kock escapes fake fielding charge after Zaman run out
Social media immediately went into overdrive with cries that de Kock had flouted the law
Injury rules out Shadab Khan of South Africa, Zimbabwe tours
Shadab Khan suffered left toe injury while batting in 2nd South Africa ODI.
Cricketers react to Fakhar Zaman's brilliant 193 against South Africa
Fakhar Zaman hit ten sixes and eighteen fours.
2nd ODI: South Africa survive Fakhar Zaman scare
South Africa's win levelled the three-match series.
Babar century helps Pakistan beat South Africa off last ball
Pakistan captain hit a stroke-filled 103 off 104 balls
Pakistan have come to South Africa with winning combination: Babar Azam
Pakistan will play three ODIs and four T20Is against South Africa.
A stat treat ahead of Pakistan-South Africa ODI series
Pakistan will play three ODIs against South Africa from April 2-7.
S.Africa venues suit Pakistan, says coach Misbah-ul-Haq
The series starts with a one-day international in Centurion on Friday.
Pakistan team conduct training session at Centurion
Pakistan will play three ODIs and four T20Is against South Africa.
Lubbe, Williams receive maiden Proteas call-ups for Pakistan series
Lubbe has been included within T20 squad, whereas Williams has been named in each ODI and T20 squads
Great lessons to learn by touring Pakistan: South African coach
Boucher praised Mohammad Rizwan’s outstanding run with the bat.
Misbah hints at playing with Malik, Hafeez in T20 World Cup
The head coach believes that Pakistani batsmen need to improve their play against spin
Babar expresses satisfaction over team's performance, T20 series victory
Babar Azam said both Nawaz and Hasan played responsible cricket to steer the team to success.
Ehsan Mani congratulates national team on series win
He said the success of the team was due to collective and all-round effort
Pakistan Vs South Africa 3rd T20: Pakistan beat S Africa by four wickets, clinch series 2-1
Pakistan captain Babar Azam had won the toss and put South Africa in to bat
Minor mistakes let us down in 2nd T20 against SA: Babar Azam
We could not have control over the match as we made minor mistakes, Babar Azam said.
SA thump Pakistan with 6-wicket win in second T20I
Pakistan won the first T20I against South Africa by just three runs
PCB announces schedule of Pakistan's white-ball tour to South Africa
Pakistan will play three ODIs and four T20Is in South Africa.
Pak Vs South Africa 1st T20: Pakistan beat South Africa in nail-biting finish
Victory put Pakistan 1-0 up in the three-game series
Waqar hopes for outstanding performance by Pakistan to win South Africa T20I series
Waqar Younis is anticipating thrilling cricket during the T20 series.
Younis Khan vows to continue winning momentum in T20I series
Younis Khan said there is a dire need to put a new life in the top order.
Pakistan aim to earn T20I ranking points with an eye on the World Cup
Pakistan are presently ranked fourth on the ICC T20I Rankings Table with 259 points.
Pakistan seek return to T20 glory days against South Africa
Pakistan have won just one of their last eight Twenty20 series.
Pakistan, South Africa T20I series begins tomorrow
The three-match series will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium on February 11, 13 and 14.
Inzemam showers praise on middle order in Test series against S Africa
He said the young test side deserved accolades for exhibiting the best skills at home grounds.
Pakistan eye T20 series win after sweeping SA in Tests
The three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa will begin on Feb 11.
Pakistan coach Misbah aims high after South Africa sweep
Misbah-ul-Haq has his eye on a top-three world ranking for the national side in all formats.
WATCH: Hasan Ali scalps ten in second Test against S Africa
Hasan was also awarded man of the match for his brilliant performance.
Hasan Ali takes 10 wickets as Pakistan sweep test series against South Africa
Pakistan beat South Africa in second Test, wins series 2-0
Markram, Dussen foil Pakistan to give South Africa hope of victory
Set a daunting 370-run target, South Africa finished the fourth day on 127-1 with Markram on 59.
South Africa set 370-run target after Pakistan dismissed for 298
Pakistan lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Karachi by seven wickets.
South Africa end day two at 106-4 in reply to Pakistan's 272
South Africa 106-4 in reply to Pakistan's 272
ICC Poll: Babar Azam defeats Kohli to win 'King of Cover Drive'
Pakistan’s right-handed batsman took 46% votes for his cover drive
Babar, Alam lift Pakistan after rain cuts short second Test
Heavy rain lashed the stadium and covers were placed on the pitch before play was called off
De Kock's brief stint as South Africa Test captain to end
The 28-year-old was appointed on a temporary basis in October last year