T20 World Cup 2024: I try to stay in the present, says Bumrah after India beats Pakistan in low-scoring thriller
9 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024: I try to stay in the present, says Bumrah after India beats Pakistan in low-scoring thriller

The Hindu  

Play out Jasprit Bumrah safely. The early signs of a full recovery came in the 2023 ODI World Cup, when Bumrah was among the standout performers with 20 wickets at an economy rate of 4.06. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan falters as India wins battle of attrition The yorkers, cutters, bouncers, zip off the pitch - prime Bumrah was back. Two matches into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Bumrah leads the Indian charge with ‘Player of the Match’ performances in both outings. If that over went in Pakistan’s favour, then the game would have also gone in their favour,” Bumrah said.

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IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya banks on experienced bowling lineup in absence of Bumrah
2 days ago

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya banks on experienced bowling lineup in absence of Bumrah

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians will miss out on the services of Jasprit Bumrah at least for the initial phase of the Indian Premier League, but it still has enough firepower in its bowling line-up. With the seasoned Trent Boult back in the camp after a three-year stint with Rajasthan Royals, and Deepak Chahar joining, the side has a blend of youth of …

IPL 2025: Bumrah’s absence is a challenge, says Mumbai Indians head coach Jayawardene
2 days, 2 hours ago

IPL 2025: Bumrah’s absence is a challenge, says Mumbai Indians head coach Jayawardene

The Hindu  

Mumbai Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene remained tight-lipped over the likely return of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action ever since breaking down while leading India in the New Year’s Test in Australia. At the moment, everything is going well but obviously, it is on a day-to-day basis,” Jayawardene said on Wednesday about the pacer …

'He gets 60 lakh per month... stop his central contract': Mohammad Rizwan accused of ‘insulting PCB’
3 days ago

'He gets 60 lakh per month... stop his central contract': Mohammad Rizwan accused of ‘insulting PCB’

Hindustan Times  

There is no end to drama and controversies regarding Pakistan cricket. According to reports in Pakistani media, ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan opted to play club cricket rather than participate in the National T20 Cup, which is organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Former Pakistan pacer Sikander Bakht has also jumped on the bandwagon, asking PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to be …

'Common in Pakistan to criticise, people wait to see us lose': Haris Rauf fires back at critics after defeat to NZ
3 days ago

'Common in Pakistan to criticise, people wait to see us lose': Haris Rauf fires back at critics after defeat to NZ

Hindustan Times  

The situation for the Pakistan cricket team continues to deteriorate. The Salman Ali Agha-led side lost the second T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand by five wickets, and the visitors are now staring at another series loss. Haris Rauf fired back at critics, saying people back in Pakistan are waiting to see the team lose. Haris Rauf, who …

India's T20 World Cup high, Bollywood flair and a bold vision: How the first-ever IPL transformed cricket's landscape
3 days, 1 hour ago

India's T20 World Cup high, Bollywood flair and a bold vision: How the first-ever IPL transformed cricket's landscape

Hindustan Times  

On September 13, 2007, the Board of Control for Cricket in India made a groundbreaking announcement that would forever alter the global cricket landscape: the launch of the Indian Premier League. This historic win ignited a newfound enthusiasm for the T20 format among Indian cricket fans, setting the stage for the IPL to capture the nation’s imagination and soar to …

Pakistan Cricket In Crisis: 16 Matches Of Unacceptable Failure
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3 days, 3 hours ago

Pakistan Cricket In Crisis: 16 Matches Of Unacceptable Failure

ABP News  

The Pakistan cricket team is currently on a tour of New Zealand for a five-match T20I series, but their struggles continue. Pakistan's declining form Following their disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, Pakistan's struggles in T20 cricket have persisted. Another defeat in Dunedin The second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand in Dunedin was shortened to 15 overs per side due …

Seifert, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-0 up vs Pakistan with 5-wicket win in 2nd T20I
3 days, 10 hours ago

Seifert, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-0 up vs Pakistan with 5-wicket win in 2nd T20I

India Today  

New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan with a five-wicket win in the second T20I on Tuesday, March 18 at University Oval, Dunedin. After two quick blows, a brief 31-run stand between captain Salman Agha and Irfan Khan helped Pakistan complete 50 in 6.3 overs before Ish Sodhi rocked them again with two wickets …

‘No one is taking his name for T20s’: Mohammed Siraj gets redemption reminder in IPL 2025 after IND white-ball snub
4 days, 2 hours ago

‘No one is taking his name for T20s’: Mohammed Siraj gets redemption reminder in IPL 2025 after IND white-ball snub

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League will pose a big opportunity for Mohammed Siraj to get back into India's white-ball scheme of things. The premier pacer recently missed out on the Champions Trophy squad and has also been out of the T20I team since last year's World Cup triumph. Mohammed Siraj …

Cricket News Live Today March 17, 2025: IPL: Indian pacers’ injury woes can hurt bigger plans too
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Cricket News Live Today March 17, 2025: IPL: Indian pacers’ injury woes can hurt bigger plans too

Hindustan Times  

Live By Cricket News Live: Your go-to destination for news and headlines from the world of cricket. Stay ahead of the game by following Crickit's comprehensive coverage of all that's happening around the world, where our team brings to you the latest news, updates, articles, stats, commentary, and much more. Cricket News Live: Crickit's T20 World Cup 2024 coverage gets …

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan crash to lowest-ever T20I total, suffer nine-wicket drubbing in Christchurch
5 days, 6 hours ago

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan crash to lowest-ever T20I total, suffer nine-wicket drubbing in Christchurch

Live Mint  

Pakistan have suffered yet another setback following their league stage exit from the recently concluded Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Green were bowled out for their lowest total in 20-over cricket during the 1st T20I against New Zealand on Sunday. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, managed just 91 runs in their 18.4 overs in the 1st innings as …

Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I
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Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's hope to put behind a horrendous Champions Trophy campaign, where they suffered a group-stage exit in the home tournament, started on a disappointing note. In the opening game of the T20I series against New Zealand on Sunday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, fast bowler Kyle Jamieson left the Pakistan batting line-up in a shambles after picking three wickets …

NZ vs PAK: New-look Pakistan hammered in T20I series opener
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5 days, 10 hours ago

NZ vs PAK: New-look Pakistan hammered in T20I series opener

India Today  

New Zealand stormed to a 1-0 series lead over Pakistan with a dominating nine-wicket win in the opening game on Sunday, March 16 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. After bowling Pakistan out for 91 in 18.4 overs, it took the Black Caps only 10.1 overs to romp past the finish line. New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Highlights Pakistan …

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct
6 days, 4 hours ago

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct

Hindustan Times  

The era when Pakistan reigned as a cricketing powerhouse feels like a distant memory. Recently, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shared a striking revelation: the current PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, admitted to him that he lacks knowledge about cricket. 'Disappointing how ICC managed Champions Trophy hosting' Pakistan hosted the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 under a hybrid model, with India’s …

IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss first few matches for Mumbai Indians; Samson, Mayank await clearance
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IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss first few matches for Mumbai Indians; Samson, Mayank await clearance

Firstpost  

Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the initial matches of IPL 2025 due to a lower back injury. New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the initial rounds of the IPL 2025 matches for Mumbai Indians as the star pacer is still recovering from the lower back injury that rendered him out of action since January. …

IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss initial matches for Mumbai Indians
1 week ago

IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss initial matches for Mumbai Indians

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians are set to begin their IPL 2025 campaign without their premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is still recovering from a lower back injury sustained in January. When India’s squad for the Champions Trophy was announced in January, chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated that Bumrah had been advised by the BCCI medical team to offload for at least …

Jasprit Bumrah’s injury timeline: Key dates and events on road to IPL 2025 comeback
1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s injury timeline: Key dates and events on road to IPL 2025 comeback

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah will miss the initial matches of IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians as he continues recovering from a back injury that has sidelined him since January. January 4, 2025 - Jasprit Bumrah suffers a stress-related lower back injury during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney. Mid-January 2025 - India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar announces that Bumrah has been …

Bumrah injury update: Mumbai Indians pace ace set to miss first few matches of IPL 2025
1 week ago

Bumrah injury update: Mumbai Indians pace ace set to miss first few matches of IPL 2025

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the first few matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League season, according to reports. Bumrah, who is recovering from a back injury, is likely to join the MI squad by April after missing the team’s first three matches, which are scheduled in March. However, he bounced back in 2024, picking 20 …

IPL 2025 MI Preview: Can Mumbai reclaim old glory with seasoned campaigners?
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IPL 2025 MI Preview: Can Mumbai reclaim old glory with seasoned campaigners?

India Today  

The Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025 with an aim to reclaim their past glory. Mumbai had a lot of issues to deal with in the previous season as their large fanbase didn’t accept the sudden transfer of leadership from Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya. Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Full schedule Pandya, who was …

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss initial rounds of IPL 2025
1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss initial rounds of IPL 2025

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the initial rounds of the IPL 2025 matches for Mumbai Indians as the star pacer is still recovering from the lower back injury that rendered him out of action since January. Bumrah suffered the injury during the second day of the fifth Test against Australia at Sydney and did not bowl in …

Ex-Mumbai Indians Coach Warns India Against Overburdening Jasprit Bumrah Ahead Of IPL 2025
1 week, 2 days ago

Ex-Mumbai Indians Coach Warns India Against Overburdening Jasprit Bumrah Ahead Of IPL 2025

ABP News  

Former New Zealand pacer and Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond has issued a warning to the Indian team management regarding star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s workload. Bond advised Team India to manage Bumrah’s workload carefully, suggesting he shouldn't play more than two consecutive Tests to stay fit for the next World Cup. Bumrah Is Too Valuable For Next World …

India's Next Match: Date, Time, Opponent, And Schedule Revealed
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India's Next Match: Date, Time, Opponent, And Schedule Revealed

ABP News  

Team India's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign ended on a high note, with veteran opener Rohit Sharma leading the team to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final. India's next international match is scheduled for June 20, after the IPL, when they head to England for a high-stakes five-match Test series. India's England Tour Schedule 1st Test – June …

Above my pay grade: Hardik Pandya when asked why India didn't play in Pakistan
1 week, 3 days ago

Above my pay grade: Hardik Pandya when asked why India didn't play in Pakistan

India Today  

Hardik Pandya gave a witty response to a journalist who asked him why India didn't go to Pakistan to play the Champions Trophy 2025. Hardik said it was above his pay grade to explain the exact reason why India opted not to travel to Pakistan. You can see the full video below: “ ab q nae gay aur Kaha nae …

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'
1 week, 3 days ago

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'

Firstpost  

India made history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. After the match, Hardik Pandya gave a hilarious response to a Pakistani journalist’s question on why India didn’t travel to Pakistan. Hardik Pandya’s witty reply steals the show After the match, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, known for his cheeky responses, grabbed attention …

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’
1 week, 4 days ago

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’

Live Mint  

Pakistan has been one of the top countries to play cricket for many cricketers. As a result, India played all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai despite Pakistan being the tournament hosts. Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja felt, India's victory would have been more sweeter had they won the final in Lahore. For the unknown, the Champions Trophy 2025 …

Undisputed again? Rohit Sharma restores India's golden era in white-ball cricket
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1 week, 4 days ago

Undisputed again? Rohit Sharma restores India's golden era in white-ball cricket

India Today  

“Without a question,” Sunil Gavaskar affirmed when asked if India are the best white-ball team on the planet. “A team that is runners-up in the ODI World Cup, winners of the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy has to be.” “The cribbers will crib, but there is no doubt about India’s status as the best white-ball side in the …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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1 week, 6 days ago

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence

Firstpost  

The spotlight isn’t just on the Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan cricket team for the underwhelming defence of their Champions Trophy title. AP The Pakistan cricket team had undergone another captaincy and coach change in the latter half of 2024 following a series of disastrous results, including and especially in the T20 World Cup. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results …

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025
1 week, 6 days ago

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025

India TV News  

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025 Harmanpreet Kaur has the opportunity to win an ODI World Cup at home in 2025. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India played the ODI World Cup final at home but they failed to clinch the trophy, losing to Australia in the final. Rohit Sharma-led Indian team …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match
2 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match

Live Mint  

India and Pakistan are among the oldest and the greatest rivalries in world cricket bringing in passions and fervour from both sides of the border. While Pakistan cricket is going through a bit of crisis, the clash against India in the league stages still remained in the news for various reasons including Virat Kohli's roaring century, Shreyas's Iyer's half century …

Bear with the bullies: Is criticism of India fair or case of sour grapes?
2 weeks ago

Bear with the bullies: Is criticism of India fair or case of sour grapes?

India Today  

The Champions Trophy, returning after an eight-year hiatus, has generated more headlines off the field than on it. We have better things to focus on.” Gavaskar pointed out that India’s contribution to world cricket is unparalleled, particularly in financial terms. The revived Champions Trophy was specifically designed to capitalise on rivalries like India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England -- …

Mohammad Hafeez slams Pakistan's golden '90s generation in front of Shoaib Akhtar: 'They left nothing in terms of legacy'
2 weeks ago

Mohammad Hafeez slams Pakistan's golden '90s generation in front of Shoaib Akhtar: 'They left nothing in terms of legacy'

Firstpost  

Besides criticising that generation for the lack of major trophies, Mohammad Hafeez also said the constant in-fighting in that team was hardly ideal for Pakistani cricket and also left a bad taste in the mouth for cricketers and fans alike. Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez speaks on the 'OutSide Edge Live' show alongside pace legend Shoaib Akhtar and ex-Pakistan captains …

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's sharp retort at insinuations that his team has been handed an "undeniable advantage" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, has been labelled as "cringeworthy arrogance" in a brutal assessment by a South African media report. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir Due to geopolitical reasons, India did not travel to Pakistan for the …

’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final
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’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

The skipper Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated Steve Smith-led Australia by four wickets in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. Poetic justice?” According to the hybrid formula agreed by Pakistan and ICC, the final will now be played in Dubai instead of the Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan's Lahore. Here are some social media memes: …

India enter Champions Trophy 2025 final: Netizens hail GOAT Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma
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India enter Champions Trophy 2025 final: Netizens hail GOAT Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma

Live Mint  

India vs Australia: People on social media platforms celebrated India's win against Australia and the team's entry into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 finals on Tuesday, March 4. Netizens Reacts After the mark of the historic win, people started showering their blessings and joy on the Indian cricket team on the social media platform X. Arohi Tripathy thanked the man …

Pakistan drops Babar and Rizwan for five T20s against New Zealand
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan drops Babar and Rizwan for five T20s against New Zealand

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for the T20 series against New Zealand and rewarded several domestic performers for the five-match series starting on March 16. Batters Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz along with fast bowler Mohammad Ali are the three uncapped players in the T20 squad. ___ T20 squad: Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Abbas …

Rizwan, Babar dropped from Pakistan squad for T20 series in New Zealand
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rizwan, Babar dropped from Pakistan squad for T20 series in New Zealand

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan drop former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20 revamp, but latter holds on to ODI captaincy. Pakistan have dropped captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for the T20 series against New Zealand and rewarded several domestic performers for the five-match series starting on March 16. “We need to play fearless and aggressive cricket in the T20 format …

India’s Road to the 2025 Champions Trophy Semifinals: Full Match Recap and Key Highlights
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India’s Road to the 2025 Champions Trophy Semifinals: Full Match Recap and Key Highlights

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer’s 79 and fine knocks by Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya lifted India to 249 for nine before the spinners took centrestage in Dubai on Sunday. India’s road to the semifinals: Match 1: India vs Bangladesh Date and venue: February 20, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat Result: India …

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy was supposed to be Pakistan’s moment of redemption. The result was a virtual knockout blow to Pakistan, with Rizwan needing other results to go in his favour, and then soon their elimination was confirmed, a true shocker for the home side’s fans. PAK legend destroys Mohammad Rizwan Speaking to Sports Tak, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad …

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'

Firstpost  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final scheduling has sparked controversy, with Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand forced into unnecessary travel due to India’s fixed venue in Dubai. The scheduling of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has taken the center stage once again with the cricket fraternity questioning the arrangements of the semi-finals. BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew highlighted …

'If you truly are a good team, play 10 Tests, 10 ODIs, 10 T20Is against Pakistan': Saqlain Mushtaq challenges BCCI
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'If you truly are a good team, play 10 Tests, 10 ODIs, 10 T20Is against Pakistan': Saqlain Mushtaq challenges BCCI

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq challenged the Board of Control for Cricket in India, saying if the Indian cricket team is really that good, then the side should not hesitate to play 10 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 10 T20Is against Pakistan. However, Saqlain Mushtaq added that if the Pakistan side manages to get its house in order, nothing can stop …

Rizwan 'looked lost' against India, wasn't 'blabbering at all': Pakistan captain's odd behavior shift irks legend
3 weeks ago

Rizwan 'looked lost' against India, wasn't 'blabbering at all': Pakistan captain's odd behavior shift irks legend

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan endured a disappointing campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025, bowing out of their home tournament without a win on the board. Mohammad Rizwan's men faced a 60-run defeat in their opening match against New Zealand, and failed to make a comeback against arch-rivals India in another one-sided contest. Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Rohit …

Memes, jokes flood social media after PAK vs BAN match gets called off due to rain, ’Congratulations ICC’
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3 weeks ago

Memes, jokes flood social media after PAK vs BAN match gets called off due to rain, ’Congratulations ICC’

Live Mint  

With the rains continue to drench the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and the match between Pakistan vs Bangladesh was finally abandoned, fans have started slamming PCB for Rawalpindi's worst drainage system. Here's how the fans reacted: One wrote, “Pakistan hosted an ICC event after 29 years, played only 1 game at home, one …

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan
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3 weeks ago

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan

Firstpost  

Pakistan had lost openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, both of whom were integral members of the team’s ideal ODI combination, to injury. Captain Mohammad Rizwan, however, insisted that the injuries weren’t meant to be an excuse, and admitted the hosts and defending champions underperformed in the Champions Trophy. Mohammad Rizwan's first ICC event as Pakistan captain ended on a …

Rizwan bans non-Muslims from entering players’ rooms: Imam-ul-Haq’s comment goes viral ahead of PAK vs BAN match
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rizwan bans non-Muslims from entering players’ rooms: Imam-ul-Haq’s comment goes viral ahead of PAK vs BAN match

Live Mint  

Ahead of Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a clip of Imam-ul-Haq speaking about skipper Mohammad Rizwan has gone viral. In the video clip, which is from a December 2024 interview, Imam is asked on The Ultra Edge Podcast by Cricwick to choose a “leader” from his team. A social media user shared the clip …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK end campaign winless as BAN game washed out
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK end campaign winless as BAN game washed out

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: For the second time in the tournament, a match was abandoned without the toss, incidentally, both being in Rawalpindi. Their hopes of ending the tournament on a high with a first win in the 2025 edition were dashed due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi as Pakistan, and Bangladesh, finished their campaigns winless …

Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan and Bangladesh’s final group-stage match is washed out in Rawalpindi as both sides exit the Champions Trophy. Both teams were already eliminated from semifinal contention after losing to India and New Zealand, and the washout was a disappointing last tournament appearance for both, especially Pakistan, the hosts and defending champions. New Zealand, who beat Pakistan by 60 runs in …

'Such cheap mentality': Yograj Singh burns Shaheen Afridi in Virat Kohli accusation, Abrar Ahmed in brutal rant
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Such cheap mentality': Yograj Singh burns Shaheen Afridi in Virat Kohli accusation, Abrar Ahmed in brutal rant

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan days after their loss against India in the Group A match in Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Yograj criticised Abrar Ahmed for his send-off to Shubman Gill and accused fast bowler Shaheen Afridi of deliberately bowling wides to Virat Kohli to deny the India star a century. …

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons

Firstpost  

Not only have hosts and defending champions Pakistan suffered a first-round exit following defeats against New Zealand and India, the Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB continued to face flak for the way they’ve been organising the first ICC event happening in the country since 1996. While the Pakistan cricket team has suffered a first-round exit from the Champions Trophy, the PCB came …

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. The losses to New Zealand and India had a predictable pattern as the batters’ timid approach proved costly. The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have the ability to go big. The chatter ahead of the must-win game against its neighbour veered around …

Mohammad Amir hails 'complete package' Jasprit Bumrah as world's no 1 bowler
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mohammad Amir hails 'complete package' Jasprit Bumrah as world's no 1 bowler

India Today  

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has hailed India’s Jasprit Bumrah as the best fast bowler in the world for being a complete package. Bumrah is not a part of India’s ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, having been ruled out due to a lower back injury. He finished as the highest wicket-taker in Tests in 2024 with 71 wickets and …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Buttler chases ‘perfect game’ against Afghanistan to keep semifinal hopes alive
3 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Buttler chases ‘perfect game’ against Afghanistan to keep semifinal hopes alive

The Hindu  

England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said his team is confident despite its opening defeat in the Champions Trophy as it chases a “perfect game” against Afghanistan. “Pretty much from the start of the tournament every game is a ‘must win’,” Buttler told reporters. “And also sometimes you’ve got to give credit to someone who plays an outstanding innings.” Buttler …

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