Ex-PAK star predicts Babar Azam's excuse if he fails to score in Champions Trophy: 'If he doesn't perform, he will say…'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-PAK star predicts Babar Azam's excuse if he fails to score in Champions Trophy: 'If he doesn't perform, he will say…'

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Basit Ali made a scathing attack on former skipper Babar Azam ahead of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan's Babar Azam is expected to open the innings in Champions Trophy. However, Pakistan's selection committee member Asad Shafiq has already indicated that Babar is the frontrunner in opening the innings, with Saud Shakeel as another option for Fakhar Zaman's opening partner. Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy 2025 Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.

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'Umar bhai, I'm having trouble...': Babar Azam turned to Akmal in desperate bid to fix alarming batting struggles
6 days, 22 hours ago

'Umar bhai, I'm having trouble...': Babar Azam turned to Akmal in desperate bid to fix alarming batting struggles

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has found himself as a focus of criticism surrounding Pakistan cricket, with his ongoing struggles and lack of match-defining big scores creating a long barren spell for a player who was considered one of the best batters in the world not too long ago. Pakistan's Babar Azam attends a warm-up session before the start of the ICC Champions …

Babar Azam's father slams critics for harsh criticism: Choose your words carefully
3 weeks ago

Babar Azam's father slams critics for harsh criticism: Choose your words carefully

India Today  

Babar Azam’s father, Azam Siddique, slammed critics for coming down hard on his son after the batter’s lacklustre performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. Babar’s father said that his son would make a comeback with strong performances for the Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League. ‘Stop the shouting and uproar’ Babar’s father was also not happy after the batter …

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem

Firstpost  

The PCB had spent a fortune to renovate the three Pakistani venues for the ICC Champions Trophy, and the board as well as fans would have got their money’s worth had the Mohammad Rizwan-led home team reached the knockout stage at the very least. Hosts and defending champions Pakistan ended up playing just one match on home soil in the …

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit
1 month ago

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit

India Today  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said that his team is not looking for excuses after their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Hopefully, we can work on it when we play against New Zealand next and, hopefully we can improve there," said Rizwan in the post-match press conference. Pakistan to tour New Zealand next Rizwan also spoke about some …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream
1 month ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream

Al Jazeera  

Who: Pakistan vs Bangladesh What: ICC Champions Trophy Group A match When: Thursday, February 27 at 2pm Where: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream. Pakistan’s hurting players will be motivated by pride in their dead rubber against Bangladesh, head coach Aaqib Javed said, after the hosts were dumped out of the Champions …

Babar Azam receives technical advice from Sunil Gavaskar amid mixed form in Champions Trophy: 'If he can reduce...'
1 month ago

Babar Azam receives technical advice from Sunil Gavaskar amid mixed form in Champions Trophy: 'If he can reduce...'

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has had a mixed run so far in the Champions Trophy – scoring a 90-ball 64 against New Zealand that was criticised for being slow before failing to convert a positive start against arch-rivals India. Star batter and former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been advised to reduce the gap between his feet by Indian …

Babar Azam only scores vs Zimbabwe and other smaller teams: Danish Kaneria
1 month ago

Babar Azam only scores vs Zimbabwe and other smaller teams: Danish Kaneria

India Today  

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has lashed out at star Pakistan batter Babar Azam after another poor show against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Babar has looked far from his best in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 as he earlier played a defensive innings of 64 vs New Zealand in a 321-run chase. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | …

Pakistan set to sack coach Aaqib Javed following Champions Trophy flop show: Report
1 month ago

Pakistan set to sack coach Aaqib Javed following Champions Trophy flop show: Report

India Today  

The backlash due to the poor show in the Champions Trophy, including the humiliating defeat to India, hit the Pakistan team hard and its support staff led by former fast bowler Aaqib Javed is set to be overhauled, according to a cricket Board source. A well-informed source in the Pakistan Cricket Board said that Aaqib will be relieved of his …

IND Vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya steps in, sends Babar Azam back to pavilion
1 month ago

IND Vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya steps in, sends Babar Azam back to pavilion

Live Mint  

Amidst the adrenaline-filled India Vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy match underway at Dubai, India's best all-rounder Hardik Pandya gave the team their first breakthrough as he forced Babar Azam to edge the second delivery of ninth over and get caught by KL Rahul. Following Mohammed Shami's ankle region pain popped in, Hardik was brought into the attack and in the …

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Injury scare for Mohammed Shami? India pacer leaves field midway
1 month ago

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Injury scare for Mohammed Shami? India pacer leaves field midway

Live Mint  

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Amid the high intensity match between India and Pakistan underway at Dubai during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, with Pakistan batting first, India's star pacer Mohammad Shami appeared to be struggling with calf muscle. Mohammad Shami seemed to have some pain in his ankle region during his spell. Following this, the physio …

Champions Trophy: Aaqib Javed enlists Mudassar Nazar’s expertise for clash against India
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Aaqib Javed enlists Mudassar Nazar’s expertise for clash against India

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s interim head coach and selector Aaqib Javed has enlisted the help of former teammate Mudassar Nazar to assist in preparing the team for their crucial Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals India in Dubai on Sunday. Aaqib invited Mudassar to join the Pakistan team’s nets session in Dubai to share his insights on the playing conditions, particularly any recent changes. …

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India

India TV News  

IND vs PAK: Babar Azam achieves huge personal milestone despite short lived innings against India Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam reached a huge personal milestone with his 23-run knock against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The high-octane clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 saw both sides lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket …

Hardik Pandya gives cold send-off to Babar Azam after dismissing him in Champions Trophy clash | WATCH
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya gives cold send-off to Babar Azam after dismissing him in Champions Trophy clash | WATCH

India TV News  

Hardik Pandya gives cold send-off to Babar Azam after dismissing him in Champions Trophy clash | WATCH Hardik Pandya provided the much-needed breakthrough for India when Pakistan were off to a strong start in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Hardik gave a cold send-off to Babar Azam after getting his wicket in the ninth …

Watch: Hardik Pandya's 'Bye Bye' send-off to Babar Azam after dismissal
1 month ago

Watch: Hardik Pandya's 'Bye Bye' send-off to Babar Azam after dismissal

India Today  

India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya delivered a fierce and taunting send-off to Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam after dismissing him for 23 during their high-stakes Champions Trophy clash on February 23 in Dubai. However, his promising innings was cut short in the ninth over when Pandya bowled a sharp delivery that swung away, finding the outside edge of Babar’s bat. …

Champions Trophy: India chase 242 after bowling out Pakistan, Kuldeep claims three
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: India chase 242 after bowling out Pakistan, Kuldeep claims three

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Indian bowlers were stunningly accurate but Pakistan managed to post a competitive 241 courtesy of Saud Shakeel's polished fifty and Khushdil Shah's cameo in the Champions Trophy here on Sunday. Shakeel was largely fluent and added 104 runs for the third wicket with skipper Mohammad Rizwan, but Pakistan never really managed to break the shackles after opting to bat. …

Babar Azam Vs India In ICC Champions Trophy: Check His Performance And Stats
1 month ago

Babar Azam Vs India In ICC Champions Trophy: Check His Performance And Stats

ABP News  

Babar Azam will be in focus as Pakistan takes on India in the highly anticipated IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash on Sunday, February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam's performance in Champions Trophy against India Babar has played in only one edition of the Champions Trophy so far - 2017 - where Pakistan won the …

Champions Trophy 2025 India vs Pakistan: A battle between India’s batting might and Pakistan’s pace attack
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025 India vs Pakistan: A battle between India’s batting might and Pakistan’s pace attack

The Hindu  

There are many fabled sporting rivalries worldwide, be it between clubs or nation-states. On Sunday, the latest instalment of cricket’s ‘El Classico’ — 136th in ODIs — will get under way at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium when the arch-rivals meet in their second Group-A match of the Champions Trophy. As is often the case in Indo-Pak encounters, this latest …

Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India: Danish Kaneria
1 month ago

Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India: Danish Kaneria

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed Babar Azam for prioritising personal milestones over team success and expressed concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their marquee Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. "Salman Ali Agha and Khushdil Shah played great knocks, if those two boys hadn't scored quickly, then Pakistan would have lost by 100 …

Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan need Babar, Rizwan and pacers in top form to surprise India but even that may not be enough
1 month ago

Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan need Babar, Rizwan and pacers in top form to surprise India but even that may not be enough

Firstpost  

Facing potential elimination from the Champions Trophy 2025, an embattled Pakistan will draw inspiration from their superior tournament record against India. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table While the record between the teams in World Cups of both varieties is decidedly tilted in India’s favour – Pakistan have won just one of 16 matches between …

Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan need Babar, Rizwan and pacers in top form to surprise India but even that may not be enough
1 month ago

Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan need Babar, Rizwan and pacers in top form to surprise India but even that may not be enough

Firstpost  

Facing potential elimination from the Champions Trophy 2025, an embattled Pakistan will draw inspiration from their superior tournament record against India. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table While the record between the teams in World Cups of both varieties is decidedly tilted in India’s favour – Pakistan have won just one of 16 matches between …

Babar Azam plays for himself, focusses on stats under pressure: Ex-Pakistan spinner
1 month ago

Babar Azam plays for himself, focusses on stats under pressure: Ex-Pakistan spinner

India Today  

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed Babar Azam claiming that the star batter plays for himself and under pressure focusses on his stats and ICC ranking intact. Babar received heavy criticism for his slow batting as Pakistan were chasing 321 runs to win against New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Kaneria went on to …

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit says he might take Axar out for dinner after denying spinner hat-trick against Bangladesh
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit says he might take Axar out for dinner after denying spinner hat-trick against Bangladesh

Firstpost  

India left-arm spinner Axar Patel was denied a hat-trick in the 10th over of Bangladesh’s innings during their Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai after skipper Rohit Sharma spilled a regulation catch at slip. Rohit Sharma says he might take Axar Patel out for dinner after India's victory over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai. …

IND vs PAK, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan team arrives in Dubai for India clash
1 month ago

IND vs PAK, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan team arrives in Dubai for India clash

The Hindu  

The Pakistan cricket team arrived here on Thursday for the marquee Champions Trophy 2025 clash against arch-rivals India scheduled for February 23, hoping to get its campaign back on track after the 60-run loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener. The team had left for Dubai without senior batter Fakhar Zaman, who got hurt during the opening match against …

Pakistan Dealt A Heavy Blow Before IND vs PAK Match, Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy 2025
1 month ago

Pakistan Dealt A Heavy Blow Before IND vs PAK Match, Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy 2025

ABP News  

Fakhar Zaman Injury: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an oblique tear, delivering the defending champions a big blow in their quest to retain the prestigious title. Notably, Fakhar Zaman helped Pakistan defeat India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final by scoring 114 runs off just 106 balls. ALSO ON …

Imam replaces injured Fakhar in Pakistan Champions Trophy squad
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1 month ago

Imam replaces injured Fakhar in Pakistan Champions Trophy squad

Associated Press  

KARACHI, Pakistan — Defending champion Pakistan suffered a huge blow when opening batter Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to an oblique injury on Thursday. It is the second major injury blow to Pakistan’s title defense in its first major tournament as host in 29 years. Fakhar, Babar Azam and Faheem Ashraf were the only survivors …

Champions Trophy 2025: Arshdeep, Varun miss out for India as Bangladesh opt to bat in Dubai
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Arshdeep, Varun miss out for India as Bangladesh opt to bat in Dubai

Firstpost  

Team India decided to stick with Harshit Rana in the playing XI while Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja returned to the playing XI after sitting out of the third ODI against England in Ahmedabad. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been benched for India's opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy along with Varun Chakravarthy, Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar. AP …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of India vs Pakistan match
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1 month ago

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of India vs Pakistan match

The Hindu  

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of its match against India in Dubai. Fakhar suffered an injury during Pakistan’s opening match of the tournament against New Zealand. The injury forced Fakhar, who is Pakistan’s opening batter, to bat at number four. Interestingly, he first rose to prominence in the 2017 Champions Trophy, …

Big blow for Pakistan: Explosive batter Fakhar Zaman out of Champions Trophy 2025; check who’s going to replace him
1 month ago

Big blow for Pakistan: Explosive batter Fakhar Zaman out of Champions Trophy 2025; check who’s going to replace him

Live Mint  

During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opening match, Pakistan suffered an early setback when Fakhar Zaman left the field just two balls into the match due to a lower back issue. Captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged Zaman’s absence disrupted Pakistan’s momentum both in the death overs and during the powerplay in the cricket match. Pakistan's defeat against New Zealand On February …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India
1 month, 1 week ago

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India

India Today  

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. The southpaw sustained the injury while fielding during Pakistan's opening match against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. Fakhar sustained the injury as early as the first over of the match after Pakistan won the toss and opted to field in …

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s slow innings cost his team dearly during the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Bangladesh Live However, Babar continued to build on his innings, being circumspect at the crease without trying to go for boundaries. …

Pakistan's injured opener Zaman out of Champions Trophy, Imam-ul-Haq named replacement
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan's injured opener Zaman out of Champions Trophy, Imam-ul-Haq named replacement

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Hosts Pakistan suffered a serious blow Thursday when opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an injury ahead of their crunch clash with arch-rivals India. "Twenty-nine-year-old Imam, who has played 72 ODIs, was named as a replacement after Fakhar was ruled out due to an oblique injury," the ICC said in its media release. Zaman …

Champions Trophy: Every day a new day as bruised Pakistan shift focus to India game
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Every day a new day as bruised Pakistan shift focus to India game

India Today  

Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha did not mince words when he admitted that the defending champions were below par in their opening Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday, 19 February. Every day is a new day, and we have a match against India; we will try to execute well against them," Salman Ali Agha said. Saud …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India
1 month, 1 week ago

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India

India Today  

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. The southpaw sustained the injury while fielding during Pakistan's opening match against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. Fakhar sustained the injury as early as the first over of the match after Pakistan won the toss and opted to field in …

Pakistan wins toss to field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener
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1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan wins toss to field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener

Deccan Chronicle  

KARACHI: Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Despite losing two frontline fast bowlers, Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears, due to injuries, New Zealand has shaped up well for the Champions Trophy with all the top-order batters …

A 29-year wait ends as Pakistan wins the toss and field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener
1 month, 1 week ago

A 29-year wait ends as Pakistan wins the toss and field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener

Associated Press  

KARACHI, Pakistan — Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Despite losing two frontline fast bowlers, Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears, due to injuries, New Zealand has shaped up well for the Champions Trophy with all the …

Haris Rauf returns, new role for Babar Azam in Rizwan's team: Pakistan's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Haris Rauf returns, new role for Babar Azam in Rizwan's team: Pakistan's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan and New Zealand share an interesting relationship in ODIs. Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates with his captain Mohammad Rizwan No team has played more ODIs in Pakistan than New Zealand since the start of 2019. In the last two editions of the ODI World Cup, New Zealand pipped Pakistan to steal the semi-final spot, and in both those events, Pakistan …

Champions Trophy Preview: Defending champions Pakistan face big test vs in-form New Zealand today
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy Preview: Defending champions Pakistan face big test vs in-form New Zealand today

India Today  

“The whole country should enjoy it as an ICC event has returned to Pakistan after 29 years,” Mohammad Rizwan said. Pakistan haven’t hosted a world tournament since the 1996 World Cup and Rizwan’s troops have a task on their hands to give their fans something to cheer for, especially during a phase when political turmoil has posed challenges to their …

Explained: Why Fakhar Zaman didn't open against New Zealand in Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Explained: Why Fakhar Zaman didn't open against New Zealand in Champions Trophy

India Today  

Fakhar Zaman was slotted to open the batting in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand on Wednesday, February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Updates In the first over of the Black Caps innings, Fakhar had to go off the park after he tried to stop a boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi. …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan dealt blow as Fakhar Zaman suffers injury in opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan dealt blow as Fakhar Zaman suffers injury in opener

India Today  

Pakistan have been dealt a big blow as opener Fakhar Zaman suffered an unfortunate injury during the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. However, the New Zealand opener was able to play a cover drive from Shaheen's second delivery which was a little outside off. Pakistan vs New Zealand live updates Disaster for …

Mohammad Rizwan confirms Babar Azam's batting position for Champions Trophy: ‘He is satisfied with…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Mohammad Rizwan confirms Babar Azam's batting position for Champions Trophy: ‘He is satisfied with…’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan on Tuesday confirmed that right-hander Babar Azam will continue opening the batting in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Mohammad Rizwan has confirmed Babar Azam's batting position for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Rizwan confirmed that Babar is comfortable with his new role and will continue opening the batting in the Champions Trophy, which is returning after almost eight …

Babar Azam to open or bat at 3 in Champions Trophy? Captain Mohammad Rizwan reveals
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam to open or bat at 3 in Champions Trophy? Captain Mohammad Rizwan reveals

India TV News  

Babar Azam to open or bat at 3 in Champions Trophy? Captain Mohammad Rizwan reveals Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan reveals Babar Azam's batting number in the upcoming Champions Trophy. In the absence of Saim Ayub, Babar Azam opened the batting for Pakistan in the tri-nation series against New Zealand and South Africa. Ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy, slated to …

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – Pakistan Full Preview
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – Pakistan Full Preview

The Hindu  

The last time the Champions Trophy was played in 2017, Pakistan clinched the title by defeating India in the final. Pakistan has named a strong squad on paper, but Saim Ayub’s injury has unsettled the team combination, shifting focus back to Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan’s pace attack, key to three successive away ODI series wins last year, …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan cricket chief sells Rs 94 lakh VIP tickets for PCB funds
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1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan cricket chief sells Rs 94 lakh VIP tickets for PCB funds

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has decided to watch the Champions Trophy match against India from the stands, after selling the 30-seat VIP Hospitality Box offered to him for around 400,000 dirhams, and putting the proceeds into the PCB''s coffers. Naqvi apparently has informed the ICC and Emirates Cricket Board that he will prefer to watch the match with …

'We want to beat India but...': Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali Agha gets real on Champions Trophy clash against India
1 month, 1 week ago

'We want to beat India but...': Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali Agha gets real on Champions Trophy clash against India

Firstpost  

Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has opened up on the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali Agha recently opened up on various topics concerning the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan vice-captain on India vs. Pakistan clash Speaking on the PCB Podcast, Salman Ali Agha acknowledged the hype surrounding India …

Pakistan get big Champions Trophy boost as star pacer cleared for opener: Reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan get big Champions Trophy boost as star pacer cleared for opener: Reports

India Today  

Pakistan has received a major boost ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 opening match as star pacer Haris Rauf is expected to be fit for the match, according to reports. Rauf sustained an injury during the opening match of the recently-concluded tri-series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. “If it is a grade one or two side strain, no …

Babar Azam should play at No.3: Mohammad Amir not a fan of Pakistan star's new role
1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam should play at No.3: Mohammad Amir not a fan of Pakistan star's new role

India Today  

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir feels that Babar Azam should stick to his strength and play at the No.3 spot in ODIs. Babar was used by Pakistan in the opener's role during the tri-series, which also included South Africa and New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025: Full coverage 'Babar's a big player' Amir said that Babar is a big player and …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan firm on Babar Azam opening despite tri-series flop show
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1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan firm on Babar Azam opening despite tri-series flop show

India Today  

Pakistan head coach Aqib Javed has thrown his full support behind star batter Babar Azam, backing him to continue opening for the side in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy despite his recent struggles. Javed emphasised that the team management remains confident in Babar’s ability to deliver crucial performances, particularly in the powerplay, where he can make the most of fielding …

Babar Azam flops in tri-nation series, former cricketer names three replacements for opener's slot
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1 month, 1 week ago

Babar Azam flops in tri-nation series, former cricketer names three replacements for opener's slot

India TV News  

Babar Azam flopped with the bat in the tri-series against New Zealand and South Africa. Reflecting on his form, former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez advised the cricketer to bat at number three in the Champions Trophy. He has played five matches as an opener and scored 88 runs at an average of 17.60 and following which, Hafeez named three cricketers who …

ICC Champions Trophy: Top 5 players; Afridi, Azam, Buttler, Gill, Maxwell
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1 month, 1 week ago

ICC Champions Trophy: Top 5 players; Afridi, Azam, Buttler, Gill, Maxwell

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan on February 19, Al Jazeera picks five players to watch. The Champions Trophy features the top eight men’s one-day international teams and many of the best players in world cricket will take part in the 50-over format. Babar Azam Babar, a former Pakistan captain, currently tops the ICC’s ODI …

Pakistan told to bring back Babar Azam at no.3 in ODIs after repeated failures as ex-cricketers slam opening move
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan told to bring back Babar Azam at no.3 in ODIs after repeated failures as ex-cricketers slam opening move

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s bold experiment of pushing Babar Azam to the opening slot in ODIs has come under scrutiny, with former cricketers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Hafeez openly criticizing the move. Pakistan's Babar Azam watches the ball after playing a shot during the Tri-Nation series final one-day international cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand The Pakistan Cricket Board unveiled its squad …

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