Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury: Report

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The Pakistan cricket team received a massive blow on Thursday as it was reported that batter Fakhar Zaman will reportedly miss the remainder of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to an injury. In a massive blow to the Pakistan cricket team, Fakhar Zaman on Thursday was reportedly ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 due to an injury. Fakhar Zaman to miss IND vs PAK match In a statement over the injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board during the match said: “Fakhar Zaman is being assessed and examined for a muscular sprain, and further updates will be provided in due course.” The 34-year-old eventually came out to bat at No.4 but struggled with rhythm and scored just 24 off 41 balls. Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board suffers loss of over ₹700 crore after spending ₹869 crore - Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board suffers loss of over ₹700 crore after spending ₹869 crore - Report

Live Mint  

Pakistan hosted the first global cricket tournament in the last 29 years, the Champions Trophy, from 19 February to 9 March amid much enthusiasm. The Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending ₹869 crore to play just one completed home game during the tournament, reported The Telegraph. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan cricket team played …

Rohit Sharma misses out, ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma misses out, ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma misses out, ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament The ICC took centre stage and announced the team of the tournament after the conclusion of the Champions Trophy 2025. With the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the ICC took centre stage and announced their team for the tournament. It is interesting to note that …

Champions Trophy 2025: Relief. Redemption. Rahul
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Relief. Redemption. Rahul

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: When KL Rahul said he was s***ing himself — in conversation with the broadcaster after the final in the middle at the Dubai International Stadium, he was being serious. As replacement opener in the 2019 Men's ODI World Cup semifinal, as the opener in 2021 and 2022 Men's T20 World Cup and more recently as middle-order keeper-batter at the …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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2 weeks, 5 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 …

ICC official praises Pakistan’s successful hosting of Champions Trophy 2025: ‘This will present a positive image’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC official praises Pakistan’s successful hosting of Champions Trophy 2025: ‘This will present a positive image’

Firstpost  

An ICC security official has lauded Pakistan for successfully hosting the Champions Trophy 2025, stating that the tournament has helped showcase a positive image of the country. Champions Trophy 2025 is the first ICC tournament Pakistan is hosting since 1996 World Cup. Image: Reuters Pakistan’s arrangements for the Champions Trophy 2025 have been praised by International Cricket Council Safety and …

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?
3 weeks ago

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?

India Today  

The Champions Trophy 2025 is officially out of Pakistan. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage However, that did not turn out to be true, as Pakistan crashed out of the tournament without winning a single game. They were renovating all three of their venues, a massive task undertaken by the Pakistan Cricket Board ahead of the tournament. They got it in writing …

Champions Trophy 2025: A no-show from Pakistan and its fans for semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: A no-show from Pakistan and its fans for semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium

The Hindu  

The Liberty Chowk usually remains the hub of activities every time the Gaddafi Stadium hosts a cricket match. As one waited near one of the gates, awaiting regular security checks, a passerby wondered whether there was a game scheduled at the iconic stadium. “ Aaj kaun si match hai,” the elderly gentleman asked, adding with a wry smile, “Pakistan toh …

’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

’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: …

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem
3 weeks, 6 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025: Will India rest Rohit Sharma for New Zealand match?
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Will India rest Rohit Sharma for New Zealand match?

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma opted against an intense training session on Wednesday, raising speculations that the Indian cricket team captain could miss the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma could miss India's match against New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025. Image: Reuters Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma it seems is still to recover from the hamstring issue …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh to play for pride to end disappointing campaigns
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh to play for pride to end disappointing campaigns

The Hindu  

The sun played hide and seek on an otherwise dark and gloomy Wednesday afternoon as Pakistan players got into training ahead of its final group league fixture against Bangladesh. Having already crashed out of the Champions Trophy, it’s pride at stake for both Pakistan and Bangladesh in a dead rubber at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and as Pakistan head coach …

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

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

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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 …

Champions Trophy 2025: Ex-India cricketer slams PCB after Australia-South Africa game in Rawalpindi gets washed out
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1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Ex-India cricketer slams PCB after Australia-South Africa game in Rawalpindi gets washed out

Firstpost  

Tuesday’s Group B clash between Australia and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was called off without a ball bowled, making it the first match in the 2025 Champions Trophy that did not have a result. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board for not covering the entire playing area at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during …

Champions Trophy: Dysfunctional Pakistan need counselling, not surgery
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Dysfunctional Pakistan need counselling, not surgery

India Today  

"Our performance is at its lowest. Improving the team's performance is our biggest challenge," said Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan lost their group-stage match against India in the T20 World Cup 2024. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Pakistan's recent loss against India once again puts the focus on their team and the cricket board, who have refused to change …

Fakhar Zaman refutes retirement rumours, wants to play Test cricket
1 month ago

Fakhar Zaman refutes retirement rumours, wants to play Test cricket

India Today  

Pakistani batter Fakhar Zaman dismissed rumours of his retirement, explaining that he wanted to take a break from the game due to a thyroid problem. Fakhar clarified that he never considered retirement and expressed his desire to play Test cricket for Pakistan. I want to play one-day, T20, I even want to play Test cricket," Fakhar said in a video …

Analysis: Why Pakistan was knocked out of Champions Trophy 2025 after just two matches?
1 month ago

Analysis: Why Pakistan was knocked out of Champions Trophy 2025 after just two matches?

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. Chasing 321 against the Kiwis, Mohammed Rizwan’s men crawled to 22 for two in the PowerPlay and could never recover. READ | Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton highlight India’s ‘undeniable advantage’ of playing in Dubai The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have …

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand battle-ready after ‘tough’ Pakistan leg, says coach Stead
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand battle-ready after ‘tough’ Pakistan leg, says coach Stead

The Hindu  

New Zealand coach Gary Stead on Tuesday said the team is raring to go in its next set of Champions Trophy matches after having aced pressure moments in the first two wins. “It’s always good when you’re put under pressure, especially when you come out the right side of it,” Stead said in an arrival video in the United Arab …

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle
1 month ago

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 has raised concerns about the team’s brand value and future sponsorship deals. Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy has not only left fans disappointed but also raised fresh concerns about the brand value of the national cricket team. While the Pakistan Cricket Board may not face immediate financial losses due …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after flop
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after flop

The Hindu  

Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the host crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage, barely a week into celebrating the return of a major tournament. “I feel very despondent with the state of Pakistan cricket,” former captain Rashid Latif told AFP. “Frequent changes in the Pakistan Cricket Board, selection committee …

'Even MS Dhoni cannot do anything with this Pakistan team': PCB ripped apart after embarrassing group-stage exit
1 month ago

'Even MS Dhoni cannot do anything with this Pakistan team': PCB ripped apart after embarrassing group-stage exit

Hindustan Times  

Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan continues to receive flak after the side crashed out of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. Former Pakistan women's team captain Sana Mir feels that even a proven leader like MS Dhoni could not have done anything with the Pakistan squad selected for the Champions Trophy, as it was not picked based on the conditions. Pakistan were …

Champions Trophy 2025: “Cool to come back and enjoy my cricket again,” says Ravindra after century against BAN
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: “Cool to come back and enjoy my cricket again,” says Ravindra after century against BAN

The Hindu  

When Rachin Ravindra was struck by the ball on his forehead a fortnight ago, during the tri-series in Lahore, there were doubts over his availability for the Champions Trophy. Things like that don’t really happen too often,” Ravindra said. “I’m very grateful to have a great support crew around me, and I’m extremely grateful for the love and support of …

Champions Trophy exit in 6 days: Pakistan end 16-year tournament streak
1 month ago

Champions Trophy exit in 6 days: Pakistan end 16-year tournament streak

India Today  

The Pakistan cricket team's journey in the Champions Trophy 2025 came to an end on February 24 as New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in Rawalpindi. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table These factors all came together in their 2 matches as New Zealand scored 320 against them in the opening match, with Will Young and Tom Latham …

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?
1 month ago

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India. AFP Sport looks at where it all went wrong for Mohammad Rizwan's men in the 50-over tournament: Uncertain build-up Rizwan was appointed white-ball skipper in October last year and led Pakistan to an impressive 2-1 ODI win …

Ahmed Shahzad slams 'indiscipline' in team after Pakistan's Champions Trophy debacle
1 month ago

Ahmed Shahzad slams 'indiscipline' in team after Pakistan's Champions Trophy debacle

India Today  

Veteran batter Ahmed Shehzad outlined the factors behind Pakistan cricket’s decline. On Monday, Pakistan’s elimination was confirmed when the Black Caps defeated Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Bangladesh by five wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. ‘Sad to see Babar Azam in this condition’ Shehzad stated that Pakistan had earlier erred in appointing Babar Azam as skipper solely based on his international performances. …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan need big improvement after damaging India loss, says Shakeel
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan need big improvement after damaging India loss, says Shakeel

The Hindu  

Top-order batsman Saud Shakeel said Pakistan must be better in every facet after a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India left the hosts on the brink of a Champions Trophy exit. Shakeel top scored with 62 as Pakistan were dismissed for a below-par 241 in 49.4 overs in Sunday’s blockbuster Group A clash. Pakistan were lifted by a third-wicket stand of …

Champions Trophy 2025: India qualify for semi-final, hosts Pakistan knocked out after New Zealand beat Bangladesh
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: India qualify for semi-final, hosts Pakistan knocked out after New Zealand beat Bangladesh

Firstpost  

India have qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after New Zealand defeated Bangladesh. India have secured their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in their Group A clash at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. The International Cricket Council took to social media to …

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 2025: Rohit Sharma's India go with the same team, Pakistan make one change to Playing XI
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma's India go with the same team, Pakistan make one change to Playing XI

Firstpost  

India and Pakistan face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage match in Dubai. The highly anticipated, with Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan winning the toss and opting to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 23. India, led by Rohit Sharma, have gone with the same combination, while Pakistan have made just one change, replacing …

Pakistan Cricket chief hopeful of win vs India: We are fully prepared
1 month ago

Pakistan Cricket chief hopeful of win vs India: We are fully prepared

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi has backed the national team to pull off a crucial victory against India as the two arch-rivals lock horns in the highly-anticipated Champions Trophy clash on February 23. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table With each team playing only three group-stage matches, the clash against India has now become a virtual must-win game …

Watch: Shaheen Afridi gives 2021 vibes with deadly yorker to dismiss Rohit Sharma
1 month ago

Watch: Shaheen Afridi gives 2021 vibes with deadly yorker to dismiss Rohit Sharma

India Today  

Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled an absolute peach of a delivery to dismiss Rohit Sharma in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday, February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy Updates Shaheen bowled a fast in-swinging yorker and Rohit had no clue about it. Champions Trophy Full Coverage But just when …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan wins toss, opts to bat against India
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan wins toss, opts to bat against India

New Indian Express  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to bat against India in their marquee Champions Trophy match here on Sunday. The last time both sides met in the Champions Trophy was the 2017 final in England, where Virat Kohli-led side suffered a crushing 180-run defeat after Pakistan posted 338 before bowling India out for 158. A win for …

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 …

IND vs PAK: Relive the Madness of Their Last Champions Trophy Encounter!
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1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Relive the Madness of Their Last Champions Trophy Encounter!

The Hindu  

Pakistan will aim to revive its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side, coming off a 60-run loss to New Zealand, will take inspiration from its memorable 2017 Champions Trophy final win over India. Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman holds the trophy as he celebrates after winning the ICC Champions …

Champions Trophy 2025: Ngidi, Mulder believe current South African side is perfectly balanced and can end title drought
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Ngidi, Mulder believe current South African side is perfectly balanced and can end title drought

The Hindu  

Lungi Ngidi and Wiaan Mulder have grown up hearing stories of South Africa winning the Champions Trophy in 1998. However, every time they head to an ICC event, hoping to break the title jinx, they are reminded of that historic occasion, which serves as inspiration for the current lot of South African cricketers. Things are no different this time as …

Empty seats at India, Pakistan games signal Champions Trophy 2025's crucial role in ODI future
1 month ago

Empty seats at India, Pakistan games signal Champions Trophy 2025's crucial role in ODI future

Firstpost  

With India and Pakistan games struggling to fill stands, the Champions Trophy 2025 could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the 50-over format. And yet, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was, at best, half-full on Thursday night when Rohit Sharma’s side locked horns with Bangladesh in their opening game of the 2025 Champions Trophy. After all, even …

Empty seats at India, Pakistan games signal Champions Trophy 2025's crucial role in ODI future
1 month ago

Empty seats at India, Pakistan games signal Champions Trophy 2025's crucial role in ODI future

Firstpost  

With India and Pakistan games struggling to fill stands, the Champions Trophy 2025 could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the 50-over format. Despite India and Pakistan being popular teams their opening ODI matches in Champions Trophy 2025 had large number of empty seats. And yet, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was, at best, half-full on Thursday …

Champions Trophy 2025 – Pakistan vs India: Match start time, teams, stream
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025 – Pakistan vs India: Match start time, teams, stream

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera takes a close look as hosts Pakistan face rivals and favourites India in the Champions Trophy open on Sunday. Who: Pakistan vs India What: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Where: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates When: Sunday, February 23 at 1pm Follow Al Jazeera’s live coverage here. The host nation – and second favourites – Pakistan face …

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 …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: I don’t know how I got into Pakistan team for CT, says Khushdil
1 month, 1 week ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: I don’t know how I got into Pakistan team for CT, says Khushdil

The Hindu  

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah is surprised that he has been picked for the Champions Trophy despite dishing out ordinary performances, saying he himself doesn’t know “how I got into the team”. Khushdil, a middle-order left-hand batter, scored a stroke-filled 69 off 49 deliveries but his efforts went in vain as Pakistan lost the Champions Trophy opener to New Zealand by …

Champions Trophy 2025: Empty stands in Dubai & Pakistan concerns Lalit Modi, ex-IPL chairman questions ODI’s relevance
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1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Empty stands in Dubai & Pakistan concerns Lalit Modi, ex-IPL chairman questions ODI’s relevance

Live Mint  

Just two days into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the mega event has ben haunted by lack of supporters in the both Dubai and Pakistan. While Pakistan remain the hosts of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India are playing all their games in Dubai after the BCCI refused to send its team across borders due to security concerns. Lalit Modi, …

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

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

Champions Trophy 2025 scenarios: Pakistan's semi-final hopes take a major hit; here's what they need now
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025 scenarios: Pakistan's semi-final hopes take a major hit; here's what they need now

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s chances of reaching the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final took a major hit after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in the tournament opener in Karachi. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is the first global event to take place in Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup but the home team failed to give the fans a reason to celebrate on …

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 …

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 …

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