Champions Trophy 2025: 'Hybrid model had already been signed earlier', Pakistan pace legend makes sensational claim
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: 'Hybrid model had already been signed earlier', Pakistan pace legend makes sensational claim

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While the PCB had initially been adamant about the entire Champions Trophy taking place in Pakistan in the months of February and March next year, it reportedly accepted the hybrid model over the weekend following the ICC’s emergency board meeting. Amid the dispute between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India regarding the venue and schedule of next year’s ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan pace legend Shoaib Akhtar has made a sensational claim saying that a hybrid model had already been signed earlier. The Pakistan board, however, would finally cave in and accept the hybrid model after the ICC convened an emergency board meeting involving all the Full Members along with three Associate nations, though under the condition that a similar approach would be followed in ICC tournaments taking place in India till 2031, including the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2031 ODI World Cup. Champions Trophy 2025 | With Jay Shah taking over as ICC chief, cornered PCB finds itself running out of options The dispute between the BCCI and the PCB arose after the former refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament that was originally scheduled to take place between 19 February and 9 March, citing the lack of security clearance from the Government of India due to political tensions and cross-border terrorism.

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Amid Pakistan-ICC battle over Champions Trophy presentation, global body sends 'thank you' note to PCB
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Amid Pakistan-ICC battle over Champions Trophy presentation, global body sends 'thank you' note to PCB

Firstpost  

The tension between Pakistan and the ICC over the Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony took another turn as the global cricketing body sent a ’thank you’ note to the PCB. Image: Reuters The cricketing world has recently been dominated by the news of the Jay Shah-led International Cricket Council snubbing Pakistan during the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy 2025 …

Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal

India Today  

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal said that no representative from their country deserved to be in the presentation ceremony during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. No one from the Pakistan Cricket Board was present on the podium during the prize distribution ceremony after the final despite them being the hosts of the tournament, which left many surprised. …

New twist: ICC reveals why nobody from Pakistan came to Champions Trophy ceremony, ‘They should have…’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

New twist: ICC reveals why nobody from Pakistan came to Champions Trophy ceremony, ‘They should have…’

Live Mint  

India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by four wickets. However, the closing ceremony sparked controversy when no representatives from the host nation, Pakistan, were present on stage to hand out medals or jackets. During the ceremony, former Pakistan cricket player Shoaib Akhtar questioned the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board officials. The ICC responded, clarifying that only …

Champions Trophy final ceremony controversy escalates as PCB rejects ICC's explanation
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy final ceremony controversy escalates as PCB rejects ICC's explanation

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The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed the ICC’s explanation regarding the absence of a PCB representative at the Champions Trophy final presentation ceremony. The Pakistan Cricket Board is unhappy with the International Cricket Council’s reasoning behind not having anyone from Pakistan on the podium during the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony. PCB were the main hosts of the tournament …

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'

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Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have questioned the absence of a Pakistan official during the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony. Pakistan cricket greats Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar were taken aback by the absence of a Pakistan official at the Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Wasim, Shoaib question …

Shoaib Akhtar Questions Absence Of PCB Officials At Champions Trophy Final Trophy Presentation: WATCH
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar Questions Absence Of PCB Officials At Champions Trophy Final Trophy Presentation: WATCH

ABP News  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar expressed surprise and disappointment over the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board representative during the trophy presentation ceremony following India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final win at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. In a video uploaded on his official X, Akhtar expressed disappointment over the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board representative during …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Why was there no Pakistan represenation in post-match ceremony?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Why was there no Pakistan represenation in post-match ceremony?

The Hindu  

The absence of Pakistan Cricket Board officials from the post-match presentation ceremony after the final of the Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai on Sunday, raised a few eyebrows. India’s captain Rohit Sharma receives the winners trophy from ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: AP Several former Pakistan cricketers, including Shoaib …

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’

Live Mint  

India won the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand at Dubai by 4 wickets. After the match, Indian players were given their customary winners medal and Champions Trophy white coats at the presentation ceremony by ICC officials. Soon after the match, former Pakistan player Shoabi Akhtar pointed out this anomaly in a video posted on X, saying, "India has …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Why was no PCB official present at post-match ceremony after final?’ Shoaib Akhtar questions
2 weeks, 4 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Why was no PCB official present at post-match ceremony after final?’ Shoaib Akhtar questions

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar questioned the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board officials from the post-match presentation ceremony after the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. “India has won the Champions Trophy but I noticed there was no representative from the PCB after the final. ?#championstrophy2025pic.twitter.com/CPIUgevFj9 — Shoaib Akhtar March 9, 2025 BCCI president Roger Binny …

Pakistan refunds tickets for 2 Champions Trophy matches, but conditions apply
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan refunds tickets for 2 Champions Trophy matches, but conditions apply

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board will be refunding the tickets for the matches where inclement weather did not allow the toss to happen in the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table "The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a full ticket refund for the two ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches that were abandoned without a ball being bowled at …

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

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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 …

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 …

Jos Buttler comments on India playing all Champions Trophy games in Dubai: 'It's a unique tournament already'
1 month ago

Jos Buttler comments on India playing all Champions Trophy games in Dubai: 'It's a unique tournament already'

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India are playing all of their matches in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium under a ‘Hybrid Model’ after refusing to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. England captain Jos Buttler felt the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has been a 'unique tournament' already with India playing all of its matches at one venue despite …

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

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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: Not Just Pakistan! Two More Host Teams Failed To Reach Knockouts
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1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Not Just Pakistan! Two More Host Teams Failed To Reach Knockouts

ABP News  

Pakistan had the opportunity to host an ICC tournament after 29 years, with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played under a hybrid model. When hosts failed to reach the ICC Champions Trophy knockouts The ICC Champions Trophy was introduced in 1998 to promote cricket in non-traditional cricketing nations. Apart from Pakistan, India and South Africa are the other teams who …

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

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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: A lesson from Virat Kohli for struggling Pakistan | Sledging Room S2, Ep 78
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: A lesson from Virat Kohli for struggling Pakistan | Sledging Room S2, Ep 78

India Today  

How disappointed were you on Sunday? Whether you were a Pakistan fan or an Indian fan, and whether or not you enjoyed Virat Kohli's masterclass, you must have felt a tinge of sadness watching cricket's biggest rivalry turn into a one-sided affair. The Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai was a prime example. Captain Mohammad Rizwan played an outdated brand …

PAK vs IND, Champions Trophy 2025: Stage set for Cricket’s El Clasico as India takes on Pakistan
1 month ago

PAK vs IND, Champions Trophy 2025: Stage set for Cricket’s El Clasico as India takes on Pakistan

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 Clasico’ — 136th in ODIs — will get underway at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium when the arch-rivals meet in their second Group-A match of the Champions Trophy. RELATED: India vice-captain Gill refuses to take reeling Pakistan lightly ahead …

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 …

The absurd situation that compromises the Champions Trophy
1 month ago

The absurd situation that compromises the Champions Trophy

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Rohit Sharma on Dubai pitch for IND vs PAK Champions Trophy match: ‘Not the curator but…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma on Dubai pitch for IND vs PAK Champions Trophy match: ‘Not the curator but…’

Live Mint  

After securing a win in their opening match of Champions Trophy 2025, the Men in Blue will now face off against arch rivals Pakistan on Sunday for what could be the most high octane clash of the tournament. After the clash against Bangladesh, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was asked about the pitch conditions for the next match. Rohit Sharma on …

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

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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

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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 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan's best chance to defend crown but hybrid model can unlock gold rush for India
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan's best chance to defend crown but hybrid model can unlock gold rush for India

Hindustan Times  

Will Pakistan become the first team to win the Champions Trophy on home patch outright? In so many ways, this is a wide open tournament and yet, almost every one of the eight participating teams well knows that if the India that crushed England at home last week turns up, the rest will have their work cut out, the absence …

Champions Trophy 2025 Preview: ODI’s best eight vie for top honour as ICC competition returns to Pakistan after 29 years
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Preview: ODI’s best eight vie for top honour as ICC competition returns to Pakistan after 29 years

The Hindu  

When the last ICC Champions Trophy game was played at The Oval in 2017, the organisers had the dream matchup: archrivals India and Pakistan squaring off for the crown, with the latter emerging triumphant. Eight years later, the tournament is back, with Pakistan set to host its first ICC competition since the 1996 World Cup. | Photo Credit: BCCI Though …

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB explains absence of Indian flag in Pakistani venues for 'Mini World Cup'
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB explains absence of Indian flag in Pakistani venues for 'Mini World Cup'

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A clip that went viral on social media highlighted the absence of an Indian flag at Karachi’s National Stadium, the venue that hosts the opening match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board has responded to the latest controversy surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy, this one pertaining to the absence of an Indian flag at its …

Champions Trophy 2025: India's official jersey includes mention of Pakistan as BCCI sticks to ICC rules
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: India's official jersey includes mention of Pakistan as BCCI sticks to ICC rules

Firstpost  

Some reports had suggested that India would be altering the Champions Trophy logo on their jerseys in a way that the word ‘Pakistan’ would be removed from it, against the ICC’s rules. Captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli don the official jersey for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy ahead of the start of the tournament. Image credit: X/BCCI …

Champions Trophy set to start amid debate on relevance of 50-over cricket
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy set to start amid debate on relevance of 50-over cricket

The Hindu  

Intrigue, uncertainty, backstage drama. The ICC Champions Trophy has seen it all even before the curtains go up on the tournament and it would only get more stirring over the next three weeks, starting with the opening clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. While India will fight it out in Dubai, others will be primarily based in Pakistan, …

Champions Trophy 2025: 5 Bowlers Ready to Take the Tournament by Storm
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: 5 Bowlers Ready to Take the Tournament by Storm

The Hindu  

After a gap of eight years, the ICC Champions Trophy is set to return in a hybrid format with Pakistan and the UAE hosting games between February 19 and March 9, 2025. Here are five bowlers to look forward to during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Brydon Carse Another England international born in South Africa, Brydon Carse has impressed with …

Champions Trophy 2025: For Pakistan, hosting 'Mini World Cup' massive beyond imagination
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: For Pakistan, hosting 'Mini World Cup' massive beyond imagination

Firstpost  

It must already be considered a success of sorts that, despite the numerous roadblocks and continued uncertainty over the readiness of the three venues in Pakistan, the ICC Champions Trophy is set for a smooth takeoff, although with one massive rider. AP Nearly 16 years after the Sri Lankan cricket team came under attack by masked terrorists on its way …

Champions Trophy 2025: For Pakistan, hosting 'Mini World Cup' massive beyond imagination
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: For Pakistan, hosting 'Mini World Cup' massive beyond imagination

Firstpost  

It must already be considered a success of sorts that, despite the numerous roadblocks and continued uncertainty over the readiness of the three venues in Pakistan, the ICC Champions Trophy is set for a smooth takeoff, although with one massive rider. Nearly 16 years after the Sri Lankan cricket team came under attack by masked terrorists on its way to …

India jersey for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 goes live, ‘Pakistan’ imprint stands out
1 month, 1 week ago

India jersey for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 goes live, ‘Pakistan’ imprint stands out

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner and the marquee tournament will kick off on 19 February 2025. Ahead of the first major ICC event of the year, BCCI shared images from the official photo shoot for the event, where prominent Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma donned the revamped Indian jersey for the Champions Trophy. The …

Champions Trophy history: 8 editions, 7 champions in Mini World Cup's wild journey
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy history: 8 editions, 7 champions in Mini World Cup's wild journey

India Today  

Pakistan are set to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, marking the return of an ICC event to the country after nearly three decades. Participating teams: Kenya, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies England, India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia. Participating Teams: Kenya, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia, England. …

ICC Champions Trophy: ’India is not coming to Pakistan,’ PCB clarifies on Indian flag missing in Karachi stadium
1 month, 1 week ago

ICC Champions Trophy: ’India is not coming to Pakistan,’ PCB clarifies on Indian flag missing in Karachi stadium

Live Mint  

The Pakistan Cricket Board broke silence on the controversy surrounding the absence of the Indian flag at Karachi's National Stadium when the flags of all other participating countries were hoisted. A PCB source told IANS news agency, "As you know, India is not coming to Pakistan to play its matches during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025; the National Stadium in …

'Chal jaaye toh chand tak, nahi toh shaam tak': Kamran Akmal says Pakistan don't deserve to win Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

'Chal jaaye toh chand tak, nahi toh shaam tak': Kamran Akmal says Pakistan don't deserve to win Champions Trophy 2025

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan is set to host its first ICC event in nearly 30 years, with the last one dating back to the 1996 World Cup in the subcontinent. For Pakistan, a nation that has endured immense challenges to make this moment possible, the ICC Champions Trophy, kicking off on February 19, is more than just a tournament. "Pakistan ki team aisi …

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 …

First glimpse of India's Champions Trophy jersey, features 'Pakistan' imprint
1 month, 1 week ago

First glimpse of India's Champions Trophy jersey, features 'Pakistan' imprint

India Today  

The Indian Cricket team unveiled their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday, February 17. The ICC shared the photographs of the Indian players who received their ICC awards and team of the year caps ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Champions Trophy 2025: Full coverage Speculation was rife that India wouldn't be wearing jerseys that feature the …

Champions Trophy: Timestamp in Pakistan cricket’s incessant shape shifting
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Timestamp in Pakistan cricket’s incessant shape shifting

Hindustan Times  

Construction and protocol meetings at 11pm and surprise inspections at 5am. We’ve had bilaterals for some years which are good to watch… but this time we’ll get to watch a wider array of cricketers through a tournament like the Champions Trophy.” When bilateral cricket resumed in Pakistan after the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team bus, fans braced themselves …

Champions Trophy 2025 updated full squads of all eight teams
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1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025 updated full squads of all eight teams

India TV News  

The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will begin on February 19, with defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. Champions Trophy 2025 Full Squads Group A India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. New Zealand: Mitchell …

ICC Champions Trophy: Prize pot to climb to $6.9m
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy: Prize pot to climb to $6.9m

Al Jazeera  

The Champions Trophy prize pot will increase to $6.9m this year, a jump of 53% from 2017, with the winners receiving $2.24m, the International Cricket Council announced on Friday. The 2021 edition of the Champions Trophy was scrapped by the ICC in 2016, which wanted only one major tournament in each of the sport’s three international formats, prioritising the 50-over …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players

Al Jazeera  

A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history. 2004 Host: England Teams: 12 Final: England vs West Indies Winner: West Indies – by two wickets Player of the tournament: Ramnaresh Sarwan Breaking away from the promise of hosting the Champions Trophy in developing cricket nations, the ICC took the tournament …

Pakistan hopeful Champions Trophy 2025 will bring more big events
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan hopeful Champions Trophy 2025 will bring more big events

The Hindu  

Pakistan will host its first major multi-country cricket tournament in nearly three decades next week, and its cricket chief is hopeful that a successful Champions Trophy will bring a flood of other such events. “The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is a culmination of those efforts,” PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi told Reuters. “Once we successfully staged home international series and consistently …

Champions Trophy 2025: Is this Pakistan sport’s moment to shine, finally?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Is this Pakistan sport’s moment to shine, finally?

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan is hosting a major international cricket tournament after nearly three decades. The event features the top eight men’s teams – Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa – based on International Cricket Council rankings. ‘A significant moment’ While Pakistan’s South Asian neighbours such as India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and even the United Arab Emirates have …

Pakistan hopeful of hosting more ICC events after Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan hopeful of hosting more ICC events after Champions Trophy 2025

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi is hopeful that hosting the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will open the doors for staging more ICC events in their country in the near future. With just six days left for the Champions Trophy to get underway, Mohsin Naqvi is hopeful that a successful hosting of the tournament will make Pakistan a strong …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 warm-up fixtures: Why India is skipping warm-up games ahead of mega event
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 warm-up fixtures: Why India is skipping warm-up games ahead of mega event

Live Mint  

India have opted against playing any warm-up games ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The complete schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025 warm-up games was announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday. Full schedule of Champions Trophy warm-up matches February 14 – Pakistan Shaheens vs Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore February 16 – New Zealand vs Afghanistan, National Stadium, …

Champions Trophy 2025: No Australia! Shoaib Akhtar Names His Three Semi-Finalists
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: No Australia! Shoaib Akhtar Names His Three Semi-Finalists

ABP News  

With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 set to begin on February 19, predictions and discussions are in full swing. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a highly competitive tournament, with only eight teams divided into two groups of four. Also on ABP Live | Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah Eyes Ravindra Jadeja's 12-Year-Old Record Surprisingly, Akhtar has …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan unveil official jersey during inauguration of renovated Lahore stadium; Watch video
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan unveil official jersey during inauguration of renovated Lahore stadium; Watch video

Firstpost  

The Pakistan cricket team’s official jersey for the 2025 Champions Trophy was unveiled on Friday during the opening ceremony of Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Hosts Pakistan unveiled their official jersey for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Friday during the opening ceremony of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Presenting Pakistan team's official jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 🇵🇰🌟 Order …

Champions Trophy 2025: Indian Officials Nitin Menon, Javagal Srinath Pull Out Of ICC Event In Pakistan Due To Personal Reasons
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Indian Officials Nitin Menon, Javagal Srinath Pull Out Of ICC Event In Pakistan Due To Personal Reasons

ABP News  

Nitin Menon, India's sole representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, has withdrawn from officiating in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan due to personal reasons. The ICC intended to include Nitin Menon in the Champions Trophy umpiring panel, but he declined to travel to Pakistan for personal reasons, according to a PTI report. ALSO ON ABP …

India’s Nitin Menon decides against going to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 as ICC releases list of match officials
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India’s Nitin Menon decides against going to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 as ICC releases list of match officials

Live Mint  

India's Nitin Menon was the most notable absentee in the list of match officials for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the world cricketing body announced on Wednesday. However, according to a PTI report, ICC wanted Nitin Menon in the list of match officials but the Indian decided not to travel, citing personal reasons. Earlier, India have opted to travel …

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