ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Why was no PCB official present at post-match ceremony after final?’ Shoaib Akhtar questions
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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 presented the white jackets to India and the medals to match officials. ICC Chairman Jay Shah handed the trophy to Rohit Sharma and gave the medals to the Indian players.

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Top PCB official blames ICC for 'mismanagement' in Champions Trophy final: 'Everyone knows who's involved in it'
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Top PCB official blames ICC for 'mismanagement' in Champions Trophy final: 'Everyone knows who's involved in it'

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Despite being tournament hosts, not one official from the Pakistan Cricket Board was invited on stage during the post-match presentation ceremony in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. India captain Rohit Sharma receives the winner's trophy from ICC Chair Jay Shah during the presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, 9 March in Dubai. Image credit: …

Pakistan Cricket Board blames Jay Shah-led ICC for Champions Trophy presentation snub in first official statement
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Pakistan Cricket Board blames Jay Shah-led ICC for Champions Trophy presentation snub in first official statement

Live Mint  

Pakistan Cricket Board has finally revealed the reason why there was no representative from the host country at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony. PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad has blamed 'mismanagement' by the ICC, saying he was the representative of the Pakistan board but wasn't called on stage to present the awards. We had asked for an …

PCB dismisses Indian media's report on '85%' loss in Champions Trophy: 'We expect additional ₹3 billion from ICC'
1 week, 4 days ago

PCB dismisses Indian media's report on '85%' loss in Champions Trophy: 'We expect additional ₹3 billion from ICC'

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday dismissed reports in the Indian media claiming that the board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending INR 869 crore on the recently concluded Champions Trophy, which was held between February 19 and Match 9. Pakistan Cricket Board hosted Champions Trophy 2025 between February 19 and March 9 Speaking at a press conference, …

PCB refutes reports of suffering massive financial losses in Champions Trophy 2025
1 week, 4 days ago

PCB refutes reports of suffering massive financial losses in Champions Trophy 2025

India TV News  

PCB refutes reports of suffering massive financial losses in Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan Cricket Board has refuted reports of suffering losses in Champions Trophy 2025 which they hosted in their country and Dubai with India playing their matches at the latter venue. Pakistan Cricket Board has refuted several reports of the board suffering huge financial losses in the hosting of …

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

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect
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2 weeks ago

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect

Hindustan Times  

Champions Trophy 2025 was the first global cricket tournament held in Pakistan in the last 29 years, marking a significant moment in the sport's history in the country. However, it was nothing short of a financial and logistical failure as the Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending INR 869 crore for playing just one completed …

Amid Pakistan-ICC battle over Champions Trophy presentation, global body sends 'thank you' note to PCB
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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 …

Best of Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli's masterclass vs PAK to Glenn Phillips' superman catches - Action in Images
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Best of Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli's masterclass vs PAK to Glenn Phillips' superman catches - Action in Images

Hindustan Times  

Best of Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli's masterclass vs PAK to Glenn Phillips' superman catches - Action in Images Here the best moments from the Champions Trophy 2025 where India outclassed New Zealand in the final to win the coveted title.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Rohit Sharma winning his second ICC trophy as captain …

Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal
2 weeks, 6 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. …

ICC unlikely to offer any explanation to PCB for Champions Trophy 2025 presentation snub
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC unlikely to offer any explanation to PCB for Champions Trophy 2025 presentation snub

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is still waiting for a “formal clarification” from the ICC on the issue of not having their representative on stage for the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. “We have filed a formal complaint with the ICC as what happened is unacceptable to us,” a PCB official said on Tuesday. The controversy erupted when …

Explained: Why did the Champions Trophy-winning Indian team wear white jackets after final in Dubai?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Explained: Why did the Champions Trophy-winning Indian team wear white jackets after final in Dubai?

Firstpost  

After defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai, the Indian team was presented with the iconic white jackets by BCCI president Roger Binny before captain Rohit Sharma was presented with the trophy by ICC chairman Jay Shah. The Indian team was presented with white jackets after their triumph over New Zealand in the final of the …

New twist: ICC reveals why nobody from Pakistan came to Champions Trophy ceremony, ‘They should have…’
2 weeks, 6 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, 6 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

Pakistan appalled by trophy ceremony snub, seeks formal clarification from ICC
3 weeks ago

Pakistan appalled by trophy ceremony snub, seeks formal clarification from ICC

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is unlikely to receive any "formal clarification" from the ICC on the perceived snub during the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. The controversy erupted when Sumair Ahmed, who is chief operating officer of the PCB and was the tournament director of the Champions Trophy, was not invited on stage for the final presentation. …

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

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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 …

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

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

Explained: Why was no Pakistan official present at Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony?
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3 weeks ago

Explained: Why was no Pakistan official present at Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony?

Firstpost  

A controversy has emerged over the absence of a Pakistan Cricket Board representative at the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony in Dubai. The Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony included a long list of guests, including ICC chairman Jay Shah, BCCI president Roger Binny, secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket director Roger Twose. As per a report in …

PCB to register protest with ICC for ignoring representative in CT closing ceremony
3 weeks ago

PCB to register protest with ICC for ignoring representative in CT closing ceremony

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to register its protest with the ICC for ignoring its CEO and Champions Trophy tournament director Sumair Ahmed Syed during the event's closing ceremony in Dubai. PCB to register protest with ICC for ignoring representative in CT closing ceremony A source in the PCB said on Monday that chairman Mohsin Naqvi was not …

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

Live Mint  

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

Wasim Akram shocked, PCB furious as ICC brutally ignores Pakistan in Champions Trophy ceremony
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Wasim Akram shocked, PCB furious as ICC brutally ignores Pakistan in Champions Trophy ceremony

Hindustan Times  

Contrary to the reaction from Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar, who questioned the absence of a Pakistan Cricket Board representative during the Champions Trophy presentation ceremony, the PCB did send an official for the closing ceremony in Dubai, but was brutally ignored by the ICC, leaving the Pakistani board furious. Wasim Akram shocked at no PCB representative during Champions Trophy closing …

Champions Trophy 2025 ends in another fresh controversy over PCB’s absence at presentation; here’s what report says
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Champions Trophy 2025 ends in another fresh controversy over PCB’s absence at presentation; here’s what report says

Live Mint  

The absence of Pakistan Cricket Board's at the final presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, drew another fresh controversy on Sunday in Dubai. Pakistan was the host of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but India played all their matches in Dubai after the BCCI's refusal to send its team across border due to security reasons. “PCB chairman Mohsin …

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

Champions Trophy row erupts over Pakistan’s absence at presentation; source says PCB CEO was snubbed
3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy row erupts over Pakistan’s absence at presentation; source says PCB CEO was snubbed

Firstpost  

A fresh controversy has erupted over the Champions Trophy 2025 after no Pakistan representative was present at the presentation ceremony after India won the tournament. A massive controversy has broken out over missing Pakistan officials from the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. It was also suggested that Champions Trophy tournament director …

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

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony
3 weeks, 1 day ago

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony

India Today  

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment over the absence of a Pakistan representative at the Champions Trophy presentation ceremony on Sunday in Dubai. Akhtar stated that a representative from the Pakistan Cricket Board should have been present to hand over the trophy to India, who defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final. Speaking in a video on X, …

Controversy erupts over PCB officials' absence at CT presentation ceremony
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Controversy erupts over PCB officials' absence at CT presentation ceremony

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: A controversy erupted on Sunday over the failure of the ICC to invite a Pakistan Cricket Board official on stage for the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. A source said that the PCB's chief executive officer Sumair Ahmed, who is also the director of the tournament, was present at the venue but was not invited for …

Why Pakistan representatives were missing from Champions Trophy closing ceremony
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why Pakistan representatives were missing from Champions Trophy closing ceremony

India Today  

The reason why Pakistan representatives were missing from the ICC Champions Trophy closing ceremony has now been revealed. The ICC spokesperson stated that only PCB office bearers could attend the ceremony and no one was present in Dubai for the event. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | Highlights PCB CEO was present in Dubai: Report According to the latest report from …

India players including Kohli, Rahul react to winning Champions Trophy: 'The team has pure skill'
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

India players including Kohli, Rahul react to winning Champions Trophy: 'The team has pure skill'

Firstpost  

The Indian cricket team won their first ICC ODI title in 12 years, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. Team India’s winning stars — Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy — reacted to the victory after the match. The 2025 Champions …

EXPLAINED: What is the significance of the white jacket at Champions Trophy?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

EXPLAINED: What is the significance of the white jacket at Champions Trophy?

The Hindu  

Although the first edition of the ICC Champions Trophy was held in Bangladesh in 1998, only the 2009 iteration in South Africa saw the introduction of the iconic white jackets, a badge of honour adorned by each member of the winning team. The jacket, unveiled on August 13, 2009, was conceptualised by Mumbai fashion designer Babita M, whose collections were …

IND vs NZ Final, Champions Trophy 2025: ₹5,000 crore bets, Dawood’s gang involved; nail-biter predicted in Dubai
3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs NZ Final, Champions Trophy 2025: ₹5,000 crore bets, Dawood’s gang involved; nail-biter predicted in Dubai

Live Mint  

India will play New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. Champions Trophy 2025: Tickets for final between India, New Zealand at Dubai sold out All 25,000 tickets for the last match of the ongoing marquee event have been sold out. ‘Final match will be nail-biting’: Laxmi Ratan Shukla ahead …

CT 2025 final: Rohit Sharma's India crowned champion of champions
3 weeks, 2 days ago

CT 2025 final: Rohit Sharma's India crowned champion of champions

India Today  

It was a moment of validation for India's revamped ODI approach as Rohit Sharma's men clinched their first major 50-over title in 12 years. India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, securing the top prize in Dubai on Sunday, 9 March. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | Highlights Led by Rohit Sharma’s 76 and an …

Champions Trophy: India bid to ace a friendly rival, make amends
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: India bid to ace a friendly rival, make amends

Hindustan Times  

Dubai: The most captivating stories in sport are built around the revenge narrative. “It feels like I am getting married all over again,” New Zealand head coach Gary Stead joked as a bunch of Indian journalists sought to pick his pre-match thoughts. I think winning the title in 2024 doesn’t mean that we are less hungry, it kind of makes …

Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli run-ning show, winning battles
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli run-ning show, winning battles

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: "I think there was about seven fours when I got a hundred. That was India batter Virat Kohli after the match-winning 84 against Australia in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday. So much so that England captain Jos Buttler reiterated on multiple occasions that they want to do what Rohit Sharma and his lads …

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy 2025 final between India-New Zealand
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy 2025 final between India-New Zealand

India TV News  

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy 2025 final between India-New Zealand The ICC took centre stage and announced the team of match officials who would be present in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. The stage is set for the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the high-octane clash, the ICC took centre stage and announced …

Champions Trophy 2025 Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India

The Hindu  

New Zealand has vowed to “find little ways to win moments” against India after making Champions Trophy history to power into Sunday’s final. “Really excited to be stuck into that challenge and will adapt to whatever surface and conditions we get on the day, and will find little ways to win moments throughout that game.” The tournament’s tangled schedule, with …

Rajeev Shukla’s Pakistan visit amid BCCI’s standoff with PCB during Champions Trophy semis grabs eyeballs: Watch video
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rajeev Shukla’s Pakistan visit amid BCCI’s standoff with PCB during Champions Trophy semis grabs eyeballs: Watch video

Live Mint  

Amid BCCI's standoff with the Pakistan Cricket Board, Rajeev Shukla visit to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 second semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday has grabbed eyeballs. Ever since Pakistan was announced as the host of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian board had been stern in its stance of …

Champions Trophy 2025: A no-show from Pakistan and its fans for semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium
3 weeks, 5 days 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, 5 days 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: …

Gautam Gambhir shuts down India’s Champions Trophy one-venue debate, coach says, ’We haven’t even practised once…’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Gautam Gambhir shuts down India’s Champions Trophy one-venue debate, coach says, ’We haven’t even practised once…’

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir put a full stop to the debate of India getting undue advantage of playing in a single venue in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, stating the Men in Blue didn't train at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A lot has been spoken about India playing all their Champions Trophy games in Dubai while the other …

IND vs AUS: Why are Indian players wearing black armbands in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal today?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Why are Indian players wearing black armbands in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal today?

Live Mint  

Team India players are wearing black armbands in their Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday to honour Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away in Mumbai on Monday due to age-related issues. Despite playing for Mumbai for 20 years, Padmakar Shivalkar was unfortunate not to make it to the Indian national team. The BCCI, in a post on …

Dubai is not our home: Rohit Sharma dismisses unfair advantage criticism
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Dubai is not our home: Rohit Sharma dismisses unfair advantage criticism

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma dismissed claims that India had an unfair advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. India stormed into the last-four stage of the tournament, comfortably outclassing Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in their Group A matches in Dubai. Rohit was responding to pundits, including former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, who claimed …

Champions Trophy 2025: ECB COO defends pitches in Dubai as batters struggle to score big
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: ECB COO defends pitches in Dubai as batters struggle to score big

The Hindu  

Even as runs have flowed easily in the three venues in Pakistan, it has been a tough time for the batters at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium during the Champions Trophy. Before the Champions Trophy, UAE hosted the ILT20 league, which meant the pitches had been extensively used. However, Emirates Cricket Board COO Subhan Ahmed said that care was taken …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board announces full ticket refund for washed-out matches; check details
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board announces full ticket refund for washed-out matches; check details

Live Mint  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced a full refund of tickets for the two washed-out matches of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to PCB's ticket refund policy for ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the ticket holders, for all enclosures, will get a full refund if the match gets abandoned before the toss. List of TCS outlets to claim …

Champions Trophy 2025: India's Dubai advantage raises questions as New Zealand and South Africa react
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: India's Dubai advantage raises questions as New Zealand and South Africa react

Firstpost  

India’s exclusive matches in Dubai have sparked a debate over a possible advantage in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 reaching its crucial knockout stages, the debate over India’s potential advantage in Dubai has taken center stage. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table Bracewell downplays venue controversy New Zealand off-spinner …

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

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