Pakistan performance review at Champions Trophy: Another ICC event, another dull, dull Pakistan show
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan performance review at Champions Trophy: Another ICC event, another dull, dull Pakistan show

The Hindu  

Pakistan had already crashed out of the Champions Trophy following consecutive defeats against New Zealand and India, but hundreds of fans braved the inclement Rawalpindi weather to come and support the beleaguered national team. Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed took responsibility for Pakistan’s poor form in the Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: FAROOQ NAEEM/AFP Though head coach Javed took responsibility for Pakistan’s debacle, the problem lies deep. While the Pakistan Cricket Board unceremoniously parted ways with Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches of the white and red-ball teams respectively late last year, following a change in the PCB leadership, the selectors and the team management, too, were guilty of chopping and changing the squad composition leading up to the event. READ: Dhoni’s shirt reads ‘One Last Time’ in Morse Code, triggers IPL retirement rumours Assistant coach Azhar Mahmood told the official broadcaster, “You see how much chopping and changing has happened.

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PCB refutes reports of suffering massive financial losses in Champions Trophy 2025
5 days, 7 hours 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Champions Trophy losses force Pakistan Cricket Board to slash domestic match fees, remove 5-star hotels for players: Report
1 week, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy losses force Pakistan Cricket Board to slash domestic match fees, remove 5-star hotels for players: Report

Firstpost  

The Pakistan Cricket Board, reeling from billions in losses after hosting Champions Trophy, has taken to major cost-cutting measures, including a reduction in domestic match fees and the removal of five-star accommodations for players. Hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 has proved to be a massive financial burden for the Pakistan Cricket Board, with the cricketing body forced to cut down …

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect
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1 week, 1 day 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 …

Pakistan media accuses BCCI, Team India of misusing power: 'India making a mockery of international tournaments'
1 week, 2 days ago

Pakistan media accuses BCCI, Team India of misusing power: 'India making a mockery of international tournaments'

Firstpost  

Pakistan media reports have questioned the ‘growing influence’ of BCCI and Team India on ICC’s decisions after the Men in Blue won the Champions Trophy 2025. Image: AP Jay Shah’s elevation to the chairman’s post in the International Cricket Council and Team India’s victory in the recently-concluded Champions Trophy 2025 have supposedly set alarm bells ringing in Pakistan’s cricket fraternity. …

Amid Pakistan-ICC battle over Champions Trophy presentation, global body sends 'thank you' note to PCB
1 week, 5 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 …

'Pakistan cricket is a jungle, its own worst enemy': Mickey Arthur loves Gillespie-Aaqib drama as feud out in public
1 week, 6 days ago

'Pakistan cricket is a jungle, its own worst enemy': Mickey Arthur loves Gillespie-Aaqib drama as feud out in public

Hindustan Times  

As always, there's no shortage of entertainment in Pakistan cricket. Mickey Arthur served as Pakistan coach from 2016 to 2019 Gillespie, along with Gary Kirsten were appointed by the PCB for their respective positions in April of 2024, but both shockingly left for reasons unknown. Arthur explains all that's wrong with Pakistan cricket Arthur, like many, felt PCB had nailed …

'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi slams team selection post-Champions Trophy disaster
1 week, 6 days ago

'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi slams team selection post-Champions Trophy disaster

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi slammed the team’s selection for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, their first assignment after the embarrassing first-round exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi with the winner's trophy during the Champions Trophy Group B match between England and South Africa in Karachi. AP Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi described …

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

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

Pakistan appalled by trophy ceremony snub, seeks formal clarification from ICC
2 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. …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Firstpost  

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, 1 day 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
2 weeks, 1 day 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?
2 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Champions Trophy win cements India's status as cricket's best team, an achievement that is sadly tainted
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy win cements India's status as cricket's best team, an achievement that is sadly tainted

ABC  

When India recorded a comprehensive seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the 2023 ICC World Cup, then-Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur's comments afterwards were telling. Arthur's words seem to ring truer than ever about how world cricket operates after India took out the ICC Champions Trophy, where they somehow had more favourable conditions than the tournament's host nation Pakistan. India's …

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony
2 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, …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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2 weeks, 3 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, 4 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 …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tie breaks viewership records, beats World Cup 2023
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tie breaks viewership records, beats World Cup 2023

India Today  

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter in the Champions Trophy 2025 has set new television viewership records, reaffirming its status as one of cricket's biggest rivalries. The match, played on February 23 in Dubai, was watched by an unprecedented 20.6 crore viewers on TV, making it the second most-watched cricket match in Broadcast Audience Research Council history, excluding World …

Gillespie launches another attack at Aaqib Javed, makes 'behind-the-scenes' revelation: 'He wanted complete control'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gillespie launches another attack at Aaqib Javed, makes 'behind-the-scenes' revelation: 'He wanted complete control'

Hindustan Times  

Despite hosting a major ICC tournament for the first time in 30 years, the Pakistan cricket team had a horrendous campaign in the Champions Trophy, as they went winless and finished bottom of the group after losses to India and New Zealand. Pakistan's head coach Aaqib Javed speaks during a press conference on the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy …

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 6 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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2 weeks, 6 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: …

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan
2 weeks, 6 days ago

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricket fans and former players seethed Wednesday after the host country's already disappointing Champions Trophy suffered one last blow: no final. No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan "It's totally unfair," said Moeed Ali Khan, a private car driver outside Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium to watch the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand. "No …

Aaqib Javed a clown: Jason Gillespie laughs at Pakistan coach's latest excuse
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Aaqib Javed a clown: Jason Gillespie laughs at Pakistan coach's latest excuse

India Today  

Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie slammed his successor Aaqib Javed after the Men in Green failed to go past the group stage of the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: Inside Pakistan cricket's steady decline WHAT DID AAQIB JAVED SAY? Pakistan then brought in Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, who were then replaced by Aaqib Javed. The firing of Kirsten and Gillespie …

India loss hurts, but need to be patient: Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed
3 weeks ago

India loss hurts, but need to be patient: Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed

India Today  

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has urged fans and critics to remain patient as the team looks to regain its winning momentum, despite acknowledging that repeated losses to India continue to hurt the sentiments of supporters. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table "You want to take Pakistan cricket forward then you need to have consistency and continuity in policies …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit

The Hindu  

Pakistani cricket fans have more or less lost interest in the ICC Champions Trophy after the early exit of their team from the competition and the onset of Ramadan. Fariha and Faiza, two sisters who came with a group of college friends on Saturday, said without Pakistan in contention the Champions Trophy was over for them. “We were hosting a …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report

India Today  

Pakistani cricket fans have more or less lost interest in the ICC Champions Trophy after the early exit of their team from the competition and the onset of Ramadan. But Jamil said the work to provide state-level security for the teams, officials, media and fans had begun before the commencement of the mega event because of the three-nation tournament involving …

‘India could have complained that if we play in Pakistan…’: Uthappa brutally silences Champions Trophy venue controversy
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘India could have complained that if we play in Pakistan…’: Uthappa brutally silences Champions Trophy venue controversy

Hindustan Times  

India have already qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals and one Group A fixture against New Zealand, which will decide the final outlook of the standings. Notably even Aussie skipper Pat Cummins, who withdrew from the tournament due to injury, criticised ICC's decision to make India play in only one venue, Dubai. Robin Uthappa came up with the perfect …

Pakistan refunds tickets for 2 Champions Trophy matches, but conditions apply
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3 weeks, 3 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 security arrangements for Champions Trophy under scanner once again after multiple blasts on Friday
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan's security arrangements for Champions Trophy under scanner once again after multiple blasts on Friday

Firstpost  

At least two explosions took place in Pakistan – at a mosque in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as well as in Quetta, Balochistan – on Friday at a time when the country is hosting its first global cricketing event in nearly 30 years. Pakistan had promised adequate security cover for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the first global event taking …

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Rizwan 'looked lost' against India, wasn't 'blabbering at all': Pakistan captain's odd behavior shift irks legend
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Pakistan cricket's miserable state: Prime Minister to take notice, says advisor
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan cricket's miserable state: Prime Minister to take notice, says advisor

India Today  

Pakistan's embarrassing exit from the Champions Trophy is set to have ramifications. Rana Sanaullah, who is the advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, said in an interview that the PM will be taking notice of structural discrepancies in the Pakistan Cricket Board, run by Mohsin Naqvi. The advisor to the Pakistani PM said that the PCB had done as …

Champions Trophy 2025: How much prize money will hosts Pakistan earn after first-round exit?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: How much prize money will hosts Pakistan earn after first-round exit?

Firstpost  

Hosts and defending champions Pakistan failed to win a single match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, suffering one-sided defeats against New Zealand and India before sharing points with Bangladesh following a washout in Rawalpindi. Pakistan finished at the bottom of Group A in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy with two defeats and a No Result along with a Net …

Memes, jokes flood social media after PAK vs BAN match gets called off due to rain, ’Congratulations ICC’
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Pakistan sink to embarrassing low, become first-ever Champions Trophy hosts to endure winless run since format rebrand
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan sink to embarrassing low, become first-ever Champions Trophy hosts to endure winless run since format rebrand

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s return to hosting an ICC event after nearly three decades ended in bitter disappointment as they crashed out of the Champions Trophy 2025 without a single win. India's Virat Kohli and Axar Patel shake hands with Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan and his teammates A cricketing powerhouse, Pakistan found themselves on the wrong side of history, becoming the first host …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan finish bottom after Bangladesh match washed out
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan finish bottom after Bangladesh match washed out

Deccan Chronicle  

Rawalpindi: Pakistan's last Champions Trophy group match with Bangladesh on Thursday was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi because of rain, ensuring the host country's title defence ended with a wet whimper. Pakistan, who won the 50-over tournament in 2017, lost to New Zealand and arch-rivals India to finish bottom of the four sides in Group A. Pakistan's …

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Rain delays start of Champions Trophy dead rubber
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Rain delays start of Champions Trophy dead rubber

The Hindu  

Rain forced the abandonment of the match between host Pakistan and Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy on Thursday. New Zealand, which beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match, sealed its playoff spot with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh last Monday at Rawalpindi, which was awarded three Champions Trophy matches. Stuck in group stage again It’s the third successive …

Rain washes out host Pakistan’s last Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rain washes out host Pakistan’s last Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh

Associated Press  

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Rain forced the abandonment of the Pakistan-Bangladesh game in the Champions Trophy on Thursday. Both teams were already eliminated from semifinals contention after losing to India and New Zealand, and the rainout was a disappointing last tournament appearance for both, especially Pakistan, the host and defending champion. New Zealand, which beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK end campaign winless as BAN game washed out
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'Coach abuses, scolds, beats up players...': Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed denies strict action in Champions Trophy horror
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Coach abuses, scolds, beats up players...': Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed denies strict action in Champions Trophy horror

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's interim head coach, Aaqib Javed, denied "scolding" the team's batters for their lack of intent in the Champions Trophy 2025 matches against New Zealand and India. Aaqib Javed addresses the press before Bangladesh vs Pakistan match Javed said he is not a believer in the culture of scolding and abusing the players. When pressed about Pakistan's scoring rate that …

India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Shubman Gill's unbeaten 101 steers India to six-wicket win
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Shubman Gill's unbeaten 101 steers India to six-wicket win

Firstpost  

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back after Pakistan lost to New Zealand. He was specifically critical of Pakistan’s slow batting and said India are the favourites for their upcoming mega clash. Pakistan has no impact players, the strike rate is very slow, and they don’t play run-of-ball. Though India team is very very strong and it looks difficult …

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit

India Today  

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

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