Shahid Afridi urges India to play Asia Cup in Pakistan: 'We want relationships to get better'
1 year, 9 months ago

Shahid Afridi urges India to play Asia Cup in Pakistan: 'We want relationships to get better'

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Shahid Afridi has urged BCCI and the Indian government to allow the Indian cricket team to tour Pakistan for the Asia Cup tournament. BCCI secretary Jay Shah had previously hinted that India are not going to travel to Pakistan, thus calling for the Asia Cup to be played in a neutral nation. In retaliation, Pakistan Cricket Board have maintained their desire to host the tournament failing which they’re inclined to skip the ODI World Cup in India. ‘India can go to hell’: Javed Miandad’s scathing attack on Asia Cup 2023 stance Amid the standoff, former Pakistan skipper Afridi has asked BCCI to take ‘responsibility’ as the bigger and powerful board to improve relations between the two countries.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament
5 days, 10 hours ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to fly injured opening batter Saim Ayub to London in hopes of getting him fit in time for next month’s Champions Trophy. Ayub fractured his right ankle during the first day of the second test against South Africa at Cape Town on Friday and has been ruled out of competitive cricket for at least …

India Vs Pakistan Date & Venue Officially Confirmed For ICC Champions Trophy 2025! Marquee Fixture To Be Played At...
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India Vs Pakistan Date & Venue Officially Confirmed For ICC Champions Trophy 2025! Marquee Fixture To Be Played At...

ABP News  

India Vs Pakistan, a fixture that drags the maximum eyeballs around the globe, a fixture that signifies the importance of presence of heated rivalry in sports, a fixture. that has one BIG redemption pending for team India against Pakistan, as the 'Men in Blue' eye a revenge against the 'Men in Green' in the ICC Champions Trophy. The fixture marked …

UAE chosen as neutral venue for India's matches in Champions Trophy
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

UAE chosen as neutral venue for India's matches in Champions Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year's Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals …

Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games

Al Jazeera  

The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit ICC tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches. India will play their Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates next year after hosts Pakistan selected the Gulf country as a neutral venue for their rivals, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said. “The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the …

Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year's Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals and …

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year’s ICC Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals …

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year’s ICC Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals …

Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year’s Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the …

Pakistan’s Javed Miandad lauds PCB on negotiations with ICC on hosting CT 2025, says ‘we have sent a clear message… ’
3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Javed Miandad lauds PCB on negotiations with ICC on hosting CT 2025, says ‘we have sent a clear message… ’

Live Mint  

Amid the International Cricket Council ending the deadlock over hosting the Champions Trophy 2025, the long battle between the BCCI and the PCB regarding the hosting rights finally came to a close. Despite a compromise, the Pakistan Cricket Board did earn something of their own, as their teams are also slated to play their matches at neutral venues in tournaments …

PCB missed the chance, India will never come to Pakistan now: Ahmed Shehzad
3 weeks ago

PCB missed the chance, India will never come to Pakistan now: Ahmed Shehzad

India Today  

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad feels Pakistan Cricket Board has missed the golden chance of hosting India by agreeing to the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India don't hold bilateral relations with Pakistan since 2012-13 "I did a podcast where I suggested the idea of building a stadium by the border. India last travelled to Pakistan to play …

India will play at a neutral site and not go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy cricket
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India will play at a neutral site and not go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy cricket

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — India will not play cricket in Pakistan during the Champions Trophy next year. Pakistan will also go to a neutral venue when India hosts the 2025 Women’s World Cup and co-hosts the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka. Both teams face each other regularly in ICC tournaments — Pakistan went to India last year for the …

India-Pakistan ICC matches hosted by either country to be played at neutral venues as Champions Trophy deadlock ends
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India-Pakistan ICC matches hosted by either country to be played at neutral venues as Champions Trophy deadlock ends

The Hindu  

The deadlock over the hosting of Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will have a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027. "The ICC Board has approved that all matches between India …

India won’t travel to Pakistan to play cricket in the next 3 years, ICC confirms
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India won’t travel to Pakistan to play cricket in the next 3 years, ICC confirms

Live Mint  

India will be playing their Champions Trophy 2025 matches at a neutral venue, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, the ICC stated that India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at any ICC event from 2024 to 2027 will be played at a neutral venue. Although neutral venue for India's matches are yet to be …

India and Pakistan won’t play at rivals’ venues; including Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India and Pakistan won’t play at rivals’ venues; including Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

In response to India refusing to play in Pakistan, the world cricketing body announces ICC events hosted in either country to be played at neutral venues until 2027. India will play next year’s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit Pakistan, hosts and archrivals, the International Cricket Council said following weeks of wrangling. “This will apply to …

India vs Pakistan Highlights U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: IND thrash PAK in opening contest, win by 9 wickets
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Pakistan Highlights U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: IND thrash PAK in opening contest, win by 9 wickets

Hindustan Times  

India vs Pakistan Highlights U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024: The next generation of Asian cricket will be on display at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as the ACC Women’s U-19 Asia Cup begins fast on the heels of the men’s own U-19 tournament which concluded earlier this week. The tournament begins with an always high-profile match between …

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans
1 month ago

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans

The Hindu  

While South Africa’s Test team was on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players were in Pretoria preparing for a Twenty20 series against Pakistan. It is the first of six white-ball matches—three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals—to be played by Pakistan before it meets South Africa in two Test matches. Only Ryan Rickelton of …

Don't send team to India for any events: Shahid Afridi's message to PCB
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1 month ago

Don't send team to India for any events: Shahid Afridi's message to PCB

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to adopt a strong stance by boycotting cricket events in India, including ICC tournaments, unless India agrees to play in Pakistan. He called on the PCB to take decisive measures, particularly in response to India’s refusal to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled …

‘India, Virat Kohli dying to play in Pakistan’: Shoaib Akhtar's outlandish claim amidst Champions Trophy fiasco
1 month ago

‘India, Virat Kohli dying to play in Pakistan’: Shoaib Akhtar's outlandish claim amidst Champions Trophy fiasco

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar made an outlandish claim that India and Virat Kohli are dying to come to Pakistan and play cricket there, but the government is not allowing them. The BCCI's decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy has put the PCB in a tough spot. Shoaib Akhtar's bold claim about …

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ in advance of the home ICC event in February-March 2025. Pakistan have omitted leading fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from their Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa as they look to keep him “physically and mentally fresh” for the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib …

Shoaib Akhtar comes up with 'best revenge' for Pakistan vs India amid hosting issues
1 month, 1 week ago

Shoaib Akhtar comes up with 'best revenge' for Pakistan vs India amid hosting issues

India Today  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has asked his national team to go to India and defeat them there amid Champions Trophy 2025 hosting controversy. The Pakistan Cricket Board have also reportedly put a condition that they also won’t travel to India for future ICC tournaments before accepting the hybrid model. Amid the ongoing controversy, Akhtar was happy with Pakistan’s stance …

'Enough is enough...': BCCI called out for 'double standard' as PCB all but accepts hybrid model for Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

'Enough is enough...': BCCI called out for 'double standard' as PCB all but accepts hybrid model for Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The Champions Trophy stand-off continues between India and Pakistan. Amid the uncertain future of the tournament, former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal said that ICC shouldn't schedule matches between India and Pakistan until these two teams start playing bilateral cricket. Kamran Akmal also stated that if the hybrid model is accepted for the Champions Trophy, then ICC should follow the same …

Pakistan blinks, PCB source says will accept hybrid model if same policy followed for ICC events in India
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan blinks, PCB source says will accept hybrid model if same policy followed for ICC events in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Karachi: Backing down from its boycott threat, the Pakistan Cricket Board has told the ICC that it is willing to accept the 'Hybrid' model for hosting next year's Champions Trophy provided the world body allows the same arrangement for events to be held in India till 2031. “The current situation is that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that it …

‘India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy’: MEA spokesperson Jaiswal
1 month, 1 week ago

‘India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy’: MEA spokesperson Jaiswal

The Hindu  

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday announced that the Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel for the Champions Trophy scheduled in Pakistan next year. Back channel talks were on to convince Pakistan to agree to the hybrid model, in which India would play their matches in the UAE. Pakistan agreed to host last year’s Asia Cup …

India vs Pakistan, ACC U-19 Asia Cup: Date, time, venue, H2H, live streaming and everything else you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs Pakistan, ACC U-19 Asia Cup: Date, time, venue, H2H, live streaming and everything else you need to know

Firstpost  

India vs Pakistan, ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024 LIVE Streaming: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan, placed in Group B alongside hosts UAE and Japan, lock horns on Saturday with the former eyeing a ninth continental youth title. Image credit: X/@ACCMedia1 India vs Pakistan, ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024 LIVE Streaming: Amid the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan regarding the ICC …

India "unlikely" to travel Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025: MEA
1 month, 1 week ago

India "unlikely" to travel Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025: MEA

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : It is "unlikely" that the Indian Cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year due to 'security concerns' there, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. India "unlikely" to travel Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025: MEA Due to strained political relations between the two nations, India has not toured Pakistan since …

Tejashwi Yadav wants India to play in Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy, takes 'biryani' dig at PM Modi
1 month, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav wants India to play in Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy, takes 'biryani' dig at PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has called for the Indian cricket team to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, arguing that mixing politics with sports is detrimental. Tejashwi Yadav's comments come as uncertainty looms over India’s participation in the tournament, which is scheduled to begin in February 2025. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Tejashwi Yadav …

Tejashwi Yadav says cricket team should go to Pak: If PM can have biryani...
1 month, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav says cricket team should go to Pak: If PM can have biryani...

India Today  

The row over India's decision not to send the cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy echoed in the political sphere, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asking the government to keep politics away from sports. Yadav, a former cricketer himself, asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Pakistan, then why can't the team go across the border for …

Pakistan in danger of losing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 entirely: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan in danger of losing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 entirely: Report

Firstpost  

While Pakistan were originally scheduled to host the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy, recent events have made the possibility of the ICC moving the tournament out of the country likelier than ever. After months of drama over the 2025 Champions Trophy and whether it will be staged entirely in Pakistan or take place in a ‘Hybrid Model’ as suggested …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from ICC
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from ICC

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan hopes it will get a fair deal on “equality” when the International Cricket Council holds a virtual meeting on Friday to finalize details for next year’s Champions Trophy. A decades-long tense political situation between the two south Asian countries hasn’t see India playing international cricket in Pakistan since 2008 when it competed in Asia Cup. “But I repeat, …

Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from the ICC over the Champions Trophy dilemma with India
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from the ICC over the Champions Trophy dilemma with India

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan hopes it will get a fair deal on “equality” when the International Cricket Council holds a virtual meeting on Friday to finalize details for next year’s Champions Trophy. A decades-long tense political situation between the two south Asian countries hasn’t see India playing international cricket in Pakistan since 2008 when it competed in Asia Cup. “But I …

PCB Chairman Criticises 'Unequal' Situation Amid Champions Trophy 2025 Dispute, Hints Pakistan Won’t Travel To India
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1 month, 1 week ago

PCB Chairman Criticises 'Unequal' Situation Amid Champions Trophy 2025 Dispute, Hints Pakistan Won’t Travel To India

ABP News  

Lahore: The PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that it is not possible for Pakistan to travel to India for tournaments in future while India continue to refuse to send the team to the neighbouring nation, a situation he termed “unequal.” The fate of the Champions Trophy hangs in balance after BCCI conveyed to ICC its inability to …

CT 2025 row: Pakistan won't travel to India for future tournaments, says PCB chairman
1 month, 1 week ago

CT 2025 row: Pakistan won't travel to India for future tournaments, says PCB chairman

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: The PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that it is not possible for Pakistan to travel to India for tournaments in future while India continue to refuse to send the team to the neighbouring nation, a situation he termed 'unequal.' The fate of the Champions Trophy hangs in balance after BCCI conveyed to ICC its inability to …

India not playing cricket in Pakistan is unacceptable: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi
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1 month, 1 week ago

India not playing cricket in Pakistan is unacceptable: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has hit out at India once again ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, November 28, Naqvi said that it was not acceptable that India do not come to play an ICC tournament in Pakistan, despite the Pakistani side travelling to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup. …

Sri Lanka A to leave Pakistan tour midway due to political protests
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka A to leave Pakistan tour midway due to political protests

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s A team will return home midway from their ongoing series against Pakistan Shaheens due to intense political protests in Islamabad. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A. The postponed matches were scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi …

ICC Board to meet on November 29 to discuss Champions Trophy schedule: Sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC Board to meet on November 29 to discuss Champions Trophy schedule: Sources

India Today  

The International Cricket Council is set to hold its board meeting on Friday, 29 November, to discuss the Champions Trophy and finalise the schedule for the eight-team event, which is slated to take place early next year, India Today has learnt. Pakistan holds the hosting rights for the Champions Trophy, but India's decision not to send its cricket team to …

Why Champions Trophy dispute could threaten cricket's return to Olympics in 2028, India's bid for 2036 Games
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Champions Trophy dispute could threaten cricket's return to Olympics in 2028, India's bid for 2036 Games

Firstpost  

The PCB have responded to BCCI’s refusal to send the Indian team to Pakistan for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy by threatening to boycott future matches against the Men in Blue, which could jeopardise cricket’s Olympic return in Los Angeles four years from now. Image: PTI The ongoing stand-off between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the …

Pakistan focusing on Champions Trophy: Newly appointed Aaqib Javed outlines goals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan focusing on Champions Trophy: Newly appointed Aaqib Javed outlines goals

India Today  

Pakistan cricket team are now focusing on Champions Trophy, set to be played early in 2025, said newly appointed white-ball coach Aaqib Javed. "Our main focus at the moment is on ODI cricket ahead of the Champions Trophy," Aaqib Javed said in a press conference ahead of the white-ball tour of Zimbabwe. Pakistan's ODI squad for Zimbabwe: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah …

India Bows Out: Blind Cricket Team Withdraws From Pakistan World Cup
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Bows Out: Blind Cricket Team Withdraws From Pakistan World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India has announced that the Indian blind cricket team will not participate in the upcoming T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan. However, they remain committed to the development of blind cricket in India and will continue to focus on training and preparation for future events. This development comes just as the Board …

Indian blind cricket team not to compete in T20 World Cup, govt denies permission to travel to Pakistan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian blind cricket team not to compete in T20 World Cup, govt denies permission to travel to Pakistan

Live Mint  

The Indian blind cricket team will not compete in the T20 World Cup as the government has denied it permission to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns, the national federation said on Tuesday. The Indian team was supposed to cross the Wagah border on Wednesday for the event, scheduled to be held from November 23 to December 3. The …

Can take things forward only after ICC provides clarity on BCCI's refusal to play in Pakistan: Naqvi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can take things forward only after ICC provides clarity on BCCI's refusal to play in Pakistan: Naqvi

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he is yet to get a response from the ICC over BCCI's refusal to play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Can take things forward only after ICC provides clarity on BCCI's refusal to play in Pakistan: Naqvi Earlier this month, the BCCI made it clear to the ICC that it …

Pakistan appoint Aaqib Javed as interim white-ball head coach until Champions Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan appoint Aaqib Javed as interim white-ball head coach until Champions Trophy

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed former fast bowler Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach of the national white-ball team. Earlier, Gary Kirsten stepped down as the white-ball coach, after which Jason Gillespie served as the interim coach for the ODI and T20I series on Australian soil. The PCB, in the meantime, also said that it would start the process …

Pak journalist asks US official about Team India not travelling for Champions Trophy. His reply
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pak journalist asks US official about Team India not travelling for Champions Trophy. His reply

Hindustan Times  

After the Indian government announced it would not send the national cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, the issue was raised by a Pakistani journalist during the US Department of State's daily press briefing. Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel On November 14, a Pakistani journalist questioned principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel about his stance on the issue, …

Amid BCCI-PCB dispute over Champions Trophy, India issues dossier detailing Pakistan's involvement in terrorism
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amid BCCI-PCB dispute over Champions Trophy, India issues dossier detailing Pakistan's involvement in terrorism

Firstpost  

The BCCI had recently ruled out the possibility of sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament and the dossier, which is a comprehensive report outlining terrorist activities carried out by Pakistan-based groups, serves to support the board’s stance. Amid the dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding the 2025 …

Should India continue to boycott cricket in Pakistan? | Parley
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Should India continue to boycott cricket in Pakistan? | Parley

The Hindu  

Last Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India officially communicated to the International Cricket Council its decision to not send a team for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9. Global cricket is returning to Pakistan for the first time in nearly three decades, and the nation had hoped …

Rizwan extends invitation to Team India players; Rashid Latif says 'Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rizwan extends invitation to Team India players; Rashid Latif says 'Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India'

Firstpost  

Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has extended the invitation to KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian team as he hoped for a quick resolution to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy problem. Rizwan: ‘Pakistan players will welcome Indians’ Amid all the uncertainty, Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has extended the invitation to KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian team …

‘Cricket at crossroads. Keep egos in check…’: Afridi attacks India without taking names for Champions Trophy row
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Cricket at crossroads. Keep egos in check…’: Afridi attacks India without taking names for Champions Trophy row

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi made his point about the Champions Trophy muddle crystal clear without naming India. The former Pakistan all-rounder indirectly asked India to drop their ego and travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year. PCB has written to the International Cricket Council seeking reasons behind India's refusal to travel to Pakistan to play the ICC …

Shahid Afridi cites ‘Olympics spirit’ example amid ICC Champions Trophy chaos after India-Pakistan standoff
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi cites ‘Olympics spirit’ example amid ICC Champions Trophy chaos after India-Pakistan standoff

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged both the Indian and Men in Green to keep their egos aside and come together for the sake of ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be in February next year. Taking to social media platform X, Afridi cited the Olympics example and questioned why the two countries can’t come together in cricket. If countries …

PCB springs into action after BCCI says no to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, writes to ICC with...
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

PCB springs into action after BCCI says no to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, writes to ICC with...

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday confirmed that it has written to the International Cricket Council, asking the apex cricketing body to explain India's decision to not come to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy, which is slated to be played in Pakistan in February-March 2025. “The PCB has responded to last week’s ICC letter seeking clarifications for the BCCI’s …

Pakistan looks for ICC explanation after India refuses to travel for Champions Trophy 2024
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan looks for ICC explanation after India refuses to travel for Champions Trophy 2024

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport’s governing International Cricket Council following India’s refusal to travel across the border for next year’s Champions Trophy, a PCB spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday. The PCB has ruled out a similar arrangement for the Feb. 19-March 9 Champions Trophy despite the Indian cricket board maintaining its stance of not sending …

Blind T20 WC: Indian team eyes clearance from MHA, MEA; Sports Ministry clears travel to Pakistan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Blind T20 WC: Indian team eyes clearance from MHA, MEA; Sports Ministry clears travel to Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi/Karachi, The Sports Ministry on Tuesday gave NOC, with no cost to the government, to a 17-member Indian cricket team to travel to Pakistan to participate in the T20 World Cup for the Blind, and the side now awaits clearance from Home and External Affairs ministries. Blind T20 WC: Indian team eyes clearance from MHA, MEA; Sports Ministry clears …

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