'Build stadium at border': Pakistan batter Shehzad suggests bizarre idea for IND-PAK matches, unhappy with ICC’s plan
3 months ago

'Build stadium at border': Pakistan batter Shehzad suggests bizarre idea for IND-PAK matches, unhappy with ICC’s plan

Hindustan Times  

Much to the relief of fans, the ICC recently came up with a solution to the Indian cricket team not willing to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy next year. Ahmed Shehzad had a bizarre idea for India vs Pakistan matches. Ahmed Shehzad's verdict on ICC's new hybrid model Weighing in on ICC’s solution, Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad felt that it meant bad news for his country. The only way you could have brought India here was by an ICC event.” Shehzad also went on to suggest a bizarre idea of building a stadium at the border of both countries, with one gate towards India, and the other towards Pakistan.

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Amid Pakistan-ICC battle over Champions Trophy presentation, global body sends 'thank you' note to PCB
1 week, 1 day 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 official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal
1 week, 2 days ago

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

India Today  

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

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'
1 week, 3 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’
1 week, 4 days 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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1 week, 4 days 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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony
1 week, 4 days 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, …

Champions Trophy | What is the road ahead for cricket’s middle-child?
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy | What is the road ahead for cricket’s middle-child?

The Hindu  

In psychology, there is a theory called the ‘middle-child syndrome’. After the inaugural World Cup in 1975, ODIs helped grow the sport over the next three decades, raking in the moolah and helping cricket join the big league in terms of commercial value despite its relatively small footprint and reach. Some factors include India’s booming economy, Pakistan and Sri Lanka …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Champions Trophy: India bid to ace a friendly rival, make amends
1 week, 5 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 …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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1 week, 6 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 …

Four times of New Zealand's population: India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match breaks all viewership records
1 week, 6 days ago

Four times of New Zealand's population: India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match breaks all viewership records

Hindustan Times  

The India versus Pakistan fixture of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 proved to be one-sided as Rohit Sharma and co cruised home, courtesy of Virat Kohli's 51st ODI ton and 82nd international century overall. India defeated Pakistan in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy As per the official numbers released by the official broadcaster JioStar, the Group A match between …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Rajeev Shukla silences Pakistani reporters wanting Champions Trophy final in Lahore: 'For that, Australia had to win'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rajeev Shukla silences Pakistani reporters wanting Champions Trophy final in Lahore: 'For that, Australia had to win'

Hindustan Times  

Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain, current Australia skipper Pat Cummins and a South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen have made no attempts to hide their feelings about India having a distinct "advantage" over the other teams in the Champions Trophy. BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla On Wednesday, during the second semi-final between New Zealand and South …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

The skipper Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated Steve Smith-led Australia by four wickets in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. Poetic justice?” According to the hybrid formula agreed by Pakistan and ICC, the final will now be played in Dubai instead of the Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan's Lahore. Here are some social media memes: …

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025 Final Venue Confirmed After India's Win Vs Australia
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Final Venue Confirmed After India's Win Vs Australia

ABP News  

IND Vs AUS: India have defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the semi-final 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and with the win, the venue for the Final of the tournament has now been finalised. Therefore, the winner of of semi-final 2 between South Africa and New Zealand will play India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in CT …

Pakistan to host another ICC event after Champions Trophy 2025, dates and venues to be confirmed soon
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan to host another ICC event after Champions Trophy 2025, dates and venues to be confirmed soon

Firstpost  

Pakistan is set to host a major international cricket tournament after the Champions Trophy 2025. Image: PCB Karachi: Pakistan will be the venue for the six-team Women’s 50-overs World Cup qualifiers later this month after being confirmed as the hosts for another ICC tournament. “It is a big boost for us that soon after the Champions Trophy we are getting …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report
2 weeks, 5 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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem

Firstpost  

The PCB had spent a fortune to renovate the three Pakistani venues for the ICC Champions Trophy, and the board as well as fans would have got their money’s worth had the Mohammad Rizwan-led home team reached the knockout stage at the very least. Hosts and defending champions Pakistan ended up playing just one match on home soil in the …

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against Australia
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against Australia

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in their final group stage match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday. Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against Australia After Australia got their tournament off to a flying start by chasing down …

Pakistan cricket's miserable state: Prime Minister to take notice, says advisor
3 weeks 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: Lalchand Rajput not surprised by Afghanistan’s stellar show
3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Lalchand Rajput not surprised by Afghanistan’s stellar show

The Hindu  

Afghanistan’s victory over England on Wednesday has given the side a real shot at qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions Trophy. File photo: Former India cricketer Rajput coached Afghanistan from 2016 to 2017, during which time the team also got its Test status. Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates taking the final wicket of England that secured their win in …

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

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

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

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK end campaign winless as BAN game washed out
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025: Rain scare in Pakistan vs Bangladesh today; pitch report, Rawalpindi weather predictions and more
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Rain scare in Pakistan vs Bangladesh today; pitch report, Rawalpindi weather predictions and more

Live Mint  

Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in the ninth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today. PAK vs BAN: Pitch report Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers a well-balanced pitch, benefitting both batters and bowlers. PAK vs BAN: Head-to-Head Bangladesh have lost their last five ODIs while Pakistan have won only one in their last 5 ODIs. PAK vs BAN: Weather predictions …

India-Pakistan can resume bilateral cricket only under one condition, feels Gavaskar
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India-Pakistan can resume bilateral cricket only under one condition, feels Gavaskar

India Today  

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has said that India and Pakistan can only resume their cricketing relations when there is peace at the border. Speaking on the Pakistani cricket show *Sports Central*, Gavaskar stated that India and Pakistan are not playing against each other due to incursions at the Indian border. India has not travelled to Pakistan to play bilateral …

PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh, Pakistan look to salvage pride as rain threat looms large
3 weeks, 1 day ago

PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh, Pakistan look to salvage pride as rain threat looms large

India Today  

Pakistan and Bangladesh have nothing to lose when they face off in the penultimate Group A match on Thursday, 27th February, in the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Pakistan look to make amends As the host nation, Pakistan has not had the best tournament. In their opening game, Pakistan suffered …

Pakistan finish Champions Trophy at home without a win, set unwanted record
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan finish Champions Trophy at home without a win, set unwanted record

India Today  

Pakistan ended their Champions Trophy campaign at home on a disappointing note after their final Group A game against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi on Thursday, February 27. Ever since the tournament was rebranded as Champions Trophy in 2002, host teams have always managed to win at least one game. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table …

Lowest point in cricket: Pakistan fans fume after winless Champions Trophy campaign
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Lowest point in cricket: Pakistan fans fume after winless Champions Trophy campaign

India Today  

Pakistan fans lashed out at their cricket team after they finished their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign without a win on Thursday, February 27 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. As a result, both Pakistan and Bangladesh finished their campaign in the Champions Trophy without a win as they were beaten by New Zealand and India respectively. Source: @Cric_nizz X account Champions …

Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan and Bangladesh’s final group-stage match is washed out in Rawalpindi as both sides exit the Champions Trophy. Both teams were already eliminated from semifinal contention after losing to India and New Zealand, and the washout was a disappointing last tournament appearance for both, especially Pakistan, the hosts and defending champions. New Zealand, who beat Pakistan by 60 runs in …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Al Jazeera  

Who: Pakistan vs Bangladesh What: ICC Champions Trophy Group A match When: Thursday, February 27 at 2pm Where: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream. Pakistan’s hurting players will be motivated by pride in their dead rubber against Bangladesh, head coach Aaqib Javed said, after the hosts were dumped out of the Champions …

Champions Trophy | Rain around the corner as Pakistan and Bangladesh aim to sign off with a win
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy | Rain around the corner as Pakistan and Bangladesh aim to sign off with a win

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed attributes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 debacle to lack of experience
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed attributes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 debacle to lack of experience

The Hindu  

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed found himself in the eye of a storm following the team’s dismal performance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. As the questions ranged from the team’s poor show in the last three ICC events to the lack of aggression against India, the former international admitted that lack of experience hurt the side during its marquee …

Pakistan: Over 100 cops dismissed for refusing duty during Champions Trophy
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan: Over 100 cops dismissed for refusing duty during Champions Trophy

Op India  

During the Champions Trophy, a massive security breach in Pakistan was exposed when it was discovered that several police personnel assigned to the ongoing ICC event were either absent or refused to carry out their duty. A Punjab Police official stated, “The police officials were assigned to provide security for teams travelling between Gaddafi Stadium Lahore and designated hotels but …

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

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

Firstpost  

Not only have hosts and defending champions Pakistan suffered a first-round exit following defeats against New Zealand and India, the Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB continued to face flak for the way they’ve been organising the first ICC event happening in the country since 1996. While the Pakistan cricket team has suffered a first-round exit from the Champions Trophy, the PCB came …

Jos Buttler comments on India playing all Champions Trophy games in Dubai: 'It's a unique tournament already'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Champions Trophy 2025: Ex-India cricketer slams PCB after Australia-South Africa game in Rawalpindi gets washed out
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. The losses to New Zealand and India had a predictable pattern as the batters’ timid approach proved costly. The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have the ability to go big. The chatter ahead of the must-win game against its neighbour veered around …

Champions Trophy: Dysfunctional Pakistan need counselling, not surgery
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Dysfunctional Pakistan need counselling, not surgery

India Today  

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

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