‘India mein khelo aur wahi unhe maarke aao’, Shoaib Akhtar makes huge statement amidst ICC Champions Trophy chaos
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘India mein khelo aur wahi unhe maarke aao’, Shoaib Akhtar makes huge statement amidst ICC Champions Trophy chaos

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar made a staggering claim that the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was pre-decided. Akhtar's comments come amidst the Champions Trophy chaos that has been going on for about a month following BCCI's denial to send the Indian team to Pakistan over security reasons for the mega event in February-March. "My belief has always been: go to India and defeat them there—India mein khelo aur wahi unhe maarke aao. Akhtar acknowledges PCB's stance Prior to that Akhtar also acknowledged PCB's stance on hosting the Champions Trophy 2025.

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

Explained: How Pakistan Cricket Board is set to recover only a fraction of its expenses for ICC Champions Trophy
6 days, 2 hours ago

Explained: How Pakistan Cricket Board is set to recover only a fraction of its expenses for ICC Champions Trophy

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The Pakistan Cricket Board had spent a massive 14 billion PKR in order to renovate the three venues in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, but will recover only a fraction of that amount at the end of the tournament. The Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board had taken an overdraft in February for its expenses pertaining …

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. …

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

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

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

Rohit Sharma misses out, ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament
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1 week, 3 days ago

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

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma misses out, ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament The ICC took centre stage and announced the team of the tournament after the conclusion of the Champions Trophy 2025. With the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the ICC took centre stage and announced their team for the tournament. It is interesting to note that …

Rohit Sharma Left Out: ICC Reveals Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament
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1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma Left Out: ICC Reveals Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament

ABP News  

India emerged victorious in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand last Sunday. Mitchell Santner has been appointed captain of the ICC's Team of the Tournament for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit Sharma left out Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Chakravarthy have been included in the ICC's Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament, …

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'

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’
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 2025: Relief. Redemption. Rahul
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Relief. Redemption. Rahul

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: When KL Rahul said he was s***ing himself — in conversation with the broadcaster after the final in the middle at the Dubai International Stadium, he was being serious. As replacement opener in the 2019 Men's ODI World Cup semifinal, as the opener in 2021 and 2022 Men's T20 World Cup and more recently as middle-order keeper-batter at the …

India win Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Exceptional game and exceptional result', Tendulkar, PM Modi and others react
1 week, 4 days ago

India win Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Exceptional game and exceptional result', Tendulkar, PM Modi and others react

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India won the ICC Champions Trophy for a record third time after defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday. AP Team India sailed through the ICC Champions Trophy unbeaten, to win the ‘Mini World Cup for a record third time. May you always come… pic.twitter.com/SC22G8c3OF — Amit Shah March 9, 2025 Heartiest congratulations to …

‘Victory that scripts history’: Politicians, businessmen, cricketers hail Team India’s stunning win in Champions Trophy
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Victory that scripts history’: Politicians, businessmen, cricketers hail Team India’s stunning win in Champions Trophy

Live Mint  

Politicians, industrialists, cricketers and people from all other walks of life congratulated Team India for winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy,” Modi said in a post on X. “Congratulations to Team India on their incredible victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand! Cricketing fraternity praise Team …

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 …

India players including Kohli, Rahul react to winning Champions Trophy: 'The team has pure skill'
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1 week, 4 days ago

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

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

India wins ICC Champions Trophy, social media reacts: PM Modi, Sachin Tendulkar wish Men in Blue for third title
1 week, 4 days ago

India wins ICC Champions Trophy, social media reacts: PM Modi, Sachin Tendulkar wish Men in Blue for third title

The Hindu  

India beat New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday to clinch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Here are the reactions: HARBHAJAN SINGH HINDUSTAN ZINDABAD 🇮🇳 WELL DONE TEAM INDIA 🏏 🏆 #ChampionsTrophy2025 — Harbhajan Turbanator March 9, 2025 NARENDRA MODI An exceptional game and an exceptional result! — Narendra Modi March 9, 2025 SACHIN …

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Jio Hotstar live streaming viewership surges over 90.1 crore as India eyes win
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Jio Hotstar live streaming viewership surges over 90.1 crore as India eyes win

Live Mint  

IND vs NZ: India is contesting against Australia on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium. According to the live cricket score data, India won the Champions Trophy 2025 final, defeating New Zealand after scoring 254 runs on Sunday. India vs Australia Viewership Today's India vs New Zealand match was streaming on the Jio Hotstar OTT platform, and …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

No Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul in Champions Trophy 2025 team! Aakash Chopra picks 3 Indians in his XI
1 week, 6 days ago

No Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul in Champions Trophy 2025 team! Aakash Chopra picks 3 Indians in his XI

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025 is drawing to a close with the penultimate match of the tournament taking place in Dubai on Sunday between India and New Zealand. Ahead of the crucial clash, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named his playing XI for the Champions Trophy, which surprisingly does not include Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul, but does include three Indians, …

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

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

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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 …

Rajeev Shukla’s Pakistan visit amid BCCI’s standoff with PCB during Champions Trophy semis grabs eyeballs: Watch video
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Live Mint  

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

’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: …

Wasim, Waqar and Jadeja share playful banter while hailing Team India, Kohli and Rohit: 'They should rub it in'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Wasim, Waqar and Jadeja share playful banter while hailing Team India, Kohli and Rohit: 'They should rub it in'

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan pacers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, along with India’s Ajay Jadeja, engaged in a lighthearted exchange while praising Team India for reaching Champions Trophy 2025 final. Virat Kohli’s sensational 84 on a difficult wicket, Mohammed Shami’s three-wicket haul and Rohit Sharma’s astute captaincy helped Team India make easy work of stubborn Aussies. Akram: ‘India must be proud of …

Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Fresh pitch’ in Dubai for IND vs AUS semi-final, Rohit Sharma advised to win toss and…
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Fresh pitch’ in Dubai for IND vs AUS semi-final, Rohit Sharma advised to win toss and…

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma-led India will take on the Aussies today for the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Blue have had a hang of the conditions in Dubai, having played 3 matches on the ground so far but former India cricketer Aakash Chopra now suggests that a new pitch is being used for the semi-final clash between the …

Champions Trophy 2025: India's Dubai advantage raises questions as New Zealand and South Africa react
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

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

Champions Trophy 2025: KL Rahul happy to adapt to team’s needs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: KL Rahul happy to adapt to team’s needs

The Hindu  

Rahul has been one of the pillars of India’s middle-order batting in ODIs in the last few years and has owned the No.5 spot. In the opening encounter against Bangladesh, Rahul scored a vital unbeaten 41 when the team was in slight trouble at 144 for four, chasing 229, and finished the game. Whatever the team thinks is the best …

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 …

India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Shubman Gill's unbeaten 101 steers India to six-wicket win
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Kuldeep Yadav’s ability to pick wickets across phases a key ingredient of India’s success formula
3 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Kuldeep Yadav’s ability to pick wickets across phases a key ingredient of India’s success formula

The Hindu  

In the build-up to India’s Champions Trophy campaign, the focus was on Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and the effect his absence would have on the pace battery. Over the last three years, Kuldeep Yadav has been one of India’s premier bowlers in ODIs. Kuldeep’s ability to provide breakthroughs, in the middle overs as well as at the death, has been a …

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle
3 weeks, 2 days ago

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 has raised concerns about the team’s brand value and future sponsorship deals. Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy has not only left fans disappointed but also raised fresh concerns about the brand value of the national cricket team. While the Pakistan Cricket Board may not face immediate financial losses due …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after flop
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after flop

The Hindu  

Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the host crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage, barely a week into celebrating the return of a major tournament. “I feel very despondent with the state of Pakistan cricket,” former captain Rashid Latif told AFP. “Frequent changes in the Pakistan Cricket Board, selection committee …

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'

Firstpost  

Shoaib Akhtar was deeply disappointed with Pakistan’s loss to India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back in his criticism of Pakistan cricket team, Image: PTV Sports Shoaib Akhtar has called Babar Azam a “fraud” as the Pakistan batter continues to struggle for form, with his latest failure coming against arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy …

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'

Firstpost  

Shoaib Akhtar was deeply disappointed with Pakistan’s loss to India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back in his criticism of Pakistan cricket team, Image: PTV Sports Shoaib Akhtar has called Babar Azam a “fraud” as the Pakistan batter continues to struggle for form, with his latest failure coming against arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy …

Champions Trophy: A lesson from Virat Kohli for struggling Pakistan | Sledging Room S2, Ep 78
3 weeks, 3 days ago

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

India Today  

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

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India, New Zealand confirm semi-final spot; Pakistan suffer early exit
3 weeks, 3 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India, New Zealand confirm semi-final spot; Pakistan suffer early exit

Live Mint  

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: When Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand defeated Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the Group A match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Rawalpindi on Monday, they not only booked their seat in the semi-finals but also confirmed India's semi-final berth. With New Zealand's win, group A's semi-final spots have been booked, while Mohammad Rizwan-led …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan intel on ’high alert’. Here is why
3 weeks, 4 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan intel on ’high alert’. Here is why

Live Mint  

Security forces in Pakistan are on ‘high alert’ following an intelligence warning of a potential abduction plot targeting foreign guests at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is a significant milestone for Pakistan's cricketing landscape. Epic win for Team India against Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025 The Indian national cricket team triumphed over Pakistan by …

Akram, Younis and Shoaib Akhtar tear into Pakistan team after defeat to India: 'Brainless and clueless management'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Akram, Younis and Shoaib Akhtar tear into Pakistan team after defeat to India: 'Brainless and clueless management'

Firstpost  

Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar did not show any mercy on the Pakistan cricket team, selectors or the Pakistan cricket board as they criticized the team selection, management and their cricket after defeat to India in the Champions Trophy 2025. Images: Reuter/Wasim Akram/Shoaib Akhtar on X Legendary Pakistan pace bowling trio of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib …

Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan: It is a brainless, clueless team management
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan: It is a brainless, clueless team management

India Today  

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was left fuming after hosts Pakistan lost to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, February 23. Akhtar slammed the Pakistan team management for playing just one specialist spinner in the match. They are just the way the management is," Shoaib Akhtar said in a video posted on X. India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy: …

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma Reflects On Win Vs Pakistan, Applauds 'Team Effort'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma Reflects On Win Vs Pakistan, Applauds 'Team Effort'

ABP News  

IND Vs PAK: India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener, and skipper Rohit Sharma is extremely delighted with his side's win. The 'Hitman' has appreciated 'team effort' behind India's memorable win, and laid praise on the spin trio of Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav & Ravindra Jadeja. We knew that it will get slightly better …

‘Virat does a Kohli’: Pakistan media reacts as India triumphs over ‘green shirts’ in Champions Trophy clash
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Virat does a Kohli’: Pakistan media reacts as India triumphs over ‘green shirts’ in Champions Trophy clash

Live Mint  

India versus Pakistan Champion's Trophy 2025: In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India triumphed over Pakistan by six wickets, thanks to a stellar performance from Virat Kohli. They added a strap to the headline that read: India defeat green shirts by 6 wickets; Kohli gets century; Pakistan needed to set target of at least 270 for …

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025: ULTIMATE Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, and Full Squads REVEALED!
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025: ULTIMATE Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, and Full Squads REVEALED!

The Hindu  

India will hope to move closer to the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a win over Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. LIVE SCORE | India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Rohit Sharma’s side comes into this contest after a comprehensive six-wicket win over Bangladesh in its opening match, where Shubman Gill scored …

'He's the leader of this team': Kumble, Manjrekar back Rohit Sharma to attack Pakistan from ball one in Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'He's the leader of this team': Kumble, Manjrekar back Rohit Sharma to attack Pakistan from ball one in Champions Trophy

Firstpost  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 could be Rohit Sharma’s last ICC tournament, as it’s unlikely he’ll feature in the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Dubai: Former India cricketer Sanjay Mangrekar feels it’s “very unlikely” that Rohit Sharma would be around till the 2027 Cricket World Cup, saying that the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan and …

Champions Trophy 2025 India vs Pakistan: A battle between India’s batting might and Pakistan’s pace attack
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 India vs Pakistan: A battle between India’s batting might and Pakistan’s pace attack

The Hindu  

There are many fabled sporting rivalries worldwide, be it between clubs or nation-states. On Sunday, the latest instalment of cricket’s ‘El Classico’ — 136th in ODIs — will get under way at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium when the arch-rivals meet in their second Group-A match of the Champions Trophy. As is often the case in Indo-Pak encounters, this latest …

The absurd situation that compromises the Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The absurd situation that compromises the Champions Trophy

The Independent  

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