Watch: PCB racing against time to complete construction before Champions Trophy
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Watch: PCB racing against time to complete construction before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Pakistan are racing against time to complete the renovation of their stadiums before the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: Full Schedule Back in 2024, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi had admitted that none of Pakistan's international cricket venues met international standards. Champions Trophy: Latest Developments Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy is under clouds, sources have told India Today. Sources privy to the matter have stated that Bumrah might be named in the Champions Trophy squad, but his availability will be subject to his recovery.

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Bumrah, Kuldeep fitness concerns delay India's Champions Trophy squad announcement!
12 hours, 49 minutes ago

Bumrah, Kuldeep fitness concerns delay India's Champions Trophy squad announcement!

Deccan Chronicle  

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and mystery spinner Kuldeep Yadav are the reasons behind the delay in announcing the 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy, according to reports. Latest media reports now claim that the reason behind the delay is the availability of India stars like Bumrah and Kuldeep. Bumrah was forced to leave the field during the fifth and …

Injured Jasprit Bumrah in doubt for Champions Trophy, will report to NCA: Sources
1 day, 19 hours ago

Injured Jasprit Bumrah in doubt for Champions Trophy, will report to NCA: Sources

India Today  

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy is under clouds, sources have told India Today. Sources privy to the matter have stated that Bumrah might be named in the Champions Trophy squad, but his availability will be subject to his recovery. Earlier, sources had told PTI that Bumrah's back spasm and then the subsequent injury had a …

Pakistan will have upper hand over India in Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir
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Pakistan will have upper hand over India in Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir

India Today  

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir feels Pakistan will have the upper hand over India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, Pakistan hold the upper hand in Champions Trophy history, having beaten India thrice out of five matches. Recently, Amir shared his views on the upcoming blockbluster clash between the two teams and mentioned how Pakistan’s recent series victories …

Pakistan ready to take Saim Ayub ‘risk’ ahead of IND vs PAK game in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
2 days, 8 hours ago

Pakistan ready to take Saim Ayub ‘risk’ ahead of IND vs PAK game in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint  

Pakistan are ready to take the risk with Saim Ayub after the top-order batter on Saturday completed his assessments with orthopaedic surgeons in London after his ankle injury ahead of next month's ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Based on the source close to the developments, Ayub will not be able to get fit in time by the time Pakistan play their …

Gautam Gambhir-BCCI meet: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami’s fitness in discussion before picking Champions Trophy squad
2 days, 11 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir-BCCI meet: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami’s fitness in discussion before picking Champions Trophy squad

Live Mint  

The fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will be one of the discussion points ahead of the India's squad announcement for Champions Trophy 2025 besides the review of what went wrong in Australia when India head coach Gautam Gambhir meet the BCCI officials in Mumbai on Saturday. Apart from the review meeting of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy debacle in Australia, …

Mohammed Shami on possible ICC Champions Trophy 2025 return: ‘If God’s willing, everything will be possible’
2 days, 12 hours ago

Mohammed Shami on possible ICC Champions Trophy 2025 return: ‘If God’s willing, everything will be possible’

Live Mint  

Mohammed Shami’s comeback hasn’t been easy. Since then, Mohammed Shami has played the entire Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and a few matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With the white-ball series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fast approaching, Mohammed Shami is expected to make a comeback to the Indian dressing room after more than a year. “If …

Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Highlights: Wait spills on to cut-off day
2 days, 14 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Highlights: Wait spills on to cut-off day

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar wants Ajit Agarkar to rise above icon players. Manjrekar has urged the chief selector to look out for Indian cricket instead of great Indian players. I would like to think that the current selection committee has a pretty good idea about this," Manjrekar wrote in his column at the Hindustan Times. Us as former cricketers, …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement LIVE: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss group stage matches - Report
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2 days, 17 hours ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement LIVE: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss group stage matches - Report

Live Mint  

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement LIVE: Amid the delay in announcing the squad for CT 2025, the BCCI on Saturday announced the Team India squad for upcoming five-match T20I series against England, beginning from 22 January in Kolkata. Champions Trophy News LIVE: India’s squad for T20I series against England announced Champions Trophy News LIVE: India’s squad for T20I …

Why India need Mohammed Shami in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in case Jasprit Bumrah misses out?
4 days, 9 hours ago

Why India need Mohammed Shami in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in case Jasprit Bumrah misses out?

Live Mint  

The sudden injury of Jasprit Bumrah has jeopardised India's strategies ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that starts next month in Pakistan and Dubai. Although he batted during India's second innings, but did not bowl in the fourth innings, which was purely a precautionary measure keeping the ICC Champions Trophy in mind. Unsure about the extent of Bumrah's injury, …

Champions Trophy: India's practice game in Dubai, ICC monitors preparation in Pakistan
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Champions Trophy: India's practice game in Dubai, ICC monitors preparation in Pakistan

India Today  

India are likely to play a practice match in Dubai before they begin their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in the UAE. PCB had allocated 17 billion rupees for upgrading its stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, which is the first major cricket tournament hosted by Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup. Full Schedule: Champions …

Ahead of Champions Trophy squad selection, Mohammed Shami shines in VHT knockout
4 days, 19 hours ago

Ahead of Champions Trophy squad selection, Mohammed Shami shines in VHT knockout

India Today  

Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami shone in Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout clash against Haryana as he aims for a highly anticipated return to the Indian team for the upcoming white-ball series against England and the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, his performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 and the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy suggest he is ready. The …

Pakistan relocates tri-series to Lahore and Karachi as it prepares to host Champions Trophy
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5 days, 2 hours ago

Pakistan relocates tri-series to Lahore and Karachi as it prepares to host Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board has relocated next month’s tri-series to renovated stadiums in Lahore and Karachi as it prepares to host the Champions Trophy. The PCB has spent millions of dollars on the renovation and upgrade of stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi for the Champions Trophy – its first major ICC tournament in 29 years. At Karachi’s …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman confident of international comeback
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman confident of international comeback

The Hindu  

Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts next month’s Champions Trophy. Fakhar hasn’t played international cricket since Pakistan’s first-round exit from the T20 World Cup last June and subsequently missed out on central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board for the first time in eight years. “People don’t know that after the …

PCB moves tri-series to Lahore and Karachi to indicate readiness for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
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5 days, 8 hours ago

PCB moves tri-series to Lahore and Karachi to indicate readiness for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has relocated February’s tri-nation One-Day International series with New Zealand and South Africa from Multan to Lahore and Karachi, two cities set to host the Champions Trophy later in the month. The PCB said the move was due to the advanced stage of preparations at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi’s National Stadium, which will host six …

ICC Champion Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement: Check when BCCI is likely to reveal the team
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5 days, 11 hours ago

ICC Champion Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement: Check when BCCI is likely to reveal the team

Live Mint  

With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 beginning on February 19, cricket fans eagerly await India’s squad announcement. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is likely to reveal the 15-member team by the end of this week, ahead of the January 12 deadline set by the ICC for provisional squad submissions. India’s strong performance in the tournament will be crucial, as fans …

Jasprit Bumrah injury update: Jassi uncertain in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, still recovering in Australia: Report
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5 days, 13 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah injury update: Jassi uncertain in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, still recovering in Australia: Report

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah’s injury has become a cause for concern for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai. At the same time, he is also uncertain about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will announce India’s squad for both the England ODIs and the Champions …

PCB relocates venue of Pakistan's tri-nation ODI series to Champions Trophy 2025 stadiums
5 days, 19 hours ago

PCB relocates venue of Pakistan's tri-nation ODI series to Champions Trophy 2025 stadiums

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the relocation of the venue for Pakistan's tri-nation ODI series against South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday. The series was originally scheduled to take place in Multan but now will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi's National Bank Stadium which are under degradation due to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. "Given the …

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

The previously out-of-favour opener aims to make his way back into the Pakistan white-ball side as the defending champions host their first ICC event in 29 years. Pakistan’s top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when his country hosts the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March. “I was not part of the …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan dismisses stadium concerns, says preparations on track
5 days, 19 hours ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan dismisses stadium concerns, says preparations on track

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday, January 08, shared updates about the renovation work of stadiums at three venues chosen to host the Champions Trophy matches in February-March. Full Schedule: Champions Trophy 2025 The Pakistan board said the renovation work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Bank Stadium in Karachi is nearing completion. STATEMENT OF INTENT: TRI-SERIES MOVED TO …

Champions Trophy squad: Yashasvi set to be considered; doubts over Shami, Jadeja
5 days, 19 hours ago

Champions Trophy squad: Yashasvi set to be considered; doubts over Shami, Jadeja

India Today  

Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India's ODI squad, but there are at least three senior players whose future in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors gather this weekend to pick the squad for the Champions Trophy. KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja's presence in the side …

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy
6 days, 4 hours ago

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

The hardcore Indian cricket fans may still be coming to terms with a prolonged season of Test cricket that eventually turned out to be a bitter pill to swallow. But the team management and the national selection panel have started planning for the next big test that’s lying ahead of the men’s cricket team, albeit in a different format. In …

Injured Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England
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Injured Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India's home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in their 1-3 thrashing at the hands of Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
1 week ago

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

Jasprit Bumrah to miss England white-ball series before Champions Trophy; BCCI yet to reveal grade of IND star's injury
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1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah to miss England white-ball series before Champions Trophy; BCCI yet to reveal grade of IND star's injury

Hindustan Times  

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the final innings of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia owing ton an injury, is likely to miss the upcoming white-ball series against England at home ahead of the Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts as he walks past the trophy during an …

Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England
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1 week ago

Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India’s home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament
1 week, 1 day 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 …

PCB to fly injured Ayub to London for treatment in attempt to get opener fit for Champions Trophy
1 week, 1 day ago

PCB to fly injured Ayub to London for treatment in attempt to get opener fit for Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to fly injured opening batsman 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 …

Champions Trophy: Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium irks PCB
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1 week, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy: Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium irks PCB

Deccan Chronicle  

Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board is in a scramble to complete the renovation work of the National Stadium ahead of next month's Champions Trophy, and has moved all matches scheduled at the venue to other places. "Due to the ongoing construction and renovation work it was decided against holding any matches at the NSK as it would only further delay the …

Champions Trophy: Karachi Stadium's incomplete renovation work worries Pakistan
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy: Karachi Stadium's incomplete renovation work worries Pakistan

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is in a scramble to complete the renovation work on the National Stadium ahead of next month's Champions Trophy and has moved all matches scheduled at the venue to other places. "Due to the ongoing construction and renovation work, it was decided against holding any matches at the NSK as it would only further delay the …

India to participate in Physical Disabled Champions Trophy, Pakistan clash on January 12
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India to participate in Physical Disabled Champions Trophy, Pakistan clash on January 12

India Today  

The Disabled Cricket Council of India has announced India’s participation in the Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 12 to 21, 2025. I wish all the participating teams the very best for this tournament.” Sminu Jindal Founder-Chairperson of Svayam, said, “We are delighted to support Team India in their journey …

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan Cricket Board chief hail Champions Trophy scheduling; Jay Shah ‘excited’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan Cricket Board chief hail Champions Trophy scheduling; Jay Shah ‘excited’

The Hindu  

Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday termed ICC’s decision to hold the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model as a “significant milestone” for the country. “Hosting the Champions Trophy is a significant milestone for Pakistan, highlighting our commitment to promoting cricket at the highest level and showcasing our capabilities as a premier …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: India vs Pakistan match to take place in Dubai on 23 February, check details
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: India vs Pakistan match to take place in Dubai on 23 February, check details

Live Mint  

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: Days after announcing the host nations for the Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced that the India vs Pakistan will take place in Dubai on 23 February 2025. IND VS PAK Champions Trophy 2025: According to the ICC schedule, arch-rivals India vs Pakistan match take place in Dubai on 23 February 2025. …

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced: India vs Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai; final 5 days before start of IPL
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced: India vs Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai; final 5 days before start of IPL

Hindustan Times  

Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: India will open its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, while the much-awaited India vs Pakistan match will be played three days later at the Dubai International Cricket as the ICC announced the schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday. India's captain Rohit Sharma will be up against Pakistan's Babar Azam as the two teams …

Champions Trophy: India vs Pakistan on February 23 as ICC announces full schedule
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy: India vs Pakistan on February 23 as ICC announces full schedule

India Today  

The International Cricket Council announced the full schedule for the Champions Trophy on Tuesday, December 24. The ICC announced that Pakistan will host the tournament alongside the United Arab Emirates since the PCB agreed to a hybrid model to accommodate India. Under this model, Pakistan will host 10 matches, while India’s three league-stage games, including the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan, …

PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India's Champions Trophy 2025 matches
3 weeks ago

PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India's Champions Trophy 2025 matches

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board, on Monday, confirmed United Arab Emirates as the neutral venue to host all of India's matches during the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy, thus officially ending the standoff between PCB and BCCI. India will play their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in UAE India had earlier informed ICC that the Rohit Sharma-led side would not travel …

Are Pakistan primed for Champions Trophy title defence at home amid dream run?
3 weeks ago

Are Pakistan primed for Champions Trophy title defence at home amid dream run?

India Today  

Mohammad Rizwan could not have expected a better start to his journey as the Pakistan ODI captain. Even as the series win against South Africa was pretty straightforward, against Zimbabwe and Australia, Pakistan won the series after initially going 0-1 down. After a hat-trick of ODI series wins against Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, Rizwan and Pakistan will be brimming …

Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai to serve as neutral venue for India matches
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai to serve as neutral venue for India matches

India Today  

Dubai has been locked in as the neutral venue to host India’s matches in the Champions Trophy with a semi-final and the final also to be staged in the UAE if Rohit Sharma and Co qualify for the knockouts. A reliable source in the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that Dubai was chosen as the neutral venue after a meeting between …

'Build stadium at border': Pakistan batter Shehzad suggests bizarre idea for IND-PAK matches, unhappy with ICC’s plan
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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

Javed Miandad reacts to Champions Trophy solution: PCB has gained more than BCCI
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Javed Miandad reacts to Champions Trophy solution: PCB has gained more than BCCI

India Today  

Legendary Pakistan batter Javed Miandad praised the Pakistan Cricket Board for its sensible handling of the Champions Trophy saga, welcoming the decision to host the 50-over tournament using a hybrid model. On Thursday, 20 December, the ICC announced that next year's Champions Trophy would be held in a hybrid model—featuring three venues in Pakistan and a neutral venue to host …

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

Pakistan will not lose face or money with hybrid Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan will not lose face or money with hybrid Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the Pakistan Cricket Board faces neither financial loss nor reputational damage from the International Cricket Council’s hybrid model decision for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In exchange, Pakistan is exempt from travelling to India for ICC tournaments until 2028, including the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The ICC’s statement clarified: “India and Pakistan matches …

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa

Hindustan Times  

CE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan won a second straight major one-day international series away from home when it beat South Africa by 81 runs at Newlands on Thursday. Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa After beating Australia 2-1 last month, Pakistan has taken the Proteas 2-0 with a game to spare. …

Champions Trophy tug of war shows India's 'stranglehold' on cricket
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy tug of war shows India's 'stranglehold' on cricket

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's loss of several Champions Trophy matches underlines India's dominance of cricket and that "stranglehold" could tighten with an Indian now heading the global governing body. Champions Trophy tug of war shows India's 'stranglehold' on cricket The 50-over tournament returns in February after an eight-year absence but India's longstanding refusal to tour arch-rival Pakistan forced the hosts to concede some …

ICC confirms hybrid model for Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan matches to be played at neutral venue in 2024-27 cycle
3 weeks, 4 days ago

ICC confirms hybrid model for Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan matches to be played at neutral venue in 2024-27 cycle

Hindustan Times  

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in 2025 will be played in Pakistan and a neutral venue, the cricketing body announced on Thursday. A still from the Asia Cup held in 2023 The move applies to several upcoming marquee tournaments, including the 2025 Champions Trophy, the 2025 Women’s World Cup in India, and the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be held in hybrid model
3 weeks, 4 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be held in hybrid model

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council confirmed on December 19 that the 2025 Champions Trophy will be staged using a hybrid model or at a neutral venue. However, the ICC in a release has now said “India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue.” Political tensions between …

Explained: What the new India-Pakistan ICC agreement means for world cricket
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Explained: What the new India-Pakistan ICC agreement means for world cricket

India Today  

The International Cricket Council on December 19, Thursday, announced that India and Pakistan will play their matches in ICC tournaments at neutral venues till 2028. ICC announced that India will be playing their matches for the Champions Trophy 2025 on a neutral venue - likely UAE - and in return, Pakistan do not need to travel to India to play …

India and Pakistan won’t play at rivals’ venues; including Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025: Some PCB members reportedly unhappy with Pakistan's decision to accept hybrid model
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Some PCB members reportedly unhappy with Pakistan's decision to accept hybrid model

Firstpost  

Some members of the Pakistan Cricket Board are reportedly unhappy with the PCB’s decision to accept the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The drama surrounding the fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy continues, with several members of the Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly expressing unhappiness with the PCB’s decision to accept the hybrid model. Although Pakistan were …

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