'Even someone like MS Dhoni cannot do anything with this Pakistan side'
1 month ago

'Even someone like MS Dhoni cannot do anything with this Pakistan side'

Deccan Chronicle  

Karachi: Former Pakistan women's captain Sana Mir has joined the chorus of criticism against the men's cricket team for its early exit from the Champions Trophy, saying that even a talisman like Mahendra Singh Dhoni cannot change the fortunes of the embattled side. "The 15 that have been selected, even if you make MS Dhoni or Younis Khan captain, nobody can do anything to the team because it has not been selected on the basis of the playing conditions," said Mir on 'Game On Hai' programme. The Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan team has also received flak from the fans in Pakistan for the way they capitulated to a six-wicket loss to India in the marquee clash in Dubai. Mir, who played more than 300 white-ball games mainly as a right-arm spinner, said Pakistan had not selected the team on the basis of the conditions.

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Former Pakistan cricketer cites India example after humiliation in New Zealand: 'Look at the IPL...'
1 day, 9 hours ago

Former Pakistan cricketer cites India example after humiliation in New Zealand: 'Look at the IPL...'

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan player and PCB selector slammed national team’s dismal performance in the recent T20I series against New Zealand, highlighting issues in team management and selection. Image: AFP Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal did not hold back in his criticism of the national team’s dismal performance during the recent T20I series in New Zealand. The series ended in a humiliating …

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand
3 days, 21 hours ago

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand

The Hindu  

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NZ vs PAK: Pakistan make selection U-turn, include Haris Rauf in ODI squad
4 days, 10 hours ago

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan make selection U-turn, include Haris Rauf in ODI squad

India Today  

Pakistan selectors made a U-turn ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, bringing back Haris Rauf to the squad. According to a PCB source selector Aaqib Javed had also requested for a reserve wicketkeeper-batter to be added to the ODI squad and Muhammad Haris or Usman Khan would also be retained for the ODI series beginning at Napier on …

Salman Agha admits Pakistan got "outplayed" against NZ; felt swing was "bit too much" for their batters
6 days, 20 hours ago

Salman Agha admits Pakistan got "outplayed" against NZ; felt swing was "bit too much" for their batters

Hindustan Times  

Mount Maunganui, : Skipper Salman Ali Agha acknowledged Pakistan got "outplayed" against New Zealand as the conditions in the second innings turned out to be a "bit too much" for the touring party in the fourth T20I at Mount Maunganui. Salman Agha admits Pakistan got "outplayed" against NZ; felt swing was "bit too much" for their batters Even though the …

'Common in Pakistan to criticise, people wait to see us lose': Haris Rauf fires back at critics after defeat to NZ
1 week, 5 days ago

'Common in Pakistan to criticise, people wait to see us lose': Haris Rauf fires back at critics after defeat to NZ

Hindustan Times  

The situation for the Pakistan cricket team continues to deteriorate. The Salman Ali Agha-led side lost the second T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand by five wickets, and the visitors are now staring at another series loss. Haris Rauf fired back at critics, saying people back in Pakistan are waiting to see the team lose. Haris Rauf, who …

Seifert, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-0 up vs Pakistan with 5-wicket win in 2nd T20I
1 week, 5 days ago

Seifert, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-0 up vs Pakistan with 5-wicket win in 2nd T20I

India Today  

New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan with a five-wicket win in the second T20I on Tuesday, March 18 at University Oval, Dunedin. After two quick blows, a brief 31-run stand between captain Salman Agha and Irfan Khan helped Pakistan complete 50 in 6.3 overs before Ish Sodhi rocked them again with two wickets …

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect
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1 week, 6 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Champions Trophy 2025 was the first global cricket tournament held in Pakistan in the last 29 years, marking a significant moment in the sport's history in the country. However, it was nothing short of a financial and logistical failure as the Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending INR 869 crore for playing just one completed …

"Weren't upto the mark": Pakistan skipper Salman after new-look side's loss to NZ
2 weeks ago

"Weren't upto the mark": Pakistan skipper Salman after new-look side's loss to NZ

Hindustan Times  

Christchurch, : Following his side's nine-wicket loss to New Zealand in the first T20I, Pakistan's newly-appointed T20I skipper Salman Agha said that his team was not up to the mark in the match and the newer players will learn as they play more games. "Weren't upto the mark": Pakistan skipper Salman after new-look side's loss to NZ Fiery spells from …

Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I
2 weeks ago

Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's hope to put behind a horrendous Champions Trophy campaign, where they suffered a group-stage exit in the home tournament, started on a disappointing note. In the opening game of the T20I series against New Zealand on Sunday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, fast bowler Kyle Jamieson left the Pakistan batting line-up in a shambles after picking three wickets …

'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi slams team selection post-Champions Trophy disaster
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'
2 weeks, 5 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’
2 weeks, 6 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 …

'Gavaskar should control his tongue. He fled Sharjah to avoid playing against Pakistan': Inzamam insults India legend
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Gavaskar should control his tongue. He fled Sharjah to avoid playing against Pakistan': Inzamam insults India legend

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan great Inzamam-ul-Haq launched a scathing attack on Sunil Gavaskar, reacting strongly to the Indian legend's statement that Pakistan can't even beat India's B team. After India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Champions Trophy two Sundays ago, Gavaskar highlighted the huge gulf that has emerged between the standard of cricket played by the two nations, with the Men …

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’
2 weeks, 6 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
2 weeks, 6 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, …

Dubai pitch controversy: Ex-Pakistan skipper comes to BCCI’s defence; ‘You all agreed to the schedule’
3 weeks ago

Dubai pitch controversy: Ex-Pakistan skipper comes to BCCI’s defence; ‘You all agreed to the schedule’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif came out in support of BCCI after some former England greats like Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, and David Lloyd and Michael Atherton questioned why India was getting an undue advantage given that all their matches were scheduled at the same venue - Dubai International Stadium. Ex-Pakistan captain comes to BCCI's defence: While Latif agreed that …

Despite several issues, Pak experts believe Champions Trophy a success, could pave way for more events
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Despite several issues, Pak experts believe Champions Trophy a success, could pave way for more events

The Hindu  

Despite three Champions Trophy matches in the country getting abandoned due to rain, fans losing interest after the national team's premature exit, excessive spending on revamping stadiums, a hybrid model and suffocating security measures, experts in Pakistan still believe the marquee event was a success and could open the doors for more international events. Pakistan hosted the Champions Trophy on …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's sharp retort at insinuations that his team has been handed an "undeniable advantage" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, has been labelled as "cringeworthy arrogance" in a brutal assessment by a South African media report. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir Due to geopolitical reasons, India did not travel to Pakistan for the …

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?

India Today  

The Champions Trophy 2025 is officially out of Pakistan. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage However, that did not turn out to be true, as Pakistan crashed out of the tournament without winning a single game. They were renovating all three of their venues, a massive task undertaken by the Pakistan Cricket Board ahead of the tournament. They got it in writing …

4 wickets in three balls! Saud Shakeel timed out amid bizarre scenes in Pakistan's President Trophy Final
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

4 wickets in three balls! Saud Shakeel timed out amid bizarre scenes in Pakistan's President Trophy Final

India TV News  

4 wickets in three balls! Saud Shakeel timed out amid bizarre scenes in Pakistan's President Trophy Final Muhammad Shahzad of PTV took a hat-trick in the President Trophy Grade-I final while Saud Shakeel failed to get to the playing field to bat in the stipulated time of three minutes. Pakistan's Saud Shakeel became only the seventh batter in first-class cricket …

India had no advantage staying in one city, we were outplayed: Steve Smith
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India had no advantage staying in one city, we were outplayed: Steve Smith

The Hindu  

Unlike many who believed India had the advantage of staying in one city, Australia skipper Steve Smith did not use Rohit Sharma-led team's extended stay in Dubai as an excuse for their defeat in the Champions Trophy semifinals, conceding that a superior team "outplayed" them. Smith, who announced his retirement from the ODI format following Australia’s exit from the ICC …

’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan
3 weeks, 4 days ago

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

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

Steve Smith Breaks Silence on India’s ‘Unfair’ Dubai Advantage After IND v AUS semifinal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Steve Smith Breaks Silence on India’s ‘Unfair’ Dubai Advantage After IND v AUS semifinal

The Hindu  

Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India’s Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat in the semifinal on Tuesday. Asked about India’s advantage, Smith said he was not “buying into it”, though he noted the Dubai wicket suited their game. “India obviously played some really good cricket here,” Smith told the post-match press conference. …

Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage

Hindustan Times  

March 5 - Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India's Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat to the south Asians in the semi-final. Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage India alone have been spared travel in the ODI tournament, having refused to play in host nation Pakistan, citing security concerns. …

Aaqib Javed a clown: Jason Gillespie laughs at Pakistan coach's latest excuse
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

India Today  

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

Dubai is not our home: Rohit Sharma dismisses unfair advantage criticism
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Dubai is not our home: Rohit Sharma dismisses unfair advantage criticism

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma dismissed claims that India had an unfair advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. India stormed into the last-four stage of the tournament, comfortably outclassing Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in their Group A matches in Dubai. Rohit was responding to pundits, including former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, who claimed …

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit
4 weeks ago

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy was supposed to be Pakistan’s moment of redemption. The result was a virtual knockout blow to Pakistan, with Rizwan needing other results to go in his favour, and then soon their elimination was confirmed, a true shocker for the home side’s fans. PAK legend destroys Mohammad Rizwan Speaking to Sports Tak, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad …

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'
4 weeks ago

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'

Firstpost  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final scheduling has sparked controversy, with Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand forced into unnecessary travel due to India’s fixed venue in Dubai. The scheduling of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has taken the center stage once again with the cricket fraternity questioning the arrangements of the semi-finals. BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew highlighted …

“Why on earth was Babar Azam sent to open? How can you play one spinner?” - Former captain Intikhab Alam slams Pakistan team
4 weeks ago

“Why on earth was Babar Azam sent to open? How can you play one spinner?” - Former captain Intikhab Alam slams Pakistan team

The Hindu  

Intikhab Alam doesn’t mince his words. There was a huge understanding among the players,” he said, adding: “Unless and until you get the right people for the right job, you can’t have the desired result. Other teams like South Africa, Australia came in with three-four experienced spinners, and that tells you everything.” ‘Hybrid model should not happen’ Alam, who has …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'Don't care': Hosts' exit deflates Champions Trophy buzz in Pakistan
1 month ago

'Don't care': Hosts' exit deflates Champions Trophy buzz in Pakistan

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Champions Trophy fever in Pakistan has plummeted after the hosts crashed out of the first major cricket event in the country in three decades without winning a game. "It feels like attending a wedding where you don't know the bride or groom," said Kashan Khan, a medical student who watched Pakistan get beaten by New Zealand by 60 runs …

Pakistan performance review at Champions Trophy: Another ICC event, another dull, dull Pakistan show
1 month 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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1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan finish bottom after Bangladesh match washed out

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit
1 month ago

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit

India Today  

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

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

Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout
1 month 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 …

'Such cheap mentality': Yograj Singh burns Shaheen Afridi in Virat Kohli accusation, Abrar Ahmed in brutal rant
1 month ago

'Such cheap mentality': Yograj Singh burns Shaheen Afridi in Virat Kohli accusation, Abrar Ahmed in brutal rant

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan days after their loss against India in the Group A match in Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Yograj criticised Abrar Ahmed for his send-off to Shubman Gill and accused fast bowler Shaheen Afridi of deliberately bowling wides to Virat Kohli to deny the India star a century. …

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

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

Afghanistan bats first against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams
1 month ago

Afghanistan bats first against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams on Wednesday. Weeks before the Champions Trophy, more than 160 politicians in Britain had urged the England and Wales Cricket Board to forfeit the game against Afghanistan because of the Taliban’s ban on women’s sport …

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