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

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

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

Al Jazeera

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

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

The Hindu

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

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

The Hindu

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

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

Associated Press

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

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Remembering our own champions in Australia

The Hindu

A famous son of Chennai recently bid adieu to international cricket under Australian skies. It left the cricketing fraternity stunned and as the legend flew back home, it is time to recall a stage when another famous son of Chennai had his share of the sun in Australia. Blend of fire and ice Having made his national debut in 1981 …

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Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

Associated Press

LONDON — England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury. Stokes, England’s test captain, has not played a one-day international since the 2023 World Cup but said he was open to returning to the white-ball set-up following Brendon McCullum’s appointment as head coach …

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Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out

India Today

England and Wales Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India tour on Sunday, December 22. Star batter Joe Root has returned to the ODI setup for the first time since the ODI World Cup 2023. However, all rounder Ben Stokes has missed out from the 15-member squad following a left hamstring injury sustained …

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Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England — One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. Already pushed to their limits, some players say FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup, to be held in the United States next year, …

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NZC delegation in Pakistan to asses security arrangements ahead of ODI tri-series

The Hindu

New Zealand Cricket has sent a delegation to Pakistan to inspect security and other arrangements for a scheduled tri-series in January. The New Zealand delegation, including security expert Reg Dickason and New Zealand Players’ Association representative Brad Rodden are in Karachi and Lahore to discuss security arrangements and other preparations for the event. The New Zealand and ICC delegations keenly …

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Carlo Ancelotti reacts to being most decorated Real Madrid coach: An honour

India Today

Carlo Ancelotti has solidified his legacy as one of Real Madrid's greatest managers by becoming the most decorated coach in the club’s history. Ancelotti's impressive haul with Madrid includes three UEFA Champions League titles, two La Liga crowns, two Copa del Reys, two Spanish Supercopas, three UEFA Super Cups, two Club World Cups, and now the Intercontinental Cup. The Italian …

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New knockout format for UEFA competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

The Hindu

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League finishing its first-ever opening league phase in January, the new format for European competitions took shape Friday with the draw for knockout playoffs in the third-tier Conference League. Eight winners of two-leg playoffs on February 13 and 20 will advance to the round of 16 scheduled in March, joining league leader Chelsea, third-place Fiorentina …

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New knockout format for European soccer competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

Associated Press

NYON, Switzerland — It is a rare win in modern soccer. The Conference League’s place in European soccer since launching in 2021 — and paying almost $300 million in prize money this season — is helping to keep its mostly unheralded clubs happy enough with UEFA to resist offers elsewhere. Waiting for them are Conference League leader Chelsea — which …

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Champions Trophy 2025: Most Successful Teams In Champions Trophy History

ABP News

The ICC Champions Trophy, originally scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, will now be played in a hybrid model. Among the top contenders, India, England, and West Indies have emerged as the most successful teams in ICC Champions Trophy tournament's history. Check below top three teams with most wins in ICC Champions Trophy history 3. Sri Lanka also has 14 …

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire After IND vs AUS Tests, Miss Out On Champions Trophy?

ABP News

Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise retirement during the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked speculation about other senior players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, potentially retiring soon. Also on ABP Live | 'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli'ss decisions regarding retirement may depend on India's performance in …

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Ruben Dias ruled out for four weeks as Manchester City suffer fresh injury blow

India Today

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that the Premier League club will be without defender Ruben Dias for three to four weeks due to a muscle injury. City will travel to Aston Villa on Saturday, hoping to steady the ship amidst the worst run of results in Guardiola's managerial career. Dias sustained the injury during City's disastrous 2-1 derby loss …

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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 …

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Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream

Al Jazeera

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not seek to rebuild his struggling squad in the January transfer window. Who: Aston Villa vs Manchester City What: English Premier League Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom When: 12:30pm on Saturday Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo build-up and commentary stream. Last season’s surprise package Aston Villa now await at …

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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 …

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

Associated Press

CAPE 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. Heinrich Klaasen hit 97 but South Africa’s chase was strangled by Pakistan, and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi ended the last meaningful resistance with three wickets in three overs. Pakistan’s fifth …

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12-team college football playoff arrives after 100 years, a few billion dollars and many detours

Associated Press

It took more than 100 years, a few billion dollars and the cold, hard realization that you can’t fight progress forever. The first 12-team College Football Playoff kicks off Friday and Saturday with four first-round games on campuses steeped in gridiron tradition: Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame and Ohio State. A deal struck decades ago as part of the NFL’s …

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IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Venue, Date Confirmed? All You Need To Know

ABP News

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Venue, Date: With only two months remaining until 2025 Champions Trophy, ICC has yet to release the full tournament schedule. However, the governing body confirmed today that all events in the 2024-2027 cycle, including the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, will be played at neutral venues. ICC's latest announcement confirms that India will not …

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

Associated Press

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

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ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy, PCB compensated with 2028 Women's T20 WC hosting rights

India TV News

ICC approved the hybrid model for the Men's Champions Trophy 2025 on Thursday after both India and Pakistan agreed to play their ICC games, hosted by the BCCI and PCB, at a neutral venue till 2027. To compensate Pakistan, the ICC awarded the PCB full hosting rights for the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup. To compensate Pakistan, the ICC has …

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

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

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

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

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

Remembering our own champions in Australia

Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out

Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

NZC delegation in Pakistan to asses security arrangements ahead of ODI tri-series

Carlo Ancelotti reacts to being most decorated Real Madrid coach: An honour

New knockout format for UEFA competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

New knockout format for European soccer competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

Champions Trophy 2025: Most Successful Teams In Champions Trophy History

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire After IND vs AUS Tests, Miss Out On Champions Trophy?

Ruben Dias ruled out for four weeks as Manchester City suffer fresh injury blow

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

Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream

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

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

12-team college football playoff arrives after 100 years, a few billion dollars and many detours

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Venue, Date Confirmed? All You Need To Know

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

ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy, PCB compensated with 2028 Women's T20 WC hosting rights