Shoaib Akhtar (Photo Credits: @shoaib100mph on X) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently took centre stage as he joined the Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan, displaying his excitement for the prestigious ICC tournament set to take place in 2025. Sharing a moment of pride on social media, Akhtar posted a photo on platform…
File image of India captain Rohit Sharma shaking hands with former Pakistan captain Babar Azam (Photo Source: X) As the impasse over the Champions Trophy hosting and scheduling continues, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has claimed that the tournament’s official broadcaster has said ‘no’ to the hybrid model or to have India and Pakistan in…
Aaqib Javed. (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who was recently appointed Pakistan’s interim white-ball coach, on Wednesday commented that while coaches play a role, it is ultimately the captain and players who win matches.He emphasized that leadership on the field and players’ execution are the decisive factors in cricket. His remarks…
India blind cricket team (Pic Credit – X) India have officially withdrawn from the T20 Blind World Cup that was due to be played in Pakistan from November 22 to December 3. The decision came after the team was not given clearance by the central government to play the competition in the neighbouring country.“While this…
NEW DELHI: Will the Champions Trophy be held in Pakistan? Will it be played under a hybrid model? Or will the tournament be entirely shifted out of Pakistan? The uncertainty surrounding the host venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy continues to dominate discussions in world cricket.The controversy began when the BCCI informed the International Cricket…
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar during a press conference in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: While all eyes are trained on how the Indian team will fare in the five Tests in Australia from Friday, coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will also be working on a roadmap for the future of the…
The stalemate over the hosting of Champions Trophy refuses to end as designated hosts Pakistan have categorically denied accepting a hybrid model, while India are firm on their decision to not play the tournament in Pakistan — leaving the International Cricket Council (ICC) scratching its head looking for a solution. On Monday the Pakistan Cricket…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) officials are trying to urge the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to work towards the hybrid model for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year through back-channel talks, as per sources.Sources said that back channel talks are going on to make PCB understand why the hybrid model is the…
Pakistani media reaction over India: भारत के पड़ोसी मुल्क पाकिस्तान में अगले साल फरवरी-मार्च के दौरान चैंपियन ट्रॉफी होने वाली है. इसको लेकर काफी दिनों से जोर-शोर से चर्चा जारी है. इसकी मुख्य वजह ये है कि भारत सरकार सिक्योरिटी की वजह से क्रिकेट टीम को पाकिस्तान नहीं भेज रहा है. इसकी जगह पर वो…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi firmly stated that the Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan as planned. He emphasised that if India has any reservations, it should engage in dialogue with the PCB to address them.“Pakistan’s pride and respect is our priority. Champions Trophy will take place in our country…