KARACHI — A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19. The video shows that the Indian flag was purportedly not hoisted at the stadium, stirring […]
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Haris Rauf has recovered from injury, will be available for Champions Trophy opener
KARACHI — Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has recovered from his injury and will be available for his side’s ICC Champions Trophy opening match against New Zealand on Wednesday, according to sources. A source close to the Pakistan team confirmed to PTI on Sunday that Haris, who sustained a muscular strain in his lower chest […]
Champions Trophy: Additional tickets for India matches to go on sale at 1:30 PM today
DUBAI — The International Cricket Council has announced that additional tickets will be available for India’s three group matches and the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy. The tickets will go on sale from 1:30 PM (IST) or 12 PM GST (Gulf Standard Time) on Sunday. The tickets will go on sale from 1:30 PM […]
IPL 2025: Opening match set to feature KKR, RCB; final likely on May 25
NEW DELHI — The IPL 2025 is set to begin on March 22 with a match between title holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens, also the designated venue for this year’s final on May 25. The PTI has learned that this year too, Dharamsala and Guwahati will host a […]
ICC announces broadcast details for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
SRINAGAR — The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the details of its broadcast arrangements for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which runs from February 19 – March 9. Each match will be a blockbuster as eight teams gear up to participate in the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy which will be held […]
Champions Trophy 2025 winners to receive prize money of INR 19.45 crore
DUBAI — The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced a 53 per cent hike in its Champions Trophy prize money pool with a winners’ share of USD 2.24 million (INR 19.45 crore) for the upcoming edition in Pakistan and UAE. The runners-up will receive half the amount, USD 1.12 million (INR 9.72 crore), while […]
Three Pakistan players penalised for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
SRINAGAR — Three Pakistani players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam have been penalised following their Tri-Nation Series clash against South Africa. ICC has imposed fines on the three players for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their tri-nation series match against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Pacer […]
Pakistan pull off their highest ODI run chase as team qualifies for tri-series final
SRINAGAR — Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha hit magnificent centuries to help Pakistan complete their highest successful chase in One day Internationals as the hosts beat South Africa by six wickets to qualify for the final of the tri-nation ODI series on Wednesday night here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Pakistan chased down […]
Mitchell Strac withdraws, Steve Smith to lead Australia in Champions Trophy
SYDNEY — Steve Smith-led Australia will be without their frontline pace attack at the Champions Trophy after fast bowler Mitchell Starc withdrew from the tournament citing personal reasons. The ODI World Cup holders have been forced to make several changes to their 15-member provisional squad due to injuries to captain Pat Cummins, pacer Josh Hazlewood, […]
ICC men’s Champions Trophy 2025 squads of 8 participating teams
SRINAGAR — ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks the tournament’s return after an eight-year hiatus and is set to take place in Pakistan, starting February 19th. As the host nation and defending champions, Pakistan will compete against seven of the world’s best teams to retain their title. The eight teams are divided into two groups for […]