SRINAGAR — Bangladesh veteran wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Wednesday. Mushfiqur took to social media to make his announcement, stating the last few weeks, when Bangladesh exited the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 win-less, were challenging. “I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today,” Mushfiqur’s […]
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Champions Trophy: PCB announces free Iftar for fans during semi-final in Lahore
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it will provide free iftar for spectators attending the ICC Champions Trophy second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, tomorrow (Wednesday). Fans with valid match tickets can avail themselves of an iftar box containing dates, juice, and a mini pizza. […]
We will play fearless cricket: Pakistan’s new T20 captain Salman Ali Agha
LAHORE — Pakistan’s new T20 captain Salman Ali Agha on Tuesday promised a new approach in the shortest format, saying his team will play fearless cricket as it prepares for the upcoming tournaments. Agha, who was on Tuesday named Pakistan captain for the five-match T20I tour of New Zealand beginning March 16, said the selectors […]
Pakistan announces ODI, T20I squads for upcoming New Zealand tour
SRINAGAR — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the national squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against New Zealand, set to commence later this month. Salman Ali Agha has been named Pakistan’s T20I captain, with Shadab Khan as vice-captain, for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand from 16-26 March. Mohammad […]
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to begin on March 9 in Gulmarg
JAMMU — The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will begin on March 9 in the world-renowned health resort of Gulmarg, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launching its official website here on Monday. With fresh snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir is set to host the second leg of Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Gulmarg from March […]
Australia qualify for semi-finals as match called off due to rain against Afghanistan
SRINAGAR — Australia have qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after a rain-truncated clash against Afghanistan. The weather intervened to stop play while Australia were on 109/1 in the 13th over in their run chase, with Travis Head leading the charge, not out on 59 off 40 deliveries, and Steve Smith […]
Jos Buttler resigns as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit
KARACHI — Jos Buttler on Friday said he will step down as England white-ball captain after their last Champions Trophy group match against South Africa on Saturday, taking responsibility for his team’s exit from the eight-team tournament. England crashed out of the eight-team Champions Trophy after losing to Afghanistan on Wednesday. They play against South […]
Pakistan senior players may skip New Zealand tour after Champions Trophy exit
LAHORE — Some of the senior Pakistan players could withdraw from the next month’s New Zealand tour in the aftermath of the team’s embarrassing exit from the Champions Trophy, sources said on Friday. Pakistan exited the home event without winning a single game as it began the campaign with a heavy 60-run defeat against New […]
Injuries to star batters ‘disturbed’ team’s Champions Trophy campaign: Rizwan
SRINAGAR — With their final group stage fixture against Bangladesh ending in a washout, Pakistan finished the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the bottom of Group A. Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy title defence as hosts came to a disappointing close on Thursday as their final group stage fixture was abandoned without a ball being bowled […]
Asia cup 2025 likely to be played in September in T20 format
NEW DELHI — Asia Cup, which will serve as a preparatory event for the 2026 T20 World Cup, is likely to be held in September this year at a neutral venue though the hosting rights are with India. The last Asia Cup was held in the ODI format ahead of the 2023 50-over World Cup […]








