NEW DELHI — The ICC continued discussions on the Champions Trophy schedule with the participating nations amid speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of Pakistan following India’s refusal to travel to the country, a source said on Tuesday. A chatter emerged that South Africa could be a viable alternative to organise next […]
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After ODI success, Rizwan confident of winning T20I series in Australia
KARACHI — Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan is confident of winning the upcoming T20 international series in Australia and is also eyeing a whitewash of the home team. The Pakistan team led by Rizwan surprised everyone by winning a one-day series in Australia for the first time since 2002, after the Australian team management decided […]
PCB reaches out to ICC seeking India’s reasons not to cross border for Champions Trophy
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking reasons, justifications behind India’s refusal to cross the border to play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, sources told Geo News on Tuesday. The development comes amid the ongoing ambiguity surrounding India’s participation in the mega-event set to be hosted […]
ICC likely to face financial loss as Pakistan mull boycotting matches with India
KARACHI — Following India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025, Islamabad has decided to take a decisive stand, potentially boycotting International Cricket Council (ICC) events in the neighbouring country if they continue to mix politics with sports and refuse to tour for the event. This move could have major financial and structural […]
It was a daydream that India would travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: Hafeez
NEW DELHI — Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez claimed that India’s travel to Pakistan for next year’s Champions Trophy was a “daydream” after reports surfaced that BCCI has informed the ICC of the Indian government’s decision to not send the team for the mega event. Refusing any safety concerns, Hafeez questioned how Pakistan is not […]
Pakistan ‘may withdraw’ from Champions Trophy after India refuse to cross the border
KARACHI — Pakistan may withdraw from next year’s ICC Champions Trophy in case the tournament’s hosting rights are stripped of the country in the wake of India’s refusal to travel across the border for it, official sources told Dawn on Sunday. After the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) spokesperson’s confirmation on the same day, that the […]
Cooper Connolly ruled out of Australia’s T20I series against Pakistan with fractured hand
PERTH — All-rounder Cooper Connolly has been ruled out of Australia’s upcoming T20I series against Pakistan due to a fractured left hand. Connolly was struck on the glove while trying to pull off Mohammed Hasnain on the second ball of the 17th over. After facing one more delivery, Connolly, playing just his second ODI game, […]
Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Sumair Ahmad Syed as new chief operating officer
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) approved on Saturday appointment of Sumair Ahmad Syed as the new chief operating officer, sources told Geo News on Saturday. According to the insiders, the appointment of the new COO was approved on the suggestion of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Ahmed is a former deputy commissioner Lahore and […]
India to play against Pakistan in Men’s 50-over U19 Asia Cup opener in Dubai
NEW DELHI — India will be playing against Pakistan in their opening match of 2024 Men’s 50-over U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on November 30. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the schedule for the upcoming tournament, to be held from November 29 to December 8 in Dubai and Sharjah. India will […]
PCB unaware of BCCI’s official decision on Champions Trophy travel: Mohsin Naqvi
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on Friday that it has not been communicated to PCB whether the Indian cricket team has declined to play the Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan next year as reported by the Indian media. Pakistan, who won the last edition of the Champions Trophy staged in […]







