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Afghanistan Assured Its Participation In 2025 Champions Trophy: PCB Sources

July 23, 2024 admin

Afghanistan cricket team in action© AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has got a big boost in its bid to successfully host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year after Afghanistan has assured its participation in the tournament. Afghanistan Cricket Board president Mirwais Ashraf and CEO Naseeb Khan, who were in Colombo to…

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English Cricket Hopeful For IPL Investment In The Hundred, Discussions With IPL Owners Ongoing

July 23, 2024 admin

English cricket chiefs confirmed on Monday they have held talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) owners about acquiring a stake in their domestic Hundred competition. The fourth edition of the controversial 100-balls per side tournament, which features eight specially created teams — each with a men’s and women’s side — rather than the…

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“Surprised…”: India Coach Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Reports Of BCCI Rejecting Support Staff Request

July 22, 2024 admin

New India head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly denied reports and rumours that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rejected his requests for coaching staff personnel. Instead, Gambhir expressed that his requests to the BCCI were largely accepted. Gambhir also announced the names of two people who are set to…

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“All These Speculations About…”: Gautam Gambhir Opens Up On Equation With BCCI Secretary Jay Shah

July 22, 2024 admin

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke about his relationship with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah during a press conference before leaving for Sri Lanka. “I have a fabulous relationship with him. Jay Shah and I go a long way back. All these speculations about different…

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BCCI To Provide Rs 8.5 Crore To IOA For Paris Olympics: Secretary Jay Shah

July 21, 2024 admin

File photo of Jay Shah© X (formerly Twitter) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced financial assistance to the Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes, contributing Rs 8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for their campaign. The Paris Games will begin from July 26. “I am proud to…

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‘Cricket Does Not End If India Don’t Play’: Pakistan Star’s Strong Remark On India’s 2025 Champions Trophy Participation

July 21, 2024 admin

Pakistan cricketer Hasan Ali has strongly stated that they are prepared to play the 2025 Champions Trophy on home soil without Team India, if the latter does not agree to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. With Pakistan being the sole hosts of the 2025 Champions Trophy, there has been dispute regarding India’s…

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India vs Pakistan T20I Series In 2025? Report Reveals PCB’s Big Invitation

July 21, 2024 admin

Representative image© AFP Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is likely to invite India to a T20I bilateral series at a neutral venue in 2025. However, the board (PCB) seems adamant on not allowing matches of the Champions Trophy to be shifted outside Pakistan. PCB sources also stated that Naqvi will invite…

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“Very Slim Chances”: Ex-Pakistan Board Chief’s Blunt Admission On India Travelling For Champions Trophy

July 20, 2024 admin

File photo of an India vs Pakistan match© AFP Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Khalid Mahmood believes India will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year. “They are very very slim chances they will agree to play in Pakistan,” Mahmood, who is a retired senior bureaucrat, said. He,…

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BCCI’s Stern Mandate Amid India vs Sri Lanka Squad Announcement That Will Impact Future Selections

July 19, 2024 admin

The BCCI’s media statement announcing the India cricket squad for the Sri Lanka Tour was an interesting one. Both the ODI and T20I squads had several interesting choices and omissions. Suryakumar’s promotion as India T20I captain and Pandya’s demotion from the leadership group were the main talking points. However, there was one line…

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On Past Conflicts With Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli’s Clear Message To BCCI

July 19, 2024 admin

As Gautam Gambhir begins his stint as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, many were left wondering what the situation would mean for Virat Kohli, a player who has had numerous on-field tussles with the former India opener. After Rahul Dravid‘s exit as India’s head coach was confirmed, Gambhir emerged as…

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