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Rohit Sharma becomes second fastest to complete 11,000 runs in ODI cricket

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Rohit Sharma becomes second fastest to complete 11,000 runs in ODI cricket

India’s captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during a ODI cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy between India and Bangladesh, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai, UAE, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the second fastest batter after compatriot Virat Kohli to complete 11,000 runs in One-day…

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India have the best team, but for many one match is all that matters

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India have the best team, but for many one match is all that matters

The weirdest international cricket tournament is set to commence this week. Relevance? Well, television wants it. More importantly, it provides an opportunity for an India-Pakistan match which can only be played either at the two World Cups (T20 and 50-over) or at the Champions Trophy. Other teams can be forgiven for thinking they merely make…

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Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s Mess Is Shocking, But Not Surprising

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Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s Mess Is Shocking, But Not Surprising

The last thing a country wants after bagging the hosting rights for a global sports tournament is to not be ready on time. As things stand right now, Pakistan find themselves staring at that worst-case scenario as it races against time to complete work on venues scheduled to host the non-India Champions Trophy matches. It…

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Jay Shah Slams Pak For Champions Trophy Tour In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

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Jay Shah Slams Pak For Champions Trophy Tour In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Citing concerns over “territorial integrity and political interference in sports”, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on Pakistan Cricket Board’s announcement to conduct the Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) areas, say reports. The International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s governing body, has decided to cancel the planned trophy tour…

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India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match slotted for March 1 in Lahore; BCCI yet to give consent

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India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match slotted for March 1 in Lahore; BCCI yet to give consent

The last tournament that Pakistan hosted was the Asia Cup in 2023, conducted in a ‘Hybrid Model’ with India playing their matches in Sri Lanka. File | Photo Credit: AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has slotted its team’s marquee Champions Trophy match against arch-foes India in Lahore on March 1 next year but the…

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Bilateral series with India | Our target right now is to host the Champions Trophy, says PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi

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Bilateral series with India | Our target right now is to host the Champions Trophy, says PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that the PCB would be open to the idea of playing with India in bilateral series if they send their team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Photo: X/@TheRealPCB  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that the PCB would be open to the…

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