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PCB may receive $4.5 million (around Rs 38.2 crore) With Champions Trophy being hosted in neutral venue.© AFP Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to receive an extra $4.5 million (around Rs 38.2 crore) in compensation from the International Cricket Council (ICC), having agreed to host the upcoming Champions Trophy under hybrid model,…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has backed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its decision that India-Pakistan matches, as part of ICC events, will be played at neutral venues till 2027, saying it will help “all stakeholders– both cricket boards and the broadcasters”. The ICC Board on Thursday confirmed that…
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File photo from an India vs Pakistan cricket match© AFP There is no end in sight for the controversy surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025. The competition was supposed to take place in Pakistan but India refused to travel citing security reasons. The decision taken by India led to massive discussions about the future…
New Delhi: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has raised concerns over the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) potential acceptance to a reported compromise deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), calling it a “lollipop” that would ultimately harm Pakistan cricket. Basit’s remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about hosting rights and financial compensation tied to the…
Representative Image© AFP The controversy surrounding Champions Trophy 2025 is far from over and no decision has been taken over the scheduling of the competition yet. India refused to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns leading a major conversation on how the International Cricket Council (ICC) will handle the situation. A ‘hybrid’ formula…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face revenue losses, lawsuits and risk alienation from the cricket world if it decides to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy as deadlock persists with governing body ICC over the mode of organising the 50-over event scheduled in February-March. A senior cricket administrator who is well versed…
Representational image© AFP Amid the ongoing impasse on Pakistan’s hosting of the Champions Trophy 2025, the decision on the next year’s marquee event is likely to be announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, sources told IANS on Monday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which holds the hosting rights for the…
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On the expected lines, Indian cricket team pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Travis Head are set to be penalised over their altercation on Day 2 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Siraj was seen giving Head a send-off after dismissing the Australia star but a few comments were exchanged between…
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Representative Image© AFP Former India cricketer Madan Lal believes Pakistan should accept and play in the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The future of the Champions Trophy has been left in doubt after India held its stance of not sending the men’s team to Pakistan for next year’s marquee event,…
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi of “complete support” on the issue of the hosting of the Champions Trophy next year and said the country should keep its self-respect while dealing with the matter, according to sources. Sharif, who is also the patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board…
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