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Divide Within PCB Over Acceptance Of Champions Trophy 2025 ‘Compensation’: Report

December 15, 2024 admin

File photo of Mohsin Naqvi© X (Twitter) The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to accept to host the 2025 Champions Trophy in a hybrid format following India’s refusal to travel across the border has caused discontent in the organisation with sources telling IANS that many members are unhappy with the way Pakistan has…

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‘ICC Giving Lollipop…’: Ex-Pakistan Star Warns PCB Against Accepting Deal On Champions Trophy

December 14, 2024 admin

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…

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Upset With Pakistan Cricket Board, Coach Jason Gillespie Resigns. Here’s Why

December 13, 2024 admin

File photo of Jason Gillespie© AFP Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan’s Test team coach and former pacer Aaqib Javed has replaced the Australian for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, PCB announced on Thursday. Pakistan will play two Tests against the Proteas from December 26, and they are…

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Major Change In Champions Trophy 2025 Format Amid India-Pakistan Row? Report Makes Big Claim

December 12, 2024 admin

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…

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Losses, Legal Action, Alienation: PCB Sent Brutal Message Over Champions Trophy Withdrawal Threat

December 11, 2024 admin

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…

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PCB Names Condition To ICC For Agreeing To ‘Hybrid’ Champions Trophy: Report

December 9, 2024 admin

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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“Pakistan Has To Decide…”: India Great’s Blunt Take On Champions Trophy Row

December 9, 2024 admin

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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Franchise Owners Submit List Of Unsold Overseas IPL Players To PCB For PSL Draft

December 8, 2024 admin

Franchise owners have submitted a list of overseas players who went unsold in the recent IPL auction to the PCB to ensure they are registered for the Pakistan Super League players’ draft. The upcoming seasons of the PSL and Indian Premier League (IPL) will likely overlap with each for the first time next…

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“Just Want To Make Money?”: Shahid Afridi’s Sharp Dig At ICC Over Champions Trophy Row

December 8, 2024 admin

Former captain Shahid Afridi has advised the PCB to refrain from sending the national team to India for any cricket event, including ICC tournaments, unless India agrees to send its team to Pakistan. Speaking at the Urdu conference at the Karachi Arts Council, Afridi emphasized the need for the Pakistan Cricket Board to…

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Pakistan PM Jumps Into ICC Champions Trophy Row With BCCI, Assures PCB Of…

December 8, 2024 admin

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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