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On Refusal To Play In Pakistan, Ex-BCCI Selector’s Blunt Verdict: ‘If Governement…’

February 18, 2025 admin

Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar has picked India, last edition’s finalists, as a “strong favourite” for the Champions Trophy, which will begin on Wednesday in Karachi. After falling short against arch-rival Pakistan in 2017, India will once again begin its pursuit of the ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday against Bangladesh in Dubai. With a…

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On Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam Comparisons, “Bewakoof Log” Dig By Ex-Pakistan Selector

February 18, 2025 admin

Former Pakistan Kamran Akmal has rubbished the comparisons between star India batter Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. Akmal suggested that there is no comparison between Kohli and Babar, saying that the former is in a league of his own. Furthermore, Akmal also called out social media users for drawing parallels between the two,…

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Pakistan vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025: Preview, Squads, Timing, Live Streaming Details

February 18, 2025 admin

The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 commences on Wednesday with the winners of the 2017 edition, Pakistan, taking on New Zealand in the opening match of the tournament at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan enter the tournament as the defending champions, having beaten India in the final of the…

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“Ready To Provide Best Facilities, Experience”: PCB Chief Ahead Of CT 2025

February 18, 2025 admin

Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest at the opening match.© AFP Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi assured on Tuesday that the ICC Champions Trophy would be hosted in a manner that would bring pride and joy to the people of Pakistan. The 50-over ICC showpiece, beginning…

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“Bowled 80 Per Cent…”: Mohammad Rizwan Provides Big Fitness Update On Pakistan Star Pacer

February 18, 2025 admin

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan issued a fitness update on tearaway Haris Rauf and confirmed the 31-year-old was at his “full rhythm” on the eve of the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. After over seven years, the Champions Trophy will return to the calendar year with a high-profile clash between Pakistan, the defending…

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“Like A Bad Dream”: Terror Attack On Sri Lanka In Pakistan Revisited By Inzamam-Ul-Haq Ahead Of CT 2025

February 18, 2025 admin

Pakistan will take the field on Wednesday, hoping to get their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign off to a winning start. Pakistan, who are hosting the tournament barring India matches (to be played in Dubai), were beaten by the Kiwis last week in the final of a tri-nation series, at the same venue. Pakistan…

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“Virat Kohli Never Said…”: Haris Rauf Dismisses Rumours Over His Chat With Kohli

February 18, 2025 admin

Ahead of the much-awaiting clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy on Sunday, pacer Haris Rauf said that he is ready to face legendary batter Virat Kohli in the encounter, who smashed famous consecutive sixes against him in the 2022 T20 World Cup at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Kohli’s unbeaten 82…

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“Convincing World Pakistan Is Safe”: Ramiz Raja As Country Hosts First Major Event In 29 Years

February 18, 2025 admin

Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a landmark just a few years after the country was off-limits because of security fears. Staging the Champions Trophy in three cities over the next two-and-a-half weeks will be a huge boost to the…

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Champions Trophy Set To Start Amid Debate On Relevance Of 50-Over Cricket

February 18, 2025 admin

Intrigue, uncertainty, backstage drama. The ICC Champions Trophy has seen it all even before the curtains go up on the tournament and it would only get more stirring over the next three weeks, starting with the opening clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Eight teams will vie for a trophy, often…

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“Can Take Game Away”: Harbhajan Singh Warns India Of Pakistan Star Ahead Of Champions Trophy Clash

February 18, 2025 admin

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh has warned the Indian team to be cautious of Fakhar Zaman in the upcoming fixture against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. India and Pakistan will add another chapter to their famed cricketing rivalry in Dubai on February 23. Ahead of the much-anticipated encounter, Harbhajan warned the Rohit Sharma-led side…

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