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Champions Trophy 2025: Star-Studded Panel Of Commentators For All 9 Language Feeds

February 19, 2025 admin

JioStar Network will be the home of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, delivering a ground-breaking presentation of the prestigious tournament starting February 19. With the world’s top eight teams set to clash in high-stakes encounters, the broadcaster will offer an unparalleled viewing experience across both linear television and digital platforms. On TV,…

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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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Who Are The Favourites To Make Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals? All Scenarios Explained

February 17, 2025 admin

It is the biggest cricketing event of the calendar year as the world’s best eight teams get ready to lock horns with one another in the ICC Champions Trophy which gets underway in Karachi from the 19th of February. The million-dollar question then is – who are the favourites to win the tournament?…

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No Pakistan In Champions Trophy Semi-Finals: Ex-Pakistan Cricket Selector Finds ‘Loopholes’, Names 4 Potentials

February 17, 2025 admin

Who are the favourites to win Champions Trophy 2025? With the top eight teams in the world vying for the coveted title, predicting a clear-cut winner is a hard task. ODI World Cup champions Australia are without four front-line players due to injuries and retirement, while T20 World Cup champions India are without…

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Champions Trophy Set For Liftoff After India-Pakistan Row, Boycott Calls

February 17, 2025 admin

The Champions Trophy begins from Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and Dubai, and with England facing calls to boycott their match against Afghanistan. The event, regarded as second only to the World Cup in the one-day game, runs until March 9 and is the first global…

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World’s 1st Openly Gay South African Imam, Muhsin Hendricks, Shot Dead

February 16, 2025 admin

Johannesburg, South Africa: Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead Saturday near the southern city of Gqeberha, South African police said. The imam, who ran a mosque intended as a safe haven for gay and other marginalised Muslims, was in a car with another person when a vehicle stopped in…

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Champions Trophy Group B Decoded: Australia, South Africa Favourites. England, Afghanistan Dark Horse

February 15, 2025 admin

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semifinals of the Champions Trophy from Group B along with South Africa. But they will face stiff challenges from England and Afghanistan. Here’s the Group B SWOT analysis. Australia Strength: No other…

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“When Mohammad Rizwan Has Cramps…”: Pakistan Captain’s Antics Summed Up By Teammate

February 14, 2025 admin

Salman Ali Agha had a rather cheeky comment for Mohammad Rizwan’s knock.© X (Twitter) Captain Mohammad Rizwan and his deputy Salman Ali Agha slammed centuries on Wednesday, helping Pakistan beat South Africa in the first game at the newly-renovated National Stadium in Karachi. The pair added a record-breaking 260-run stand, the highest for…

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“Matthew Didn’t Say…”: Shaheen Afridi’s Big Admission On Altercation With South Africa Star

February 14, 2025 admin

Shaheen Afridi had a heated exchange with Matthew Breetzke© X (Twitter) Shaheen Afridi broke the silence about his heated verbal exchange with Matthew Breetzke during the ODI tri-nation series match between Pakistan and South Africa on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the 28th over of the first innings when Shaheen deliberately got in…

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After ‘Shameless’ Act, ICC Punishes Shaheen Afridi And Two Pakistan Stars For Doing This vs South Africa

February 13, 2025 admin

Pakistan notched a memorable win against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Chasing a humongous target of 353, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha played two memorable innings of 122 and 134 ad Pakistan win with one over to spare. However, those were not the only aspects of the match which had everyone’s focus….

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