A controversy erupted on Sunday over the failure of the ICC to invite a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official on stage for the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. A source said that the PCB’s chief executive officer Sumair Ahmed, who is also the director of the tournament, was present at … Read more
In times where the focus should be on the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand, the chatter around an apparent ‘advantage’ that Rohit Sharma’s men enjoyed by playing all of their games in Dubai hasn’t died down. Allegations continue to come thick and heavy, forcing even head coach Gautam Gambhir to … Read more
Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Harshit Rana in a practice session ahead of the final© AFP The fact that the Indian cricket team played all of its Champions Trophy matches at a single venue – the Dubai International Cricket Stadium – has triggered some serious allegations against the Board of Control for Cricket … Read more
Just two days remain before the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand begins in Dubai. While the Indian team arrives into the title-decider with zero defeats to their name, New Zealand’s one and only loss came against their opponents in the final. Despite the fact that India have played near-perfect … Read more
Australia captain Steve Smith played down venue advantage to India after being comprehensively beaten by four wickets in the semi-final of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai. India playing at one venue has been a hot topic for debate among former cricketers and some sections of fans. There has hardly been any press … Read more
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan checking Dubai pitch© AFP Team India will square off against arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium today in order to book their spot in the semifinals of the ongoing competition. The last time India and Pakistan clashed in a Champions Trophy event … Read more
After India began their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, skipper Rohit Sharma said it was good to see vice-captain Shubman Gill, who hit an unbeaten 101, stay till the end in the chase of 229 at the Dubai International Stadium. Gill took his time before grinding it hard … Read more