Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne feels that combatting Afghanistan spinners in the middle overs will be crucial for them to come out on top in their final Group B encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy on Friday. Australia’s last game against group-toppers South Africa was washed out in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, leaving them in … Read more
Pakistan cricket team put up an embarrassing show during the Champions Trophy 2025. The defending champions were knocked out early in the group stage of the tournament. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side suffered a 60-run loss to New Zealand in the event opener before being outplayed by India by a 6-wicket margin. As the … Read more
Hosts Pakistan will face Bangladesh in their last match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy campaign at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. While there will be no progress to the semi-finals for either of these sides at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, there is still plenty to play for. In front of … Read more
File image of Shaheen Afridi (left) and Haris Rauf.© AFP Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday expressed his faith in the pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, saying it will bring out “something special” in the must-win Champions Trophy clash against India. Pakistan will be under pressure … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board.© X (formerly Twitter) For the first time, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not distributing free passes for enclosures, VIP areas, or hospitality boxes during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, a departure from past practices for international series in Pakistan. Typically whenever an international series is held in Pakistan, the … Read more
Pakistan crumbled to a 60-run defeat in their opening Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against New Zealand, with seniors like Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan being heavily criticised for their approach and intent during the run chase. Chasing a daunting 321, Pakistan managed only 22 runs in their first 10 overs, and also … Read more
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah is surprised that he has been picked for the Champions Trophy despite dishing out ordinary performances, saying he himself doesn’t know “how I got into the team”. Khushdil, a middle-order left-hand batter, scored a stroke-filled 69 off 49 deliveries but his efforts went in vain as Pakistan lost the … Read more
Opening batter Ryan Rickelton struck a flawless maiden century before a clinical display by the bowlers as South Africa began their Champions Trophy campaign with a comprehensive 107-run win over Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday. Rickleton smashed 103 off 106 balls with the help of seven fours and one six while captain Temba … Read more
A funny interaction between cricket presenter Sanjana Ganesan and Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz is going viral on social media. During the chat, the duo talked about India’s right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is also the husband of Sanjana. “He is very different bowler and very dangerous,” said Mehidy in the video. To this, … Read more
File photo of Steve Smith.© AFP Australia’s stand-in captain, Steve Smith is not concerned over the absence of key players in the Champions Trophy and wants the younger players to perform under pressure in the global event. The Aussies will start their campaign in the tournament with a match against old foes England … Read more