The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had to abruptly end the National Women's Championship in Karachi on Monday after five players had a close shave following a fire incident in the team hotel. The PCB had booked an entire floor for the five competing sides and team officials. A source said that when the …
Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts on the venues for the ICC Champions Trophy and the possibility of an India-Pakistan match, emphasizing the role of the government in such decisions. Commenting on the issue, Kapil Dev remarked, "It's the government's responsibility. People like us should not give opinions, our …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled the planned trophy tour of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Skardu, Murree, and Muzaffarabad, areas which fall within Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The decision came shortly after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the inclusion of these cities in the tour itinerary, which drew immediate objections from the …
Image for representative use© AFP The drama over ICC Champions Trophy's venue has intensified ever since Team India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the tournament was confirmed. Pakistan remain determined to host the entire tournament in the country but India are demanding a hybrid model for their matches. A cricket match between …
Amid the ongoing feud between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, ex-cricketer Brad Haddin has revealed the reason behind the war of words between the two. It all kicked off after Gambhir replied to Ponting over his comments on star India batter Virat Kohli's concerning form ahead of …
File photo of Champions Trophy© X/Twitter Even though the ICC is yet to announce the final schedule of the Champions Trophy, it flew the trophy to Pakistan on Thursday for a tour of the country beginning November 16. According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy tour would begin from Skardu …
Former Australia cricketer has reminded India head coach Gautam Gambhir of his one-match ban from 2008 amid his verbal spat with Ricky Ponting. Notably, Gambhir recently reacted strongly to Ponting’s criticism of Virat Kohli’s form and said that the former Australia captain has no business talking about Indian cricket and should only focus on Australian …
ICC's new Champions Trophy video highlights Lahore's Shahi Qila and Pakistan's truck art.© X/@ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a brand-new visual identity for the men's and women's ICC Champions Trophy. The latest development comes amid India's reported refusal to travel to Pakistan for next year's men's edition. The ICC …
Gautam Gambhir (L) and Ricky Ponting© X (Twitter) Former Australian cricket team Ricky Ponting took a fresh jibe at India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid their ongoing feud over the former's comments on Virat Kohli's recent form. Following Ponting's comments on Kohli's disappointing run ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir asked him to …
Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi expressed hope that each of eight teams will be in Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Taking to X, Shahid said that cricket is at a "crucial crossroads", facing one of its "greatest challenges". "Cricket is at a crucial crossroads, facing perhaps one of its greatest …
