The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a final 15-player Australian squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. Australia: Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) (c) Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Ben Dwarshuis (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis (TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Jake Fraser-McGurk (SA/ West Torrens Cricket Club) Aaron Hardie (WA/Willetton Cricket Club) Travis Head …

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is recovering well after sustaining a forehead injury during a warm-up match against Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy, the team management confirmed on Saturday. Ravindra suffered a laceration on his forehead after misjudging a catch under the floodlights in the 38th over of Pakistan’s innings at Gaddafi Stadium. The ball struck him directly on …

The New Zealand cricket team arrived in Lahore on Wednesday after traveling from Auckland via Dubai to participate in the upcoming tri-nation series in Pakistan. According to media reports, the team was escorted to their hotel under tight security measures, ensuring the safety of players ahead of the series. The New Zealand squad is scheduled to take a complete rest …

Tickets for the highly-anticipated Pakistan-India match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Dubai, were sold out within minutes, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). While tickets for the semi-finals are now available for purchase, the overwhelming demand for the Pakistan-India clash reflects the intense rivalry and excitement surrounding the event. Ticket prices varied by …

Four years after being dumped from the Australian team during a bleak period with the bat, Travis Head has risen to the top of the heap as a devastating power hitter in all three formats. The popular lefthander was awarded the Allan Border Medal late on Monday as Australia’s top men’s cricketer in 2024, crushing second-placed paceman Josh Hazlewood in …

Authorities have started considering hosting a cricket match at Peshawar’s Arbab Niaz Stadium after a gap of 20 years. According to police officials, an ICC delegation visited the stadium to assess its suitability for hosting PSL matches. The team conducted a comprehensive survey of the ground, pavilion, route for foreign players, and hotel access. The Peshawar Police Chief briefed the …

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has predicted that the final match of the ICC Champions Trophy will be between Australia and India. Ponting said that the Pakistani team will be a challenge for both teams. However, he said that there are quality players in the Australian and Indian teams, adding that the recent history of both these teams and their …

Australian batter Steve Smith became the fourth Australian to amass 10,000 runs in Test cricket on Wednesday. According to details, Smith achieved the milestone during the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka, when the batting maestro flicked one to mid-wicket off left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya. Moreover, Smith became the fifth fastest batter overall to join 10,000 club. …

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after producing his best-ever annual haul in the red-ball format. Rising in both home and away conditions, Bumrah was the best bowler in the world in 2024, significantly helping to put India in contention for the ICC World Test Championship standings. After a protracted …

The national selection committee has finalized Pakistan’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The squad will also represent Pakistan in the upcoming Tri-Nation Series. Pakistan will play their first match of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi. The squad list has been sent to PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, for approval, and the final announcement is …

The Gaddafi Stadium has been prepared for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, in a never-seen before style. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi took a keen interest in the project, which resulted in the completion of construction and decoration in a record time of five months. PCB said in a statement that the chairman has been personally overseeing …

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has stirred controversy by naming Pakistan as the favorites for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, leaving Indian fans fuming. In an interview with Star Sports, Gavaskar highlighted Pakistan’s home-ground advantage as a key factor, saying, “Pakistan should be considered favorites for the upcoming Champions Trophy because of the home-ground edge. While India has announced a …

In a dominant performance, Pakistan defeated the West Indies in the 1st Test at Multan, wrapping up the match on January 17, 2025. The West Indies were bowled out for just 123 in their second innings, chasing a target of 251. Abrar Ahmed played a crucial role with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs, while Sajid Khan added …

The Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy being held in Pakistan and Dubai was announced on Saturday on the International Cricket Council (ICC) official website. To the relief of Indian cricket fans, Jasprit Bumrah is on the squad. India Squad for Champions Trophy Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, …

After the West Indies ended Pakistan’s first innings on Saturday, Sajid Khan and Noman Ali took it on himself to get revenge, with the two combining for nine wickets. Pakistan’s Innings Pakistan were in dire straits after the bowling of Jayden Seales tore through their batting line-up. By tea time on Friday, the men in green found themselves down four …

The highly anticipated Champions Trophy, following its global tour, was set to return to Pakistan by the end of the month, with Lahore chosen as its first destination. According to detailThe International Cricket Council (ICC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had finalised plans to showcase the prestigious trophy in multiple locations across Lahore. Sources confirmed that the exhibition would offer …

The cricket fans had made many bittersweet memories during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 that was held jointly in the Caribbean and United States in June. According to details, Pakistan, who were eliminated in the first round of the mega tournament after getting drubbed at the hands of the United States and India had a debacle. However, it was …

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for a minimum of three months following a left hamstring tear sustained during the recent Test series against New Zealand in Hamilton. He won’t be available for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The injury, which occurred despite England’s 2-1 series victory, has forced Stokes’s withdrawal from England’s 15-man Champions Trophy squad and …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the West Indies’ upcoming tour of Pakistan, marking the Caribbean side’s first Test series in the country in nearly 19 years. The West Indies team will arrive in Islamabad on January 6, following their three-day match against Pakistan Shaheens from January 10 to 12 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. …

The ICC Board has confirmed that India and Pakistan matches in ICC events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at neutral venues, regardless of which country is hosting.   This arrangement will apply to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for February and March 2025 in Pakistan, as well as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, …

BRISBANE: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been India’s one-man army in the ongoing test series against Australia and the 31-year-old said he has no problem shouldering the massive bowling workload. Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in the five-test series with 18 dismissals from five innings despite little support from the other end. In the ongoing third test in Brisbane, Bumrah claimed …

After limiting Pakistan to a woeful total of 67, India reached the required total within eight overs on Sunday, winning their opening match of the Under-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 by nine wickets. The women in green struggled in their opening match against India, with only two batsmen making it to double digits. Komal Khan had the highest score …

GENEVA: An Extraordinary FIFA Congress announced Wednesday Morocco, Portugal and Spain as the hosts of the 2030 World Cup, as well as Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup. The virtual meeting attended by all 211 FIFA Member Associations also awarded three matches of the 2030 edition to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, one for each country, to …

The fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy –  scheduled to be held in Pakistan – hangs in the balance as the International Cricket Council (ICC) convenes for a crucial board meeting today. The decision, anticipated to bring clarity to the event’s future, will be attended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi who has left for Dubai this …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squads for the upcoming South Africa tour on Wednesday, but the omission of opener Fakhar Zaman from both the white-ball and red-ball squads has raised questions. National team head coach Aqib Javed addressed the exclusion, explaining that Fakhar’s lack of form and match fitness led to his omission. While Fakhar’s absence has been …

South Africa has announced its squad for the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan, with Heinrich Klaasen set to lead the team. Notably, key players Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Tristan Stubbs have been excluded from the squad. The T20 matches between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on December 10, 13, and 14. The series is expected …

DUBAI: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is visiting Dubai for an International Cricket Council (ICC) board members meeting which will decide the fate of the Champions Trophy. Following India’s announcement of their refusal to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming tournament, the ICC and the PCB are set to deliberate on how to move forward. So, what are the …

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has rejected the hybrid model proposed for the Champions Trophy, insisting on reciprocal arrangements with India. He stated that it is unacceptable for the Pakistan team to play in India while the Indian team does not reciprocate by playing in Pakistan. The PCB will consult with the Pakistani government if the ICC board meeting …

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli marked a remarkable return to form, scoring his 81st international century against Australia in the first Test at Perth. His stunning knock became an unforgettable moment for fans, reaffirming his status as one of the game’s greats. After reaching the milestone, Kohli dedicated his century to his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, acknowledging her unwavering support …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sumair Ahmad Syed, Chief Operating Officer of the PCB, as the Tournament Director for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Pakistan. PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi: “Sumair is an exceptionally organised professional with a wealth of administrative expertise. Coupled with his unwavering passion for …

Former Pakistan Cricketer and Umpire Mohammad Nazir Junior Passes Away at 78 Mohammad Nazir Junior, former Pakistan Test cricketer and renowned umpire, has passed away at the age of 78. His son Noman Nazir confirmed on Tuesday. Who was Nazir Junior? Nazir Junior was celebrated for his skillful spin bowling and represented Pakistan in 14 Test matches and four One …

Pakistan’s white-ball team head coach, Aqib Javed, praised Fakhar Zaman as a match-winning player, emphasising that if he remains fit, he will be selected in the team. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Aqib highlighted that the new selection committee has significantly improved Pakistan’s cricketing results. He also mentioned that Australia’s conditions are not easy. “The results have improved a …

Rafael Nadal could not conjure the fairytale ending his career deserved as the Spanish 22-times Grand Slam champion bowed out with defeat in the Davis Cup on an emotionally-charged and tearful night in Malaga . The 38-year-old’s legs and mind were as willing as ever but the magic was missing as he lost 6-4 6-4 to Dutchman Botic van de …

Marcus Stoinis slammed five huge sixes in an unbeaten 61 as Australia crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in Hobart on Monday to secure a 3-0 T20 series whitewash. Chasing a meagre 118, the hosts hit the target in the 12th over to hand Pakistan a reality check after the visitors won the preceding ODI series 2-1. Stoinis was unstoppable once he got …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated on Monday that the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 would still be held in the country amid India’s refusal to send its team for the tournament. Pakistan, who won the last edition of the Champions Trophy staged in England in 2017, will host the Feb 19-March 9 tournament. Due to their soured …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that Aqib Javed will serve as the temporary head coach of the national white ball team until the 2025 Champions Trophy. The announcement was made during a media interaction following Naqvi’s visit to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. PCB Chief Naqvi, addressing concerns regarding Pakistan’s readiness to host the prestigious event, …

Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson by unanimous decision to win an intergenerational heavyweight battle in Texas on Friday that failed to live up to its enormous hype. The bout between the 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Paul and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Tyson was streamed live on Netflix and played out in front of a sold-out crowd at …

Spencer Johnson (5-26) and (32 off 17) powered Australia to the brilliant 13-run victory against Pakistan to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-0 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday. Chasing a target of 148, Pakistan were bundled out for 134, with Usman Khan (52 off 38) notching up a fifty. Irfan Khan had remained unbeaten 37 off …

A technical glitch marred the pre-match proceedings of the first T20I between India and South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban on Friday as the Indian national anthem was interrupted twice before the start of the game. The incident occurred while both teams lined up for the national anthems. The anthem stopped midway during its first rendition, with the Indian players, including …

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has admitted that Manchester United are currently lacking a world-class striker, a major factor behind their struggles in front of goal this season. Despite this, Van Nistelrooy remains hopeful that young talents Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee can eventually fill that crucial role. United have scored just nine goals in their first 10 Premier League …