New Zealand beat a vastly different South Africa team by six wickets in Lahore three weeks ago, two days after beating Pakistan at the same venue in warmups for the ODI tournament. “We are lucky. We’ve had some experience playing here in the tri-series before the tournament kicked off,” Stead told reporters on a video […]
The right-handed batter, who has been an integral part of the South Africa white-ball squad since 2019, has said that he is open to the possibility of Champions Trophy 2025 becoming his last ICC tournament. “It’s definitely a possibility that it’s my last ICC tournament. I’m not saying that with any preconceived ideas that I’ll […]
The defending champions’ hopes for a place in the semis were dashed after Virat Kohli’s ton coupled with disciplined bowling helped India thrash Pakistan by six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium a day earlier. India chased down a modest 242-run target with a loss of four wickets and 45 deliveries to spare. In a […]
“The trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf failed to perform in 2023’s Asia Cup, 50-over World Cup, T-20 World Cup, and in Champions Trophy 2025,” Hafeez said while talking to a private TV, following Pakistan’s defeat to India. “It is time to realise that these guys, according to many people have […]
“I have been away from international cricket for a long time. That distance will remain. My chapter in international cricket is over. I have been thinking about this for a long time,” Tamim Iqbal posted on his official Facebook account. With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being hosted by Pakistan just around the corner, the […]
According to a Cricinfo report, neutral venues will also be used for Pakistan’s matches in ICC tournaments that India hosts till 2027. “ESPNcricinfo has seen a resolution with details of the agreement, which is expected to undergo an ICC board vote, in which during the 2024-2027 event cycle, all matches involving India in an event […]
Commenting on the appointment, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi said “Sumair is an exceptionally organized professional with a wealth of administrative expertise. Coupled with his unwavering passion for cricket, I am confident he will deliver an unforgettable ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for players, officials, and fans alike.” “The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to showcase Pakistan’s […]
The irrepressible seam bowler made his debut against England at Napier in 2008 and has been a mainstay of the New Zealand Test side since then. Southee has taken 385 wickets in 104 Tests during his 16-year-long career. He is the second-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in Test cricket with Richard Hadlee standing at the […]
The PCB has received positive feedback from ICC officials who have visited Pakistan to inspect arrangements for the event. The proposed schedule includes Karachi hosting three matches including the opening match and a semi-final while Lahore will host seven matches, including the final. Rawalpindi will host five matches including a semi-final. The PCB has also […]
