PLAYING XIs Pakistan has fielded an unchanged side, that won the first ODI by three wickets. However, South Africa have made four changes to their Playing XI. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma is back in the line-up, while Kwena Maphaka is set to make his ODI debut. Bjorn Fortuin, who replaced injured Keshav Maharaj in […]
Earlier today, a report from ESPNcricinfo revealed that the hybrid model has received approval for the entire ICC event cycle spanning from 2024 to 2027. The ICC has now officially confirmed the development through a press release. “ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 to be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue,” the apex cricket body […]
During his visit, he reviewed the progress and directed contractors to accelerate the upgrade work of Gaddafi Stadium to ensure its timely completion. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the importance of meeting deadlines, especially with the Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon. It’s worth noting that the ICC on Thursday confirmed the hybrid model for the Champions […]
This breakthrough follows a proposal from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) put forth on December 2, which introduced an innovative approach dubbed the ‘fusion formula‘. Under this new arrangement, India, as they wanted, would be playing their matches at a neutral venue during the Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy. In return, Pakistan will also compete at neutral […]
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 […]
Maharaj suffered a groin strain just before the first ODI against Pakistan on Tuesday and was replaced by all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo in South Africa’s Playing XI. Following the injury, Maharaj underwent a series of scans to evaluate the extent of the damage. The results confirmed that he is dealing with a left adductor strain. Watch […]
The above-mentioned match was played on Tuesday, 17 December, during which Musa violated article 2.5 of the PCB Code of Conduct which says, “any language, action or gesture used by a Player and directed towards a batter upon his/her dismissal which has the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction.” The incident took place when Musa […]
The BoG was briefed on the latest developments regarding hosting the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be played in Pakistan. The members lauded Chairman PCB’s firm stance regarding hosting the showpiece ICC event at home and showed their confidence in him. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi invites Saudi cricket chief to Pakistan for Champions […]
Shami was not selected for the tour of Australia because of an ankle surgery that sidelined him for nearly a year. He underwent the surgery in February and was on track to return to the national team. However, he aggravated a knee issue during his rehabilitation, which further delayed his comeback. The right-handed pacer achieved […]
South Africa has included two uncapped players — all-rounder Corbin Bosch alongside teenage pacer Kwena Maphaka, who is part of the white-ball squad against Pakistan. Bosch, the son of former international cricketer Tertius Bosch, has received his first call-up to represent his country at the international level. He has scored 1295 runs at an average […]
