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Gurbaz's sterling form, bowling options give Afghanistan strong hope in Champions Trophy
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"No pressure on us...": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of CT2025 opener against South Africa
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against South Africa, Afghanistan skipper...
"One of the greatest ODIs I've played...": Yuvraj on his first IND-PAK match in 2003 WC
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh recalled his first-ever India versus Pakistan...
Champions Trophy: Pakistan fined five per cent of match fees for slow over-rate against New Zealand
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate...
Hridoy, Jaker script record-breaking partnership in Champions Trophy
Dubai [UAE], February 20 (ANI): Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali etched their names in the record books with a historic partnership...
"Will know if intent is issue or inherent ability": Manjrekar raises question on Pakistan team after shambolic display
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes Pakistan's next matches will shed...
Imam-ul-Haq replaces injured Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved the inclusion of opener Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement...
"No intention to improve...": Akhtar blasts Babar for sluggish knock against NZ in CT opener
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticised star batter Babar Azam for his slow and conservative...
CT: Naseem Shah "disappointed" with Pakistan's defeat against NZ, says need to correct mistakes before facing India
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Pakistan pace sensation Naseem Shah expressed his dissapointment about the defending champions'...
Fakhar Zaman ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): In a major setback for Pakistan's cricket team, opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the...
Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh win toss; opt to bat first against India in their opening clash
Dubai [UAE], February 20 (ANI): Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat first in their opening game...
New Zealand pacer Molly Penfold ruled out for season with knee injury
Wellington [New Zealand], February 20 (ANI): New Zealand seamer Molly Penfold has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to...
Cricket fans perform Havan in Varanasi for India's victory ahead of Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of India's opening match in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 against...
Champions Trophy: From expecting 260 to hammering 320; Santner reveals key factor behind NZ's success against Pakistan
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted they were initially targeting a score somewhere...
Rizwan admits Pakistan didn't expect NZ to put 300-plus total; sees blockbuster clash against India as "normal match"
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that Pakistan didn't expect New Zealand to pile up 320 runs...
CT2025: All-round New Zealand eases past sluggish, conservative Pakistan by 60 runs in opener
Karachi [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): Sluggishness and conservative are two words, that could define Pakistan's run-chase of 321 runs...
"If Shami, Kuldeep perform, it is great for us": India skipper Rohit Sharma
Dubai [UAE], February 19 (ANI): India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami and 'Chinaman' spinner Kuldeep Yadav...
"Level of competition always good..." Virat Kohil reveals why he likes Champions Trophy
Dubai [UAE], February 19 (ANI): Ahead of the campaign opener against Bangladesh, star India batter Virat Kohli opened up on why he...
BCCI VP Shukla backs India to win Champions Trophy despite Bumrah's absence
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Wednesday...
Champions Trophy: Latham, Young enter New Zealand's exclusive club with blistering centuries against Pakistan
Karachi [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): Will Young and Tom Latham joined an exclusive New Zealand club with their blistering centuries...
Centuries from Young, Latham propel New Zealand to 320/5 against Pakistan
Karachi [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): New Zealand made a strong start to their Champions Trophy campaign, posting a formidable 320/5...
Kane Williamson breaks 6-year streak during Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan
Karachi [New Zealand], February 19 (ANI): New Zealand batter Kane Williamson broke his six-year streak of not registering a single-digit...
Collateral damage: how the war on 'woke banking' could backfire on New Zealand
It would be hard to think of an industry less obviously woke than banking, but that's how coalition partner NZ First has characterised...
Why Rachin Ravindra is missing NZ's CT2025 campaign opener against Pakistan
Karachi [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra will miss the ICC Champions Trophy opener between the...
Fakhar Zaman's early exit mars Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against NZ
Karachi [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): Pakistan's title defense in the Champions Trophy got off to a rocky start as Fakhar Zaman was...
Can Bangladesh make history at CT2025 without Shakib?
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Bangladesh's absence of legendary all-rounder Shakib al Hasan, an in-form core, lack of winning...
Champions Trophy 2025: Star-studded panel of commentators announced for all 9 language feeds
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): A star-studded line-up of cricket legends from seven different countries will bring their expert...
CT 2025: Pakistan win toss; opt to bowl first against New Zealand in tournament opener
Karachi [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Muhammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the ICC Men's Champions...
Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi boasts confidence in his fitness ahead of Champions Trophy opener
New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi exuded confidence in his fitness and that of his compatriots...
Kane Williamson recalls New Zealand's rivalry with Pakistan ahead of Champions Trophy opener
New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): New Zealand stalwart Kane Williamson took a trip down memory lane before the Champions Trophy...
Babar Azam receives ICC 'Team of the Year' 2024 cap ahead of Champions Trophy opener
New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam received his International...
Kyle Jamieson approved as replacement for Lockie Ferguson in New Zealand squad
Dubai [UAE], February 18 (ANI): The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has approved Kyle Jamieson as...
"For me, it was a new journey...": Babar Azam recalls CT 2017 triumph against India ahead of NZ clash
Karachi [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand on Wednesday, Pakistan...
Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan begin quest for title defence; New Zealand search for first ICC title since 2000
Karachi [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): The Champions Trophy is back on the calendars of cricket enthusiasts as the extravaganza fest...
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