David Boon (Photo Source: X) Former Australia batter David Boon is set to step down from his role as an International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee following the current Champions Trophy to take up a position on Cricket Australia‘s (CA) board from March 28.“I’m absolutely delighted that David will bring his vast experience as a…
The Indian men’s hockey team has credited its impressive performance in the FIH Pro League to a week-long camp with legendary Australian forward Michael McCann, with players vouching for his cutting-edge techniques that helped them dominate the rivals in Bhubaneswar. The Paris Olympics bronze-medallist side, led by Harmanpreet Singh, won five of the eight Pro…
Players of Pakistan stand for their national anthem (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign ended in disappointment as they faced an early elimination in the group stage. The tournament, which marked Pakistan’s first ICC event hosting rights in 29 years, only added to the nation’s struggles amid political instability, security concerns,…
NEW DELHI: The Champions Trophy match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to relentless rain. In their first ICC tournament on home soil in 29 years, Pakistan’s campaign ended in disappointment, failing to secure a single victory. Bangladesh also wrapped up their winless run, heading home…
Hashmatullah Shahidi (Agency Photo) Glenn Maxwell‘s epic double century in the 2023 ODI World Cup is history — an irked Afghanistan captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, replied when asked if they have made some plans to tackle the hard-hiting Australian allrounder ahead of their virtual knockout fixture in Group B of the Champions Trophy on Friday.Afghanistan elimianted…
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott (Photo Credit: Afghanistan Cricket Board) Afghanistan‘s head coach Jonathan Trott is overjoyed with his team’s fighting win over England to stay alive in the ICC Champions Trophy, saying that his team is “never going to be taken lightly” by any opponent now. Afghanistan’s eight-run win dumped England out of the tournament,…
NEW DELHI: According to former opener Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma has developed into a capable leader over time and has a strong relationship with his teammates, all of which bode well for the Indian squad. The Mumbai batsman has enough expertise to manage the squad, according to Dhawan, who was Rohit’s opening partner for a…
Jos Buttler (Photo Source: X) England‘s group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy may have repercussions on the team’s make-up in white-ball cricket, with captain Jos Buttler hoping to figure out if he still fits in the scheme of things for the progress of the national team after a disappointing run.The narrow eight-run defeat against Afghanistan…
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan, left, and fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi celebrating the win over England (Photo Credit: @ACBofficials on X) Afghanistan kept their hopes of reaching the semifinals of the Champions Trophy alive with a thrilling eight-run win over England in Lahore on Wednesday, and the euphoria of the big win was witnessed in a…
England’s Liam Livingstone (R) reacts as Afghanistan’s Gulbadin Naib (L) celebrates his dismissal during the ICC Champions Trophy match. (AP) Afghanistan secured a stunning eight-run victory over England in Lahore on Wednesday, keeping their hopes alive in Group B of the Champions Trophy.England initially dominated with the ball, reducing Afghanistan to 37 for three. However,…
