Babar Azam (Reuters Photo) Former Test cricketer Umar Akmal has criticised Babar Azam, attributing Pakistan cricket team’s present difficulties to his leadership. “Babar was captain for nearly five years, most of the time in all formats, and he never tried to build the bench strength due to his likes and dislikes,” Umar told a TV…
Champions Trophy (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: The 2025 Champions Trophy witnessed an embarrassing blunder on Saturday when the Indian national anthem was mistakenly played ahead of the England vs Australia match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The unexpected mix-up left Australian players and the packed crowd stunned before organisers realised the mistake and halted the anthem….
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has lavished praise on opening batter Shubman Gill, calling him “absolute gold dust” in the one-day format after his match-winning century (101 not out) against Bangladesh in India’s ICC Champions Trophy opener. Gill’s inclusion in the squad and his appointment as vice-captain had sparked debates before the tournament,…
Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan interacts with teammate Babar Azam. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has dismissed Pakistan’s chances of defeating India in their crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Citing Pakistan’s recent struggles, including their tri-nation series loss and an underwhelming Test series against…
NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan square off in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, with Rohit Sharma‘s squad hoping to secure a semifinal berth and Mohammad Rizwan‘s team desperately trying to avoid an early tournament exit. The match is hyped as a big match but is largely lopsided on the field. India is…
File Pic: India and Pakistan cricketers. (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Cricket’s fiercest rivalry will take center stage on Sunday as India face Pakistan in a high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy clash at the Dubai International Stadium. With a packed 25,000-strong crowd and millions watching worldwide, the pressure is on, especially for Pakistan, whose title defense hangs…
Former Pakistan cricketer Mudassar Nazar TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: A sizable crowd had gathered outside the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday when the Pakistan cricket team arrived for their first training session since landing in the city a day prior. Amid the chants of “Babar, Babar, King Babar, humara King Babar”, the players rushed into…
Such is the format of the Champions Trophy that it allows no room for error and even a single defeat at the group stage can put a team out of the tournament. With eight sides in the fray for the top honours, the two groups include four teams each.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
South Africa players celebrate during the Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa made a strong statement in their opening ICC Champions Trophy match, securing a commanding 107-run victory over Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday. Opener Ryan Rickelton starred with a maiden ODI century, crafting…
India cricketers celebrate victory against Pakistan in the DLF Cup in Abu Dhabi, 19 April 2006. (Photo by Haider Shah/AFP via Getty Images) For decades, the UAE has been the battleground of some of the most unforgettable India-Pakistan One-Day International clashes. From the legendary Sharjah thrillers of the 1980s and 1990s to modern-day encounters in…
