Pakistan cricket team (Photo credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: With just a few days to go for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed out Pakistan’s tendency to crumble under pressure as a key weakness ahead of the tournament. Despite being the defending champions from the last edition in 2017, Pakistan…
The Champions Trophy is set to return for its ninth edition, featuring the top eight ODI teams in the world. Hosted by defending champions Pakistan and the UAE, the tournament will be played for the first time since 2017, when Pakistan lifted the trophy for the first time. The qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy…
In response to the contentious run-out decisions that influenced her side’s narrow defeat to Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards expressed difficulty in accepting such crucial determinations that impact match results. During Saturday’s WPL match, three disputed run-out decisions generated discussions regarding LED stump rule interpretations.Third official Gayathri Venugopalan declared three DC players —…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was signed by the five-time champion Mumbai Indians on Sunday to replace Allah Ghazanfar, who has been sidelined for the IPL 2025 due to an injury. The 18-year-old Afghan spinner will also miss the forthcoming Champions Trophy due to a fracture in his L4 vertebra, notably in his…
The Champions Trophy is set to make its comeback to the cricket calendar for the first time since 2017, when Pakistan defeated India in the final to win their maiden title. And the stage is getting ready for another high-octane match between the two rivals. Poll What Are You Most Excited About in the India…
Pakistan‘s defeat against New Zealand in the tri-series final has been heavily criticised by former players, and Basit Ali didn’t mince his words in saying that the Champions Trophy hosts should learn to play ODI cricket from India.While Pakistan lost two of their three matches in the tri-series, including the final, India thrashed England 3-0…
Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) After the thrilling T20 World Cup and the intense race to the World Test Championship final, the cricketing world now shifts its focus to ODI cricket with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament, set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, marks the first major ICC event…
Delhi Capitals registered a thrilling last-ball win over Mumbai Indians. (WPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ dramatic last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League was marred by two contentious run-out decisions, sparking debate among fans and experts. Arundhati Reddy sealed a tense two-wicket win by scrambling a two off the final delivery,…
India have been dominant in the few ODIs they’ve played heading into the Champions Trophy, but inconsistencies remain in the batting order…Does India’s middle order wear an uncertain look heading into the Champions Trophy? The dominance against England at home in the lead up to the ICC tournament notwithstanding, there appears to be some confusion…
Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Salman Ali Agha (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has emphasised that winning the Champions Trophy is more important than merely defeating arch-rivals India in the upcoming ICC event. He also expressed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to win the tournament. “I am excited for the Champions…
