Pakistan rules out back channel diplomacy with India on Champions Trophy | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan announced on Thursday that no behind-the-scenes diplomatic discussions are taking place with India regarding the Champions Trophy, following their decision not to travel for the next year’s ICC tournament.During the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch addressed queries about the status of the upcoming ICC tournament in…

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‘Enough is enough!’: Pakistan cricketer calls for ‘strong stance’ against India in Champions Trophy stand-off | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s visit to Pakistan remains uncertain (Photo Credits: ICC/Reuters) NEW DELHI: The ongoing tension over the Champions Trophy remains one of the long-standing complexities in India-Pakistan cricket relations. Recently, Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad openly criticized India’s stance on the upcoming tournament, voicing frustration over what he sees as India’s ‘false promises.’ He pointed out that…

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‘Had I been in power…’: Rashid Latif furious over India’s stand for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif shared his perspective on the ongoing situation involving India and Pakistan in cricket. Latif expressed that if he had the authority, he would prevent Pakistan from playing against India in any tournament. He also suggested that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should refrain from granting hosting rights for global…

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How much money Pakistan can lose if Champions Trophy is moved or postponed | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the standoff between India and Pakistan continuing over the 2025 Champions Trophy, there can be huge financial implications for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) if the marquee tournament is either postponed or moved to any other country.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that their men’s…

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‘Duniya bewakoof hai’: Basit Ali gives unique solution to India-Pakistan Champions Trophy stand-off | Cricket News – Times of India

India vs Pakistan in jeopardy after ICC Champions Trophy Stand-off (Photo Credits: Reuters/AP) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali proposed a unique solution to the ongoing India-Pakistan standoff over the Champions Trophy 2025. He suggested that if the International Cricket Council (ICC) decides to move forward with a hybrid model, it would be best…

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Michael Vaughan calls for India-Pakistan Test revival, makes bold proposal | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy became a huge talking point in the cricketing world and drew reactions from all quarters. Former England captain Michael Vaughan also voiced his concerns on the matter saying the relations between the two nations are going to get worse.“India…

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How India-Pakistan standoff has thrown Champions Trophy into turmoil – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Champions Trophy has been rocked by reports that India’s men’s cricket team will not be going to Pakistan for the tournament next year.The top one-day tournament following the World Cup, Champions Trophy features competition from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa.In the previous edition, which took place…

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‘Pakistan kyun nahi aa rahe aap?’: Suryakumar Yadav asked by fans in South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

Suryakumar Yadav in an Instagram video. India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faced questions about the on-going Champions Trophy standoff between India and Pakistan while interacting with fans in South Africa. After India firmly said no to travelling to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, the message was relayed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to…

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‘If we don’t play India at all…’: Former Pakistan captains dismayed at India’s Champions Trophy decision | Cricket News – Times of India

Javed Miandad (R) and Rashid Latif. (Photo by Farooq Naeem/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initiated talks with senior government officials to discuss future course of action after ICC conveyed to PCB about India’s unwillingness to tour the country for next year’s Champions Trophy, Pakistan’s cricket community reacted with…

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