Jasprit Bumrah posing with his ICC awards alongside the ICC chairman Jay Shah (Photo Credit: ICC) Jasprit Bumrah is not playing the Champions Trophy, but he was the International Cricket Council‘s (ICC) special guest last Sunday, when India played Pakistan in Dubai and India’s premier pacer was presented his ICC awards in a small ceremony…
The trophy displays in the ground before start of an ICC Champions Trophy match. (AP Photo) As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gains momentum after the first round of matches, off-field controversies and administrative blunders have taken center stage. From anthem mix-ups to broadcast issues and flag controversies, the tournament has been overshadowed by multiple…
The Champions Trophy kicks off today, February 19, at the National Stadium in Karachi, where Pakistan will take on New Zealand in a Group A clash. The tournament is making a much-awaited return after Pakistan won the last edition in 2017, which makes the hosts the defending champions as well.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri has cautioned against rushing Jasprit Bumrah back into action for the Champions Trophy if he is not fully fit. Calling it a “high-risk move,” Shastri emphasised the importance of managing Bumrah’s workload carefully, given his history of injuries.With the ICC Men’s Champions…
The start of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is little over two weeks away and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a race against time to have venues ready for the multi-nation tournament. Renovation work is still underway in Lahore and Karachi but the hosts are optimistic of being ready for the tri-series, involving…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in cricketing history by being crowned the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024. This accolade comes after a record-breaking year where Bumrah delivered a career-best performance, cementing his place as one of the greatest Test bowlers…
Arshdeep Singh (AP Photo) India’s T20 World Cup hero and left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been named the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024. The announcement made by the International Cricket Council further recognises his position as one of the premier bowlers in the shortest format of cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Test Team of the Year 2024 on Friday, featuring three Indian player — premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and emerging opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal.Australia’s Test skipper and fast bowler Pat Cummins was named as the captain of the squad, being…
Mohammad Amir. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) DUBAI: The participation of India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the all-important ICC Champions Trophy 2025 remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a swelling on his back. A decision on his inclusion in the Indian squad is expected soon.Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir believes that Bumrah’s…
Aimee Maguire (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s left-arm off-spinner Aimee Maguire has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the opening women’s ODI against India in Rajkot. The 18-year-old claimed three wickets for 57 runs from eight overs during the match, which Ireland lost by six wickets.The match officials’ report, handed over to the…
