The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) released its report titled ‘Protecting History, Embracing Change: A Unified, Coherent Global Future’ on Wednesday (March 26) wherein it identified major problems plaguing the sport while proposing solutions for them. The highlight of the 30-page document is how the current revenue sharing model of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the successful hosting of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament marked the much-anticipated return of an ICC event to Pakistan for the first time since 1996, symbolising a historic moment for the nation’s cricketing landscape. The…
Virat Kohli receives the medal from ICC chairman Jay Shah. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has stirred controversy with his blunt remarks regarding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. Akmal asserted that Pakistan did not “deserve” to have…
NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2025, adding yet another accolade to his ever-growing list of achievements. Gill secured the prestigious honour after outshining Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, thanks to his remarkable performances in One Day Internationals throughout…
The absence of a representative from the host nation’s cricket federation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), at the presentation ceremony after the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on March 9 hasn’t gone down well with the PCB, following which the board has lodged an official complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to a…
Matt Henry before the start of the Champions Trophy final against India. (Video grab) DUBAI: Sportspersons tend to be fired up for the big games in their careers. They can also be emotional. As soon as he learnt that he would not be able to play in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India…
Virat Kohli and Rachin Ravindra As anticipation builds for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious ‘Player of the Tournament‘ award. Reflecting the dominance of the two finalist teams, nine out of…
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…
NEW DELHI: A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan and the UAE from February 19.The video shows that the Indian flag was seemingly ‘missing’ at the stadium,…
Officials intervened to restore order. (AP Photo) Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has addressed a recent on-field altercation with South African batter Matthew Breetzke during their ODI tri-nation series match.The incident took place when Shaheen intentionally impeded Breetzke’s path while running for a single, resulting in physical contact. The situation escalated into a verbal exchange…
