NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the arrest and banning of the pitch invader who breached security during the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday. The individual, reportedly carrying a photograph of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan leader Saad Rizvi, managed to evade security at the Rawalpindi…
Image credit: X (Twitter)/Canva ‘Pakistan Is Paying EMI for Stolen Phone’, ‘Bhai Yeh To Shuru Hote He Khatam Ho Gaya’, ‘Pakistan please Jaago, Utho…’ and lots more. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook exploded with memes as Pakistan, the host country of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 got eliminated from the tournament. While Pakistan’s chances became almost…
Wasim Akram and Pakistan team. Former cricketers in Pakistan expressed dismay on Tuesday following the team’s group-stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy, shortly after celebrating the nation’s first major tournament hosting in almost three decades.The defending champions’ campaign began with a 60-run loss to New Zealand in Karachi, followed by a decisive six-wicket defeat…
India vs Pakistan in Dubai (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja raised concerns about Pakistan’s strategy in the Champions Trophy after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. He questioned the decision to start their campaign against New Zealand instead of Bangladesh, considering…
Pakistan players walk after their loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik found a unique way to express his frustration after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in their Group A Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Sunday. When asked for his reaction by former Pakistan pacer Shoaib…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back his frustration following Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The loss virtually ended hosts and defending champions Pakistan’s campaign, and Akhtar’s emotional reaction quickly went viral on social media. Speaking…
Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi during Pakistan’s practice session in Champions Trophy in Dubai. (PTI) PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed disappointment over India’s decision to play their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan. Despite this setback, he remains optimistic about Pakistan successfully hosting their first ICC event in 29 years.“We…
India’s Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli run between the wickets. (PTI Photo) As Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes Champions Trophy showdown against India on Sunday, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and cricketer Ramiz Raja believes their underdog status could work to their advantage. In his column for Dawn, Raja suggested that India’s top-order vulnerabilities…
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…
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi speaks with Pakistan cricketers in Dubai. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam was conspicuously absent from the team’s training session ahead of their high-stakes Champions Trophy clash against India on Sunday, fueling speculation about his availability for the crucial encounter. Even as doubts lingered over Azam’s participation, Pakistan…
