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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam and India’s Virat Kohli in a file photo. Indian cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and want to play their matches at a neutral venue. It is reliably learnt that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has communicated their decision to the Pakistan Cricket…
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Will India travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? This big question is making rounds on social media. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently expressed confidence that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan, with all teams, including arch-rivals…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s newly appointed limited-overs captain Mohammad Rizwan shared that he never actively sought the role. Following the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) latest leadership announcement, Rizwan has officially taken over from Babar Azam as Pakistan’s white-ball captain and will lead the team in the upcoming three-match ODI and T20I series against Australia.“I never desired…
Gary Kirsten (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten, who famously coached India to their 2011 World Cup win, stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball coach just six months into a two-year contract. Kirsten’s unexpected resignation drew criticism from former cricketers, with many calling out the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the…
Babar Azam with fan (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket finds itself in the middle of upheaval, with coaching exits, leadership changes, and player dynamics making waves just ahead of crucial tours. Amid the chaos, however, former captain Babar Azam has become a fan favourite once again, receiving a warm welcome upon his arrival in Australia…
