‘Brainless and clueless’: Shoaib Akhtar blasts Pakistan management after Champions Trophy loss to India | Cricket News – The Times of India

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…

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‘Disappointing India not playing in Pakistan’: PCB chairman on Champions Trophy hybrid model – The Times of India

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…

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‘If Shubman Gill gets out early, Pakistan will have a good chance’: Ramiz Raja ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match | Cricket News – The Times of India

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…

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‘Wrong anthem, ‘missing’ Indian flag …’: Champions Trophy 2025 marred by off-field blunders and controversies | Cricket News – The Times of India

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…

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Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: Babar Azam’s absence sparks speculation ahead of India clash; PCB chief demands victory at any cost | Cricket News – The Times of India

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…

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Champions Trophy anthem blunder: Organisers play India’s national anthem before England-Australia clash in Lahore – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Champions Trophy (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: The 2025 Champions Trophy witnessed an embarrassing blunder on Saturday when the Indian national anthem was mistakenly played ahead of the England vs Australia match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The unexpected mix-up left Australian players and the packed crowd stunned before organisers realised the mistake and halted the anthem….

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‘Wondering if he simply lacks …’: R Ashwin criticises Babar Azam’s intent ahead of India vs Pakistan clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

Babar Azam plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Karachi. (Reuters/ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam for his lack of intent during the team’s opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand in Karachi. Chasing a…

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‘Time to pay tribute to the resilience of Pakistan cricket’: Former skipper ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Wasim Bari has expressed his delight at the return of a major international cricketing event to Pakistan through the ICC Champions Trophy. After the tragic militant attack on the Sri Lankan team in 2009, Pakistan was unable to host international cricket…

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‘Convincing the world that Pakistan is safe …’: Ramiz Raja shares as the country hosts its first major tournament in 29 years – The Times of India

A billboard of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore, Pakistan. (AP Photo) Pakistan is set to host its first major cricket tournament in nearly 30 years, marking a significant milestone for a nation that was previously considered off-limits due to security concerns. The Champions Trophy, scheduled across three cities over the next two-and-a-half weeks, represents…

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‘India is not coming to Pakistan …’: PCB downplays row over ‘missing’ Indian flag at stadiums ahead of Champions Trophy – The Times of India

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,…

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