Yusuf Pathan. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Yusuf Pathan, known for his big-hitting shots, on Friday voiced concerns, making a big statement over the ongoing standoff surrounding the 2025 Champions Trophy, set to take place in Pakistan.The former all-rounder, now Member of Parliament, supported the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision…
Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Masood Azhar / File photo NEW DELHI: India on Friday asked Pakistan to take strong action against wanted terrorist Masood Azhar, who is also the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief infamous for plotting and promoting terrorist activities on behalf of Pakistan’s intelligence wing Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Masood Azhar, a long-time terrorist proxy of the Pakistan military…
Shoaib Akhtar (Photo Credits: @shoaib100mph on X) Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes India desires to play cricket in Pakistan more than Pakistan does. He suggests Virat Kohli likely shares this eagerness.India has opted not to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, scheduled for February. Consequently, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has…
NEW DELHI: India swept past Australia for a dominant 295-run win in the first Test in Perth last Monday, wrapping up the match with more than a day to spare.The visitors came into the opening match under pressure after their first home series loss in 12 years, against New Zealand, defeated 0-3.Border-Gavaskar TrophyBut the Jasprit…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan is refusing to entertain the ‘Hybrid’ model of hosting the Champions Trophy next year, despite India’s refusal to play there. This puts the International Cricket Council in a difficult situation as its all-powerful board meets on Friday to finalize the long-awaited schedule. It will be a virtual meeting. The PCB‘s uncompromising stance…
DUBAI: The all-powerful board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet virtually on November 29 to finalise the much-delayed schedule of the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan in February-March next year.The cause of the delay has been India’s refusal to play in Pakistan considering the tense relations between the two countries. India…
File image of India captain Rohit Sharma shaking hands with former Pakistan captain Babar Azam (Photo Source: X) As the impasse over the Champions Trophy hosting and scheduling continues, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has claimed that the tournament’s official broadcaster has said ‘no’ to the hybrid model or to have India and Pakistan in…
The stalemate over the hosting of Champions Trophy refuses to end as designated hosts Pakistan have categorically denied accepting a hybrid model, while India are firm on their decision to not play the tournament in Pakistan — leaving the International Cricket Council (ICC) scratching its head looking for a solution. On Monday the Pakistan Cricket…
Over 40 US lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to press for the immediate freedom of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and other political detainees, whilst ensuring their protection in accordance with the UN Working Group report findings, as reported by Geo TV.A group of 46 Congress members sent a letter to President Biden,…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is trying its best to find a middle ground and put an end to the Champions Trophy stand-off after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament and the host nation’s reluctance to adopt a hybrid model.The BCCI has written to the ICC that they won’t visit Pakistan for…
