Pakistan coach says 'match-winning' fast bowlers key in India clash

Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday said his fast bowlers are "match-winners" and will pull out something special against arch-rivals India in their pivotal Champions Trophy clash.
22 February 2025, 15:45 PM

Duckett sets new Champions Trophy record with hundred against Australia

Scoring 165 off 142 deliveries, Duckett overtook former New Zealand great Nathan Astle, who previously held the highest individual total and the first instance of a batter scoring 150 in the tournament’s history.
22 February 2025, 13:21 PM

TVs safe this time if India win: Ex-Pakistan cricketer calls out team and economy

Basit also slammed the PCB for having focused on making a statement as the host nation rather than building a strong team for the tournament.
22 February 2025, 13:20 PM

Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India an accident: Razzak

Bangladesh selector Abdur Razzak has called the Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India in an ICC Champions Trophy group-stage fixture “an accident” and assured that such a calamity wouldn’t take place in the next match against New Zealand.
22 February 2025, 13:11 PM

Bangladesh match sparks PCB protest over missing ‘Pakistan’ in broadcast

Reports from ESPNcricinfo and Deccan Herald suggest that the PCB is unhappy that the word “Pakistan” was missing from the broadcast logo in the top-left corner -- something that had been visible in other matches.
22 February 2025, 12:14 PM

India’s national anthem mistakenly plays before Australia’s in Lahore

As the national anthems played, India’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’ briefly aired between England’s ‘God Save The King’ and Australia’s ‘Advance Australia Fair.’ The mistake was swiftly cut off, but fans in the stadium noticed the slip.
22 February 2025, 11:43 AM

Dravid pads up to bat with son Anvay in club match

He may be 52 years old, but Dravid has shown that his love for playing the sport hasn’t diminished a bit, teaming up with his younger son Anvay (16) in a Sri Nassur Memorial Shield 3rd division game on Saturday.
22 February 2025, 11:25 AM

Shakib signs with Rupganj for DPL

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has signed with Legends of Rupganj for the upcoming edition of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).
22 February 2025, 10:15 AM

‘Pakistan nowhere near India’s league’ – says Manjrekar

The cricket world is eagerly waiting for the high-voltage India-Pakistan match that is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
22 February 2025, 08:22 AM

Miandad's six to Tendulkar's 98: Six great India-Pakistan ODIs

Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan renew their storied if rare rivalry in the most hotly-anticipated match of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.
22 February 2025, 06:00 AM

Pakistan taking inspiration from recent wins over India in Dubai ahead of blockbuster clash

Pakistan will be looking to draw inspiration from their recent wins over India in Dubai when they meet their archrivals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a blockbuster Champions Trophy Group A fixture tomorrow.
22 February 2025, 05:54 AM

Eng v Aus: Interesting facts

Two fierce rivals -- Australia and England -- are set to open their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against each other at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today.
22 February 2025, 05:36 AM

Tigers reach Islamabad for Champions Trophy's Pakistan phase group matches

Bangladesh cricket team arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan early on Saturday ahead of their upcoming two Group A fixtures of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
22 February 2025, 05:22 AM

England not taking depleted Australia lightly

England expect Australia to pose a tough challenge when they meet in a Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Saturday, despite missing their pace trio.
22 February 2025, 03:28 AM

Sehwag’s humiliating remarks a grim reality for Tigers?

The greatest stages produce the greatest heroes.
22 February 2025, 02:00 AM

Bavuma hails South African adaptability in win over Afghanistan

Captain Temba Bavuma hailed what he termed South Africa’s brave decision to bat first in their comprehensive 107-run Champions Trophy win over Afghanistan on Friday as they mastered a Karachi wicket that had left both teams unsure over how it would play.
21 February 2025, 19:47 PM

Chance for Australia's second line to shine: Steve Smith

The current ODI world champions suffered huge blows ahead of the 50-over tournament when they lost fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood to ankle and hip injuries respectively and Mitchell Starc, who is out due to personal reasons.
21 February 2025, 19:37 PM

‘We can still make a comeback’

Jaker Ali, who made a hard fought 68 off 114 balls and was involved in a record 154-run stand with Towhid Hridoy, talked to a few journalists immediately after the India game where he remained optimistic about his team’s chances of reaching the knockout phase. Here are the excerpts:
21 February 2025, 18:30 PM

Tigers hopeful Riyad will recover before Pakistan phase

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Friday said that the team is hopeful of getting Mahmudullah Riyad’s services in Bangladesh’s remaining two Group A matches of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy after the batter missed the opening match against India due to a calf muscle injury.
21 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Rickelton's century helps South Africa to big win over Afghanistan

South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden One-Day International century with a fluent 103 as his side eased to a 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening Champions Trophy Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.
21 February 2025, 16:53 PM