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January 27, 2025 5:32 PM

Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for stellar 2024 performances

India's star batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her outstanding performances in 2024. The elegant left-handed opener dominated the 50-over format, amassing runs with remarkable consistency and flair, solidifying her reputation as one of the best in the game. According to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC), one of the factors that set the experienced India star apart during the year was how she managed to produce her...

November 28, 2024 12:09 PM

Champions Trophy: PCB promises to do ‘what’s best for Pakistan cricket’

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated the board’s firm stance on hosting the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, emphasizing that they would do whatever it takes to ensure the best outcome for Pakistan cricket. "Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman, and my team is in constant communication with them. We're still clear i...

November 12, 2024 5:00 PM

PCB writes to ICC after India refuses to travel for Champions Trophy 2025, rejects hybrid model

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking clarification regarding India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, Geo News reported on Tuesday. Due to tense political ties between the two nations, India has not traveled to Pakistan since 2008, when they played the Asia Cup there. India has firmly maintained its stance of not traveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing "security concerns." Earlier...

May 14, 2024 10:40 PM

India to Host South Africa Women’s Team for All-Format Tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the upcoming South Africa's all-format women's tour of India. A BCCI release said that as part of South Africa Women's IDFC First Bank all-format tour, India will host South Africa for three ODIs, one Test and three T20Is. The series will kick off with a three-match ODI series, which will be followed by a one-off Test and will conclude with a three-match T20I series. Before the ODI series, the visiting side...