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March 4, 2025 11:44 AM

Smith confident as Australia prepares for spin challenge against unbeaten India

Australian captain Steve Smith expressed quiet confidence ahead of his team's high-stakes semifinal clash against India, acknowledging the challenge of facing an unbeaten opponent while emphasizing Australia's readiness for the conditions at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Despite an unusual tournament journey that included weather disruptions in Pakistan and a strategic early arrival in Dubai, Smith believes his team is well-prepared for today's contest. With spin expected to play a cruc...

February 28, 2025 7:29 PM

Jos Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit

Jos Buttler has resigned as England's white-ball captain following their premature exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. England’s campaign ended in disarray on Wednesday as a determined Afghanistan side outplayed them in the group stage, sealing their elimination. The team's dismal run in the 50-over format—marked by seven consecutive defeats under Buttler’s leadership—has come under sharp criticism, with the skipper bearing the brunt of the scrutiny. The 34-year-old will lead En...

December 19, 2024 5:12 PM

ICC confirms Champions Trophy 2025 to take place in hybrid model, schedule to be announced soon

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2025 Men's ICC Champions Trophy will be hosted in Pakistan, with matches between India and Pakistan scheduled to take place at neutral venues. This arrangement is part of a broader strategy for the 2024-2027 ICC events cycle, addressing ongoing political tensions between the two nations. The ICC confirmed that during this period, matches between India and Pakistan at ICC events will be played at neutral venues. This includes the ...

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...

October 17, 2024 9:59 AM

No discussions on reviving India-Pakistan cricket ties during Jaishankar’s Islamabad visit: Sources

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad for the SCO Council meeting saw no discussions on the resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan, according to sources. India has not played any cricket in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup, due to strained relations arising from issues related to terrorism. The last bilateral series between the two countries was held in India from December 2012 to January 2013. Since then, India and Pakistan have only faced each other in I...