Islamabad, Mar 12, 2025: The host venue for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final is projected to lose nearly £4 million in revenue. This loss comes after India, which had been runners-up in the previous two finals, failed to qualify for the 2023-2025 edition of the tournament. The much-awaited final, which will take place from June 11 to 15 at Lord’s, will see Australia face South Africa, which topped the WTC standings. The Rohit Sharma-led side, which was expected to feature in the summit clash for a third consecutive time, missed out after a disappointing series. One of the…
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Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Islamabad United have confirmed the departure of Azhar Mahmood ahead of the 10th edition, scheduled to take place from April 11 to May 18. The three-time Pakistan Super League champions stated that the ongoing commitment of the former cricketer to the national team was the primary reason for the decision. He has been replaced by former New Zealand cricketer Ian Butler, who represented his country in eight Tests, 26 ODIs, and 19 T20Is between 2002 and 2013. In an official statement, Islamabad United described the appointment of Butler as a step towards further strengthening the bowling…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Mickey Arthur has voiced his concerns over the ongoing rift in Pakistan cricket, triggered by Aqib Javed’s comments on the national team’s coaching setup and Jason Gillespie’s sharp response. The controversy erupted when Javed, Pakistan’s current head coach, criticized the lack of stability within the cricket board while addressing the media after announcing the squad for the New Zealand tour. He pointed out that frequent changes in coaching and selection had hindered progress. In response, Gillespie, the former red-ball coach, accused Javed of lobbying for a coaching role across all formats. The former Australian all-rounder dismissed…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Andy Roberts has criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for allegedly favoring India in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The marquee tournament, initially set to be hosted by Pakistan, was conducted under a hybrid model, with all of the matches featuring India played in Dubai. This arrangement was approved in an ICC board meeting as part of the 2024-2027 cycle policy, which mandates shifting any India-Pakistan fixtures to a neutral venue. In a recent interview, Roberts alleged that the ICC provided India an unfair advantage, not only in the Champions Trophy but also in…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Mohammad Riaz, a national footballer, has been invited to the Prime Minister House after a video showing him selling jalebis went viral. Earlier this week, a short video of the Hangu-born football player went viral on social media, sparking widespread concern over the plight of athletes in Pakistan. The 29-year-old, who represented Pakistan in the 2018 Asian Games, lost his livelihood when K-Electric disbanded its football team. The move followed the previous decision made by the Imran Khan-led government to ban departmental sports—an action Riaz described as hasty and damaging to the careers of many professional…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: A highly anticipated trial has commenced in Argentina to determine whether Diego Maradona’s medical team played a role in his death through negligence. The football legend passed away in November 2020 at the age of 60 due to heart failure while recovering from brain surgery. Seven medical professionals, including Maradona’s brain surgeon, psychiatrist, and nurses, appeared before a court in Buenos Aires, while an eighth will face a jury trial in July. Prosecutors have accused them of “simple homicide with eventual intent,” arguing that the care provided to Maradona was reckless and inadequate. Inside the courtroom,…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Pakistan’s absence from the upcoming South Asian Junior Soccer Championship in India has once again highlighted the struggles of the Pakistan Football Federation Normalization Committee (PFF NC). The tournament, scheduled for May, will feature six South Asian teams—India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, and Bangladesh—but the name of Pakistan is notably missing. This marks the seventh time in the past year that Pakistan has failed to send teams for international events, including five men’s and two women’s competitions. Among the missed tournaments are the AFC Women’s U19 Championship (Bangladesh), SAFF Women’s U16 Championship (Nepal), AFC Men’s U17…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: Cricket Ireland has confirmed that its women’s team will compete in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers, which are expected to be held in Pakistan. While the ICC has yet to officially announce the tournament, Cricket Ireland fixture list indicates that the event is set for April, with matches taking place across multiple cities. Ireland Women will begin their preparations with two warm-up games against West Indies and Bangladesh on April 5 and 7, respectively. Their main tournament campaign starts against host nation Pakistan on April 9, followed by fixtures against West Indies (April 11),…
Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: Ireland has withdrawn from hosting series against Afghanistan this year due to financial constraints, according to Cricket Ireland newly released fixtures. The decision comes as Ireland prepares for a busy summer featuring England historic visit for the T20I series and Zimbabwe Women’s first tour. The updated schedule includes Ireland Women’s participation in the 50-over World Cup Qualifiers, set to take place from April 9-18 against Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Scotland. Warm-up matches against West Indies and Bangladesh in Pakistan have also been planned before the qualifiers, pending ICC confirmation. Ireland Men will host West…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made significant reductions to the match fees and facilities of domestic cricketers, according to sources. The move comes despite the board’s recent multimillion-rupee investments in stadium renovations in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi for the 2025 Champions Trophy. A media report revealed that the the cricket board has slashed match fees for players participating in the upcoming National T20 Championship. Previously set at 100,000 Pakistani rupees per match, the fee has now been reduced to just 10,000 rupees, with reserve players receiving only 5,000 rupees per match. The tournament, which is…
