Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: Team India claimed their first ICC ODI title in 12 years, defeating New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. The final encounter, played on a spin-friendly surface, saw India comfortably chase down the total of 252 runs in the 49 to clinch the Champions Trophy for the second time. Batting first, New Zealand struggled to build momentum. Despite a solid half-century from Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101 balls), their total remained modest. Rachin Ravindra contributed a quick 37 runs off 29 balls, while Michael Bracewell scored 53 off 40 balls, and Phillips…
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Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his disapproval of Sunil Gavaskar’s comments regarding Pakistan’s performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. During a recent interview, Gavaskar had suggested that even a second-string Indian team could easily defeat Pakistan, citing the country’s lack of bench strength and their struggle to produce top-order batters. He also questioned why Pakistan had failed to nurture players like Inzamam. In response, Inzamam acknowledged India’s strong performances but emphasized that Gavaskar should reconsider his statements. He reminded the Indian legend of a time when India had refused to play Pakistan in Sharjah, suggesting that such remarks…
Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested on Saturday following an alleged assault involving his neighbour over a parking dispute. The incident took place in Kolamunna, Piliyandala, after a verbal argument regarding a vehicle blocking the road escalated into a physical confrontation. Police reported that Bandara allegedly trespassed into the neighbour’s house and assaulted the individual. Following his arrest on suspicion of assault, Bandara was granted bail later that evening. He is expected to appear in court on March 12. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) CEO, Ashley de Silva, stated that the board would review the matter before…
Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch is considering leaving Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL to join Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Bosch, who was drafted by Zalmi as a diamond-category player for PSL 2025, is set to replace the injured Lizaad Williams in the Mumbai squad. The 30-year-old right-arm pacer’s decision is influenced by the PSL’s new April-May schedule, which overlaps with the IPL. Bosch, previously a reserve player with Rajasthan Royals, earned recognition with MI Cape Town in the SA20, where his title-winning performance made him known to Mumbai management. Bosch’s potential move strengthens Mumbai’s seam-bowling…
Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is under pressure to take decisive action against Afghanistan following grave allegations of human rights violations under the Taliban regime. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for the suspension of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in response to the country’s ban on women’s participation in education and sports. HRW urged ICC Secretary Jay Shah in a letter on Friday to suspend Afghanistan from international cricket until women and girls can resume education and sports. The letter also emphasized the need for the ICC to adopt a human rights policy in alignment…
Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: Mohammad Shami has shared that his main focus during the Champions Trophy 2025 remains firmly on his cricketing duties, with plans to compensate for the missed fasts of Ramadan once the tournament concludes. Addressing reporters at Dubai Cricket Stadium, Shami acknowledged the difficulties of fasting while playing but stressed the importance of representing his country. Professional cricketers like Shami follow a disciplined routine that allows them to manage their food intake, rest, and recovery, even during Ramadan. Shami’s commitment was evident in the semi-final match, where his three-wicket performance against Australia was instrumental in India’s victory,…
Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: Star batter Babar Azam has performed Umrah and was seen attending iftar at Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A video shared by his brother, Safeer Azam, showed the right-handed batter sitting near the Kaaba while enjoying a date. The post was captioned “Alhamdulillah.” Safeer also uploaded multiple pictures with Babar, accompanied by the hashtag “Umrah 2025,” confirming their pilgrimage. This marks another visit by the Lahore-born cricketer to the holy cities during Ramadan, as he had also performed Umrah in 2024. While the 30-year-old remains a key figure in cricket setup, his recent performances…
Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: Rachin Ravindra has set a new benchmark in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, becoming the first batter from his country to surpass 250 runs in a single edition of the tournament. The milestone was reached during the final against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The left-hander provided an aggressive start, scoring 25 runs off 14 balls in the first five overs. His consistent performances throughout the tournament, including two centuries in Pakistan, propelled him past the previous record held by Kane Williamson. The former captain had accumulated 244 runs in the 2017…
Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: India and New Zealand are gearing up for a thrilling contest in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, scheduled to take place today in Dubai. The high-stakes match will be the third time both teams have faced each other in the final of an ICC event, with both sides having a rich history of memorable encounters. The first of these final showdowns occurred on October 15, 2000, at the ICC KnockOut tournament in Nairobi (now known as the ICC Champions Trophy). On that occasion, New Zealand claimed their first-ever ICC title, defeating India by four wickets…
Islamabad, Mar 09, 2025: India’s success in ICC tournaments over the years has been shaped by key performers, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma standing out. Kohli remains the only player to win three Player-of-the-Tournament awards, achieving the feat in the T20 World Cups of 2014 and 2016 and the 2023 ODI World Cup. His 765-run tally in the 2023 edition remains the highest in a single ODI World Cup, while he also leads the charts as the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cups. Additionally, he is just 45 runs behind Chris Gayle in becoming the highest run-getter in the…
