Islamabad, Feb 26 2025: Afghanistan opening batter, Ibrahim Zadran, made history in the eighth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The right-handed batter scored a fantastic hundred against England with an aggressive approach, hitting 12 fours and six sixes during his 146-ball innings. With his monumental knock of 177 runs, Zadran not only helped Afghanistan set a handsome total but also set two significant records in ODI cricket. Zadran surpassed the record of Ben Duckett, who scored 165 runs, which stood as the highest individual score in the history of the Champions Trophy. The star…
Author: Azam Khan
Islamabad, Feb 26 2025: Experienced Pakistani cricketer, Fakhar Zaman, has put an end to rumors about his alleged retirement from the 50-over cricket. As per the media report, Fakhar has made it clear that he is eager to rejoin the national team once he has fully recovered from his injury. The speculation surrounding his future in international cricket intensified after his injury, which ruled him out of the ongoing Champions Trophy. earlier this week, a renowned sport journalist reported that the 36-year-old cricketer was contemplating his future in the 50-over format. However, the left-handed opening batter wasted no time in…
Islamabad, Feb 26 2025: The early exit of Pakistan from the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 has left fans disappointed and raised many questions about the performance of the team. It has been reported that Mohammad Rizwan and Aqib Javed are not on the same page when it comes to making major decisions regarding the selection. This power struggle between captain and head coach during the marquee event contributed to the disappointing performance of the Men in Green. Reports revealed that Rizwan advocated for the inclusion of Khushdil Shah, but Aqib Javed chose Faheem Ashraf without consulting him. Despite the recommendation…
Islamabad, Feb 26 2025: Former Pakistani cricketer, Mushtaq Ahmed, has decided to file a Rs 35 crore defamation lawsuit against Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, accusing them of harassment. The development comes just ahead of the Pakistan game against Bangladesh in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 on February 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The former spinner revealed in a video statement on a YouTube sports show that his legal team would be sending formal notices to both cricketers. The former cricketer stated that while he respected fair criticism in sports analysis, he believed Akram and Waqar had crossed…
Islamabad, Feb 26 2025: Pakistan captain, Mohammad Rizwan, and pace bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, have suffered significant drops in the latest ICC ODI Rankings released on Wednesday. Pakistan entered the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as defending champions but were eliminated in the group stage following defeats to New Zealand and India. The right-arm fast bowler managed just two wickets in as many matches, with a disappointing average of 71 and an economy rate of 7.88. As a result, he dropped five places to ninth in the Rankings. Fellow pacer, Haris Rauf, also fell six spots to 22nd after taking two…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: An Australian radio presenter left his network after making misogynistic and disrespectful comments about the Australian women’s football team, the Matildas. Marty Sheargold, speaking on the nationwide radio station Triple M, compared the players to “year 10 girls” and implied that their matches were boring. The remarks of Marty Sheargold came during his drivetime show on Monday afternoon and were met with laughter from his co-hosts. Sheargold apologized for his comments and, after failing to return to air, mutually parted ways with Southern Cross Austereo. In a statement, Sheargold expressed his understanding of the severity of…
Islamabad, Feb 26 2025: The Pakistan team is most likely to visit Bangladesh for a white-ball series in July-August this year, with both cricket boards yet to make a final decision. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are optimistic about the proposed series, which would feature three ODIs and three T20Is. Sources suggest that PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, and BCB President, Faruque Ahmed, discussed the series during a meeting coinciding with the Champions Trophy. This comes as Bangladesh is already scheduled to tour Pakistan in late May for a series of three ODIs and three T20Is, as…
Islamabad, Feb 26 2025: Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police Operations in Lahore took stern action by dismissing 115 police officers for refusing to perform duties during the Champions Trophy. As per media reports, several officers either failed to report, refused their duties, or delayed attendance during the matches at Gaddafi Stadium. Among those were officers such as Atiq, Zain, Ali, Sheeraz, Shan, Zubair, and Adi, who were part of the group that neglected their assigned duties during the event. This unprecedented action underscores the commitment of police to maintaining order and discipline, especially during major international sporting events. Ahead of…
Islamabad, Feb 26 2025: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Najam Sethi, has voiced his concerns over the poor performance of Pakistan team in the Champions Trophy 2025. Attributing the decline to flawed policies and mismanagement, Najam Sethi stated that the national team’s downfall began when his setup was replaced in 2019. Sethi questioned how a team that once led T20, Test, and ODI rankings and won the 1992 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy is now compared to lower-ranked sides. The former PCB chairman pointed to 2019 as the turning point, when a new PCB management, under a different…
