Afghanistan will lock horns with mighty Australia in a high-octane Champions Trophy 2025 encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today. The crucial encounter will determine one of the semi-finalists from Group B, while India and New Zealand have already secured their spots from Group A. A victory for either side will confirm their progression to the next stage, while Afghanistan face elimination if rain disrupts play and prevents a result. Afghanistan have been in impressive form, with their recent win showcasing their growing dominance on the international stage. Ibrahim Zadran made history in that match, registering the highest individual…
Author: Azam Khan
Afghanistan successfully defended a mammoth total against England at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While defending a total of 325 runs, Afghanistan restricted the strong England team to 317, despite a brilliant hundred from Joe Root. Right-arm fast bowler Azmatullah Omarzai took five wickets for 58 runs, while experienced spinner Mohammad Nabi took two wickets. While batting first, Afghanistan put up a mammoth total of 325 runs, thanks to a match-winning century from opening batter Ibrahim Zadran. Zadran received equal support from Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Mohammad Nabi, who scored 40, 41, and…
Manchester United will play two post-season matches in Malaysia and Hong Kong following the conclusion of the Premier League in May. The decision comes amid concerns over player workload, with an expanded Club World Cup and Champions League format impacting the football calendar. The issue of post-season friendlies was highlighted when Tottenham and Newcastle traveled to Australia last year, a move called “madness” by Alan Shearer. Despite the severe criticism, Manchester United are proceeding with their plans, aiming to boost global engagement and revenue. Manchester United recently announced a second round of redundancies, potentially affecting up to 200 staff members.…
Team Pakistan crushing loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked sharp criticism, including from legend Wasim Akram. The former cricketer not only criticized the batting, bowling, and fielding but also took issue with the body language of the Men in Green during the match. Akram was particularly displeased with an incident early in the game when, during a drinks break, a plate full of bananas was brought out for the players. The former left-arm pacer remarked that even monkeys do not eat so many bananas, indirectly mocking the approach of the Green Shirts. “Aaj match ke daoraan…
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…
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…
