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Australia announce preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy

Cricket Australia has announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. The squad includes fresh faces in Matt Short and Aaron Hardie, both earning their maiden call-ups for a global ICC event. The selection emphasises all-round capabilities, as the team aims to…

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Champions Trophy: PCB hopeful to get Saim Ayub ready for India match

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub finished his evaluations with orthopedic surgeons in London on Saturday regarding his ankle injury; nevertheless, it will take a week to determine whether he can participate in the ICC Champions Trophy next month. Two renowned orthopedic surgeons in London, Drs. David Redfern and Lucky Jeyaseelan,…

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will find form again, says England pacer Tymal Mills

DUBAI: All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli when India take on England in the limited-overs series at home, as both the star batters aim to regain form and get into rhythm ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy next month.

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'Ready to host': PCB dismisses stadium-delay reports ahead of Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy will run from February 19 to March 9, but concerns over Pakistan's preparedness grew when scenes of incomplete construction work at stadiums in all three host cities suggested delay and went viral on social media earlier this week. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refuted…

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'Jasprit Bumrah ka 10 percent chance hai'

The biggest talking point around India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy is the availability of India's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently recovering from a back injury he suffered during the five-Test tour of Australia.

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PCB relocates ODI tri-series venues ahead of 2025 Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday relocated the venues of the upcoming tri-series involving Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa to Lahore and Karachi ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

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After Test debacle, focus shifts to 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

SYDNEY: India have lost seven out of their last eight Tests and now the focus will soon shift to white-ball action with the upcoming bilateral series versus England and then the 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. Indian players are expected to leave for home soon and the senior…

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$Saim Ayub to fly to London for ankle fracture treatment$

Saim Ayub to fly to London for ankle fracture treatment

NEW DELHI: With the ICC Champions Trophy just over a month away, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to send Saim Ayub to London for treatment after he fractured his right ankle.

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Focus slowly shifting to Champions Trophy; Irfan Pathan says 'hopes are very high' from Team India

The ICC Champions Trophy will be the first big-ticket event of 2025, with the tournament making its re-entry to the ICC calendar for the first time since 2017; and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has "high hopes" from the Indian team.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Complete list of fixtures including India matches

After weeks of delays, the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be held in Pakistan and neutral country of UAE, is out. The tournament will get underway on February 19 with Pakistan hosting New Zealand.

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Ben Stokes to undergo surgery on torn hamstring, out for at least 3 months

England will miss the services of their Test captain Ben Stokes beyond the ICC Champions Trophy next year after tests on his injured left hamstring revealed it to have a tear, which will keep the star all-rounder in recovery mode for at least three months.

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Hybrid model agreed upon till 2027; Champions Trophy dates likely next week

NEW DELHI: The final call over the venue for the ICC Champions Trophy was delayed and a general board meeting of ICC with host broadcasters scheduled for Thursday in Dubai was put off.

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Pakistan agrees to hybrid model for Champions Trophy, wants same for ICC events hosted by India in future

NEW DELHI: After a month of backand-forth discussions on the ICC Champions Trophy venue, hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday climbed down to agreeing to a hybrid model in which India will play their matches in Dubai in Feb-March.

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ICC Men's ODI Bowler Rankings: Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi jumps three places to top spot

Pakistan has received a boost just months ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, as Shaheen Afridi has regained the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC Men's ODI Bowler Rankings. This is a significant achievement for Pakistan during a strong week for the team's performances, with England and Sri Lanka's…

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When Australia, West Indies refused to travel to Sri Lanka for ODI World Cup

After months of lack of clarity, India have made clear that they will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have notified the International Cricket Council (ICC) and various stakeholders about their decision. Subsequently, Pakistan Cricket Board…

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'There're positive vibes' - Wasim Akram can't wait to see India in Pakistan for Champions Trophy

India haven't played in Pakistan since 2008, but legends like Wasim Akram are hopeful that the Indian team will cross the border to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in February-March next year.

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Harbhajan Singh's 'come back, Gary Kirsten' post resurfaces to rub salt on Pakistan's wounds

Gary Kirsten's exit as Pakistan's white-ball coach in just six months since his appointment has hurt the team's preparation ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, which the country is set to host in February-March next year.

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'If India do not come, then Pakistan should...': Former captain Moin Khan's strong warning before ICC Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has raised concerns about India's hesitation to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. He urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to adopt a firm stance if India continue to refuse, reflecting the wider frustration within the cricket community over…

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'Champions Trophy won't be played in Pakistan if...': Former cricketer Basit Ali warns ahead of upcoming home series

Former cricketer Basit Ali has emphasized the importance of maintaining stringent security measures as Pakistan prepares to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. This will be the first ICC event in Pakistan since the 1996 ODI World Cup, which the country co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka.

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'Just 3 ODIs before Champions Trophy...': Wasim Jaffer 'concerned' about India's ODI schedule

NEW DELHI: Former opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his concern about India's limited number of ODI matches remaining before the ICC Champions Trophy, which is slated for the following year, in the wake of the team's series loss to Sri Lanka.

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'Hum aa ke khel ke gaye hai, aao toh sahi ek dafaa': Former cricketer invites Indian team to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: As Pakistan gears up to host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year, the question of whether the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team will participate remains at the forefront. India has not played cricket in Pakistan for over a decade, and it is uncertain if this will change…

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Afghanistan confirms participation in 2025 Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a significant endorsement in its endeavour to host the ICC Champions Trophy in the coming year. This support came from Afghanistan, which has pledged to take part in the tournament.

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Hardik Pandya's bowling fitness in ODIs under scanner

NEW DELHI: With only six ODIs to go before the ICC Champions Trophy next February, there are persisting doubts about Hardik Pandya's bowling fitness in the 50-over format.

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'Chances of India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy are very slim'

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Khalid Mahmood has expressed doubts that India will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan early next year, highlighting the potential financial and operational repercussions for both the PCB and ICC if India doesn't attend.

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Champions Trophy budget on ICC's agenda at annual conference amid allegations of T20 World Cup overspend for matches in New York

Two top International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have recently resigned allegedly because of overspend in putting together the pop-up stadium in New York, which hosted T20 World Cup matches last month; and the ICC Annual Conference starting in Colombo on Friday could be clouded by that development as the apex…

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