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Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan tends to crack under pressure - Mohd Rizwan

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan on Tuesday urged his side to show the same resilience in the Champions Trophy which they had shown during the 10-year period when no international side toured the country. No top team in international cricket had toured Pakistan following the terrorist attacks on the Sri Lankan team in March 2009 until the start of this decade when top teams such as Australia, England and New Zealand resumed visiting their Asian opponent. In between, Pakistan hosted Zimbabwe in 2015 and a World XI side under Faf du Plessis had toured for a three-match T20I series to quell concerns regarding security. "I think, most importantly, we should all enjoy the Champions Trophy as it is after a long time (that) we are having such a big event in Pakistan, after 10 years (that) we spent playing our home matches elsewhere, Rizwan told the media here on Tuesday. If you see, even in those 10 years (that) we suffered, Pakistan cricket did well and won big matches including being th

Return of top teams for Champions Trophy means a lot to Pakistan: Wasim

Former captain Wasim Bari is glad to see the return of a global cricketing event to Pakistan through the ICC Champions Trophy, and hopes that the nightmarish days after the militant attack on Sri Lankan team in 2009 are forgotten forever. Pakistan could not host international cricket for 10 years after that gruesome day, and were forced to play their home matches in the UAE. Bari was serving as the Director in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) under the Chairmanship of late Ejaz Butt when the attack took place on March 3 near the Liberty roundabout close to the Gaddafi stadium. It was the worst day in my life when news came through of what had happened. Everyone was numb and most of us in our offices realised immediately this was going to put Pakistan cricket back by a few years, Bari said. Bari said there was disbelief followed by sorrow the governments of both the nations and the ICC got involved, and later a chartered flight was arranged to send the Lankan team back home. Six ..

India will feel Bumrah's absence very strongly in Champions Trophy: Dhawan

India will feel Jasprit Bumrah's absence "very strongly" in the Champions Trophy but they still have a great chance to win the tournament considering their recent form and a host of match-winners at their disposal, reckons former opener Shikhar Dhawan. While the event starts in Pakistan on Wednesday, India start their campaign a day later with a match against neighbours Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pace spearhead Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to a lower back injury, having taken the maximum load during India's five-match Test series against Australia. "My concern is they are going to miss Jasprit Bumrah, there is no doubt he will be a big absence and I think they will feel it very strongly," Dhawan wrote in an ICC column published on Tuesday. "For me, he is the best bowler in the world, and his accuracy is hard to replicate. He is also a very calm character and that is crucial in a huge ICC event like this." Dhawan is, however, backing Shubma

Champions Trophy: Jamieson replaces Ferguson in New Zealand squad

Kyle Jamieson will replace injured pacer Lockie Ferguson in New Zealand's squad for the Champions Trophy after the ICC Event Technical Committee approved the change on the eve of their campaign-opener against Pakistan here on Wednesday. Thirty-year-old Jamieson, who has played 13 ODIs, was named as a replacement after Ferguson was ruled out due to an injury to his right foot. This will be Jamieson's first ODI match since playing against Bangladesh in September 2023, and the first international appearance after the first Test against South Africa in February last year. Since that Test, the 30-year-old had to sit out of all the action because of stress fracture on the back. The doctors had advised him year-long rest and recuperation. The strapping pacer returned to competitive cricket through the Super Smash T20 in January for Canterbury. Fellow pacer Ben Sears too made his return through the Super Smash and was drafted into the national squad for the ICC showpiece.

Champions Trophy, PAK vs NZ: We haven't got an 11 yet - Tom Latham

After defeating Pakistan twice in quick succession during the recently concluded ODI tri-series in Pakistan, the Kiwis are coming into this game with a lot of confidence.

Champions Trophy, PAK vs NZ: Need to improve our professionalism - Rizwan

This tournament is significant as it marks the first ICC event held in Pakistan since the country co-hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup

Mohd Rizwan reveals who will open for Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025

Rizwan confirmed that Babar is comfortable with his role as an opener and will continue to open the batting in the Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy 2025: Will hosts Pakistan defend the title on home soil?

Beginning their campaign against New Zealand on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan will have to be at their best against the Kiwis.

Squads to live streaming: All you need to know about Champions Trophy 2025

The Champions Trophy 2025 matches will begin at 2:30 PM, according to Indian Standard Time (IST), 2 PM Pakistan time.

Champions Trophy: Will Morkel rejoin India camp before India's next match?

The former South African fast bowler's departure comes at a critical time as India prepares to begin their campaign in the tournament.

Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma's men to wear jersey with Pakistan's name

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the Indian team will comply with ICC regulations, effectively shutting down rumours that they would opt for an alternative design.

Will Shami fill Bumrah's shoes for India in 2025 Champions Trophy?

Indian fans expects Shami to fire from the very first ball as India opens its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.

Bangladesh's big chance? Imrul eyes India's weak spot in Bumrah's absence

India, the overwhelming favourite, boasts a formidable batting and bowling lineup. However, with Bumrah absent, the equation changes.

Haris Rauf fit for Champions Trophy opener against NZ on Wednesday: Report

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has recovered from his injury and will be available for his side's ICC Champions Trophy opening match against New Zealand on Wednesday, according to sources. A source close to the Pakistan team confirmed to PTI on Sunday that Haris, who sustained a muscular strain in his lower chest wall during the recent tri-sries tournament, has recovered and will play in the Champions Trophy opener in Karachi. Haris is okay now and the rest given to him after the first match of the Tri-Series has helped him recover well, the source said, adding that Pakistan have no fitness issues with any other player. Haris, one of Pakistan's key bowlers with his express pace and ability to take wickets in the middle overs, has remained with the squad despite the selectors calling up uncapped Akif Javed as a backup for him. Haris has a haul of 83 wickets in 46 one-day internationals and another 110 wickets in 79 T20 internationals as he has built a reputation as a specialist ...

Champions Trophy: Arshdeep to get preference despite Rana's heroics vs ENG

The Indian management gave Harshit opportunities in all three ODIs against England, and while the pacer did not look out of place, Arshdeep's numbers and versatility make him the preferred choice

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Team India attends practice session in Dubai

While the main batters honed their skills, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Rishabh Pant participated in fielding drills under coach T Dilip

Champions Trophy: Teams finalize preparations ahead of 2025 showdown

Several teams have lost key players due to injury ahead of the tournament, including Australia, India, and Pakistan

Champions Trophy: Southee believes NZ can win another ICC trophy in PAK

New Zealand will start their ICC Champions Trophy campaign against Pakistan in the tournament opener on February 19

Champions Trophy: Additional tickets for Dubai leg to go live on Tuesday

India will start their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20

Neighbourhood watch: What does hosting Champions Trophy mean for Pakistan?

Battling economic and political crises, Pakistan hopes the Champions Trophy will be the balm the country desperately needs