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Over 100 Pakistani policemen dismissed for refusing Champions Trophy duties

In an unprecedented move, over 100 policemen of Pakistan's Punjab Police have been dismissed from service for refusing to perform assigned security duties during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, police said on Tuesday. The dismissed personnel were associated with various wings of the police force. According to an official of the Punjab Police, more than 100 police officials and officers have been removed from their positions for being found absent from duty on numerous occasions, with several others refusing to perform their assigned tasks during the Champions Trophy. "The police officials were assigned to provide security for teams travelling between Qaddafi Stadium Lahore and designated hotels but either remained absent or outright refused to take up their responsibilities," he said. The official said IGP Punjab Usman Anwar has taken notice of the matter and ordered strict action against the cops in question. "There is no room for negligence when it comes to the security of

AUS vs SA: What is the cut off time for a 20-over game today in Rawalpindi?

While the overs continue to be reduced as time passes by, ODi cricket allows a minimum of a 20-over game when rain plays spoilsport on the night.

Champions Trophy: What happens if AUS vs SA gets washed out in Rawalpindi?

Despite both teams being tied on points, South Africa will stay at the top of the Group B standings due to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.140, compared to Australia's +0.475.

Australia vs South Africa: Rawalpindi weather forecast, hourly rain update

AUS vs SA WEATHER FORECAST: The toss has been delayed due to rain and there is more rain later in the day as well. There is a rain forecast of 62 per cent with humidity levels around 74 per cent

AUS vs SA live streaming: Where to watch today's Champions Trophy match?

The winner of the Australia versus South Africa match will secure the top spot in Group B's points table at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

England vs Afghanistan head-to-head record and key stats in ICC events

Both sides have met thrice in the ODI World Cups with England having a slight advantage over the Afghans, winning 2 of the 3 matches played over the years.

Everyone likes to see everyone play: AFG skipper Shahidi on women's cricket

Afghanistan men's cricket team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi made it clear on Tuesday that women in his country should be allowed to play the game though he said it was beyond his control in a nation governed by strict religious laws. The Taliban took over the reins of Afghanistan in 2021 and banned women's sports, including cricket. "Yeah, everyone likes to see everyone play," Shahid told the media here when asked if the exiled Afghanistan women's team should be allowed to play the game. "As I said before, when it comes to politics and those things which we cannot control - we are only cricket players we can control things in the ground and we belong to the ground and we are always trying to give our best when we play." Several Afghan women's team cricketers shifted base to Australia following the turmoil in their country. A group of British lawmakers have also reportedly urged the England cricket team to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan. Asked if such a c

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Jio unveils cricket data pack plan for all the cricket lovers watching ICC Men's Champions Trophy and Women's Premier League. Here's all you need to know

AUS vs SA HIGHLIGHTS, Champions Trophy 2025: Match called off in Rawalpindi due to rain

Australia vs South Africa LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: Both sides get a point each as the match has been called off due to persistent rain.

Champions Trophy: One-sided games have taken sheen off India-Pak rivalry

Pakistan's defeat to India in Champions Trophy illustrates the gulf in talent between the two countries

Champions Trophy 2025: AUS vs SA playing 11, live match time, streaming

South Africa and Australia will aim to win their second consecutive match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday

Champions Trophy, AUS vs SA Playing 11: What will be both teams' XI today?

The availability of Heinrich Klassen for South Africa will be the biggest question for their match against Australia on Tuesday

Australia vs South Africa head-to-head record and key stats in ICC events

The latest clash between the two sides in the ODI World Cup was during the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. South Africa defeated Australia in the group stage with a commanding 134-run victory

BAN vs NZ: The way we pulled things back with ball was amazing - Santner

All-rounder Michael Bracewell picking up wickets in the middle phase of the game with his slow bowling was key to New Zealand's five-wicket victory in their Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh here on Monday, believed skipper Mitchell Santner. The positive result for New Zealand ensured their semifinals berth in the tournament along with India, while knocking out hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh from the mega event. Rachin Ravindra (112) and Michael Bracewell (4/26) were the two stars for New Zealand on the night. "Feels nice to qualify. Knew Bangladesh would be a challenge," Santner said in the post-match presentation ceremony. "The way we pulled things back with the ball was amazing. Hard to take middle-overs wickets in ODIs and Bracewell was amazing. He's a quality bowler now, the way he can change his pace on these wickets is outstanding. Bowls a lot to right-handers too," the captain added. He was also effusive in his praise for Ravindra who anchored the chase of 237 after

Virat Kohli can become highest run-getter in ODI cricket: Ponting

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-over format. Kohli made an exceptional unbeaten 100, his 51st in ODIs, to guide India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in a Champions Trophy match here on Sunday. "I don't think I've ever seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli. Now that he's gone past me (in run-maker's list) and only two (batters) ahead of him, I'm sure he would want to give himself the best chance to be remembered as the all-time leading run scorer in the game, Ponting told ICC Review. During the course of that hundred, Kohli went past the 14000-run mark in one-dayers, joining former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara and Tendulkar in a rare club. Kohli (14085 runs) is still 4,341 runs behind Tendulkar (18426) and at 36, the champion batter has limited time in his hand to overhaul the latter's

Champions Trophy AUS vs SA: Pitch report, key stats of Rawalpindi Stadium

South Africa and Australia will aim to keep their unbeaten run in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy intact with a win on Tuesday

Akhtar slams Pakistan cricket team after loss against India in Dubai

Pace legend Shoaib Akhtar didn't pull any punches as he blasted Pakistan's "brainless, and clueless" team management following the six-wicket loss to India in the Champions Trophy, saying the side entered the tournament without any "clear direction". Pakistan suffered their second consecutive loss in the event on Sunday. They had lost to New Zealand in the opener and their chances of advancing are now hanging by a thread. "I am not disappointed at all (by the defeat to India) because I knew what would happen," Akhtar said in a short video on his X account. "You can't select five bowlers? the whole world is playing six bowlers you go with two all-rounders, this is just brainless and clueless management." The former quick blamed the management for selecting a side that lacked the necessary skills and understanding to compete at the highest level. "I am really disappointed. We can't blame the kids (Pakistan players); The players are just as clueless as the team management is! They d

Rachin becomes 6th Kiwi batter to hit a century in Champions Trophy

Rachin's hundred is the third century for New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand beat Bangladesh, knocking Pakistan out of Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand and India are the two teams that booked their place in the semifinals from Group A

Champions Trophy S/F: Group A qualified teams, points table and key stats

The four semifinalists will face each other in the two semifinals of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 4 and 5 March