In that remarkable tournament, Fakhar started as an unused player, made his ODI debut, and went on to become the cornerstone of Pakistan's victory over India in the final
The Pakistan government has given its go-ahead for using the military and paramilitary rangers to shore up security for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy in the country. According to media reports, the federal cabinet okayed plans to have top security for the mega-event and gave approval to use military and rangers for this purpose. The government has already earmarked over 10,000 policemen including elite commando units to provide security at the grounds and team hotels in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi when the tournament begins on February 19 in Karachi. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the federal interior minister, is personally overseeing all the security arrangements for the tournament. India refused to send its team to Pakistan for the tournament citing security concerns and will play all their matches in Dubai. A source in the board said that Naqvi had also discussed with security and law enforcement senior officials the best way to ensur
Although New Zealand Cricket confirmed that Ravindra was "otherwise well," the incident sparked outrage among social media users, who criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live streaming: The PAK vs NZ ODI Match live streaming is available on the Fancode app in India.
It will be the first international match that will played at the newly updated and renovated Gaddafi Stadium.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Ayub is "progressing well in his right ankle fracture injury," and he continues his rehabilitation in England.
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi expressed his gratitude to the workers who dedicated themselves day and night to complete the work on schedule, despite initial skepticism and criticism.
The previous edition of the Champions Trophy took place in 2017 in England and Wales, where Pakistan triumphed over India in the final.
The documentary will give fans inside stories from some of the epic matches between India and Pakistan throughout their history of cricket
Cricket enthusiasts in India can watch the live telecast of the tri-series on Sony Sports Network
One of the most defining moments of the match was Virat Kohli's breathtaking six over a packed Melbourne crowd in the 19th over
Hardik took three wickets in the match to help India contain Pakistan to a par total of 159
Hina Munawar, a police officer with a strong background in security and operations, has been named as the first female team manager for the Pakistan men's cricket team ahead of the Champions Trophy. Munawar, who has served in the Frontier Constabulary in the high-risk Swat area, has been appointed as the Operations Manager for Pakistan's Tri-Nation series and the Champions Trophy which begins on February 19 in Karachi. While senior retired bureaucrat Naveed Akram Cheema will continue as team manager, Munawar's appointment has sparked curiosity among cricket fans, experts, and media. After passing the Civil Superior Services exam, Munawar transitioned into various law enforcement and security roles. "Perhaps her appointment is aimed at streamlining operations within the team and between players and the board, as she has worked in strategic and leadership roles, helping to streamline various operations, said a source close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Munawar, who joined the
The tournament will miss the presence of two former world champions, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, as they failed to qualify for this year's competition.
The ICC implemented the concussion substitute rule across all international formats, including Twenty20 and first-class cricket - on 1 August 2019.
Hosts Pakistan are the last of the eight participating teams to announce their Champions Trophy squad
Defending champions Pakistan will kick-start their campaign on February 19 against New Zealand before heading to Dubai to lock horns with India. Star Sports will live telecast Champions Trophy matches
The ninth edition of the tournament will kick off on Wednesday, February 19, at the National Stadium in Karachi
The live streaming of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be available on the Disney+ Hostar App and website in India.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed speculation that legendary cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's name would be removed from an enclosure at the recently-renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore owing to his incarceration on charges of corruption. Speculation was doing the rounds that PCB had removed the name of the 1992 World Cup-winning former captain from one of the enclosures at the stadium due to the "current political situation". "No names have been changed or removed on enclosures," an official of the PCB said without taking any names, adding that names of all enclosures will remain as they were earlier. The Gaddafi stadium has been renovated for the Champions Trophy that starts on February 19. The Imran Khan enclosure, which is one of the VIP stands in the stadium, has been a permanent fixture at the venue since 1992. The former Prime Minister is presently in Attock jail of Punjab province and has vehemently denied allegations of corruption, insisting that he is a vi