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PCB's Naqvi meets Emirates Board head Usmani amid hybrid model talks for CT

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Emirates Cricket Board head Mubashir Usmani in Dubai amid deliberations on a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy to be held in February-March next year. According to a PCB statement regarding the meeting, Naqvi told Usmani that Pakistan was ready to host the Champions Trophy and all the preparations were on schedule. Usmani is also the chairman of the ICC's associate members' committee. According to sources, Naqvi also said that the situation in Pakistan was stable and all teams taking part in the mega-event would be provided state level security. He said the construction work at the stadiums which will host the tournament was also on schedule and the people of Pakistan were looking forward to watching the best teams and players play in the country. On Friday, the International Cricket Council has told Pakistan to either accept the 'Hybrid' model of hosting for next year's Champions Trophy or be prepared to be ousted from th

ICC's ultimatum to PCB: Accept 'Hybrid Model' or Pakistan won't participate

The International Cricket Council has told Pakistan to either accept the 'Hybrid' model of hosting for next year's Champions Trophy or be prepared to be ousted from the event after the PCB's adamant stand led to an inconclusive meeting of its executive board here on Friday. The emergency meeting was meant to thrash out the schedule of the event in February-March next year but could not achieve a consensus after Pakistan once again rejected the 'Hybrid' model despite India's firm refusal to travel there owing to security concerns. It is understood that most of the ICC board members were sympathetic towards Pakistan's situation, but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi was, nonetheless, advised to accept the 'Hybrid' model as the only "plausible solution" for the current imbroglio. If a 'Hybrid' model is adopted, India's share of Champions Trophy matches will be held in the UAE. "Look, no broadcaster will give a penny to an ICC event which does not have India and even Pakistan knows that. The ICC

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule HIGHLIGHTS: ICC board meeting adjourned till Saturday

A brief 15-minute meeting took place on Friday but was cut short after the members failed to reach a consensus

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI Playing 11, live streaming in India today

Fans can watch the live streaming of ZIM vs PAK 3rd ODI on the FanCode app and website.

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Financial and logistical fallout looms

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to run from February 19 to March 9. The event will be hosted by Pakistan, however, India's refusal to visit the country led to delay in announcing the fixture

When will Champions Trophy schedule be released? ICC board meets on Nov 29

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has proposed a hybrid model, with India's matches being played in a third country. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not agreed to this arr

ICC to convince PCB for hybrid model Champions Trophy with extra incentives

PCB is refusing to entertain BCCI's demand for a hybrid model as they want the marquee matches to take place in Pakistan

PAK vs ZIM: Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in rain-affected ODI opener on Sunday

All-rounder Sikandar Raza inspired Zimbabwe to a stunning 80-run win on the DLS method in the rain-affected first one-day international against a new-look Pakistan white-ball team on Sunday. Raza made a crucial 39 runs and lifted Zimbabwe from a precarious 125-7 to 205 all out by sharing a 62-run eighth wicket stand with No. 9 batter Richard Ngarava, who top-scored with 48. Under overcast conditions, Raza (2-7) picked up two wickets in one over as Pakistan limped to 60-6 in 21 overs before it rained and denied further play as Zimbabwe took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Pakistan's second-string new ball bowlers debutant Aamer Jamal and Mohammad Hasnain couldn't make an impact on Zimbabwe's openers after the visitors had rested frontline pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah for the white-ball series in Zimbabwe. Pakistan also rested its ace batter Babar Azam for the first time in an ODI since 2019 as it experimented with its bench strength ahead of next year's Champio

Australia vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd T20: Australia beat Pakistan to complete the clean sweep

Australia vs Pakistan highlights: Marcus Stoinis scored a fiery 61 to take Australia over the line

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd T20 playing 11, live timing (IST), live streaming

Pakistan reveal their Playing 11 before the toss. Captain Rizwan dropped from Pak's Playing 11 for 3rd T20 at Hobart

Australia vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd T20: Aussies clinch T20 series 2-0, beat PAK by 13 runs

AUS vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS: Spencer Johnson's fifer helped the hosts restrict Pakistan to 134 on the night to win the 3-match series in Sydney.

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd T20 playing 11, live time (IST), streaming today

Pakistan made one change in their Playing 11, bringing in Sufiyan Muqeem. The live streaming of the 2nd T20 match between Australia and Pakistan will be available on the Disney Plus Hotstar app

Champions Trophy reaches Pakistan for tour; schedule yet to be announced

Even though the ICC is yet to announce the final schedule of the Champions Trophy, it flew the trophy to Pakistan on Thursday for a tour of the country beginning November 16. According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy tour would begin from Skardu in northern Pakistan. "The tour will cover major Pakistani cities where the Champions Trophy matches are set to be played," the official said. The trophy has arrived at a time when the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sought a response from the PCB on hosting the prestigious event in a hybrid model following India's refusal to travel to the country for the tournament. The trophy was supposed to be unveiled in Lahore earlier this month but the ceremony was postponed after India informed the ICC that it wouldn't be sending its team to Pakistan, and also because of the smog situation in the city. But, on Thursday, the trophy was finally brought to Islamabad from Dubai by the ICC officials. The tour, which will .

Australia vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS, 1st T20: AUS thrashes PAK in Brisbane to 1-0 up in the series

All four Australian bowlers got themselves on wicket-takers list to end the Pakistani innings on 64 for 9.

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20 playing 11, new playing conditions, streaming

After a delay of over 120 minutes due to rain, the toss took place and Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan elected to bowl first.

Australia vs Pakistan T20s full schedule, live time, squads, live streaming

From squads of both teams to live toss timings of all three matches, check everything you need to know about Australia vs Pakistan T20 series here

India vs Pakistan: A cricket rivalry shaped by politics, wars and diplomacy

The intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry has been shaped by historical events, political tensions, and moments of cricket diplomacy, from partition in 1947 to ongoing issues over hosting matches

ICC awaits PCB's decision on conducting Champions Trophy in hybrid model

The International Cricket Council has sought a response from the Pakistan Cricket Board on hosting the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model following India's refusal to travel to the country for the tournament. The PCB on Sunday had confirmed that it received an email from the ICC that India declined to travel to the neighbouring country. Unless the PCB decides to pull out of hosting the Champions Trophy the current plan is to hold India's matches in UAE and the final in Dubai, a source told PTI on Monday. The Indian Cricket Board has told the ICC that a Hybrid Model is acceptable to them only if the final is held in Dubai and not in Pakistan, the source added. The PCB on Monday remained silent without giving any reaction to the BCCI informing the ICC it will not send its team to play in Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. But according to sources, the ICC has asked the PCB to confirm if a Hybrid Model -- where India's matches and the final would be held in Dubai -- is acceptable to .

Cat's hair cut for $1000? Watch Wasim Akram's priceless grooming tale

Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram revealed on air that he had spent nearly $1,000 on his cat Leo's haircut, sparking a wave of disbelief and banter among the commentators

Will India travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy? What do we know so far

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi has denied any such discussions and reaffirmed Pakistan's position that no matches will be held outside the country.