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Pakistan capped off their Champions Trophy campaign on a disturbing note after their last group stage match against Bangladesh was washed out due to relentless rain on Thursday in Rawalpindi. Pakistan, who were hoping to salvage some pride, had already been knocked out of the tournament after their successive defeats in the first two games against New Zealand and India respectively. Talking about their campaign, Pakistan skipper Mohammad…
South African power hitter, Rassie Van der Duseen has joined the chorus with his remarks about India's distinct advantage in the ongoing Champions Trophy. Rassie Van der Duseen, who is known for his skilful and explosive batting, said that India playing all their matches in Dubai, have a clear edge over other teams in the tournament. India, so far, have won their past two matches against Bangladesh and Pakistan, thus qualifying for the semi-finals.…
So far, the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 has been an exciting spectacle, and once again an incredible encounter is set to unfold, with Mumbai Indians Women getting ready to take on Delhi Capitals Women at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Friday. Both teams have been in excellent form and are coming off impressive victories in their respective last games, making this encounter even more…
As Australia gear up for a crucial encounter against Afghanistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy , star batsman Marnus Labuschagne has expressed confidence that his team is ready to secure a victory. With the match being a must-win for Australia to progress into the semis, Marnus emphasised that the team is fully focused and prepared for the challenge that Afghanistan present. Reflecting on past encounter, Marnus recalled…
Australia and Afghanistan are set to face-off in their most crucial encounter of the Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played on Friday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The winner of the match will progress to the semi-finals while the loser will be knocked out of the tournament. Australia will be facing huge challenge from Afghanistan , who are pumped up after ending England’s campaign with an eight-run win on Wednesday…
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has said that an ankle injury was the main reason behind him skipping the ongoing Champions Trophy but has also said that “personal views” also contributed to the decision. Ahead of the start of the Champions Trophy, Starc had withdrawn from the tournament, becoming the third player from Australia’s first-choice pace attack to miss the tournament. Cricket Australia at that time had stated that Starc had…
UP Warriorz have brought in Australia’s high-class all-rounder Georgia Vol l as the replacement for Chamari Athapaththu , who will be missing the final phase of the ongoing Women’s Premier League in order to participate in Sri Lanka’s upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand Women. UP Warriorz will now play their next WPL match on March 3 and Sri Lanka’s first ODI against New Zealand Women will be…
Following a series of disappointing innings, Pakistan’s one of the most talented batters Babar Azam has found himself under intense criticism in recent months. Since the ODI World Cup 2023, Babar’s performance has been below the high standards comparing to the ones he set during the earlier stages of his career. Lately, he has been grappling with inconsistency, leading to widespread criticism. Moreover, Babar has repeatedly failed to convert starts…
Pakistan’s explosive batter Fakhar Zaman has recently dismissed rumours about his potential retirement from cricket following Pakistan’s appalling campaign at the Champions Trophy . This follows a challenging moment in his career where his Champions Trophy 2025 campaign was cut short due to an unfortunate injury. Fakhar’s Champions Trophy journey came to an abrupt halt during Pakistan’s opening match against New Zealand…
Australian captain Pat Cummins , has provided an optimistic update on his recovery from the ankle injury that sidelined him from the ongoing Champions Trophy . The fast bowler, who has been an integral part of Australia’s setup for years, was forced to miss the high-octane tournament due to the injury. But, Cummins is now incredibly positive about his fitness heading into the upcoming Indian Premier League and World Test Championship final. In the…
As the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy reaches its final stages, the spotlight will be on the exciting encounter between Pakistan and Bangladesh , slated to be held on Thursday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. Both teams, having been eliminated from the tournament after losing their first two matches, will face each other in what is now a dead-rubber game. However, the pride and individual performances will be on the line for both teams…
Australian skipper Pat Cummins has slammed an Australian media outlet for misstating his statement about India and Champions Trophy. Pat Cummins, who is not participating in the ongoing Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury, had said that India playing all of their matches in Dubai carry an advantage over other teams. Cummins had said this in an interview with Yahoo Australia. "I think it's good that the tournament can go on, but obviously it does give…
