Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Chasing 274 for victory against the plucky Afghans, Australia raced to 109-1 in the 13th ov…

Some senior Pakistan cricketers are reportedly considering stepping away from the upcoming New Zealand tour to avoid the risk of being dropped due to their recent poor performances. According to the insiders, a few players have initiated discussi…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the schedule for Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, set to begin on April 11. The six-team tournament will see as many as 34 matches from April 11 to May 18, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium set to h…

The ninth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh, scheduled for Thursday, has been completely washed out due to continuous rain. Despite high expectations for an exciting contest, continuous light to heavy ra…

The toss between Pakistan and Bangladesh for the ninth Champions Trophy 2025 match which is set to be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, has been delayed. The delay comes as light rain dampens the pitch. However, the rain does not…

Afghanistan sealed victory against England by eight runs following Ibrahim Zadran’s monumental 177-run knock and Azmatullah Omarzai's five-wicket haul in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025's nail-biter at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesda…

Interim head coach and de facto chief selector Aqib Javed said on Wednesday that hosts Pakistan were kicked out of the Champions Trophy tournament “due to a lack of experience among the players”. A wave of criticism has engulfed the Pakistan cric…

Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran struck a Champions Trophy record of 177 to lift his country from an early wobble to 325-7 against England in their group match in Lahore on Wednesday. The Group B clash at the Gaddafi Stadium is effectively a kno…

The Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday after persistent rain kept the players from the field. According to the International Cricket Council, the …

Mesut Ozil, a former footballer who played for Arsenal and Real Madrid has now entered politics. During a party congress on Sunday, Mesut was appointed to the Central Decision and Management Board of the AKP, the political party of Turkish Presid…

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has slammed Pakistan cricket team following their disappointing loss to India, saying the national team lacks required skills to compete on the biggest occasion. During a recent cricket show, Shoaib Akhtar said, “We alw…

Pakistan's batting firepower has faltered again as they set a modest target of 242 runs against India with Saud Shakeel only batter to score a half-century in the do-or-die clash for their side in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played at D…

Cricket fever spikes as hosts Pakistan prepare to bat first against their arch-rivals, India, after winning the toss in the high-stakes Champions Trophy showdown at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. Dubai is buzzing with excitement as cricket’s biggest …

Dubai is buzzing with excitement as cricket’s fiercest rivals, Pakistan and India, prepare for a high-stakes showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy today (Sunday). With passionate fans from both nations ready to fill the Dubai Cricket Stadium, anti…

The highly anticipated Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan is set to proceed on Sunday, February 23. Moreover, weather forecast predicts dry conditions in the city, with less chances of rain. Despite rainfall in the city earlier in…

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma expressed confidence in his team’s preparation and readiness for their ICC Champions Trophy opener against Afghanistan, scheduled to take place in Karachi on Friday. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Bavu…

India have successfully chased a modest target of 229 runs against Bangladesh courtesy of Shubman Gill's ton to seal a six-wicket victory in their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy played at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. …

Towhid Hridoy struck his first ODI century and with Jaker Ali, helped Bangladesh score 228 from 35-5 against India as the two teams opened their Champions Trophy campaign on Thursday in Dubai. India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Shami returned figure…

The International Cricket Council on Thursday fined Pakistan for their slow over-rate in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. “The hosts have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate during the tour…

In a significant setback for Pakistan's cricket team, opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a serious injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday. The left-handed ba…

New Zealand grabbed a 60-run victory against Pakistan with contribution of Will O’Rourke's three and Mitchell Santner's two in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday. …

New Zealand set a massive target of 321 runs against Pakistan with the help of Young, Tom tons during the maiden match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday. Put into bat first, the Blac…

Will Young's ton and Tom Latham's fifty helped New Zealand to ease the pressure after losing early wickets following a fierce attack by Pakistan during the maiden match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played at the National Bank Stad…

Pakistan have won the toss and opted to bowl first against their competitor New Zealand in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025, as the mega tournament has kicked off at the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi. The c…

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a "historic occasion" for the country, a day before the hosts kick the tournament off against New Zealand. The Champions Trophy is the first major cricket ev…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said that Pakistan was “fully prepared” for the (International Cricket Council) ICC Champions Trophy on the tournament’s eve. Hosts Pakistan go into the Feb 19-March 9 tournament as de…

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a foot injury sustained during a warm-up match against Afghanistan in Karachi on Sunday. Ferguson felt pain in his right foot after bowling a spell…

For the first time in history, the name "Pakistan" has been printed on the Indian cricket team's jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, sparking controversy among Indian fans. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rece…

The Champions Trophy begins on Wednesday with the world's top eight teams competing in Pakistan and Dubai for the prestigious title. AFP Sport looks at three highly anticipated matches in the group phase of the 50-over tournament: - Australi…

As cricket fans gear up for the much-hyped ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is hoping for a final between the hosts, Men in Green, and England. Khan said that he would like to see Pakistan and England face off each other in t…

The Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts team clinched both the National Cross-Country Ski Championship and the International FIS Cross-Country Ski Championship trophies at Rattu, Astore district, after a stellar performance in the competitions held from Feb 7 …

Pakistan faced a five-wicket defeat by New Zealand as the visitors easily chased a 243-run target to win the Tri-Nation Series final played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Friday. Will O'Rourke's four-wicket haul, followed by ha…