The schedule and venues for the 2025 Champions Trophy, set to be hosted in Pakistan next year, remain uncertain. The BCCI has refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider a hybrid model. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dealt a major blow to both India and the ICC by rejecting the hybrid model. This means Pakistan has refused to accept India’s proposal to play their matches outside Pakistan. ICC Meeting on Champions Trophy Today If Pakistan remains firm on its stance, the ICC may have to consider shifting the tournament…
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A two-match Test series is currently being played between South Africa and Sri Lanka. While this series is crucial for both South Africa and Sri Lanka, it holds even greater significance for Team India. At present, Team India can reach the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final on their own, but if they lose two matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the importance of this series for India will increase significantly. India kept their hopes alive for the WTC Final by winning the Perth Test match. Why is the South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series important for India? The reason…
The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set to begin on December 6 in Adelaide. However, November 27, which was already marked for the 10th death anniversary tribute to Phil Hughes by Cricket Australia, has now witnessed another tragic event. A young Australian cricketer, 23-year-old Adi Dave, has passed away suddenly, leaving the Australian cricket community in shock. The Darwin Cricket Club confirmed the heartbreaking news. Sudden Demise: What Happened? The Darwin Cricket Club announced Adi Dave’s untimely demise but did not disclose the cause of death. In a heartfelt post on Facebook, the club…
The hosting of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan is now under threat due to recent unrest in Islamabad. The turmoil in the nation’s capital has raised security concerns, making some teams reluctant to participate in the tournament within Pakistan. Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan recently staged protests in Islamabad, creating a volatile situation. Champions Trophy 2025: Challenges for PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, the ongoing political instability has raised the possibility of the tournament being shifted to another country. Sri Lanka A, scheduled to play…
After the conclusion of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, all 10 franchises have finalized their squads. While players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer grabbed the spotlight by breaking past records for the most expensive buys, some teams managed to strengthen themselves by picking talented players at lower prices. With the squads in place, the focus has now shifted to analyzing which team can field the strongest playing XI capable of winning the IPL title in the upcoming season. Initial assessments suggest that last season’s top-performing teams remain the strongest contenders. Strongest and Weakest Teams The reigning champions of IPL…
Team India has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series against Australia after a convincing 295-run win in the first Test. The second Test of the series is set to be played at the Adelaide Oval. Team India has already arrived in Adelaide for the game, which will be a pink-ball, day-night Test match. Heading into this clash, the Indian team is in excellent form. However, there’s bad news for Team India as one of its star players might miss this match too. A Blow for Team India Ahead of the second Test, Team India has suffered a…
Pakistan is set to host the Champions Trophy 2025 next year, but the situation is already turning bleak for Pakistan cricket. The ongoing political protests in Islamabad are directly affecting sports in the country. Due to these protests, Sri Lanka’s A team has decided to return home, leaving their ODI series against Pakistan Shaheens midway. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday (26 November) that discussions were held with the Sri Lankan board regarding this decision. Last Match Won by Pakistan As a result, PCB has postponed the last two 50-over matches scheduled between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka…
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is currently underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. All 10 franchises are splurging huge amounts to secure their favorite players. Here, we bring you a list of the top 5 most expensive players sold in this IPL mega auction. Rishabh Pant Indian team’s experienced wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player in IPL history. His base price was set at ₹2 crore. The bidding started with Lucknow Super Giants, followed by RCB, but they dropped out early. Then a bidding war erupted between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow. Ultimately, Lucknow…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction has concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, held over two days (November 24 and 25). The event witnessed some players fetching astronomical sums, while others went unsold despite high expectations. Here are the highlights of the auction, showcasing the most talked-about players over the two days. Some made headlines for breaking records with their prices, while others, surprisingly, found no takers. 1. Rishabh Pant Becomes the Most Expensive Player in IPL History Rishabh Pant was purchased by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a record-breaking ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in…
The two-day auction for IPL 2025 has come to an end. During this time, all 10 teams spent money like water, placing massive bids worth crores on individual players. In just a few hours, transactions worth crores of rupees were completed. With this, the teams are now ready for the next season of the Indian Premier League, which is expected to begin in March. However, one question remains: Do the teams still have some money left in their purses after the auction? The answer is yes. Teams could have bought a few more players with the remaining funds. Rishabh Pant…