The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to adopt the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy scheduled for next year but has placed a key condition before the International Cricket Council (ICC). During a virtual meeting held on Friday between the ICC and its member nations, the global cricket body issued an ultimatum to the PCB. The ICC asked Pakistan to either agree to host the Champions Trophy under the hybrid model or be ready to forgo hosting the tournament. Champions Trophy Program Delayed With the Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, its schedule is yet to be finalized. Pakistan was originally…
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England’s batsman Joe Root is on a remarkable streak, breaking records in almost every Test match he plays. At one time, this consistent record-breaking spree was synonymous with Sachin Tendulkar. Now, England’s cricketing legend has started toppling many of Tendulkar’s records. On Sunday, during a blistering knock against New Zealand, Root set another world record in Test cricket, surpassing three legendary players in the process. Joe Root has now become the highest run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket. In the Christchurch Test against New Zealand, he played a quickfire knock of 23 runs off 15 balls. This performance…
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy continues to witness record-breaking performances. On Friday, November 29, during a match between Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh, Ishan Kishan created history with an explosive strike rate of 334.78. His blistering innings also helped Jharkhand set a new world record. Arunachal Pradesh, after winning the toss and opting to bat, managed to score only 93 runs. Jharkhand chased down the target in just 27 balls, with Kishan smashing 77 runs off 23 deliveries, including 5 fours and 9 towering sixes. He was awarded the Player of the Match for his remarkable performance. Arunachal’s Struggles with the…
Amid the Champions Trophy controversy, Pakistan has suffered a major blow as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has banned its players from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and other franchise leagues. According to a report, England players will no longer be allowed to play in most global franchise leagues, except for the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has been given special consideration. ECB’s Decision As reported by The Telegraph, ECB CEO Richard Gould stated that the board aims to strengthen the foundation of cricket in England and Wales and elevate domestic competitions to a higher level.…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to host the Champions Trophy next year, but the ongoing dispute between the PCB and BCCI over the tournament’s organization shows no signs of resolution. In an effort to mediate, the ICC has scheduled a virtual meeting with both boards. It is expected that the ICC will pressure Pakistan to host the tournament in a hybrid model. In response, the PCB has issued a new threat, warning that it will retaliate in upcoming tournaments involving India. PCB’s Retaliation Plan Following the Champions Trophy, India is set to host two major tournaments. The Women’s…
The second match of the 5-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set to begin on December 6 in Adelaide. However, before the Test, the hosts have received bad news. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the day-night Test due to an injury. Cricket Australia has confirmed this and announced the inclusion of two uncapped players, Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett, as his backups in the squad. Cricket Australia stated that Hazlewood is sidelined due to a side strain. Despite their inclusion, it seems unlikely that Abbott or Doggett will make it to the playing XI,…
After the IPL 2025 mega auction, many teams face a significant challenge in deciding their captain for the upcoming season. Teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants are still searching for a leader. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad (Pat Cummins), Chennai Super Kings (Ruturaj Gaikwad), and Gujarat Titans (Shubman Gill) already have captains in place. Delhi Capitals retained Axar Patel (₹16.50 crore), Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 crore), Tristan Stubbs (₹10 crore), and Abhishek Porel (₹4 crore). In the auction, they acquired KL Rahul for ₹14 crore. The Delhi squad has potential…
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…
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…