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Pakistan team arrives in Christchurch for white-ball series against New Zealand
Christchurch, March 13: Pakistan team arrived in Christchurch on Thursday ahead of their T20I series opener against New Zealand on March 16. Pakistan are set to play five T20Is and three ODIs during their three-week tour.
I faced discrimination, my career was destroyed..., says former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria
Washington, DC, March 13: Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has alleged that he faced huge discrimination in Pakistan and his career was destroyed.
PCB chops 70 per cent of player's match fee for National T20 Cup
Lahore, March 12: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to drastically chop down the match fees for the players participating in the upcoming National T20 Cup, according to ESPNcricinfo.
ICC thanks PCB for successful hosting of ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025
Dubai, March 12: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 and to the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the staging of five matches, according to a release from ICC.
Don't deserve to be there: Kamran gives reality check amid controversy over Pakistan's omission in CT prize ceremony
Lahore, March 12: Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal addressed the recent controversy surrounding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded Champions Trophy. According to him, Pakistan didn't have a representative because it didn't "deserve" to be there.
Yograj Singh hits back at former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq, says Pakistan should try to play against India B team
New Delhi, March 10: Former cricketer Yograj Singh launched a scathing tirade at ex-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq for his remark about testing the Indian side against Pakistan in 10 Tests, 10 ODIs and 10 T20Is.
Pakistan takes immense pride in hosting Champions Trophy: PCB chairman Naqvi
New Delhi, March 10: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday thanked his team for the successful hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy in the country and called it a "historic event for cricket fans worldwide".
Pakistan spent money, built stadiums, but didn't pay attention to the team: Kaneria
New Delhi, March 10: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria exposes the key flaw in Pakistan cricket after their disastrous run in the Champions Trophy, of which they were the host and became the first team to crash out of the tournament. He said that PCB spent a lot of money organising the mega event but failed to pay attention to the team and its preparation.
PCB faces backlash for not sending representative to Champions Trophy final in Dubai
Dubai, March 9: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being strongly criticised for not sending a single representative to the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Gillespie takes jibe at clown Aaqib Javed for undermining him during his stint with Pakistan team
New Delhi, March 5: Former Australia speedster Jason Gillespie took a jibe at Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed for undermining them during their stint with the Men in Green and running a campaign "behind the scenes" to take their role across all formats.
CT 2025: Pakistan trolled as India win means Lahore will not host final
Mumbai, March 4: With India defeating Australia in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy (CT) 2025 with a four-wicket victory in Dubai on Tuesday, Pakistan will not be able to organize the final of the event of which they were the host. As per the hybrid formula agreed by Pakistan and ICC, the final now will be played in Dubai, instead of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Basit Ali alleges 'backdoor entries' in Pakistan's squad selection for NZ tour
New Delhi, March 4: Former cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised Pakistan's team selection for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, alleging favouritism and unjust exclusions. He claimed that deserving players had been sidelined while others secured their places through "backdoor channels".
Major shuffle begins in Pakistan; Rizwan, Babar dropped from T20Is in NZ, Salman Agha named captain
Lahore, March 4: Premier batter Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped from Pakistan's squad for the T20I series in New Zealand. With the skipper out of the fray, Salman Ali Agha has been named Pakistan's T20I captain, with Shadab Khan acting as his deputy.
Salman Agha named Pakistan's T20I captain as PCB announce squad for NZ tour
Lahore, March 4: All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the new T20I captain as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
Champions Trophy: PCB announces ticket refund process for abandoned games in Rawalpindi
Karachi, March 1: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it has initiated a full ticket refund for the two 2025 ICC Champions Trophy matches that were abandoned without a ball being bowled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
PCB 'considering' domestic players for T20I series in New Zealand
Lahore, March 1: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to give the domestic players the opportunity to play in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand after Pakistan's shambolic run in the ongoing Champions Trophy, Geo News reported citing sources.
Rashid Latif hints Pakistan to introduce fresh players for New Zealand T20Is
New Delhi, March 1: After Pakistan's horrendous exit from home ICC Champions Trophy, former wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif hinted that the side will introduce fresh faces in the team for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting on March 16.
'Pak legends take money to hurl abuses at their country': Yograj Singh
Chandigarh, Feb 28: Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has slammed Pakistan legends for not lending a helping hand to the youth set-up of the country and said they "abuse" their own country for the sole purpose of earning "money".
We didn't perform well, and it is disappointing for us: Mohammad Rizwan after Pakistan's campaign ended in Champions Trophy 2025
Rawalpindi, February 28: Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan expressed "disappointment" after being eliminated from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is taking place in Pakistan and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Champions Trophy: Pakistan's dismal show likely to be discussed in cabinet and parliament
Islamabad, Feb 27: The Pakistan cricket team's depressing, dismal, and cheerless performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, resulting in its early exit from the tournament, has not only broken the hearts of home fans but also knocked on the doors of the country's Prime Minister.
Champions Trophy: We didn't perform well and it is disappointing for us, admits Rizwan
Rawalpindi, Feb 27: After Pakistan's last game in the 2025 Champions Trophy ended in a washout against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground, skipper Mohammad Rizwan admitted that his side didn't perform well in the competition, leaving them disappointed. Pakistan, the 2025 Champions Trophy hosts and defending champions, made an horrid start to the tournament by losing to New Zealand by 60 runs and then suffered a six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai, which knocked them out of the race for the semifinals.
Champions Trophy: Pakistan, Bangladesh end campaigns winless after wash out in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Feb 27: Pakistan and Bangladesh have ended their 2025 Champions Trophy campaigns without a win after their final Group A match was abandoned due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Both teams will now end with a point each due to the washout.
Rain washes out Pakistan vs Bangladesh clash in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Rawalpindi, February 27: Persistent rain in Rawalpindi washed out the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Champions Trophy: Toss in Pakistan-Bangladesh match delayed due to rain in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Feb 27: The toss for the Pakistan-Bangladesh Group A match in the 2025 Champions Trophy has been delayed due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Toss delayed due to wet outfield in Pakistan-Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 clash
Rawalpindi, February 27: The toss between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday has been delayed due to a wet outfield, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Pakistan face Bangladesh in battle for pride at Champions Trophy 2025
Rawalpindi, February 27: Hosts Pakistan will face Bangladesh in their last match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy campaign at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
No truth: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman rubbishes away retirement reports
Islamabad, February 26: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman rubbished away the reports claiming that he was planning to retire after an injury in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand ruled him out of the entire tournament.
Will make decisions in best interest of team: Aaqib Javed addresses Pakistan's shambolic exit from CT
Rawalpindi, February 26: Pakistan's interim head coach, Aaqib Javed, assured that the management will take steps in the best interest of the national team following their surprise early exit from the ongoing Champions Trophy.
CT 2025: PCB takes 'serious note' of pitch invasion during NZ v BAN match in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, February 26: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious note of a security breach during the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Monday, when a spectator entered the field of play at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Dawn reported.
Cricket will be destroyed when...: Imran Khan laments Pakistan's early exit from Champions Trophy
Islamabad, February 26: Following the team's exit from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, World Cup-winning captain and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his disappointment and said that cricket will be "destroyed" if "favourites" are put in decision-making positions.
PCB's Mohsin Naqvi faces call for removal following team's disastrous show in Champions Trophy
Islamabad, February 26: Pakistan's early exit in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 has not only drawn widespread criticism against players but also landed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in hot waters with his position being held under scrutiny, Geo News reported.
An advantage: Nasser, Atherton on India playing all Champions Trophy matches in Dubai
London, February 25: Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have said India has advantage in ICC Champions Trophy as they are playing only at one venue - Dubai - and don't have to travel to different venues.
Does not have capability to think out of box: Kaneria slams Pakistan's team selection, use of spinners
Houston, February 25: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria slammed Pakistan team management for lack of quality, full-time spinners in the ICC Champions Trophy squad, saying that the team lacks ability to think out of the box.
Champions Trophy: After Pakistan's early exit, Basit Ali backs India to lift the title
Islamabad, February 25: After Pakistan's title defence in the Champions Trophy ended in the group stage, former cricketer Basit Ali apologised for his statement that the final would be played in Lahore and backed India to lift the title.
When he scores, its against Zimbabwe...: Kaneria slams Babar's batting intent, poor scoring against big teams
Houston, February 25: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria came hard at premier Pakistani batters Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan for their poor performances in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, slamming the former for his lack of "intent" against big oppositions and piling up runs majorly against smaller nations.
Champions Trophy: PCB enhances security after fan invades during NZ-Ban clash
Lahore, Feb 25: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious note of a security breach that occurred during the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, where a spectator entered the field of play and attempted to hug Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra.
England set to revive five-Test series beyond Ashes and India: Report
London, Feb 24: England are planning to re-introduce a five-match Test series against teams beyond Australia and India, with Pakistan and South Africa emerging as the frontrunners for extended battles.
Wonder why they played first match against NZ: Ramiz Raja's surprising take after Pakistan's heavy defeat against India
Islamabad, February 24: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja questioned why Pakistan began its campaign against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, rather than Bangladesh after India humbled Pakistan in a high-voltage clash in Dubai.
Today cricket has finished in Pakistan: Ahmed Shehzad after team's loss against India in Champions Trophy
Islamabad, February 24: Following a disappointing loss against arch-rivals India in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad lashed out at the Men in Green and said that today "cricket has finished" in the nation.
Felt better rhythm against Pakistan: Kuldeep Yadav on his 3-40 performance
Dubai, Feb 24: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said he was in a better rhythm in the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan on Sunday as he returned with figures of 3-40 in his nine overs to skittle out opponents for 241.