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PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi refuses to comment on 2025 Champions Trophy deadlock | Cricket News – Times of India
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PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi refuses to comment on 2025 Champions Trophy deadlock | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohsin Naqvi (Screengrab) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, announced on Saturday that an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting regarding the 2024 Champions Trophy had been postponed, leaving the tournament's future uncertain.The Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declined to send its team to Pakistan.Addressing the media in Lahore, Naqvi stated that the ICC meeting had been delayed and assured that updates would be provided once details were finalised.“We had a meeting (with the ICC) today, it’s been postponed. Once the details have been finalised, we’ll update you.”Naqvi refrained from commenting on developments involving the ICC or BCCI concerning the C...
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India will not tour Pakistan, Pakistan will not come to India | Cricket News – Times of India
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India will not tour Pakistan, Pakistan will not come to India | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam. (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: India will not be touring Pakistan and similarly Pakistan will not come to India for any cricket tournament till 2027. A formal announcement in this regard and on the Champions Trophy will be made on December 7 as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meet was postponed today.Whether it's Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments or ICC tournaments, both India and Pakistan will not be touring each other till 2027, when the ongoing media rights cycle ends. India will host the Women's World Cup, Asia Cup next year and will also be hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup along with Sri Lanka. Even for those tournaments, Pakistan will not be playing their matches in India.It was new chair Jay Shah's first day in the Dubai headquarters and h...
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Champions Trophy standoff continues, ICC meet postponed again | Cricket News – Times of India
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Champions Trophy standoff continues, ICC meet postponed again | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of the Champions Trophy. NEW DELHI: There seems to be no progress in the Champions Trophy deadlock as the meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, which was supposed to take place today in Dubai, has been postponed again. It is understood that it will be reconvened in the coming days.Even the last virtual meeting of the Board lasted less than 20 minutes and there has been no substantial progress on the Champions Trophy matter since then. Newly elected Chair Jay Shah was at the Dubai headquarters of the global cricket body today and met the staff, Board and also the media rights partners who were in attendance for the annual broadcast workshop. On his first day at the ICC office, Shah thanked the Board members, the entire ICC staff and assured to elevate cricket ...
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ICC Chair Jay Shah visits Dubai headquarters to begin tenure | Cricket News – Times of India
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ICC Chair Jay Shah visits Dubai headquarters to begin tenure | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jay Shah, the newly elected Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), began his tenure this week with a visit to the ICC Headquarters in Dubai. His visit marks the start of a new era for cricket as he takes on the leadership of the global governing body of the sport.During his visit to the ICC Headquarters, Shah met with Board Directors to discuss his vision for the future of cricket. He also took part in a meet-and-greet with ICC staff and engaged with the ICC's Media Rights partners at the annual broadcast workshop hosted in Dubai. These interactions offered a platform to explore innovative strategies, strengthen partnerships, and discuss the sport's future."I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the ICC Board members, the ICC team, and everyone who contributed to mak...
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BCCI objects to Pakistan’s demand, Champions Trophy deadlock continues: Report | Cricket News – Times of India
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BCCI objects to Pakistan’s demand, Champions Trophy deadlock continues: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and India skipper Rohit Sharma In a fresh impasse related to the hosting of the Champions Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly opposed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) conditional agreement to a hybrid model for the tournament in February-March next year, according to a report in 'The Telegraph'. After months of deadlock, PCB agreed to conduct the tournament in hybrid mode, which will allow India to play their matches at a neutral venue after their refusal to travel to Pakistan for the tournament no security reasons. However, Pakistan demanded from the International Cricket Council (ICC) that in return they too won't play in India in the future tournaments hosted by the BCCI.ALSO WATCHThe ideal batting positions for Rohit ...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Washington Sundar set to play in 2nd Test at Adelaide | Cricket News – Times of India
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Washington Sundar set to play in 2nd Test at Adelaide | Cricket News – Times of India

Washington Sundar. (Pic Credit - X) MUMBAI: Off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar is set to continue in the India XI and will, in all probability, feature in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the pink-ball match at Adelaide from December 6, TOI has learnt."There's a 90% chance that Sundar will play in the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval," a reliable source in the BCCI told TOI.How a change in batting position could well help Rohit Sharma in TestsIn a surprising move, India's team management preferred Sundar over veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test at Perth, which the visitors won by 295 runs.The Tamil Nadu tweaker took 0-1 & two for 48, and scored 4 & 29. The 25-year-old scored 4...
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Prithvi Shaw’s struggles persist with another duck in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India
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Prithvi Shaw’s struggles persist with another duck in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Prithvi Shaw, a young opening batter who scored a century on his Test debut for India at the age of 19 in 2018, has reduced his chances of a comeback after registering his second duck in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.In the current SMAT T20 tournament, Shaw, who opened the innings for the Mumbai team against Services in Hyderabad, failed to make an impact as he was dismissed in the first over after facing just three deliveries from PS Poonia.After being dropped from the Mumbai Ranji team due to fitness issues, Shaw has faced uncertainties in his career as he attempts to move forward. However, his performances in domestic cricket have not helped him build a strong case for himself.In the four innings he has played in the SMAT 2024, Shaw has already registered two ducks, 23 runs agains...
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‘Bhai dus saal ho gaye…’: A fan’s plea for an autograph to Rohit Sharma – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India
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‘Bhai dus saal ho gaye…’: A fan’s plea for an autograph to Rohit Sharma – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma with fans at Manuka Oval in Canberra. (Photo by Saeed khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketers draw huge crowds wherever they go and when it comes to superstars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, fans do tend to go berserk for an autograph or a selfie.The stupendous victory in Perth in the first Test and the win against Prime Ministers XI in the two-day warm-up match in Canberra under their belt, the Indian team is a confident lot.Border-Gavaskar TrophyAs the Indians landed in Adelaide for the pink ball Test against Australia starting from Friday, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video of Indian captain Rohit Sharma signing autographs after the victory in Canberra on Sunday.The video, shared with the caption, "The wait of a decade finally ends. A fan wai...
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‘I Am Honoured’: Former BCCI Secretary Jay Shah’s First Words As New ICC Chairman
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‘I Am Honoured’: Former BCCI Secretary Jay Shah’s First Words As New ICC Chairman

Former BCCI Secretary Jay Shah's new role of ICC Chairman has come into effect, as December 1 marks the new tenure of the 36-year-old. Jay Shah has replaced Greg Barclay at the helm, as all eyes will be on him, keeping in mind the ICC's upcoming latest verdict on Champions Trophy 2025 Saga. A new chapter of global cricket begins today with Jay Shah starting his tenure as ICC Chair.Details: https://t.co/y8RKJEvXvl pic.twitter.com/Fse4qrRS7a — ICC (@ICC) December 1, 2024 "I am honoured to take on the role of ICC Chair and grateful for the support and trust of the ICC Directors and Member Boards. This is an exciting time for the sport as we prepare for the LA28 Olympic Games and work to make cricket more inclusive and engaging for fans worldwide," said Jay Shah, new ICC Chairman. ...
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Fielding drill: Gill, Nayar’s friendly banter takes a backseat as T Dilip steals the show. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After incessant rains washed out the first day's play of the two-day practice match between India and the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Saturday, Shubman Gill engaged in a fun yet fiercely competitive fielding drill along with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.In a video shared by the BCCI on X, Gill and Nayar took on a stump-hitting challenge set up by fielding coach T Dilip, creating a mix of lighthearted fun and competitive spirit.Gill was the first to strike the stump after a few attempts, but it stayed firmly in place. Nayar later hit the mark as well, but the stump refused to move. This prompted Gill to challenge Dilip to take a shot, with Nayar enthusiastically chiming in, "Dikhao, dikhao" (let's see you do it).As Gill quipped, "MasterChef is cooking," Dilip stepped up ...
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Pakistan Agrees To Hybrid Model For Champions Trophy 2025, But Sets One Condition: Report

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly agreed to a Hybrid Model for 2025 Champions Trophy, where India would play its matches at a neutral venue, most likely the UAE. However, this agreement is conditional on the International Cricket Council (ICC) implementing the same approach for all its events until 2031, according to a PCB source speaking to PTI. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are in conflict over 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. While PCB wants to host all matches on its home soil, India, refusing to travel to Pakistan for the event, proposes a hybrid model where their matches would be played at a neutral venue. Despite multiple assurances from PCB, BCCI remains adamant about prioritizing the safety of its players and is unwilling to ...
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PCB chairman Naqvi holds talks with Emirates Board head amid hybrid model talks for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with Emirates Cricket Board head Mubashir Usmani in Dubai. The meeting focused on discussions surrounding a potential "hybrid model" for hosting the upcoming Champions Trophy, scheduled for February-March next year.A PCB statement following the meeting indicated Naqvi assured Usmani of Pakistan's readiness to host the tournament. All preparations are reportedly proceeding as planned.It's worth noting that Usmani also serves as chairman of the ICC's associate members' committee.Naqvi emphasized Pakistan's current stability and pledged state-level security for all participating teams.He also confirmed that stadium construction work is on schedule. He added that Pakistani fans eagerly anticipate welcoming top teams and players to their country.The ICC ...
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‘Beautiful sight’: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah hails Team India seniors | Cricket News – Times of India

Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed his delight at seeing senior members of the Indian men’s team participating in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and sharing valuable insights with young and emerging cricketers in their state teams.“Great to see high competition and intensity in our premier domestic T20 competition, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with senior members of the Indian Cricket Team participating and playing alongside the future generation, sharing insights and learnings from their international careers,” Shah wrote on his 'X' account.“It’s a beautiful sight to see this side of the Indian domestic circuit where knowledge sharing and learning takes up a primary role, churning out the bes...
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Champions Trophy 2025: Deadlock continues even after ICC meet | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The deadlock around the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan continues, though there are signs of all the parties trying to find a workable solution going forward. On Friday, the all-powerful board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) held a brief virtual meeting, but it's understood that the meeting was adjourned and no decision was made regarding the tournament.TOI has learnt that the ICC Board will reconvene in the next few days and work towards a "positive resolution" of the multi-nation event, which is supposed to be played in Feb-March next year.The situation has been made complex since the Pakistan Cricket Board has refused to entertain the ICC/BCCI's request for a hybrid model of the tournament, with India playing their matches in Dubai. In the ICC meeting on Friday ...
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‘Pakistan ki Champions Trophy pe daaka daalne ki koshish’ | Cricket News – Times of India

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) virtual meeting to break the impasse over next year's Champions Trophy ended in a little over 15 minutes on Friday, and the deadlock between India and Pakistan continued. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stands by its decision to not travel to Pakistan to play the tournament, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stuck to its refusal of accepting a hybrid model where India can play all their matches at a neutral venue. In such a scenario, moving the Champions Trophy out of Pakistan looks to be the likely option, with the tournament going ahead even without Pakistan unless they accept a hybrid model. However, former Pakistan batter Basit Ali says it's impossible to conduct the tournament without both India and Pakistan part of i...
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Jay Shah, Harmanpreet Kaur unveil Team India’s new ODI jersey | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah and Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur unveiled Team India's new ODI jersey at the BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai.The team will wear the new jersey in their upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, starting on December 22 in Baroda."It's an honour to unveil the jersey today and I'm really happy that, you know, we are the first one who is going to wear this jersey against the West Indies team. Really happy. Really like the look. It's looking really beautiful. And really happy that, you know, we have got a special ODI jersey," Harmanpreet said in a video shared by BCCI on their X handle."Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI & Ms Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain, Indian Cricket Team unveiled #TeamIndia'...
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India ‘Unlikely’ To Travel Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025: MEA

Uncertainty persists over Team India’s participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, with the issue now drawing attention from India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Speaking at a press conference on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the BCCI has expressed concerns over the safety of players in Pakistan. He stated, "The BCCI has indicated that the team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns." The hosting of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan remains uncertain after India's decision not to travel to the neighboring country. PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi has firmly opposed the idea of hosting the mega event under a hybrid model, leaving the tournament's fate hanging in the balance. "The BCCI has issued a statement. They have said that ther...
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Champions Trophy 2025: Suspense continues as ICC Board meet deferred | Cricket News – Times of India

The all-powerful Board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) had a brief virtual meeting today and it's understood that no decision has been made yet on the Champions Trophy 2025. It is further learnt that the Board will reconvene in the next few days and work towards a positive resolution of the multi-nation event which was originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February to March next year.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had already conveyed to the global cricket body about its decision of not travelling to Pakistan for the tournament. The Indian cricket board is understood to have asked for a hybrid model for the tournament where they play their games in UAE. Pakistan, however, have stuck to their stance and insisted that the entire tournament be played...
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WPL 2025 Auction to be held in Bengaluru next month | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Women's Premier League (WPL) is gearing up for its third season, and a crucial step in the preparation process is the mini-auction scheduled for December 15 in Bengaluru. According to a report from Cricbuzz, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the five franchises about the auction date and venue, allowing them to strategize and plan their squad compositions.The mini-auction presents an opportunity for franchises to fill up to 19 slots, with a maximum of 14 Indian players and 5 overseas players. The available collective purse for all teams stands at Rs 16.7 crore, with each franchise allowed to spend up to Rs 15 crore on their squad. Additionally, each team can have a maximum squad size of 18 players, with a limit of six overseas players.IPL Auction:...
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Shubman Gill gives update on his fitness | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batter Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test against Australia in Perth owing to a thumb injury, provided an update on his fitness after returning to nets on Friday ahead of the pink-ball warm-up game against Australian PM's XI starting Saturday."Any ball when it hits the bat, especially in the middle of the bat. The feeling that you get, that's the feeling that I play for. When I got to know about my injury, for the first couple of days, I was quite low, a bit disappointed," Gill said in a video shared by BCCI on their X handle.Gill expressed regret over missing the Perth match, the only venue in Australia where he has yet to play. However, he shared his happiness over the team's dominant performance, outplaying the hosts to secure a commanding 295-run victory."Perth is...
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‘Post 26/11, Pakistan have … ‘: Shahid Afridi slams BCCI, calls on ICC to assert authority on Champions Trophy deadlock | Cricket News – Times of India

Shahid Afridi opens up on India-Pakistan Champions Trophy stand-off (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has described the standoff between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the 2025 Champions Trophy as a clash of politics and sports. He highlighted how the situation raises concerns about fairness and the governance of international cricket.Afridi voiced his concerns on social media, urging the ICC to uphold fairness and assert its authority amid the escalating tensions.Afridi criticized the BCCI’s stance, noting Pakistan’s past willingness to tour India despite significant security concerns and political strife, and expressed support for the PCB’s rejection of a proposed hybrid hosting model."By intertwi...
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Hybrid model for Champions Trophy not acceptable: PCB tells ICC ahead of board meeting | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday that it will not accept the Hybrid model for the Champions Trophy, and asked the global governing body not to discuss the option in Friday's board meeting.The ICC has convened a meeting of the executive members virtually to resolve the scheduling imbroglio surrounding the marquee event after India's refusal to send the team across the border."I can confirm that PCB has a few hours back told the ICC that a Hybrid Model is not acceptable to them," a source told PTI.The PCB has been rigid in its opposition to the hybrid model and had advised the ICC to look at other options to stage the Champions Trophy.Champions Trophy: Jay Shah objects PCB's Champions Trophy plans in Pakistan Occupied Kash...
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Rishabh Pant leaves Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma behind, becomes highest paid Indian cricketer. Here’s how | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has overtaken stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to become the highest-paid Indian cricketer, thanks to his impressive IPL and BCCI contracts.After being bought for an unprecedented Rs 27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the recently-concluded IPL 2025 mega auction, Pant got a cracking deal and the top salary in the Indian Premier League. Pant is the frontrunner to lead LSG in the upcoming IPL 2025 season, which kicks off on March 14.Lucknow Supergiants IPL Auction Review: LSG go big on building solid Indian core under Rishabh PantAdditionally, Pant’s Grade B contract with the BCCI, worth Rs 3 crore annually, further adds to his financial dominance. The combin...
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Champions Trophy: Discussion on ‘Hybrid’ model set to dominate ICC meeting | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan is refusing to entertain the 'Hybrid' model of hosting the Champions Trophy next year, despite India's refusal to play there. This puts the International Cricket Council in a difficult situation as its all-powerful board meets on Friday to finalize the long-awaited schedule. It will be a virtual meeting. The PCB's uncompromising stance in refusing to accept the hybrid system and India's decision to not send the squad to Pakistan have put the future of the major tournament in jeopardy."At this point, the hybrid format is the best option. We hope that all the parties involved will take a wise call for the sake of the tournament. It's not good for the tournament to have it without India and Pakistan," a source close to the development told PTI.The ICC members are attemptin...
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Beast mode on! Hardik Pandya lights up Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with destructive 30-ball 69 in Baroda’s win | Cricket News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: All-rounder Hardik Pandya was at his absolute best on Wednesday as his sizzling 30-ball 69 powered Baroda to a thrilling three-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Indore.Hardik lit up the Holkar Stadium with his brutal knock in the high-scoring encounter which saw the 31-year-old hit 4 fours and 7 colossal sixes.In a sheer display of power hitting, Hardik took TN bowlers to the cleaners, smacking them to all the corners of the park.Gurjapneet Singh, in particular, came under Hardik's radar as in his 17th over the all-rounder collected 29 with the help of 4 consecutive sixes and a four.In chase of a massive 222-run target, Hardik's dazzling effort at no.6 slot, powered Baroda to a final-ball win.With Baroda needing 11 off t...
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