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24Mar

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No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

[ad_1] PCB is optimistic that it will be able to host Champions Trophy next year as a delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to reach the country on Monday to inspect the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic that it will be able to host Champions Trophy next year as a delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to reach the country on March 25 to inspect the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament. The delegation which will also include a security expert will visit all the proposed venues with particular emphasis on Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. Pakistan is tasked with hosting an ICC event for the first time since it hosted a part of the 1996 World Cup with India. "The del...

25Jan

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‘Our time will come’: Rohit Sharma remains optimistic despite decade-long ICC Trophy drought | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma expresses a strong belief that the team's moment to secure an elusive ICC trophy is on the horizon. The disappointment of the recent World Cup 2023 final loss to Australia extended India's pursuit of an ICC title to a decade, with their last triumph occurring in the 2013 Champions Trophy under the leadership of MS Dhoni.Despite the prolonged wait, Rohit remains optimistic, emphasising that the team is confident in their abilities and is determined to break the title drought. The captain's unwavering belief suggests a resilient and positive mindset within the Indian cricket team as they continue their quest for international success."The last three years have been great. Except winning the finals of ICC trophies, we have won everything," Rohit...

19Jan

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Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from Pakistan’s NCA roles | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday that Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn, and Andrew Puttick have tendered their resignations from their positions at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. The trio had been reassigned to the NCA after a change in their portfolios in November 2023.The statement from the PCB read, "Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn, and Andrew Puttick, who were assigned duties at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore after a change in their portfolios in November 2023, have resigned from their respective positions."Following the conclusion of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, Pakistan implemented changes in the coaching staff, leading to the reshuffling of roles for Arthur, Bradburn, and Puttick within the NCA. Mickey Arthur had ...

16Dec

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IND vs SA, 1st ODI: When and where to watch, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's journey into the future of One Day Internationals (ODIs) will commence with the opening match against South Africa at the iconic Wanderers stadium, featuring a lineup of promising new-generation stars. Despite skepticism surrounding the relevance of an ODI series with the T20 World Cup on the horizon, this face-off serves as a crucial platform for the emergence of a fresh cricketing line, setting the stage for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the stalwarts of Indian cricket, in the twilight of their careers, the focus shifts to the younger generation tasked with carrying forward their legacy. Leading this charge is KL Rahul, who will captain India in the three-match series. A successful outing could potentially secure Rahul the...

10Nov

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ICC Champions Trophy to change from 50-over format to being a T20 tournament?

[ad_1] Will the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy change from the 50-over format to being a T20 tournament? The Guardian newspaper has cited sources to report that broadcasters Disney Star wish to make the next Champions Trophy, for which teams like England and Sri Lanka are still battling for a spot in the ongoing ODI World Cup, into a 8-team 20-overs competition. The Champions Trophy will be played in 2025 and 2029, with the T20 World Cup scheduled for 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030. The 50-over ICC World Cup is set to be played in 2027 in South Africa and in 2031 in India and Bangladesh. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the latest stats, like the top scorer and the highest wicket-taker of the current edition, upcoming World C...

2Nov

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‘One of the highlights of my career’: Damien Martyn recalls when angry Indian fans named a donkey after him

[ad_1] When Australia claimed the ICC Champions Trophy title for the first time in 2006, their victory was soon forgotten as a controversy made headlines. After Australia won the final by eight wickets, defeating West Indies by the Duckworth and Lewis Method, Australian players, in particular Damien Martyn, were seen shoving then BCCI President Sharad Pawar off the dais at the trophy ceremony. That led to a massive furore in the host nation, particularly in Maharashtra where the NCP leader is revered. Indian cricket legend Dilip Vengsarkar, who was India’s chief cricket selector at the time, even went on to say, “You expect such behaviour from uneducated people. If they wanted to pose for photographs, they could have politely requested him. This is appalling.” A lot went on behind ...

8Sep

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Are you angrey at me? Mitchell Starc reveals his fiery net battle with Steve Smith

[ad_1] Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has revealed an anecdote from nets of 2017 Champions Trophy in England when then-skipper Steven Smith took a dig at the bowlers after the game against New Zealand in the press conference. “We played New Zealand in the first game and admittedly we didn’t bowl that well, but it was a washout. I remember Smithy, who was the captain didn’t say anything to the bowlers about it but said it in the media like had a bit of a crack.” Starc recalled speaking on the Willow Talk podcast.Most Read 1 Jawan box office collection day 1: Shah Rukh Khan delivers biggest opening in history of Hindi cinema, blockbuster eyes Rs 150 crore worldwide debut 2 Jawan Movie Review Live and Box Office Updates: Shah Rukh’s fi...

18Aug

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Virat Kohli expresses gratitude in mystical two words on completing 15 years | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli took to social media platform on Friday to express his gratitude to the almighty that guided his journey through his illustrious 15-year cricketing career which started on the same day in the year 2008 against Sri Lanka in an ODI match.Kohli was an integral part of the Indian teams that secured victory in the 2011 ICC World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.The team also reached the semifinals of the 2015 and 2019 World Cups and the final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.Virat shared his thoughts on Instagram captioning it: "Forever grateful".According to ESPNCricinfo, since 2011, Kohli has been a stalwart for India in 111 Test matches. His journey began with his Test debut against West Indies in 2011, where he triumphed over the initia...

6May

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Pakistan will only come for World Cup if BCCI gives ‘written guarantee’ to PCB on 2025 Champions Trophy participation | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi will seek a "written guarantee" from BCCI supremo Jay Shah about Indian team's participation in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan before committing on their national team playing its ODI World Cup games in India, later this year.The 2023 World Cup will be played from October 5 and BCCI have zeroed in on Ahmedabad (for India game), Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata as possible venues for Babar Azam's side.However with ACC under chairmanship of Jay Shah not confirming the proposed 'Hybrid Model' for the upcoming Asia Cup, where India played its matches in UAE and Pakistan play their games in their home country, Sethi apparently has been advised to play the hardball.According to a reliable source, Sethi is scheduled to leave for D...