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7Nov

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India Unlikely To Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy; PCB Ready To Follow ‘Hybrid Model’

In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources. It could mean that the tournament may be held in the 'Hybrid Model' as the Indian government is unlikely to allow its team to travel to Pakistan in the existing socio-political environment and security concerns for national team. The last tournament that Pakistan hosted was the Asia Cup in 2023, conducted in a 'Hybrid Model' with India playing their matches in Sri Lanka as the government refused to permit the players' travel across the border. “The PCB feels that even if Indian government does not clear the tour to Pakistan slight ...

1Nov

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PCB assures quick visa issuance to Indian fans if they travel Pakistan for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi (AP photo) LAHORE: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Federal Interior Minister, on Friday assured a brisk visa issuance policy for Indian fans wanting to visit Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year. He made the assurances during a meeting with a group of Sikh pilgrims from the United State.Naqvi said the PCB was expecting a positive response from Indian fans to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy."We will be keeping a special quota of tickets for Indian fans and we will try to make the visa issuance policy brisk," Naqvi was quoted as saying by a newspaper.Naqvi said that the PCB would like to see Indian fans visit Pakistan and watch the Indian and Pakistan match in Lahore.Pakistan is scheduled to host the ICC mega event in February-Mar...

30Oct

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‘We want India to come to Pakistan and play’: Mohammad Rizwan on ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Will India travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? This big question is making rounds on social media. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently expressed confidence that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan, with all teams, including arch-rivals India, participating.The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy is set to begin on February 19, with the final scheduled for March 9. Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi have been selected as the venues. India have not sent a cricket team to Pakistan since July 2008 due to the tense political relations between the two countries.However, Pakistan's newly appointed limited-overs captain Mohammad Rizwan believes they want India to come to Pakista...

19Oct

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India A eke out a narrow 7-run win over Pakistan A in ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India A held their nerve to edge past Pakistan A by 7 runs in a closely-fought encounter during the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 in Al Amerat. Led by captain Tilak Varma, India A posted a competitive 183/8 in their 20 overs, before their bowlers restricted Pakistan A to 176/7 to register a narrow victory.India A's innings started with a bang as opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 35 off 22 balls, featuring five boundaries and two sixes, before he was caught by Qasim Akram off Sufiyan Muqeem's bowling in the sixth over. Prabhsimran Singh kept up the momentum, contributing a brisk 36 from 19 balls, but fell shortly after to Arafat Minhas. Prabhsimran's knock was studded with three fours and as many maximums.Capitan Tilak anchored the innings with a vital 44 off 35 balls, ...

19Oct

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Abhishek Sharma gives Pakistan bowler a death stare after fiery send-off – WATCH – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A heated confrontation unfolded between India's young opener Abhishek Sharma and Pakistan’s Sufiyan Muqeem during a high-intensity clash between India A and Pakistan A in the Men's T20 Emerging Asia Cup on Saturday in Al Amerat.Abhishek displayed his aggressive batting skills, smashing 35 off 22 balls with five boundaries and two sixes. However, his explosive innings came to an end just after the powerplay when Muqeem dismissed him. Attempting an attacking shot over the off-side, Abhishek mistimed it, resulting in a leading edge. Qasim Akram took a diving catch to secure Pakistan’s first wicket with India at 68 for one in 6.1 overs.Muqeem's "silence gesture" following the dismissal and his send-off didn’t sit well with Abhishek, who charged toward the spinner in anger, leading t...

10Oct

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Fatima Sana to return home following father’s demise, to miss Australia clash | Cricket News – Times of India

Fatima Sana (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will not feature in the crucial Women's T20 World Cup match against Australia and will return to Karachi following her father's death, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Thursday.The PCB stated they are arranging Fatima's return on the first available flight after her father's passing on Thursday morning."She will not be playing in the game against Australia on Friday," an official said.Vice-captain Muneeba Ali will take over the leadership for the match against Australia on Friday.The 22-year-old Fatima Sana has been Pakistan's standout performer in the tournament, excelling with both bat and ball. Her absence will be significant as Pakistan need to win at least one of their remaining two matches to keep their semifin...

8Oct

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Anil Kumble’s Perfect Ten: A spin masterclass that floored Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

Anil Kumble (Photo credit: X) Anil Kumble’s 10-wicket haul against Pakistan on February 7, 1999, is one of the most iconic moments in cricket history. The match, played at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground in Delhi, was the second Test of the series between India and Pakistan. With Pakistan chasing a target of 420 runs, Kumble produced one of the most remarkable spells of spin bowling the game has ever seen.After India posted a competitive total in the second innings, Pakistan started their chase with determination. They had a decent start, with openers Shahid Afridi and Saeed Anwar putting up a solid partnership. However, once Kumble was introduced into the attack, the game took a dramatic turn. The pitch was offering some assistance, and Kumble, with his trademark accuracy and subtle variation...

8Oct

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Champions Trophy final in Lahore could be moved to Dubai if India qualify: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Final could be shifted from Lahore to Dubai if India qualify for the summit clash of the marquee event, The Telegraph reported on Tuesday. The Champions Trophy is slated to run from February 19 to March 9 with 15 matches spread across Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.However, with no official confirmation on whether India will be travelling to the neighbouring country, there have been reports that the India matches will be held outside.The Telegraph on Tuesday said in its report that alternative venues for India matches are being 'informally' considered with Dubai to host the finale, if India qualifies. With strained political relations between the neighbouring countries, India have not toured Pakistan sin...

8Oct

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India To Participate In Iconic Hong Kong Sixes Tournament For First Time Since 2012

Hong Kong Sixes, the iconic cricket tournament, is all set to return for the first time since 2017. And Guess what? India too will be represented in the competition set to be played from November 1 to November 3 this year. Notably, the tournament features a unique format unlike T20s or T10 and had been an annual affair. However, since 2012, it has only been conducted once. The news was confirmed by Cricket Hong Kong in a post on X. "Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6! 🇮🇳 Prepare for explosive power hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd," their tweet read. READ HERE | Despite No Word From BCCI, PCB Chairman Confident Of India's Participation For Champions Trophy 2025 In Pakistan Take a look at their post here: 🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨Team India...

6Oct

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: India’s semi-final chances stay afloat after narrow win against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's experience helped secure a six-wicket victory for India against Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, keeping their semi-final hopes alive on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 106 runs, India struggled but managed to clinch the win thanks to Harmanpreet's 24-ball 29-run innings. She retired hurt with two runs needed to win, and Sajana Sajeevan, on her debut, sealed the victory with a boundary.Opener Shafali Verma (32 off 35 balls) and No.3 Jemimah Rodrigues (23 off 28 balls) adopted a cautious approach, affecting India's Net Run Rate (NRR) negatively. INDIA vs PAKISTAN: As it happenedIndia's current NRR stands at -1.217, below Pakistan's -0.555. To keep semi-final hopes alive, India must win against Australia and Sri Lanka by significant margi...

6Oct

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IND vs PAK: India Women Beat Pakistan Women By 6 Wickets To Register First Win At T20 WC 2024

India vs Pakistan Women’s T20I World Cup 2024: India Women defeated Pakistan Women by six wickets in the high-voltage India vs Pakistan ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on October 6 (Sunday). On what was a difficult pitch to bat on, India bowlers, especially Arundhati Reddy and Shreyanka Patil did well to help the team in restricting Pakistan to 105-8 in 20 overs. After losing the toss and being put in to bowl first in Dubai's heat, India got off to an excellent start as Renuka Singh got rid of Pakistan opener gull feroza in the very first over by clean-bowling her on a four-ball duck. ALSO ON ABP Live | India vs Pakistan: Renuka Singh Stuns PAK Early, Clean-Bowls Gull Feroza With A Jaffa — WATCH India Register First Win Of Women's T...

6Oct

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Mad reflexes! Wicket-keeper Richa Ghosh pulls off a one-handed screamer to send Pakistan’s Fatima Sana packing. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted on X) NEW DELHI: Young India wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh pulled off an absolute stunner to get rid of Pakistan's Fatima Sana in the Women's T20 World Cup marquee clash in Dubai on Sunday.Showcasing terrific reflexes and athleticism, Ghosh, standing up to leg-spinner Asha Sobhana, dived to her right, pulling off a one-handed blinder.The incident took place on the final ball of the 14th over when a dangerous Fatima attempted a slog-sweep off an Asha delivery.With the ball getting a nice spin and bounce, it scratched the outside-edge of Fatima's and looked like going further away. However, Ghosh put her right hand out and the ball just stuck into her glove, leaving batter Fatima and commentators in complete disbelief.Richa had a sub-par outing behind t...

5Oct

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‘There’s little pressure on girls,’ admits Pakistan captain Fatima Sana ahead of T20 World Cup clash vs India – Times of India

Fatima Sana (@TheRealPCB X Photo) DUBAI: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said her team will try to be calm and not take much pressure on themselves ahead of a crunch clash against India in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday afternoon. Fatima was top-notch in her all-rounder roles - a knock of 30 and figures of 2-10 - in guiding Pakistan to a 31-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening Group A game at Sharjah.With their confidence on a high, Pakistan will be aiming to make it back-to-back wins against an Indian team, who were consigned to a 58-run defeat by New Zealand."There is no such pressure. Because there will be a crowd and the atmosphere will be like this, there will be a little pressure on the girls. But we will try to be calm and not take much pressure. When we take press...

5Oct

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‘PCB don’t have any choices left, will be forced to make Mohammad Rizwan next captain’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With star batter Babar Azam recently relinquishing white-ball captaincy, the Pakistan Cricket Board has a tough choice to make in appointing his successor.Amid Pakistan Cricket's recent downfall and the heavy criticism that the team and the board have been facing, the appointment of new skipper will be something keenly observed and dissected by fans and experts alike in the country.And former Pakistan cricketer Mudassar Nazar feels that the board doesn't have any choices left and will be forced to go with Mohammad Rizwan as their next captain. "Right now, they don't have any choice left. They've tried everyone except Rizwan. They'll have to make Rizwan the captain. I don't think the inner circle and top management are very happy with Rizwan, but th...

3Oct

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There’s a hell of difference between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, says former Pakistan opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan opener Mudassar Nazar on Thursday said Virat Kohli will be remembered as one of the greatest in cricket's history, quashing comparisons between the Indian superstar and Babar Azam.After a recent poor run of form, Babar on Wednesday stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball captain and former opener Mudassar blamed the nations' cricket board for fiasco in Pakistan cricket.For Mudassar, Babar still has a long way to go as a batter as he heaped praise on India skipper Rohit Sharma."I mean there is a hell of a difference between the two players. Virat will be remembered as one of the greatest who has graced the game. Babar has still got to make a name for himself," news agency PTI quoted Mudassar as saying."I love to watch Roh...

29Sep

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‘Every time Pakistan lost to India, people thought match was fixed’, says Mudassar Nazar | Cricket News – Times of India

SHARJAH: Former Pakistan opener Mudassar Nazar on Sunday revealed that his team faced immense pressure in the early 1990s as a defeat, especially against India, would inevitably spark suspicions of foul play and match-fixing among fans back home. The Pakistan team of the 90s was one of the most talented squads of the time. It reached its zenith with the 1992 World Cup victory, capping off a decade of success in both Test and one-day formats.But those days were also dominated by chatter around match-fixing and Mudassar feels the players became "increasingly fearful" of the public perception."I think if you look at Pakistan's team in the 90s, they were, talent wise, as good as Australia in the 90s. But it was a sheer fear factor of losing the game, and I'm going to be a little bit controvers...

16Sep

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Ssshhhh…! When Suresh Raina silenced Pakistan fans | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The rivalry between India and Pakistan in cricket is unparalleled, captivating fans worldwide whenever these two nations clash on the field. One memorable incident occurred during the ICC T20 World Cup 2012, when former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina silenced Pakistani supporters in his own unique way.In a Super 8s encounter at the jam-packed R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan batted first but struggled against India's bowling attack. Lakshmipathy Balaji and R Ashwin were the standout performers, taking three and two wickets respectively. Pakistan's innings lacked substantial partnerships, with only Shoaib Malik managing a top score of 28. AFP PhotoThe crucial moment came when Pakistan's captain, Mohammad Hafeez, was caught behind off Virat Kohli's bowling for 15.After Ha...

15Sep

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Fast and Furious: How Shoaib Akhtar became the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shoaib Akhtar, known for his blistering pace and fiery personality on the cricket field, earned the nickname 'Rawalpindi Express' because of his roots and extraordinary speed. Born on August 13, 1975, in the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Akhtar’s journey to becoming one of the fastest bowlers in cricket history was marked by raw talent and determination.Rawalpindi, a bustling city near Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, is known for its vibrant culture and rich history. Growing up in the city, Akhtar was drawn to cricket from a young age.Despite lacking formal training facilities, he would often practice on the streets and local grounds, honing his skills and developing a fierce competitive spirit. His speed and strength stood out even as a youngster, and it wasn’t long before he be...

14Sep

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Sultan of swing: How Wasim Akram redefined fast bowling | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Wasim Akram, often hailed as the 'Sultan of Swing', earned this title through his extraordinary ability to make a cricket ball move in the air, leaving batsmen bewildered and spectators in awe. His mastery over swing bowling was unparalleled, making him one of the most feared and respected fast bowlers in the history of cricket.Akram's journey to becoming the Sultan of Swing began on the dusty pitches of Pakistan, where he honed his skills with a raw passion for the game. Unlike many bowlers who rely solely on pace, Akram developed a unique talent for swinging the ball both ways. Whether it was the conventional swing or the more mysterious reverse swing, he could manipulate the ball's movement with precision. This ability to swing the ball late and at high speeds made him nearly...

10Sep

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I see a genuine dearth of talent: Sourav Ganguly’s blunt take on Pakistan cricket’s downfall | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly sees a genuine dearth of talent in Pakistan cricket and advised the administrators running the affairs in the country to look into the situation.Pakistan recently slumped to a new low in Test cricket after suffering an embarrassing 2-0 whitewash at home at the hands of Bangladesh. The series win for the Tigers was their first ever against Pakistan. Ganguly said that the current team is far from the glory days when players like Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, formed the backbone of the team."I see a genuine dearth of talent in the country. Every time we think of Pakistan, we remember Miandad, Wasim, Waqar, Saeed Anwar, Mohammad Yousuf, and Younis Khan," Ganguly told PTI."That's the memory of Pakistan for us, but that doesn't win match...