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‘Hum bahut acche log hai’: Shoaib Malik requests India to visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has extended an invitation to the Indian cricket team to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan. Malik emphasized the importance of keeping politics separate from sports, suggesting that any bilateral issues between India and Pakistan should be addressed independently of their cricketing engagements. "Whatever reservations there are between the countries, that's a separate issue and should be solved separately. Politics shouldn't come into sports. The Pakistan team went to India last year, and now it's a good opportunity for the Indian team too. I think there are many players in the Indian team who haven't played in Pakistan, so it would be great for them. Hum bahut acche log hai (we are good peop...
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‘Sachin Tendulkar se darr lagta tha…’: Former player recalls Wasim Akram’s team talk to get the Master’s scalp | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The great Sachin Tendulkar has played many memorable match-winning knocks in his glittering career. And it was evident that teams used to plan specially to dismiss him in order to win matches.Against Pakistan, the Indian batting legend played quite a few match-winning knocks none better than the 98-run knock in the 2003 ODI World Cup clash at Centurion.During the 1990s, the Indian batting team was so much dependent on the Master that his wicket used to be the defining and deciding factor between victory and defeat.A video doing the rounds on the internet has former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali talking about the aura and respect that Tendulkar commanded in the Pakistan dressing room in the 1990s.Basit Ali says, "He (Tendulkar) was a top order batsman and I was a middle order bat...
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‘Jay Shah jo bolenge wahi…’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer slams India’s reported refusal to play Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has expressed strong opinions regarding India's reported reluctance to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Ali criticized several international cricket boards for aligning with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)."5-6 boards jo haina dum hilate huye woh baat karenge jo Jay Shah bolenge (Those 5-6 boards just follow whatever Jay Shah says).If he says the Champions Trophy will be in Pakistan, they’ll agree. If he says it’ll be a hybrid model, they’ll go with that too. It’s because when their players play in the IPL, BCCI pays their boards a huge amount whether it’s the English board, New Zealand board, West Indies board, or Australian board," Ali stated.Ali also comme...
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‘If India don’t want to come to Pakistan, we will…’: Hasan Ali reacts to reports that India may skip Champions Trophy in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Hasan Ali has voiced his reaction to the possibility of India not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In an interview with Pakistan's Samaa TV, Ali echoed the sentiment of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that if the Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan, it will indeed take place there, and the tournament could go on without India. "If we're going there (to India) to play, then they should come to Pakistan too. A lot of people have said countless times that sports should stay away from politics. But if you look at it from another angle, many Indian players have said in interviews that they want to play in Pakistan. So it doesn't mean that the team doesn't want to come; they definitely do. But obviously, they have...
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‘Chances of India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy are very slim’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Khalid Mahmood has expressed doubts that India will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan early next year, highlighting the potential financial and operational repercussions for both the PCB and ICC if India doesn't attend."They are very very slim chances they will agree to play in Pakistan," Mahmood, who is a retired senior bureaucrat, said.He mentioned that India's absence could set a precedent for other cricketing nations, further complicating the event's logistics and profitability."India is the richest cricket board and carries a lot of clout. If they don't send their team to Pakistan I foresee even countries like Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh following their path," news agency PTI quoted Mahmood as saying."Thi...
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Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana star as India crush Pakistan in their Women’s Asia Cup opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian opening batters Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana exhibited an impressive display of aggressive batting from the outset in the pursuit of a modest target of 109 runs in their Women's Asia Cup 2024 opener at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.Verma, known for her explosive batting style, contributed a crucial 40 runs to the innings, while her opening partner, Mandhana, complemented her efforts with a well-crafted 45 runs. The duo's partnership laid a solid foundation for India's chase, as they consistently found the boundary with an array of powerful strokes.The sixth over of the innings, bowled by Tuba Hassan, exemplified the aggressive mindset of the Indian openers. Mandhana and Shafali unleashed a barrage of boundaries, including two fo...
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IND vs PAK Highlights, Women’s Asia Cup: Deepti Sharma, Openers Shine As India Thrash Pakistan

IND vs PAK Highlights, Women's Asia Cup 2024: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in their group-stage match of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka on Friday (July 19). It was a comprehensive performance by the Women in Blue. While Pakistan captain Nida Dar won the toss and elected to bat first, it did not go as per the plan as the Women in Green were bowled out for 108.  A strong win against Pakistan to start the Women's Asia Cup T20 2024 for India 👊📸 @ACCMedia1#INDvPAK: https://t.co/Qd5auhcXGT pic.twitter.com/SUXcUMM6xz — ICC (@ICC) July 19, 2024 For India, it was a clinical performance through and through as their bowling effort was led by Deepti Sharma who scalped 3 wickets for 20 runs in her ...
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‘None of my business’: Harmanpreet Kaur’s witty response steals the show ahead of Women’s Asia Cup opener – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Women's Asia Cup is gearing up for an explosive start as defending champions India face off against arch-rivals Pakistan on Friday. With the T20 World Cup fast approaching in October, all eight competing teams are eager to perfect their strategies.India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, are widely considered the team to beat. They have a remarkable track record, having clinched the T20 Asia Cup title three out of four times and all four editions of the 50-over format. However, it was a humorous moment during the pre-tournament press conference that stole the spotlight.When a journalist questioned the lack of media coverage during India's Bangladesh tour, Harmanpreet's witty response left everyone in stitches. The reporter asked, "There have been concerns about the importance of w...
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Women’s Asia Cup: Asian domination on Hamanpreet Kaur’s radar as T20 World Cup looms

In a largely monotonous and Sri Lankan-dominated captains’ joint-press conference in Dambulla, one line from India skipper stood out. When asked about her expectations as seven-time champions of the Women’s Asia Cup, Harmanpreet said: “The challenge will be to keep doing the right things we have done throughout the history of this tournament. We want to keep playing our style of cricket, enjoy the games, and keep dominating the other teams…”There was no sense of over-confidence in her statement, though. It just pointed to the fact that the Women’s Asia Cup has been India’s domain. In the 8 editions of the tournament so far, the only time they didn’t win was in 2018 when they lost a thriller against Bangladesh in the final. The last time the tournament was played in Bangladesh, India’s r...
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India vs Pakistan: India begin Women’s Asia Cup defence against arch-rivals | Cricket News – Times of India

The Women's Asia Cup is poised for an electrifying start as defending champions India face their fierce rivals Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash on Friday. The eight participating teams will be eager to use the tournament in order to solidify their strategies and lineups in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in October.India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, are the favorites entering this edition of the Asia Cup, having emerged victorious in three out of four times the tournament was played in the T20 format and on all four occasions when it was played in the ODI version.With an impressive record of 17 wins in 20 matches, India boast the most successful track record in the Women's Asia Cup T20. They triumphed over Bangladesh in the final of the previous edition in 2022.Moreover, I...
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Champions Trophy: It’s India vs Pakistan again, this time in boardroom | Cricket News – Times of India

BCCI, PCB may collide at ICC meet in Colombo over Champions TrophyMUMBAI: With India likely to express its inability to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in February next year citing no government clearance for the tour, there could be interesting things in store at the International Cricket Council's (ICC) series of meetings from July 19-22 in Colombo. TOI has learnt that BCCI secretary Jay Shah is travelling to Colombo on Thursday for the meetings, which will conclude with the Annual General Meeting on July 22.While the agenda (TOI has a copy) of the AGM doesn't mention any discussion on the issue, the vexed matter is likely to be taken up by the boards of both India and Pakistan (set to be represented by Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi) in the 'any other business' cate...
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‘This isn’t funny’: Para-badminton star Manasi Joshi condemns Harbhajan, Raina for mocking disabilities | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Para-badminton star Manasi Joshi has criticised Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina for their insensitive actions in an Instagram reel, which has offended individuals with physical disabilities.Manasi expressed her disappointment, stating that the cricketers' behavior in the video has deeply hurt the sentiments of the disabled community.Following India Champions victory over the Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends final, Harbhajan posted a video on his Instagram account in which he and his fellow players had put a fresh twist on Vicky Kaushal's popular track, 'Tauba Tauba.'However, Harbhajan also disclosed that the intense cricketing schedule over the past two weeks had taken a toll on his body, leaving certain parts feeling sore.In the Instagram post, Harbha...
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‘Tauba Tauba’: Yuvraj Singh’s hilarious celebration video goes viral | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The internet has been abuzz with videos of the Indian Champions' triumphant celebration following their victory over the Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends final.Among the various videos circulating online, one, in particular, has captured the attention of fans. The footage showcases captain Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina engaging in a distinctive celebration as they groove to the popular track "Tauba Tauba."Yuvraj posted a video on his Instagram account in which he and his fellow players had put a fresh twist on Vicky Kaushal's popular track, 'Tauba Tauba.'However, Yuvraj also disclosed that the intense cricketing schedule over the past two weeks had taken a toll on his body, leaving certain parts feeling sore.In the Instagram post, Yuvra...
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Irfan Pathan’s unique celebration after India’s WCL win sends Suresh Raina tumbling over – watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Irfan Pathan first turned the clock back with his swing to send Younis Khan packing and then left his teammates in splits with a unique celebration following India's victory over Pakistan in the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) in Birmingham on Saturday. Irfan may have taken just a solitary wicket to contribute in India's title win, but the way he rattled the stumps behind Pakistan Champions' captain, it reminded of an almost similar delivery he produced in the 2006 Karachi Test to dismiss Younis as the second wicket of his famous hat-trick. Led by Yuvraj Singh, India successfully chased a target of 157 runs in 19.1 overs to clinch the WCL trophy with a five-wicket win. Ambati Rayudu (50 off 30 off balls) set up India's run-chase with a quick-fire fifty, followed by cruc...
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‘Letter aaya hai termination ka’ – Abdul Razaaq’s hilarious reply before India vs Pakistan WCL final | Cricket News – Times of India

Former allrounder Abdul Razaaq did not feature in Pakistan Champions' playing eleven in the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) against India in Birmingham on Saturday, but more than that, it's the removal from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection panel that continues to rankle him.Razzaq and his former teammate Wahab Riaz were sacked from the PCB selection committee following the team's disastrous campaign in the T20 World Cup, where the Babar Azam-led squad failed to go past the group stage following defeats against India and USA.There have also been allegations of favouritism against the duo, but they have refuted those claims.However, the focus of the talk show on a Paksitan TV channel, on which Razzaq joined from Birmingham, was on the WCL final between India and...
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Irfan Pathan’s banana swing returns to haunt Younis Khan 18 years after his hat-trick in India vs Pakistan Test in Karachi – watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Irfan Pathan rolled back the years in Birmingham on Saturday when his famous late in-swinger went through the gate to castle Younis Khan during the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) between India and Pakistan, reminding of Irfan's famous hat-trick during the Karachi Test between the archrivals in 2006. Trying to play towards the on-side on a delivery that swung in late and just enough to go through the gap between the bat and pad, the Pakistan Champions skipper could only hear the sound of timber as Irfan's delivery ended up rattling the stumps behind him.WATCHEighteen years earlier, when Irfan was in his prime, he claimed a famous hat-trick in third Test of the series in Karachi during India's tour of Pakistan. Coincidentally, Younis was the second wicket to fall in that...
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‘Khelna hai to khelo, hum nahi bhejenge team’: Angry Harbhajan Singh tells Pakistan on live TV – watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh vented his anger when poked during a show on a Pakistani TV channel, saying that India won't send its team for the Champions Trophy next year because "our players are not safe" in Pakistan."If our players are not safe in Pakistan, we won't send the team. If you want to play, play; if not, then don't. Indian cricket can still survive without Pakistan.If you guys can survive without Indian cricket, do it," said Harbhajan.Pakistan are the official hosts of the 2025 ICC Champions trophy that returns to the calendar after a gap of 8 years. The last edition of the tournamet was played in 2017, where Pakistan emerged as the champions with a win over archrivals India in the final at The Oval in London.Earlier this week, ANI had reported that the Board of ...
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India set up final against Pakistan in World Championship of Legends | Cricket News – Times of India

Archrivals India and Pakistan will meet in the final of the World Championship of Legends after the two teams won their respective semi-final on Friday at Northampton. While Pakistan defeated West Indies in the first semifinal by 20 runs, India triumphed over Australia in the second match of the last-four stage with a massive 86-run victory.The final is scheduled for Saturday at Birmingham, beginning 9:30 pm IST.Indian batting firesBatting first, India's middle order was set up by opener Robin Uthappa's fiery 65 off 35 balls, which included 4 sixes and 6 fours.Despite Ambati Rayudu (14) and Suresh Raina (5) falling cheaply, Uthappa never lifted his foot off the accelerator as an equally dominant Yuvraj Singh joined him for a 47-run partnership for the third wicket.Spinner Xavier Doherty...
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Women’s Asia Cup: India-Pakistan league clash on July 19, free entry for fans | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian women's cricket team will face arch-rivals Pakistan on July 19 on the opening day of the Women's T20 Asia Cup at Dambulla.Hosts Sri Lanka will play Bangladesh in their first game on the following day, Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Friday.The tournament features eight teams -- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, Nepal, and Malaysia. India are in Group A with Pakistan, UAE, and Nepal. Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand.The tournament will have 15 games, including two semifinals and the final. All the matches will be broadcast live on international platforms. The stadium will be open to the public for free entry to witness the games."All the games will be broadcast live across international platforms, and the stadium wi...
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We are very greedy to win every game: Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of women’s Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes that her squad is approaching each game with an insatiable desire to win and anticipates no change in this mindset as they prepare for the eagerly awaited Asia Cup encounter against Pakistan scheduled for later this month.The Indian women's team is riding high on self-assurance following their recent successes on home soil.They emerged victorious in the three-match ODI series and the solitary Test match against South Africa, while managing to secure a 1-1 draw in the T20I series."The kind of approach we have right now, every day, whenever we are going to play the matches, we are giving equal importance to all matches," Kaur told Star Sports. "We all are very greedy to win every game, and that is something we feel should be in a team, and this is w...
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‘Overconfident ho ke hi kaam kharab hua’: Misbah-ul-Haq relives the agony of Pakistan’s 2007 T20 World Cup final defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

The pain of failing to take Pakistan over the line against India in the 2007 T20 World Cup final is still evident in Misbah-ul-Haq's voice. Pakistan's captain at that time, Misbah took his team to the brink of victory, only to fall closer to the finish line. Played at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Septmber 24, 2007, the short side boundaries gave Misbah the confidence that they can chase down India's 157 for 5 to win the trophy. Gautam Gambhir (75 off 54 balls) and Rohit Sharma (30 off 16 balls) helped India put up a respectable total on the board, after Umra Gul's 3 for 28 led Pakistan's bowling effort. "We were very confident because the kind of pitch there was and the kind of (short) boundaries, it was very tough for India because they were dependent on their spin bowling," said M...
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India Unlikely To Tour Pakistan For 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is advocating for the matches to be relocated to either Sri Lanka or Dubai. Sources tell ABP News that several players of the Indian team are also not willing to go to Pakistan to play in the upcoming ICC event. Government sources informed ABP News that Pakistan's decision to downgrade diplomatic relations with India since 2019, including sending back the Indian High Commissioner, makes it highly unlikely for the Indian team to visit. Their stance on counterterrorism also suggests no conducive environment for such sports engagements, making a trip to Pakistan seem far-fetched. ALS...
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‘Mujhse galti hui thi aur…’: Kamran Akmal reveals conversation with Harbhajan Singh after India vs Pakistan WCL game | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal has opened up about his controversial comment regarding Sikhs while discussing Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh on a Pakistani TV show during the T20 World Cup. The comment had sparked widespread outrage and angered former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. Nearly a month later, Akmal and Harbhajan came face to face during the India vs Pakistan match at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) tournament in Birmingham.The recent encounter between former cricket rivals Harbhajan and Kamran has garnered significant attention in the sporting world. The incident, which occurred after the match, was captured on video and widely shared on social media platforms.Reflecting on their conversation, Akmal told Paktv.tv, "(Mujhse galti hui thi aur wahi ...
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Cricket Rivals, Football Friends! India, Pakistan cricket fans rally behind England at Euro 2024. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan cricket fans often find themselves at odds while passionately supporting their respective teams. However, both sets of fans have been seen coming together, but for a different cause.During the World Championship of Legends match between Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions and Younis Khan-led Pakistan Champions at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Saturday, both India and Pakistan fans were seen cheering for England football team during its Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.They were spotted watching England's Euro 2024 match on television screens at Edgbaston on Saturday, as captured in a video that has been widely shared on social media platforms.The footage shows the two groups of supporters jointly cheering for Gareth Southgate's team ...
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Watch: Harbhajan Singh, Kamran Akmal come face to face in India vs Pakistan game after row over comment on Sikhs | Cricket News – Times of India

Kamran Akmal's controversial comment on Sikhs while talking about India pacer Arshdeep Singh on a TV show in Pakistan last month during the T20 World Cup had led to a widspread outrage and also angered former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh. Almost a month since that day, the two came face to face during the India vs Pakistan match at the 'World Championship of Legends' (WCL) tournament in Birmingham on Saturday. The two former on-field rivals were seen in deep discussion after the match, and the moment was captured on video from a distance, followed by the footage making its way to social media.Harbhajan looked very animated during the discussion, trying to explain something to his counterpart from Pakistan, though it remains unclear what the subject of their talks was.WATCH VIDEOThe ...
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India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match slotted for March 1 in Lahore; BCCI yet to give consent

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. File | Photo Credit: AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has slotted its team's marquee Champions Trophy match against arch-foes India in Lahore on March 1 next year but the BCCI is yet to give its consent to the tentative schedule, a senior ICC Board member told PTI on July 3.The tournament is slated from February 19 to March 9 with March 10 as Reserve Day.It is understood PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who was invited to watch the T20 World Cup final in Barbados, submitted a 15-match schedule with all of India's games kept in Lahore for security and logistical reasons."The PCB has submitted the draft of the 15-match ICC Champions Trophy. Seven ...
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