Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 07:01 IST Babar Azam opened for Pakistan in the first match of Champions Trophy 2025 and scored 64 runs from 90 balls against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. Babar Azam becomes 2nd Pakistani to score 100 half-centuries in international cricket. (Picture Credit: X/@TheRealPCB) Star Pakistani batter and former captain Babar … Read more
Last Updated:February 19, 2025, 13:47 IST With several senior players missing out, an inexperienced Australian squad has the chance to prove the world why they are the current ODI world champions. Australia will be led by Steve Smith in Pat Cummins’ absence. (AFP Photo) Two-time Champions Trophy winners Australia come in with a relatively inexperienced … Read more
All-rounder Hardik Pandya with the Indian flag and Saqlain Musthaq (Agency Photos) Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq made scathing remarks on the issue of India refusing to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, saying that India should be taught a “sabak” (lesson) for its “attitude”, while also citing a recent personal experience.Pakistan are the … Read more
Team Australia (AP Photo) The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to commence in Pakistan and the UAE, starting February 19. This ninth edition of the tournament will feature eight of the best ODI teams, marking the first time the Champions Trophy is being played since 2017. The defending champions, Pakistan, will be hosting … Read more
As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Karachi on Wednesday, cricket enthusiasts around the globe will hold their breath in anticipation. The ICC Champions Trophy makes its return after an eight-year hiatus, bringing together the sport’s top eight teams in a three-week cricketing carnival. This time, the stakes are even higher — Pakistan … Read more
Last Updated:February 19, 2025, 08:31 IST Ahead of the start of Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here’s a look at Pakistan’s top performers and record holders in 23 Champions Trophy matches played so far. Pakistan has won 11 out of 23 Champions Trophy matches played so far. (Picture Credit: AFP) Defending champions … Read more
The build-up to the return of the Champions Trophy after more than seven years has been nothing short of dramatic, but the three-week entertainment is finally set to begin with things settling in time for the action on the field to begin with the opening game between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand today, February 19. … Read more
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A year before the 50-over World Cup at home in 2023, India played 30 ODIs in order to find the right balance and the right combination. As a result, India had a near faultless show – up until that forgettable evening in Ahmedabad.With the ICC Champions … Read more
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the latest edition of the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, we take an in-depth look at the eight captains leading their respective teams in this prestigious tournament. These skippers carry the hopes and aspirations of their nations, aiming to guide their sides to glory in the highly … Read more
India captain Rohit Sharma during the net session. (Video grab) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: It’s been three days since the Indian cricket team landed in Dubai and the majority of that time has been spent at the ICC Academy. There is very little gap between their first two games versus Bangladesh (February 20) and Pakistan (February … Read more