India vs Pakistan: Will Men In Blue Book Their Place In Knockouts?
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Pakistan's Predicted XI vs India, Champions Trophy: Hosts Drop Huge Babar Azam Axe Hint
Cricket fans around the world have fixed their televisions as they gear up for a picture-perfect Sunday, featuring the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan. Placed in Group A of the Champions Trophy 2025, the arch-rivals will be taking on each other in Dubai. The neighbours only meet in multi-nation events because of political tensions between the two countries. In front of what is expected to be a full house at the 25,000-capacity Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan are under pressure.
"Used To Be Pakistan's Hope...": Babar Azam Slammed Yet Again, Torn Apart By Ex-Star
Former Pakistan batter Rashid Latif criticised former captain Babar Azam for his approach in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi as the hosts suffered a 60-run defeat on ICC tournament's return in the country after 1996. Chasing 321, Babar contributed 64 in 90 balls while Salman Agha and Kushdil Shah scored quickfire 42 and 69, respectively but it was not enough to take the side over the line in the tournament opener. After the match, Pakistan fans and former cricketers raised concerns regarding Babar's poor strike rate in the high-scoring chase. Latif called the backlash right adding that Babar should have taken risks during his stay at the crease.
PCB Blames ICC For 'India's National Anthem' Row During Champions Trophy 2025: "Hard To..."
Left red-faced after India's national anthem played for a fraction of a second at the start of the Australia-England Champions Trophy match on Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board has blamed the ICC for the fiasco and demanded an explanation from the world body. At the start of the game when the two teams lined up for their national anthems, the spectators were left surprised as the Indian national anthem played for a second before being stopped. A source close to the ICC confirmed that the PCB had sent a letter to the governing body outlining the incident and demanding an explanation.
"TV Bhi Nahi Tootenge": Ex-Star Mocks Pakistan Economy, Takes Brutal Jibe In Case Of Loss vs India
India vs Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025 - It would not be an exaggeration, if one says that this is the biggest match of the tournament. India will enter the semi-finals if they defeat Pakistan, the latter will be all but out of the Champions Trophy 2025 if they lose. In their last encounter in the Champions Trophy 2017, Pakistan pulled a rabbit out of a hat in the final by bamboozling India with a thumping 180-run triumph. So, the game is also being touted as an opportunity for India to avenge the loss of the 2017 Champions Trophy Final when Virat Kohli's men were deprived of putting their hands on the ICC trophy.
Ex India Star Wants "Pakistan To Beat India" In Champions Trophy Clash. Explains Why
Former cricketer Atul Wassan took everyone by surprise by revealing that he wants Pakistan to win against India in the upcoming blockbuster clash in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. In the clash of the heavyweights, Pakistan will fight to keep its title defence alive by facing bitter rival India. Pakistan found themselves in this position after surrendering to a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the tournament opener. If the Men in Green continue their shambolic run against India on Sunday, they will need plenty of permutations and combinations to work in its favour and keep its campaign alive. Wassan believes the tournament will become much more exciting if Pakistan emerges victorious in the high-stakes encounter.
"You Let Rishabh Pant Down": Ex-India Star "Upset" With Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Pick
Former cricketer Atul Wassan has expressed his disappointment in Rishabh Pant being sidelined from India's playing XI for KL Rahul. For Wassan, Pant instils nervousness in the opposition, something Rahul is incapable of. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and his regime's decision to pitch Rahul instead of Pant has left the fanbase and former cricketers with split opinions. Some have welcomed the management's decision to keep Rahul in the ODI fold, while others have argued in favour of Pant, citing his impact in the limited-overs format.
Watch: Yuvraj Singh, Aged 43, Takes Absolute Screamer In Masters League, Video Stuns Internet
One of the finest fielders Indian cricket has produced, Yuvraj Singh might be 43 years old but age is yet to catch up on him as far as his excellence in the field is concerned. During a match between India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters on Saturday, Yuvraj grabbed an absolute screamer on the boundary rope. The catch left the cricket world stunned as fans found it tough to comprehend Yuvraj's athleticism even at this age. The video of the catch has since gone viral on social media.