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PCB Spent Rs 12 Billion On Chamions Trophy Venues. To Get Possession By...

The renovated stadiums in Karachi and Lahore would be handed over to the Pakistan Cricket Board on February 5, effectively two weeks before the start of Champions Trophy. Both the upgraded venues would be tested out during matches of the tri-series involving Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand before the Champions Trophy begins on February 19. There have been concerns raised over whether the stadiums would be ready in time for the mega event and if the PCB would have ample time to test out all the new added facilities and construction at these stadiums.

BCCI's Clear Take On Rohit Sharma's Travel Chances To Pakistan For Champions Trophy: "Still Not..."

Will Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma travel to Pakistan or not? Now, that seems to be the latest bone of contention between the BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board. After India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy saw the tournament being hosted in a hybrid model, reports claimed that there are some question marks on Rohit Sharma travelling to Pakistan - the original designated hosts - for the pre-tournament captains' meet. Generally, captains of all competing sides congregate before any ICC event opening ceremony and talk about their plans and aims.

BCCI Breaks Silence On Reported Refusal To Sport Pakistan Logo On Champions Trophy Jersey

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally broken its long silence over Indian cricket team's jersey for the Champions Trophy 2025, after reports claimed that the side won't use the logo of 'Pakistan' - the designated hosts - on its jersey. Generally, the norm is that the official logo of any ICC event will have the host country's name. When Pakistan came to India in 2023 for the 50-over ICC World Cup, Babar Azam and his men duly sported the host country's name on their jerseys as part of the tournament protocol.

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali Make Big Gains ICC's Men's Test Rankings

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, and bowler Noman Ali on Wednesday made significant gains in the latest International Cricket Council's (ICC) Men's Test rankings. The pair set up Pakistan's 127-run win over the West Indies, which has the hosts ahead 1-0 in the two-Test series, as stated in a release from ICC. Saud Shakeel (753 rating points) scored 84 in the first innings, climbing three Rankings spots to 8th on the batting list, moving above Steve Smith (746, 9th) and Rishabh Pant (739, 10th). England duo of Joe Root (895) and Harry Brook (876) remain the world's top two Test batters, ahead of New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson (867).

Jasprit Bumrah Remains ICC's No. 1 Test Bowler, This 38-Year-Old Star Breaks Into Top 10

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continued to remain the undisputed No. 1 Test bowler, while Ravindra Jadeja maintained his top spot in the all-rounders' category, in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday. Bumrah, who had made history ahead of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia in January by recording the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points, is currently on a career-best points tally of 908. Australia's Pat Cummins (841) and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada (837) are placed second and third respectively.

Rohit Sharma Barred From Travelling To Pakistan, Fresh Feud Triggers Between BCCI And PCB: Report

A fresh Controversy has triggered ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) coming at loggerheads again. The BCCI, after refusing to send its team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy participation, managed to convert the tournament into a hybrid mode, with India playing their matches in Dubai. Now, the Indian board has barred captain Rohit Sharma from travelling to Pakistan for two curtain-raiser events - the captains' press conference and the customary photoshoot.

"Pray For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": Ex-Cricketer Launches Decisive Verdict On India Stalwarts

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif showered praise on stalwart Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, calling them "great white-ball cricketers". Kif was speaking in a video on his YouTube channel. Kaif also mentioned that Team India will need Rohit and Virat in the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli made his debut in the ODI format in 2008 against Sri Lanka. Following that he has scored a whopping 13906 runs from 295 50-over matches at a strike rate of 93.54. He also has an average of 58.18. Meanwhile, Rohit played his maiden ODI match in 2007 against Ireland. In 265 ODIs, the skipper scored 10866 runs at a strike rate of 92.43 and an average of 49.16.

"Those Who Haven't Played 150kmph...": Shreyas Iyer Blasts Short-Ball Critics

would've wanted to. Still not able to deliver with the desired consistency, Iyer has been in and out of the team over the last couple of years. The batters has struggled the most against short-pitched deliveries, though he continues to deny the extent to which short balls have troubled him. Iyer once again blasted critics who continue to target him over his weakness against shorter deliveries.

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PCB Spent Rs 12 Billion On Chamions Trophy Venues. To Get Possession By...

BCCI's Clear Take On Rohit Sharma's Travel Chances To Pakistan For Champions Trophy: "Still Not..."

BCCI Breaks Silence On Reported Refusal To Sport Pakistan Logo On Champions Trophy Jersey

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali Make Big Gains ICC's Men's Test Rankings

Jasprit Bumrah Remains ICC's No. 1 Test Bowler, This 38-Year-Old Star Breaks Into Top 10

Rohit Sharma Barred From Travelling To Pakistan, Fresh Feud Triggers Between BCCI And PCB: Report

"Pray For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": Ex-Cricketer Launches Decisive Verdict On India Stalwarts

"Those Who Haven't Played 150kmph...": Shreyas Iyer Blasts Short-Ball Critics