Bosch earns Proteas ODI call-up as Baartman is ruled out of Wanderers clash
Titans seamer Corbin Bosch has received a maiden call-up to the Proteas' ODI squad ahead of Sunday's final match of the series against Pakistan at the Wanderers.
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"PCB Gained More Than BCCI": After ICC's Compromise Formula on Champions Trophy, Pakistan Legend's Mega Dig
Pakistan's former players have expressed their relief after the ICC reached a breakthrough in the Champions Trophy impasse with India playing all its matches of the mega event at a neutral venue instead of host country under a reciprocal arrangement. In return, Pakistan will also play all its games in ICC events hosted by India at a neutral venue until the ongoing cycle ends in 2027. The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday.
After Considering England And Dubai, This Pakistan City To Finally Host PSL Players Draft
The PCB on Friday announced that the coastal city of Gwadar in the restive province of Balochistan will host the players draft for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on January 11. Pakistan was also contemplating England and Dubai as possible venues. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said other details like timing of the draft and venue would be shared later. Gwadar is the heart of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and has one of the most beautiful and scenic grounds in the country but due to recent attacks at its security installations and surrounding areas, it has not hosted any cricket matches.
Aayushi Shukla Stars As India Beat Sri Lanka And Storm Into U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup Final
A rampaging India extended their unbeaten run at the U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup as they reached the final with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last Super Four contest here Friday. Aayushi Shukla emerged the wrecker-in-chief with a four-wicket haul as the left-arm spinner conceded only 10 runs in her four overs to help India restrict Sri Lanka to 98 for nine after skipper Niki Prasad opted to bowl. Parunika Sisodia, who also bowls left-arm spin, chipped in with two scalps. Such was India's domination that only two Sri Lankan batters -- Sumudu Nisansala (21) and captain Manudi Nanayakkara (33) -- could manage double-digit scores.
"Pakistan Not Losing Money": Ex-India Star On Why Champions Trophy Model Is Bad News For India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that next year's Champions Trophy will be held in a hybrid model, with India's matches not taking place in Pakistan. The decision from the apex board comes after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send its players to Pakistan for the event. In return, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) asked for a similar methodology to be used for ICC events taking place in India. The PCB's request was agreed, meaning Pakistan would not travel to India for any ICC event till 2027.
After Champions Trophy Debacle, Pakistan Hockey Face Visa Issue To Travel To India
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has been told to secure government clearance before confirming participation in the FIH Junior World Cup scheduled in India at the end of next year. PHF Secretary-General Rana Mujahid said the team would require a No Objection Certificate from the federal government for the national squad to travel for the FIH event to be held in December of 2025. "Normally we have always been permitted by our government to play in major events in India in recent years despite the strained relations between the two countries. But now we have been informed to first get clearance before finalising the team and confirming participation," he told the media here.
"Very Very Lazy": ICC Blasted Over Delay In Champions Trophy Decision
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir welcomed the hybrid model of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be hosted by Pakistan, noting that even if the Indian-Pakistan match "happens on the moon, fans will find a way". In an exclusive interview with Cricket Predicta, Amir also said that the governing body of the sport acted lazily on the matter of the Champions Trophy, saying that the deadlock should have been resolved sooner. In the first major decision under the chairmanship of Jay Shah, the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally put an end to the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights issue, deciding that the upcoming event will be played in Pakistan along with another neutral venue. Also, the hybrid model has been decided for all ICC events in the 2024-27 cycle which will be held in India or Pakistan.
Kamran Ghulam, Shaheen Afridi Star; Pakistan Seal Back-To-Back Away ODI Series Wins
Right-hand batter Kamran Ghulam and left-arm seamer Shaheen Afridi's exceptional performances guided Pakistan to victory over South Africa by 81 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Newlands on Thursday. With this win, Pakistan take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with the last fixture to be played at Johannesburg on Sunday. The Asian side got half-centuries from skipper Mohammad Rizwan (80), Babar Azam (73) and Kamran Ghulam (63) when compiling a total of 329 and that proved too much for the Proteas as a clinical bowling performance from Shaheen Afridi (4/47) and Naseem Shah (3/37) guided the visitors home.