Why India Refused To Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy
BCCI shoots off a letter to Pakistan Cricket Board saying the team won't travel to India for champions trophy.
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Wasim Akram Foreshadows Pakistan's Dropped Catch On Commentary During 2nd ODI vs Australia
Legendary Pakistan bowler foreshadowed an incident during the second ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Adelaide. Akram, on commentary, was told that during his era, him and pace bowling partner Waqar Younis would send stumps flying and trap batters leg-before-wicket. Akram joked that that was because the bowlers did not trust the Pakistan fielders and, therefore, they'd have to get the wickets by themselves. In a hilarious coincidence, Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi went on to drop a catch in the ongoing game in the very next ball, proving Akram's sarcasm scarily true.
"Don't Expect Good Gestures...": PCB's Sharp Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned India not to expect any "good gestures" following recent developments regarding the Rohit Sharma-led team's visit to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. According to reports circulating online, India has allegedly refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, expected to be held in early 2025. In response to these reports, Naqvi did not hold back in expressing his disappointment. "In recent years, Pakistan has extended numerous good gestures. However, we hope we are not expected to always do so," Naqvi, who also serves as the interior minister, told reporters in Lahore, as quoted by Geo News.
Watch: Australia Star Baits Mohammad Rizwan Into Taking DRS In 2nd ODI. The Result Is Hilarious
Australia spinner Adam Zampa had a hilarious exchange with newly appointed Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan during the second ODI of a three-match series in Adelaide on Friday. The incident happened in the 34th over of Australia's innings, which came to a premature end on the final ball of the 35th over. After Pakistan opted to bowl, Australia, following their narrow defeat in the series opener in Melbourne, could only manage 163 at the Adelaide Oval. Amid Australia's batting collapse, an incident involving Zampa and Rizwan caught the attention of the fans.
Pakistan Star, Waiting For His 1st ODI Cap, Told You Already Made Debut, Won't Be Getting Cap
Pakistan all-rounder Kamran Ghulam opened up about being denied his debut cap ahead of the 1st ODI against Australia in Melbourne earlier this week. Ghulam, who slammed a century on his Test debut last month, featured at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday as Pakistan lost the series opener by a narrow margin. Prior to his Test debut against England last month, where he had replaced star batter Babar Azam who was dropped from the team owing to poor form, Ghulam had only played one international match before.
"Lock The Kit Bag Away...": Ricky Ponting Suggests Babar Azam To Take Virat Kohli's Way To Regain Form
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has suggested former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to replicate Virat Kohli's approach in a bid to rejuvenate his lost form. Babar was rested for the last two Tests against England after his poor form. Pakistan won both matches and secured the series 2-1, the first under Shan Masood's rein. In 55 Tests, Babar has scored 3,997 runs at an average of 43.92. However, he had not scored a Test half-century in 18 innings stretching back to late 2022 and has seen a dip in form in a year where he was made captain and then left the post after Pakistan suffered a group-stage exit in this year's T20 World Cup in June.
PCB Gives Straight Reply On BCCI's 'Hybrid' Plan For Champions Trophy 2025, Says "Our Stand Is..."
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied all media reports that claimed it agreed to a 'hybrid model' presented by the BCCI for the Champions Trophy 2025. According to the reports, BCCI proposed that the Indian cricket team will be playing its matches at a neutral venue and it was accepted by the PCB. However, PCB sources told Sports Tak that the two cricket boards have not spoken about the hybrid model at all and no such plans are being made for the competition. Pakistan have maintained that they want to host the tournament at - Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
"The Word 'Marvelous'...": Shahid Afridi's Flowery Words After Pakistan's Emphatic Win vs Australia
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi praised skipper Mohammad Rizwan and the entire team following their nine-wicket victory over Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide on Friday. Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, and Abdullah Shafique led Pakistan's dominant comeback, securing a powerful nine-wicket win over Australia to level the three-match series 1-1. After the match, Afridi took to X, expressing that "when a captain inspires, the team fires". He also commended Rizwan, Haris, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saim, and Abdullah for their "marvellous" performances.