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BCCI's Champions Trophy Stance Final, Pakistan Cricket Board Told To...

The Indian cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy, a tournament which has been revived after a gap of 8 years. According to a report in the Indian Express, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has communicated their decision to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The BCCI cited security concerns for their decision and expressed their desire to play all their games in Dubai, as per the report. "This has been our stance and there is no reason to change that. We have written to them and asked them to shift our games to Dubai," a BCCI official told the Indian Express on the condition of anonymity.

New Zealand Star Reveals How He Won Tactical War Against Rohit Sharma, Sent Him On Backfoot

Rohit Sharma remains one of the finest and most respected captains in the game. But, New Zealand's 3-0 series win against India in the recently concluded Test assignment has made many raise questions on his tactical acumen. As pressure piles on Rohit to deliver in the forthcoming series against Australia, many wonder if Rohit will be removed as captain if India don't do well Down Under. Now, New Zealand star Will Young has revealed how he foiled Rohit's tactical plans with ease, forcing the India skipper to change his strategies against the Kiwis.

Champions Trophy: PCB Ready To Follow ''Hybrid Model'', India Likely To Play In UAE - Report

In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources. It could mean that the tournament may be held in the 'Hybrid Model' as the Indian government is unlikely to allow its team to travel to Pakistan in the existing socio-political environment and security concerns for national team.

Retired James Anderson Breaks Silence On Registering For 1st IPL At 42. Says, "Can Still..."

England's pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket earlier this year. In a surprising move, the 42-year-old Anderson, who last played a T20 match in 2014 and never played a match in the Indian Premier League, registered himself for the auction slated to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, at a base price of Rs 1.25 crore.

Retired James Anderson Breaks Silence On Registering For 1st IPL At 43. Says, "Can Still..."

England's pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket earlier this year. In a surprising move, the 42-year-old Anderson, who last played a T20 match in 2014 and never played a match in the Indian Premier League, registered himself for the auction slated to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, at a base price of Rs 1.25 crore.

BCCI Not Giving Captaincy To "Most Valuable Indian Player" In Top Tournament Under Scrutiny

Rishabh Pant has once again proven himself as one of the most valuable players in the Indian cricket team. The star suffered a horrific car crash in December 2022 and missed more than a year of action as he was recovering from it. He made his comeback to competitive cricket with IPL 2024 before winning the T20 World Cup with the Indian team. The southpaw was also part of India's three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka. After this, Pant played the Duleep Trophy for India B, but interestingly, he was not made the skipper and instead played under Abhimanyu Easwaran's captaincy. While the move surprised many cricket pundits, it also raised doubts over Pant's value as a captain.

New Zealand expect England to stick to attacking ways

New Zealand expect England to stick to their attacking brand of cricket when they face the Black Caps in the upcoming home test series despite Ben Stokes's team crashing to defeat in Pakistan.

Controversial Ex-India Coach's Heartfelt Note To Prithvi Shaw: "Even Don Bradman..."

Former India head coach Greg Chappell has penned a heartfelt note to out-of-favour batter Prithvi Shaw, extending his support to latter after he was dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team. Shaw, who first caught the limelight after leading India to the U-19 World Cup title in 2018, made a hundred on Test debut against West Indies in Rajkot. Cut to present, Shaw didn't even find a place in Mumbai's squad for the ongoing round of Ranji Trophy owing to 'poor fitness'. While he last played for India in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2021, his last Test appearance came during the tour of Australia in 2020/21.

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BCCI's Champions Trophy Stance Final, Pakistan Cricket Board Told To...

New Zealand Star Reveals How He Won Tactical War Against Rohit Sharma, Sent Him On Backfoot

Champions Trophy: PCB Ready To Follow ''Hybrid Model'', India Likely To Play In UAE - Report

Retired James Anderson Breaks Silence On Registering For 1st IPL At 42. Says, "Can Still..."

Retired James Anderson Breaks Silence On Registering For 1st IPL At 43. Says, "Can Still..."

BCCI Not Giving Captaincy To "Most Valuable Indian Player" In Top Tournament Under Scrutiny

New Zealand expect England to stick to attacking ways

Controversial Ex-India Coach's Heartfelt Note To Prithvi Shaw: "Even Don Bradman..."