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"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.

After Being Retained By IPL Teams, West Indies Stars Return To T20I Action vs England

Akeal Hosein, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, and Andre Russell, who missed the recent Sri Lanka tour due to personal reasons, rejoin the squad picked by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the first two games of the upcoming T20I series against England, starting with the first match at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados. The return of these top players will add depth and experience to the formidable 15-man squad captained by Rovman Powell for this exciting series. Medium pacer Matthew Forde, recently named Player of the Series in the ODI series against England, steps in to replace fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who is serving a two-match suspension.

India vs Pakistan Cricket Match Announced Amid Ongoing Champions Trophy Row

India will be playing against Pakistan in their opening match of 2024 Men's 50-over U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on November 30. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the schedule for the upcoming tournament, to be held from November 29 to December 8 in Dubai and Sharjah. India will play its Group A matches against Japan and hosts' UAE in Sharjah on December 2 and 4 respectively. The top two teams from Group A and B will take on each other in the semi-finals on December 6 in Dubai and Sharjah, with the final taking place on December 8 in Dubai.

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.

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"Don't Expect Good Gestures...": PCB's Sharp Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy 2025

After Being Retained By IPL Teams, West Indies Stars Return To T20I Action vs England

India vs Pakistan Cricket Match Announced Amid Ongoing Champions Trophy Row

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..."