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BCCI, PCB Agree On Champions Trophy Model. These Are The 'Conditions': Report

After months of tussle, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have finally agreed on a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to a report in India Today, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has also approved the model with matches set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai. This comes after the BCCI refused to send the Indian team to play in Pakistan, citing security concerns. However, the PCB denied to accept their demands initially.

Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh

The West Indies wrapped up a clean sweep of their one-day international series with Bangladesh on Thursday as Amir Jangoo became just the second West Indian to score a hundred on ODI debut. The hosts slipped to 234-6 chasing 322 to win the third and final match in St Kitts, but Jangoo guided them to a four-wicket victory with a sublime 104 not out off only 83 balls. "It is surreal. It is an amazing feeling," said Jangoo. "A lot of hard work, finally paying off. Not sunk in yet, but it feels amazing. I just did not want to make a duck on debut."

"My Head Started Spinning, I Collapsed": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence On Health Issues

Over the past few weeks, a lot has been said and written about former India cricketer Vinod Kambli's health struggles. Recently, Kambli attended a function honouring the late Ramakant Achrekar, who coached him and Sachin Tendulkar at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Several videos went viral on social media where Kambli even struggled to properly conduct himself. However, Kambli has now opened up on his health struggles. The 52-year-old is doing 'better' but suffered a health scare about a month back.

Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week.

Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years due to alleged anti-doping violations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats, according to the ICC. The 31-year-old cricketer received a three-year suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance during a random anti-doping test. The ban, imposed by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA), took effect in August 2024. However, Dickwella appealed the ban and submitted evidence to demonstrate that no banned substances were consumed during the "competition period" and that the identified substance was unrelated to "enhancing sports performance."

Sri Lanka's Dickwella cleared to play with doping ban lifted after appeal

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella has been cleared to play again after his three-year suspension for an alleged doping violation was lifted following a successful appeal, the sport's governing ICC said on Thursday.

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

Ace seamer Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the history book by becoming Pakistan's first bowler to take 100 wickets in each format of international cricket. In the first innings of the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban here on Tuesday night, Shaheen struck once in the powerplay, then in the middle phase and once towards the end to complete a three-wicket haul and arrive at the rare feat. With a three-wicket haul, Shaheen completed 100 T20I wickets and became the first Pakistan bowler to have 100 wickets in each format. Apart from T20Is, the 24-year-old left-arm seamer boasts 112 scalps in ODIs and 116 in Test cricket.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Updates: South Africa will be squaring off against Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Durban. The hosts will be led by Heinrich Klaasen as the main team is currently facing Sri Lanka in a Test series. The Proteas have also included pacer Anrich Nortje and left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi in the squad. Pakistan are coming off a white-ball tour of Zimbabwe, where they won both the one-day and T20 series. (Live Scorecard)

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BCCI, PCB Agree On Champions Trophy Model. These Are The 'Conditions': Report

Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh

"My Head Started Spinning, I Collapsed": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence On Health Issues

Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

Sri Lanka's Dickwella cleared to play with doping ban lifted after appeal

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Score Updates