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"Convincing World Pakistan Is Safe": Ramiz Raja As Country Hosts First Major Event In 29 Years

Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a landmark just a few years after the country was off-limits because of security fears. Staging the Champions Trophy in three cities over the next two-and-a-half weeks will be a huge boost to the South Asian nation's reputation if authorities can pull it off smoothly and safely. "Convincing the world that Pakistan is a safe country and that it is capable of delivering such a global event from an administration point of view took serious hard work and convincing," former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja told AFP.

Pakistan SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Focus Not Just On Field, But Off-Field Too

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner, with every team hoping to hit the ground running when the eight-team tournament begins from February 19. One such team that would be the cynosure of everyone's eyes will be host Pakistan, captained by Mohammad Rizwan. They enter the competition as defending champions, after winning the last edition held in 2017 in England. But do they shape up as one of the strong contenders to win the title? Here's a SWOT analysis from IANS of the Pakistan team that is set to begin their campaign with the tournament opener against New Zealand.

Champions Trophy 2025: squads, groups and schedule

The Champions Trophy is being revived after eight years with holders and hosts Pakistan playing New Zealand in the opening game of the ninth edition on Wednesday.

Mohammad Rizwan Bashed For Huge Blunder In Tri-Series Final: "Mind-Boggling Decision To..."

Veteran batter Ahmed Shahzad has lashed out at Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan for his "mind-boggling" blunder to bat first in the tri-nation series final against New Zealand. On Friday, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 5 wickets to win the tri-nation series final at the National Stadium in Karachi. After opting to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 242 on a two-paced track, and New Zealand achieved the target in just 45.2 overs. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Shahzad questioned Rizwan's decision to bat, especially after Pakistan chased down 353 a couple of days prior against South Africa at the very same ground.

Black Cat Halts Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI In Karachi. Ex-NZ Star Gives Unmissable Reaction

Pakistan's Champions Trophy preparations were dealt a huge blow on Friday, as the tournament hosts lost the tri-nation series final to New Zealand by 5 wickets. For New Zealand, it was all about the bragging rights as both teams will square off at the same venue in the opening match of the Champions Trophy on February 19. However, during the final, a bizarre incident took place in Karachi as a black cat entered the ground, resulting in the halt of play for a few minutes.

Watch: Pakistan Commit Comedy Of Errors vs New Zealand; Make DRS Blunder, Drop Catch

Pakistan cricket was at its unpredictable best during the tri-nation series against New Zealand and South Africa, just ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. After being thumped by New Zealand in the first game of the tri-series, Pakistan pulled off the incredible, chasing down 353 against South Africa and booking their spot in the final. But in the final, Pakistan flattered to deceive, being well-beaten by New Zealand again. To add to it, they committed a fair few errors as well.

Clinical New Zealand Thump Pakistan To Win Tri-Nations Final

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke claimed four wickets while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham hit half centuries as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch the tri-nations series final on Friday. O'Rourke's 4-43 helped the tourists dismiss Pakistan for 242 in 49.3 overs before Mitchell's 58-ball 57 anchored the chase as the Black Caps finished on 243-5 in 45.2 overs at Karachi's National stadium. The victory gives the New Zealanders a timely boost ahead of the Champions Trophy opener against the same opponents at this venue on Wednesday.

South Africa Great's 'English Not Great' Jibe At Babar Azam: "Difficult To Get..."

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs has attacked former Pakistan captain Babar Azam over his English speaking skills, adding that the language barrier makes it hard for others to communicate with him. This isn't the first time that a current or former cricketer has questioned Babar's ability to communicate in English. While responding to a fan's query, who asked Gibbs to give some batting advice to Babar amid his lean patch, the former South Africa opening batter suggested that Babar's poor communication skills can be a bit challenging for others to put across a thought.

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"Convincing World Pakistan Is Safe": Ramiz Raja As Country Hosts First Major Event In 29 Years

Pakistan SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Focus Not Just On Field, But Off-Field Too

Champions Trophy 2025: squads, groups and schedule

Mohammad Rizwan Bashed For Huge Blunder In Tri-Series Final: "Mind-Boggling Decision To..."

Black Cat Halts Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI In Karachi. Ex-NZ Star Gives Unmissable Reaction

Watch: Pakistan Commit Comedy Of Errors vs New Zealand; Make DRS Blunder, Drop Catch

Clinical New Zealand Thump Pakistan To Win Tri-Nations Final

South Africa Great's 'English Not Great' Jibe At Babar Azam: "Difficult To Get..."