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"Saddened By Plight Of Women": England Captain Jos Buttler Makes Firm Statement Ahead Of Afghanistan Clash

England captain Jos Buttler says he and his teammates are saddened by the plight of women in Afghanistan but have decided to play the side from the Taliban-ruled country as sport offers hope in tough times. The Taliban took over the reins of Afghanistan in 2021 and banned women's sports besides restricting their access to education and work. Last month, a group of British lawmakers had urged the England cricket team to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan as a sign of protest against the treatment meted out to women in the country.

Pakistan Set Embarrassing Records With Early Champions Trophy 2025 Exit

New Zealand's victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match on Monday proved to be the final nail in the coffin for hosts Pakistan. After defeats against New Zealand and India in their first two matches, Pakistan's campaign was on the brink. As the Kiwis outscored the Bangla Tigers in Rawalpindi, Pakistan's elimination was confirmed. Courtesy of their early exit from the tournament, Mohammad Rizwan's men went on to register a few embarrassing records to their name.

Team India Getting 'Undeniable Advantage' In Champions Trophy: England Greats' Explosive Remark

Pakistan might officially be the hosts of the ICC Champions Trophy but Team India's matches in the tournament are being held in Dubai. Even as the Indian team progresses to the semi-finals and the final, Dubai would remain the only venue for Rohit Sharma's men. Whereas for other teams, the Champions Trophy matches are taking place across five venues, with one of them being the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Though Pakistan are the 'hosts', former England greats Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain feel it's the Indian team that is enjoying a 'home advantage'.

Imran Khan Blamed For Pakistan's Downfall By Najam Sethi After Champions Trophy 2025 Exit

Ex-PCB chairman Najam Sethi has indirectly blamed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for triggering the downslide of Pakistan cricket. In a post on X, Sethi whose last PCB stint was from December 2022 to June 2023, said the nation is justifiably angry at the performance of the national team. Champions Trophy hosts Pakistan are out of the tournament after back to back defeats.

Unsold In IPL, Steve Smith Set To Make Debut In This Franchise League

The deadline day for retention in The Hundred 2025 has come and gone, with teams finalising the core of their squads before the highly anticipated Draft on March 12. Each of the eight teams in the competition had the opportunity to retain up to 10 players from their 2024 squads. The big news of the day was that Australian superstar Steve Smith, and interim captain in the absence of Pat Cummins, will play in the competition for the first time in 2025 after having signed for the Welsh Fire. “I've watched the Hundred from afar and I can't wait to be involved. It looks a lot of fun and obviously the cricket is world-class, with talent at every team,” said Smith in a statement.

"Your Name Is Forged...": On Virat Kohli's Hundred vs Pakistan, Ricky Ponting's Defining Verdict

Former Australian captain and multi-time World Cup-winning icon hailed the star India batter Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, calling him the "best ODI player" he has ever seen. The game was headlined by Virat Kohli's carefully crafted unbeaten century, which not only secured India's win but also saw him achieve remarkable individual milestones of completing 14,000 ODI runs and going past Ponting to become the third-highest run-getter in international cricket. This was also Virat's first ton in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Security Breach At Champions Trophy 2025, Individual Arrested. Pakistan Cricket Board To Take This Major Step

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious note of a security breach that occurred during the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, where a spectator entered the field of play and attempted to hug Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra. The pitch invader was swiftly removed by security officials and was later arrested. The PCB has since announced that the individual has been permanently banned from all cricket venues in Pakistan. "The PCB has taken serious note of the security breach that occurred yesterday when a spectator entered the field of play. Ensuring the safety of players and officials remains our top priority. As a responsible organisation, we have engaged with local security agencies, who have committed to increasing security personnel around the field of play at all venues and strengthening access control measures," the PCB said in a statement.

PCB Accused Of 'Wasting ICC Money' By Ex-India Star As SA vs AUS CT 2025 Game Gets Washed Out In Rawalpindi

The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and South Africa was abandoned due to heavy rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, causing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to face further flak. Not only was the weather forecast in Rawalpindi a worrying sign for both this game and the one between South Africa and England, further concern was raised by the fact that the ground wasn't sufficiently covered in spite of heavy rain. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif blasted PCB for the arrangements at the stadium.

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"Saddened By Plight Of Women": England Captain Jos Buttler Makes Firm Statement Ahead Of Afghanistan Clash

Pakistan Set Embarrassing Records With Early Champions Trophy 2025 Exit

Team India Getting 'Undeniable Advantage' In Champions Trophy: England Greats' Explosive Remark

Imran Khan Blamed For Pakistan's Downfall By Najam Sethi After Champions Trophy 2025 Exit

Unsold In IPL, Steve Smith Set To Make Debut In This Franchise League

"Your Name Is Forged...": On Virat Kohli's Hundred vs Pakistan, Ricky Ponting's Defining Verdict

Security Breach At Champions Trophy 2025, Individual Arrested. Pakistan Cricket Board To Take This Major Step

PCB Accused Of 'Wasting ICC Money' By Ex-India Star As SA vs AUS CT 2025 Game Gets Washed Out In Rawalpindi