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India to play Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan
India will play next year's Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament hosts and arch-rivals Pakistan, the International Cricket Council said Thursday following weeks of wrangling.
"Just Frustrating": Josh Hazlewood On Missing Remaining India vs Australia Tests
Australian seamer Josh Hazelwood expressed his feelings after getting injured during the fourth innings of the third Test at the Gabba against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, reported 7 cricket. Fitness concerns sidelined Josh Hazlewood from the second Test and limited his participation in the third. It has been confirmed that the pacer will miss the remainder of the series.
Champions Trophy Hybrid Model Confirmed, ICC's Big 'Neutral Venue' Verdict For India vs Pakistan Matches Till 2027
The confusion surrounding the venue of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is over. After months of delay, the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally officially declared the venues for the elite event. "ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 to be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue," the ICC said in a statement. In another major decision, the Jay Shah-led world body has declared that all India vs Pakistan cricket matches in ICC events will be played at neutral venues till 2027.
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming: South Africa are all set to host Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday in Cape Town. The visitors have taken 1-0 lead in the series after registering a three-wicket win in the first game. Earlier on Tuesday, Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa. The left-handed Ayub and Salman (82 not out) shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four.
"South Africa Have Set Sights On Seeing Itself In WTC Final": Temba Bavuma
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma stated that his team has firmly set their sights on entering their first-ever World Test Championship Final, to be held at Lord's in June next year. South Africa are currently sitting on top of the standings for the ongoing cycle with 63.33 PCT, ahead of their two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting with the Boxing Day game on December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. It will be followed by the New Year's game at Newlands in Cape Town, starting on January 3.
MCA Unveils Grand Celebrations To Mark 50 Years Of Iconic Wankhede Stadium
A special lunch for the unsung heroes of Mumbai cricket, the groundsmen managing the various cricket fields, a felicitation of all past and present cricketers from the city and a glitzy and grand Bollywood-style musical night -- these are some of the major events planned by the Mumbai Cricket Association to mark the completion of 50 years of the iconic Wankhede Stadium in January 2025. With the Wankhede set to complete a half-century of its existence, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is set to host grand celebrations to mark the occasion.
New Twist In R Ashwin Retirement Tale? Harbhajan Singh Hints At 'Ajit Agarkar Factor'
Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement announcement might have sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity but it isn't a decision that Ashwin made in an instant. His recent performances, status in the team, age, fitness, and emerging players, are some of the factors that would've likely impacted Ashwin's decision. When former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was asked about Ashwin's decision, he did admit that it was a big shock. But, when the Turbanator came to know about the Ajit Agarkar-England Test selection on the matter, the picture became clearer to him.