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Champions Trophy: Dark Horses Afghanistan Eye Another Good Show, South Africa Aim To Shed Chokers Tag

Debutants Afghanistan will aim to continue their impressive rise in white-ball cricket, while South Africa will once again attempt to shed the 'chokers' tag when the two sides kick off their Champions Trophy campaign in Karachi on Friday. The inaugural Champions Trophy in 1998, which was called the Knockout Trophy at that time, remains the only ICC men's senior title that South Africa have secured despite having produced some of the world's greatest cricketers, especially in limited-overs format. The Proteas boast of a well-balanced squad with a formidable batting lineup.

International Masters League 2025 Trophy Revealed In Mumbai

The highly-anticipated International Masters League (IML) unveiled its magnificent trophy in the presence of the icons who will lead their respective teams in the inaugural edition. India's cricket icon and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar was joined by Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, West Indies maestro Brian Lara, England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, Australia's Shane Watson and South Africa's Jonty Rhodes, who represented captain Jacques Kallis, at the Captains' Day, which was held at the DY Patil University campus on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy 2025: Star-Studded Panel Of Commentators For All 9 Language Feeds

JioStar Network will be the home of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, delivering a ground-breaking presentation of the prestigious tournament starting February 19. With the world's top eight teams set to clash in high-stakes encounters, the broadcaster will offer an unparalleled viewing experience across both linear television and digital platforms. On TV, in addition to the English feed, the network will provide coverage in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada across Star Sports and Sports18 channels.

Champions Trophy Set To Start Amid Debate On Relevance Of 50-Over Cricket

Intrigue, uncertainty, backstage drama. The ICC Champions Trophy has seen it all even before the curtains go up on the tournament and it would only get more stirring over the next three weeks, starting with the opening clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Eight teams will vie for a trophy, often talked up as tougher to win than the World Cup, and also to script a new chapter in their own cricketing story. While India will fight it out in Dubai, others will be primarily based in Pakistan, which would get to host its first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup.

Who Are The Favourites To Make Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals? All Scenarios Explained

It is the biggest cricketing event of the calendar year as the world's best eight teams get ready to lock horns with one another in the ICC Champions Trophy which gets underway in Karachi from the 19th of February. The million-dollar question then is - who are the favourites to win the tournament? How much will home-advantage help Pakistan? Why are New Zealand again the Dark Horse and what is ailing Australia, England and South Africa?

Champions Trophy Set For Liftoff After India-Pakistan Row, Boycott Calls

The Champions Trophy begins from Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and Dubai, and with England facing calls to boycott their match against Afghanistan. The event, regarded as second only to the World Cup in the one-day game, runs until March 9 and is the first global cricket tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly three decades. India's matches will however be played in the United Arab Emirates after the sport's financial superpower refused to visit their neighbour over long-standing political tensions.

Champions Trophy Group B Decoded: Australia, South Africa Favourites. England, Afghanistan Dark Horse

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semifinals of the Champions Trophy from Group B along with South Africa. But they will face stiff challenges from England and Afghanistan. Here's the Group B SWOT analysis.

"When Mohammad Rizwan Has Cramps...": Pakistan Captain's Antics Summed Up By Teammate

Captain Mohammad Rizwan and his deputy Salman Ali Agha slammed centuries on Wednesday, helping Pakistan beat South Africa in the first game at the newly-renovated National Stadium in Karachi. The pair added a record-breaking 260-run stand, the highest for Pakistan in ODIs for the 4th wicket. Pakistan were reeling at 91/3 while chasing 355, before the captain and his deputy turn the tide in favour of the hosts, who achieved the target with an over to spare and entered the final of tri-nation series where they will play New Zealand.

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Champions Trophy: Dark Horses Afghanistan Eye Another Good Show, South Africa Aim To Shed Chokers Tag

International Masters League 2025 Trophy Revealed In Mumbai

Champions Trophy 2025: Star-Studded Panel Of Commentators For All 9 Language Feeds

Champions Trophy Set To Start Amid Debate On Relevance Of 50-Over Cricket

Who Are The Favourites To Make Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals? All Scenarios Explained

Champions Trophy Set For Liftoff After India-Pakistan Row, Boycott Calls

Champions Trophy Group B Decoded: Australia, South Africa Favourites. England, Afghanistan Dark Horse

"When Mohammad Rizwan Has Cramps...": Pakistan Captain's Antics Summed Up By Teammate