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PCB's Fresh Blow To BCCI On Champions Trophy 2025. New Media Release Says...

As the deadlock over the ICC Champions Trophy stretches further, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a fresh development on the matter. PCB, in a media release, confirmed the appointment of Mr Sumair Ahmad Syed, Chief Operating Officer of the PCB, as the Tournament Director for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In the release, the Pakistan board once again iterated its stance of holding the tournament only in Pakistan, amid the alleged suggestions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of organising the tournament in a hybrid model.

1947 To 2021: Looking Back At India's Previous Tours To Australia

India gear up to face Australia in a marathon five-match Test series Down Under, aiming to script a historic fifth Test consecutive series win against Australia. India have won each of the last four Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series by a margin of 2-1, including two Down Under. This series holds high importance, as it will play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. India's cricketing trips to Australia, dating back to 1947, have always produced fascinating contests.

Wasim Jaffer Says "More Pressure On Australia", Michael Vaughan Gives Harsh Reminder

Team India might be coming into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the back of its worst-ever defeat in a home Test series but former cricketer Wasim Jaffer feels it's the Australian team that will be under more pressure. India have done very well against Australia in Tests, be it home or away. In fact, the touring India won their last two Test series in Australia. The expectations from the Indian team aren't any less this time, but former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the situation is much different.

"I Can Bowl 150 Kmph": Jasprit Bumrah's Witty Reply To 'Medium Pacer' Query Goes Viral

Indian cricket team stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah's witty reply during the pre-match press conference left everyone in splits ahead of the first Test encounter against Australia in Perth starting Friday. Bumrah will be leading the side in absence of Rohit Sharma who chose to spend time with his family after the birth of his second child. During the press conference, a journalist asked Bumrah about how he feels about captaining India as a "medium pace all-rounder". Bumrah was quick to come up with a witty answer as he said that he can bowl 150kmph and that is why he should at least be called "fast bowler captain".

Deepika Stars As India Retain Women's Asian Champion Trophy Hockey Title With Win Over China

Young striker Deepika turned out to be the star once again with a fine reverse hit goal as India retained their women's Asian Champions Trophy title after edging past Olympic silver medallist China 1-0 in a pulsating final Wednesday. Deepika scored the winner for India from a penalty corner in the 31st minute to finish as the tournament's highest goal getter with 11 strikes. India had earlier stunned China 3-0 in the league stages of the tournament. It was India's third ACT title after winning the top honours in 2016 and 2023.

"Don't Want To Jinx But...": Jasprit Bumrah Shuts Down Virat Kohli's Critics In Style

Ahead of the first Test against Australia of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah shared that star India batter Virat Kohli looked extremely sharp in the nets, but added that he did not want to jinx it. The first Test between India and Australia will kickstart on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium. Both sides, placed at the top two spots of the ICC World Test Championship points tally will be aiming to make their chances for the final stronger. While India seeks to bounce back after a rare, but humiliating home setback against New Zealand, Australia would be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of series losses to India at home.

"This Little Prickly Thing...": Ricky Ponting Fires Yet Another Dig At Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of BGT

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir's recent crack at him about stalwart Virat Kohli's form comes down to deflecting pressure following their home series whitewash against New Zealand. The element of spice has added another layer of intensity to the rivalry between two Test heavyweights of modern-day cricket. Things started to flare up after Gambhir took a jibe at Ponting for criticizing Kohli for his recent form. The former Australian skipper's comments didn't sit well with the Indian head coach.

Is Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic On His Way To A Unanimous MVP Win?

Champions in 2023, the Denver Nuggets have been indifferent for the past 18 months. After cruising through the regular season last year, they couldn't make it all the way to the NBA Finals. But franchise cornerstone Nikola Jokic barrelled his way to a third MVP title all on his lonesome. Even though the Nuggets have struggled at the start of the 24-25 season, Jokic is possibly having his best year yet.

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PCB's Fresh Blow To BCCI On Champions Trophy 2025. New Media Release Says...

1947 To 2021: Looking Back At India's Previous Tours To Australia

Wasim Jaffer Says "More Pressure On Australia", Michael Vaughan Gives Harsh Reminder

"I Can Bowl 150 Kmph": Jasprit Bumrah's Witty Reply To 'Medium Pacer' Query Goes Viral

Deepika Stars As India Retain Women's Asian Champion Trophy Hockey Title With Win Over China

"Don't Want To Jinx But...": Jasprit Bumrah Shuts Down Virat Kohli's Critics In Style

"This Little Prickly Thing...": Ricky Ponting Fires Yet Another Dig At Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of BGT

Is Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic On His Way To A Unanimous MVP Win?