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Imam-ul-Haq replaces injured Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's Champions Trophy s
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved the inclusion of opener Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Zaman was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury while fielding in the first over against New Zealand in
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"No intention to improve...": Akhtar blasts Babar for sluggish knock again
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Babar's sluggish approach in ODIs made headlines as he made a 90-ball 64 against NZ while chasing 321 in the Champions Trophy opener. His strike rate was extremely underwhelming at 71.11, leaving Pakistan 60 runs short of a win and their net run rate slipped to -1.20. Their next match agains
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CT: Naseem Shah "disappointed" with Pakistan's defeat against NZ, says nee
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Men in Green had to wait nearly three decades for a global tournament to return to Pakistan. But New Zealand spoiled the party for the co-hosts by handing them an imposing 60-run defeat in the tournament opener in Karachi.
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Fakhar Zaman ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a major setback for Pakistan's cricket team, opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a serious injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday, according to Geo News.
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Champions Trophy: From expecting 260 to hammering 320; Santner reveals key
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted they were initially targeting a score between 260 and 280. However, a strong platform allowed them to blaze their way to a daunting 320/5 in the Champions Trophy opener against defending champions Pakistan in Karachi.
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Rizwan admits Pakistan didn't expect NZ to put 300-plus total; sees blockb
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that Pakistan didn't expect New Zealand to score 320 runs, considering their dominance after the first 20 overs in the Champions Trophy opener in Karachi.
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"Tortoise and rabbit story": Ashwin takes hilarious dig at Babar Azam for
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took a subtle dig at Pakistan's premier batter, Babar Azam, for his slow-paced fifty against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday in Karachi.
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Bangladesh's fastest bowler Nahid relishing Champions Trophy challenge ahe
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Nahid Rana is used to life in the fast lane. As a pace bowler capable of topping 150km/h, and a biker in his down time, the 22-year-old seamer has generated plenty of attention over the last year. He has picked 20 wickets in six Tests at an average of over 36, while in three ODIs, he has fou
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CT2025: All-round New Zealand eases past sluggish, conservative Pakistan b
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
This is NZ's fourth win against Pakistan in the CT, having never lost a match against the defending champions. Things are not looking good for Pakistan, as their next match against arch-rivals India will be a virtual knockout. The slow knocks of Saud Shakeel, skipper Mohammed Rizwan and Baba
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: In-form India aim to replicate recent heroics i
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The side are no strangers to success in the global event, having previously secured CT title wins in 2002 (co-winners with Sri Lanka), and 2013, as per a press release from ICC.
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Champions Trophy: Latham, Young enter New Zealand's exclusive club with bl
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Will Young and Tom Latham joined an exclusive New Zealand club with their blistering centuries against the defending champions, Pakistan, in the Champions Trophy tournament opener on Wednesday in Karachi.
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Kane Williamson breaks 6-year streak during Champions Trophy opener agains
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The ace batter broke this record during the ICC Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan on Wednesday.
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