Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq discussed the factors that could influence the outcome of the blockbuster Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.
Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes Pakistan's next matches will shed more light on whether the "intent" of the defending champions is an issue or an "inherent ability."
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.
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.
Pakistan skipper Muhammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.
The Champions Trophy is back on the calendars of cricket enthusiasts as the extravaganza fest returns after over seven years of absence with a high-profile match between Pakistan and New Zealand beginning the tournament in the revamped Karachi Stadium on Wednesday.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan issued a fitness update on tearaway Haris Rauf. He confirmed the 31-year-old was at his "full rhythm" on the eve of the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand.
Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi exuded confidence in his fitness and that of his compatriots before taking the ball in the Champions Trophy opener against high-flying New Zealand on Wednesday in Karachi.
New Zealand stalwart Kane Williamson took a trip down memory lane before the Champions Trophy opener and reminisced about his past encounter against Pakistan.
Ahead of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam received his International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Team of the Year for the 2024 cap.
While dropping his prediction, former spinner Harbhajan Singh has cautioned fans not to expect much entertainment in the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy on February 23.