All posts tagged: Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025

‘They left no legacy’: Mohammed Hafeez slams ’90s Pakistan team in live TV exchange with Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News

‘They left no legacy’: Mohammed Hafeez slams ’90s Pakistan team in live TV exchange with Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News

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Hosting their first ICC tournament in over two decades, Pakistan’s early group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy has triggered widespread criticism from former cricketers and experts. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side failed to notch up a win in three games, losing to New Zealand and India while their final game at home against Bangladesh was washed out. However, former Pakistan captain and head coach Mohammed Hafeez curiously targetted the yesteryear stars of the country in failing to inspire the next generations. Hafeez’s comments made for an awkward exchange during the OutSide Edge Live show, which also comprised ’90s Pakistan pace sensation Shoaib Akhtar, besides Shoaib Malik and Sana Mir. 01 What did Hafeez say about Pakistan’s 1990s cricket superstars? “I am a huge fan of those who played in the 1990s but when it comes to legacy, they left nothing for Pakistan. They didn’t win an ICC event – they lost the (World Cups of) 1996, 1999 and 2003. We reached one final (in the 1999 World Cup) and lost that badly.” 02 Hafeez’s thoughts on …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy, World Cup matches to be held at neutral venues till 2028: ICC | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy, World Cup matches to be held at neutral venues till 2028: ICC | Cricket News

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday ended a long-standing impasse on the Champions Trophy 2025, confirming that India will face Pakistan at a neutral venue after having refused to tour the hosting nation for the 50-over tournament. The ICC also stated that all India vs Pakistan ties at ICC events will be played in the hybrid format until 2028. “This will apply to the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 (hosted by Pakistan), set to be played in February and March 2025, as well as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (hosted by India) and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (hosted by India and Sri Lanka).” “It was also announced that the PCB has been awarded hosting rights of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028, where neutral venue arrangements will also apply,” ICC said in its release. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand for the forthcoming Champions Trophy. The highly anticipated schedule for the India-Pakistan face-off and the tournament will be released in …

‘Cricket should win but Pakistan’s pride is also important’: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News

‘Cricket should win but Pakistan’s pride is also important’: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News

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Amidst the hybrid model emerging as the most likely resolution to the Pakistan-India Champions Trophy conflict, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi conceded that cricket should be the “ultimate winner” Speaking on the sidelines after Pakistan Under-19’s 43-run win over India U19 in the ACC U19 Asia Cup on Saturday in Dubai, Naqvi all but confirmed the hybrid model, indicating a change in stance from previously objecting to a hybrid tournament. The eight-team Champions Trophy is slated to be held in February-March 2025 and a final decision on the hosts is yet to be fulfilled by the ICC. “I don’t want to comment too much because that can ruin things. We have given our point of view (to the ICC), the Indians have also given theirs. The effort is to ensure a win-win for all,” Naqvi told reporters. “Cricket should win, that’s most important but with respect for all. We are going to do what’s best for cricket. Whichever formula we go for, it would be on equal terms,” he added. “Pakistan’s pride is most important. We …

If the government of Pakistan also says like India that we won’t play, then the ICC will be of no use: Rashid Latif | Cricket News

If the government of Pakistan also says like India that we won’t play, then the ICC will be of no use: Rashid Latif | Cricket News

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Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has been critical of India not traveling to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The Indian Express has earlier reported that India wanted their games to be played at Dubai in UAE for the marquee event. “ICC exists only because there is Pakistan and India. If the government of Pakistan also says like India that we won’t play, then the ICC will be of no use as no one will watch the match,” Latif said speaking to local news channels as quoted by Cricket Pakistan. “We can say that India does not want to play bilateral matches, but you can’t deny the ICC events as you already have signed it. India has to make solid ground. If India doesn’t come this time, Pakistan will take a big step by not participating in the tournament,” he would say. Earlier this publication reported that BCCI, in a recent communication to the Pakistan Cricket Board, has cited security concerns behind its decision and expressed a desire to play that India play all …

PCB chairman ‘confident’ of India participating in Champions Trophy in Pakistan: ‘I don’t see them cancel or postpone’ | Cricket News

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said that he was confident that India will participate in the Champions Trophy even if it is played in Pakistan. “The Indian team should come. I don’t see them cancel or postpone coming here and we are confident we will host all the teams in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan,” Naqvi said. The 2025 Champions Trophy is scheduled to start on February 19 with the final set to take place on March 9. Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi have been earmarked as the venues. India hasn’t sent its team to Pakistan since July 2008 due to tense political relations between the two countries. Naqvi also stated that the preparations for the tournament were on schedule. “The stadiums will also be ready to host the matches on schedule and any remaining work would be completed after the tournament,” he said.. Asked about Babar Azam’s resignation from captaincy and who is going to replace him, the PCB chief said he had told the selection committee to take their time …