‘Bit of a logistical challenge, but everyone’s professional about it’ – Mitchell Santner on shuttling between Dubai and Pakistan during Champions Trophy

A visibly tired Mitchell Santner yawned as he walked into the media centre ahead of New Zealand’s training session at the Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. The last few days have been tiresome for the New Zealand skipper and his team, being made to shuttle between Pakistan and Dubai for their Champions Trophy group league fixtures. … Read more

Rohit Sharma aims to bring Champions Trophy to Wankhede

India’s ODI and Test skipper Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to bring the Champions Trophy back to the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Speaking at a function hosted by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to celebrate 50 years of the stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, Rohit shared his aspirations for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. “We … Read more

Younis Khan appointed Afghanistan mentor for Champions Trophy 2025

Former Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan on Wednesday was appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan men’s team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Afghanistan has been drawn in Group B with Australia, England and South Africa for the tournament starting on February 19. The side will play its matches in Karachi and Lahore. Younis … Read more

Hybrid hosting or relocation? Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 dreams in flux

Hybrid hosting or relocation? Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 dreams in flux

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Not possible for Pakistan to play in India as they‘re not sending team here, says PCB chief Naqvi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has made it clear that it is not feasible for Pakistan to continue travelling to India for tournaments while India refuses to send its team to Pakistan, a situation he described as “unequal.” The fate of the ICC Champions Trophy remains uncertain after the Board of Control … Read more

PCB chief Naqvi on India’s refusal to play in Pakistan: Can take things forward only after ICC provides clarity

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said the board is yet to get a response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) refusal to play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Earlier this month, the BCCI informed the ICC that it won’t send its … Read more