India’s latest ICC run — 14 games, 13 wins, one abandoned, zero defeats, two trophies — is the kind of record that commands genuine admiration. Perfection is a rare, elusive beast — except in Indian exams, where college cut-offs waver teasingly around 99 or 100 per cent, reducing our academic aspirations to mild despair. Sporting … Read more
Aiden Markram tossed one up, Axar Patel planted his front foot, and with a clean swing, sent the ball soaring over deep midwicket. In that one moment, India’s innings in the 2024 T20 World Cup final turned a corner. The shackles were broken, the momentum shifted, and India was on its way to a historic … Read more
Gold medallist Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem poses for photos at the podium during the victory ceremony for the men’s javelin throw final event at the 2024 Summer Olympics. | Photo Credit: PTI Gold medallist Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem poses for photos at the podium during the victory ceremony for the men’s javelin throw final event at the … Read more
“You think we will come only to play with Maxwell? Do you think it will be like that?,” asked Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, as he addressed the media ahead of the Champions Trophy group league fixture against Australia. He paused for a moment, and added with a smile: “We have plans for the entire Australian … Read more
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium exudes an old-world charm, nestled amidst the historic fabric of the city. Surrounded by narrow lanes and ancient houses, it stands as a bridge between past and present. From the stands, one can glimpse the old city’s rooftops against the backdrop of bustling neighbourhoods. Home to Shoaib Akhtar, who earned the nickname … Read more
India will take on Bangladesh in its first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Thursday. It will be a repeat of the 2017 Champions Trophy semifinal where India defeated Bangladesh comfortably. As the two sub-continent neighbours face each other, there are multiple records that could … Read more
After dominant victories in Tests and T20s against Bangladesh in the latter half of 2024, India will now face The Tigers in the ODI format on Thursday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. While India will start as favourite going into the game, Bangladesh could spring a surprise as the two teams look to … Read more
Fakhar Zaman suffered an injury scare in the opening over of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. The incident occurred on the third ball of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s first over, a wide and full delivery that Will Young drove through the covers for three runs. Fakhar sprinted to the boundary … Read more
After a gap of eight years, the ICC Champions Trophy is set to return in a hybrid format, with Pakistan and the UAE hosting games between February 19 and March 9, 2025. There have been eight editions of the Champions Trophy held so far, with Australia and India leading the pack with two titles apiece. … Read more
The last time Pakistan hosted an International Cricket Council (ICC) event, the internet was virtually unheard of, social media and smartphones did not exist, and Babar Azam was just two years old. It has been that long, indeed! When Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga lifted the World Cup trophy to rapturous applause at Lahore’s Gaddafi … Read more