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  • ICC asks BCCI to provide written reasons for not going to Pakistan

    ICC asks BCCI to provide written reasons for not going to Pakistan

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to provide written reasons for not going to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked the ICC for a written copy of the Indian letter, while the Indian Cricket Board has verbally informed the ICC about not going to Pakistan.

    Geo reported that the ICC has now asked the Indian Cricket Board to state written reasons for the refusal. Pakistan can ask for concrete evidence in its favour if it receives written reasons.

    According to the rules, the Indian Board will have to give concrete reasons for not going to Pakistan, while the ICC will have to review the reasons and make a final decision about India. If the reasons for not going to Pakistan are not justified, the Indian team has to go to Pakistan. If India does not agree, a 9th team can be included in the Champions Trophy.

    ICC will lose $500 million if the Indian team does not participate in the tournament. The ICC has to earn from the broadcast rights of the trophy, advertising and sponsorship. The Indian Board’s loss due to the lack of Pakistan-India matches is estimated at $100 million.

  • Kiwi’s Tim Southee is retiring from Test cricket

    Kiwi’s Tim Southee is retiring from Test cricket

    New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has announced that he is retiring from Test cricket.

    Announcing his retirement, Tim said, “It was an honour to play for New Zealand for 18 years; representing New Zealand was a dream from the beginning.”

    Team head coach Gary Stead said, “Tim Southee’s career has been excellent. The records tell everything about him, he has played an important role in New Zealand’s victories.”

    He will play his last Test match against England at home in Hamilton next month, but he will be available for the team if New Zealand qualifies for the World Test Championship final.

    Southee will decide the future of his white-ball career after the Test series against England. The third Test between New Zealand and England will begin in Hamilton on December 14.

    Southee has so far taken 385 wickets in 104 Test matches, 221 in 161 ODIs and 164 in 126 T20Is.

  • Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul ahead of much-hyped fight

    Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul ahead of much-hyped fight

    Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson slapped opponent Jake Paul as the two men faced off for the final time on Thursday ahead of their controversial Netflix-backed bout.

    Tyson, 58, hit Paul flush on the cheek with his right hand following the formal weigh-in for Friday’s fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.


    A scrum of security swiftly intervened to separate the two fighters following the incident before Tyson was ushered away.

    Tyson, who weighed in at 228.4 pounds after stepping onto the scales wearing only a pair of Versace briefs, barely spoke before leaving the stage.

    “Talking’s over,” Tyson said before making his exit with members of his entourage.

    Paul, the 27-year-old Youtuber-turned-boxer, insisted he had not been hurt by Tyson’s open-handed slap, which drew gasps from the audience.


    “I didn’t even feel it — he’s angry. He’s an angry little elf…cute slap buddy,” said Paul, who weighed in at 227.2 pounds.

    Paul concluded his remarks with an expletive-laden pledge to knock Tyson out before roaring theatrically into a microphone: “He must die.”


    Tyson is reportedly being paid $20 million for Friday’s officially sanctioned about in Texas, which will be comprised of eight two-minute rounds.

    The contest, being streamed live on Netflix, has divided opinion across the boxing world, with many prominent figures decrying the prospect of Tyson lacing up his gloves nearly 40 years after his professional debut and 19 years after his last officially sanctioned fight.

  • Australia defeats Pakistan by 29 runs in the first T20

    Australia defeats Pakistan by 29 runs in the first T20

    Australia defeated Pakistan by 29 runs in the first T20 match in Brisbane.

    Playing first, Australia scored 93 runs for the loss of wickets in 7 overs. In response, Pakistan could only score 64 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.

    The match was supposed to start at 1 pm, but the game began at 3:20 pm due to rain.

    First inning:

    Australia has set a target of 90 runs in the first T20 match in Brisbane, giving Pakistan the difficult task of obtaining it in seven overs.

    Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl against the host Kangaroos. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah took one wicket each, while Abbas Afridi took two wickets.

    For Australia, Glenn Maxwell was dismissed after playing a brilliant innings of 43 runs off 19 balls; his innings included five fours and three sixes.

    In addition, Matthew Short scored 7, and Jack Fraser and Tim David scored 9 runs each.

    According to Pakistani time, the match was supposed to start at 1 pm, but the game began at 3:20 pm. There will be seven overs per inning between the two teams.

    For Pakistan, Haseebullah and Salman Ali Agha will make their T20 debuts against Australia.

  • ‘Isko aik aur notice aye ga’, Haris Rauf’s conversation with Fakhar goes viral

    ‘Isko aik aur notice aye ga’, Haris Rauf’s conversation with Fakhar goes viral

    National cricket team’s opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has been in the news ever since he posted a message supporting Babar Azam, eventually getting dropped from the team. 

    Fakhar Zaman had questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its decision to rest Babar Azam for two matches of the series against England, after which he was issued a show-cause notice.

    Recently, another video of the batsman went viral on social media, where he is participating in a private TV show, and fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi are also present with him.

    The host asked Fakhar Zaman, “Will we ever see Babar Azam on the Lahore Qalandars team?”  On this, Fakhar bowed his head and said he would not mention Babar’s name. All the teammates laughed out loud at Fakhar’s answer, while Haris Rauf was seen telling Shaheen Afridi, “The camera is on; now he will get another notice.”

    In a statement released on social media, Fakhar gave the example of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, saying that when he was out of form, he was not given rest, so why was Babar given rest, after which a show cause notice issued? 

    Later, Fakhar Zaman, while responding to the show cause notice, said that Babar Azam is one of the best batsmen in the world; he is also a good friend, which is why he expressed his opinion.

    He was not included in the squad for the Australia and Zimbabwe series and was not given a central contract by PCB.

  • South Africa responds to the rumours of hosting Champions Trophy

    South Africa responds to the rumours of hosting Champions Trophy

    Reports carried by Indian media outlets have claimed that Champions Trophy 2025 could shift from Pakistan to South Africa as India yet again creates a rift with the host country on where its matches are to be played. 

    Now, the South African Cricket Board’s stance on the issue has come to light.

    According to Samaa, sources in the South African Cricket Board have said that it is unaware of the rumors that Champions Trophy will be shifted to South Africa. No contact has yet been made with South Africa on the matter. There is no option for the South African Board to hold the Champions Trophy at such short notice.  The Indian media has brought South Africa into the fray to influence Pakistan’s hosting. The South African Board can’t hold the Champions Trophy in a short time.

    Sources said that there has been no discussion on the South Africa option in the ICC yet. The issue of shifting the Champions Trophy to South Africa in 2009 was different. The host of the 2009 Champions Trophy was Pakistan. Back then, Board members had expressed concerns over security. 

    In the current situation, all important board members’ teams have visited Pakistan. No country, including England, Australia, or New Zealand, expressed any concerns or reservations before coming to Pakistan. The Indian media has completely abandoned the idea of shifting the Champions Trophy to South Africa. The ICC has not yet considered this matter.

    India has refused to participate in Champions Trophy 2025, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is standing firm, creating problems for the ICC.

    Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought answers to important questions in a letter written to the head of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after India refused to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

    The PCB wrote a letter to the ICC on Tuesday after India refused to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

    According to Geo, vital answers have been sought in the letter written by the PCB to the head of the ICC.

    The PCB has asked the ICC when exactly did the Indian Cricket Board inform them that the Indian cricket team will not be able to participate in the Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan. PCB has also asked whether the Indian Cricket Board has informed the ICC in writing about its refusal. The PCB has also asked the next question: if India has refused in writing to come to Pakistan, then what are the reasons for it. 

    PCB asked the ICC for a copy of the Indian Cricket Board’s written notice so that the reasons on the basis of which the decision was taken can be reviewed.

  • Bad news for first T20 Pak-Aus match

    Bad news for first T20 Pak-Aus match

    The Pakistan Vs Australia T20 series is going to start tomorrow (Thursday) but the fate of the first match has become uncertain.    

    The first T20 match of the three match series between the Kangaroos and the Green Shirts is scheduled to be played in Brisbane tomorrow, but now there are significant chances of rain marring the proceedings. 

    The match is scheduled for 1 pm tomorrow, Pakistan time. 

    The Brisbane Meteorological Department has predicted rain from 1 pm tomorrow and has said that there is a possibility of downpours throughout the day along with a light breeze.

    Pakistan got off to a rollicking start at the beginning of the tour by defeating Australia in the ODI series by 2-1, a feat they repeated after 22 years.

  • ICC releases new ‘visual identity’ of Champions Trophy

    ICC releases new ‘visual identity’ of Champions Trophy

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the new ‘visual identity’ of the Champions Trophy.

    The video released reveals the logo of the Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan, while the ICC has also released the new typographic logo of the Trophy brand.

    The famous truck art of Pakistan is featured in the video, depicting a visual identity that represents the event logo and other graphic elements.

    The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy will return to Pakistan next year after an eight-year gap since the last tournament held in 2017.

    The Women’s Champions Trophy will be held in Sri Lanka in 2026.

    Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sought answers to important questions in a letter written to the head of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after India refused to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

    The PCB wrote a letter to the ICC on Tuesday after India refused to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

    According to Geo, vital answers have been sought in the letter written by the PCB to the head of the ICC.

    The PCB has asked the ICC when exactly the Indian Cricket Board informed them that the Indian cricket team will not be able to participate in the Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan. PCB has also asked whether the Indian Cricket Board has informed the ICC in writing about its refusal. The PCB has also asked the next question: if India has refused in writing to come to Pakistan, then what are the reasons for it? 

    PCB asked the ICC for a copy of the Indian Cricket Board’s written notice so that the reasons on the basis of which the decision was taken can be reviewed.

    What is your response to the Indian Cricket Board’s refusal to send the team PCB in the letter PCB has asked. 

    After getting answers to all these questions, the Pakistan Cricket Board will take legal advice and guidance from its government so that the next course of action can be formulated.

    If India really does not send its cricket team to Pakistan and the ICC accepts India’s refusal, then Pakistan will not play any match with the Indian cricket team during the Champions Trophy under any circumstances.

    Earlier, there were reports that PCB is taking a tough stance on the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision not to send its team to the Champions Trophy in Pakistan: considering a ‘minus-India’ formula in response.

    The PCB has decided to use examples from the 1996 and 2003 World Cup in its initial stance to adopt a tough stance against India.

    However, Indian media reports are claiming that the Champions Trophy will be shifted to South Africa if Pakistan rejects the hybrid model.

    The decision will be made at the board meeting, where a poll will be necessary for transferring the Champions Trophy from Pakistan.

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) is awaiting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) response to an email sent on Friday, and ICC’s next course of action will depend on the PCB’s reaction, the report said.

  • Babar Azam donates Test jersey to Usman Khawaja’s foundation

    Babar Azam donates Test jersey to Usman Khawaja’s foundation

    Batting maestro Babar Azam has donated a Test jersey to Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja for his foundation in Brisbane.

    Speaking on the occasion, Khawaja said, “I am collecting donations for the foundation; Babar Azam gave me his Test jersey; I am grateful to him. Babar is a great cricketer of Pakistan.”

    Babar said, “I am in touch with Usman Bhai; we keep talking during matches. I promised him that if I could support him in any way, I would definitely do it. It is an honour for me to have done something for his foundation.”

    A three-match T20 series between Pakistan and Australia is starting tomorrow.

    Pakistan has already defeated Australia in the three-match ODI series by 2-1, a rare feat achieved after 22 years on their home ground.

  • PCB asks tough questions from ICC after India refuses to come to Pakistan

    PCB asks tough questions from ICC after India refuses to come to Pakistan

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought answers to important questions in a letter written to the head of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after India refused to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

    The PCB wrote a letter to the ICC on Tuesday after India refused to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

    According to Geo, vital  answers have been sought in the letter written by the PCB to the head of the ICC.

    The PCB has asked the ICC when exactly did the Indian Cricket Board inform them that the Indian cricket team will not be able to participate in the Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan. PCB has also asked whether the Indian Cricket Board has informed the ICC in writing about its refusal. The PCB has also asked the next question: if India has refused in writing to come to Pakistan, then what are the reasons for it. 

    PCB asked the ICC for a copy of the Indian Cricket Board’s written notice so that the reasons on the basis of which the decision was taken can be reviewed.

    What is your response to the Indian Cricket Board’s refusal to send the team asked PCB in the letter, PCB has asked. 

    After getting answers to all these questions, the Pakistan Cricket Board will take legal advice and guidance from its government so that the next course of action can be formulated.

    If India really does not send its cricket team to Pakistan and the ICC accepts India’s refusal, then Pakistan will not play any match with the Indian cricket team during the Champions Trophy under any circumstances.

    Earlier, there were reports that PCB is taking a tough stance on the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision not to send its team to the Champions Trophy in Pakistan: considering a ‘minus-India’ formula in response.

    The PCB has decided to use examples from the 1996 and 2003 World Cup in its initial stance to adopt a tough stance against India.

    However, Indian media reports are claiming that the Champions Trophy will be shifted to South Africa if Pakistan rejects the hybrid model.

    The decision will be made at the board meeting, where a poll will be necessary for transferring the Champions Trophy from Pakistan.

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) is awaiting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) response to an email sent on Friday, and ICC’s next course of action will depend on the PCB’s reaction, the report said.