What was supposed to be a celebration of Asian cricket has instead exposed deepening political fault lines, as the Asia Cup 2025 descended into a symbolic battlefield between India and Pakistan. The tournament’s climax – India’s win over Pakistan in the final on September 28 – was immediately politicized by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, … Read more
The Indian cricket team stirred fresh debate on Sunday by refusing to receive the Asia Cup trophy directly from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi. The incident took place despite Naqvi being the official head of the ACC, underscoring the Indian team’s defiant attitude apparently influenced by the Board of Control for Cricket in … Read more
KARACHI: The Asia Cup scheduled for this year is unlikely to take place due to India’s refusal to participate, reportedly due to the ongoing tension between Pakistan and India. According to Indian media, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to withdraw from both the Men’s Asia Cup and the Women’s … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday that the national team’s jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will display the tournament logo, which includes the host nation, Pakistan. According to Indian media, a BCCI official assured that the board would comply with all International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines, … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly declined to feature Pakistan’s name on Team India’s jerseys for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan. This move has frustrated the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which is now hoping for intervention from the International Cricket Council (ICC) … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the squad for the upcoming ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday. Rohit Sharma will lead the team in both competitions, while injured pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been included in the Champions Trophy squad. Harshit Rana has been named as … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with Pakistan and Dubai co-hosting the tournament. This decision follows weeks of discussions and a final agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to the new model, matches will … Read more
International Cricket Council Meeting Postponed for 2025 Champions Trophy Hosting. The meeting was postponed due to India’s failure to respond to Pakistan’s proposal The meeting is now scheduled for December 7. A crucial International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting, scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the hosting of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, was postponed yet … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting on the 2025 Men’s Champions Trophy has been postponed until Saturday. The virtual meeting, which lasted 15 minutes, failed to reach a resolution and is set to reconvene within 24 to 48 hours. Both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India … Read more
The ICC is under pressure due to a deadline to announce the tournament schedule. BCCI is urging other cricket boards to support a hybrid model or complete relocation of the event to India. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) strongly rejects the hybrid model and insists all matches take place in Pakistan. The Board of Control for … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to provide written justification for its refusal to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. Sources indicate that the ICC has demanded the BCCI’s reasons be consistent with the organisation’s rules and regulations. Should the explanation fail … Read more
Players participating in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) are poised for a substantial boost in earnings, thanks to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introducing a match fee of INR 7.5 lakh (approximately £7,100) per game. This new structure means players will earn additional income on top of their existing player … Read more
BCCI awaits government clearance for Pakistan tour. Pakistan may retaliate if India doesn’t participate. PCB demands formal confirmation of Indian government’s stance. Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI Vice President, has hinted at the possibility of India’s cricket team visiting Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, subject to approval from the Indian government, amidst prevailing uncertainties about … Read more
Shahid Afridi criticized India’s potential absence from Champions Trophy. PCB insists on hosting all matches in Pakistan. Pakistan prepares three stadiums for the tournament. Ex-cricketer Shahid Afridi voiced his dissatisfaction on Monday regarding the Indian cricket team’s hesitation to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, stating that if the Indian team is … Read more
PCB asks ICC to convince BCCI to send team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy budget approved, schedule and format yet to be decided. ICC includes extra budget in case India plays matches outside Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has tasked the International Cricket Council (ICC) with convincing the Board of Control for … Read more
Basit Ali criticized Jay Shah for influencing other cricket boards. BCCI might not send team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy. Basit Ali claims BCCI uses IPL money to control other cricket boards. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticized BCCI Secretary Jay Shah for reportedly declining to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. … Read more
Jay Shah denies approaching any former Australian cricketer. Ricky Ponting confirms having informal discussions. BCCI is looking for a coach with a proven track record. Earlier today, Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), refuted claims of reaching out to any ex-Australian cricketer for the role of head … Read more
Justin Langer will not be in race for India’s head coach. He cited the demanding nature of the role. The deadline for applications for the Indian coaching job is May 27. After Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, the former opening batsman, has also decided not to pursue the position of India’s next head coach, a decision … Read more
Jay Shah predicted semi-finalists for 2024 T20 World Cup. India, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies are among his list. Tournament starts June 1 with USA vs Canada. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, has predicted the semi-finalist teams for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will … Read more
Virat Kohli withdraws from the first two Tests. The replacement will be announced soon. Personal issues previously led to a missed T20I match last year. For personal reasons, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from India’s opening two Test matches against England, the BCCI announced on Monday. A replacement for Kohli will be announced shortly. “Virat has … Read more
Deepak Chahar has withdrawn from the ODI series. Mohammed Shami will miss the South Africa Tests. Akash Deep has been named as Chahar’s replacement. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday that spinner Deepak Chahar has withdrawn from the one-day international series and that seamer Mohammed Shami will not participate … Read more
BCCI has decided to retire MS Dhoni’s iconic number 7 jersey. Dhoni becomes the second player to have his jersey retired. Dhoni led India to victory in all three major ICC competitions as captain. The esteemed number 7 shirt worn by the late Indian captain MS Dhoni will be retired, per the decision of the … Read more
Rahul Dravid has been retained as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. Dravid’s contract has been extended for an indefinite period. Dravid is expected to lead India through at least the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended its invitation to legendary Indian batsman Rahul Dravid … Read more
Virat Kohli will be part of the Test series only. He informed BCCI about the decision. The Indian player is celebrating holidays in London. The visit of Virat Kohli, the star batsman of the Indian cricket team, is likely to take a break from the white-ball series in South Africa. According to a media report, … Read more
Rohit Sharma steps away from T20Is, priortizes Test cricket. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami set to alternate during the England Tests. Bumrah will certainly play T20 World Cup if all goes well. India’s ODI and Test skipper, Rohit Sharma, has decided to step away from T20Is, according to a report in Press Trust of India (PTI). … Read more
Wasim Akram refutes Hasan Raza’s claims. Akram emphasizes the importance of credible proof. India has advanced to the ICC World Cup 2023 semifinals. Wasim Akram, the former captain of Pakistan, has refuted Hasan Raza’s remarks that Indian bowlers will receive different balls to bowl in the 2023 ICC World Cup. The man known as the … Read more
Hardik Pandya suffered injury against Bangladesh He will not participate in the next four matches. The medical team is hopeful for a speedy recovery. Another bad news has come out regarding Hardik Pandya, the all-rounder of Team India, who is unbeaten to date in the ICC World Cup 2023. A few days ago, Hardik Pandya, … Read more
Hardik Pandya has an ankle injury. Shami was replaced for the NZ match. He may be available for the Lucknow match. An update on the injury sustained by India’s top all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who twisted his knee during India’s match against Bangladesh on October 19 in Pune, was given by a representative of the Board … Read more
