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Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, as they look to level the five-match series, currently led 2-1 by the hosts. In the previous match in Auckland, Pakistan produced a dominant performance, comfortably chasing a 205-run target and finishing at 207-1 to secure their first win of the series. Now the batters have to replicate their last performance in today’s match. Playing XI Pakistan: Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (C), Muhammad…

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is under scrutiny for the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) notable absence from the Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony, despite Pakistan being the host nation. Traditionally, host country officials are present at such ceremonies, making PCB’s exclusion a contentious issue and prompting criticism over the ICC’s handling of the event. Multiple sources confirmed that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who was expected to attend the ceremony, had been unable to travel to Dubai due to health reasons. However, the PCB’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Tournament Director…

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DUBAI: India’s right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Shami has said that his focus during the Champions Trophy 2025 was on cricket, and he would make up for the missed fasts for the month of Ramadan later. Shami, while speaking to reporters at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, said that playing during Ramadan could be challenging, but representing his country was a priority. He explained that Indian professional cricketers followed a set schedule designed for them, which they must adhere to. Shami acknowledged the difficulty of playing matches during Ramadan but said players were…

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PARIS: A record $1 billion in prize money will be shared among teams competing in this year’s expanded Club World Cup in the United States, FIFA has confirmed, marking a significant increase from previous men’s and women’s World Cups. The figure is significantly more than the prize money offered for either the last men’s or women’s World Cups. World football’s governing body has given few details about the funding of the first edition of the 32-team tournament, which will take place every four years, but it has signed up a…

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KARACHI: England won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in the second-last group stage match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The second-last group stage match is being played at the National Bank Stadium, the last of the tournament’s fixtures to be hosted in Karachi. England’s top order crumbled as South Africa’s Jansen struck thrice, dismantling openers Phil Salt, Ben Duckett and youngster Jamie Smith, all within the first 10 overs. Sponsored Content Which car has the right of way? Few people know!Tips and Tricks Prince…

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RAWALPINDI: New Zealand have chosen to bowl first against Bangladesh after winning the toss for today’s (Monday) Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The Black Caps made early gains by dismissing one of the Bangladeshi openers, Tanzid Hassan, within the first 10 overs of the match. Mehdy Miraz, who replaced Hassan, also fell cheaply for just 13 runs in the 12th over. The Tigers were 78-2 by the end of 15th over. The Pindi stadium is staging the first match of the ongoing tournament amid tight security. The Kiwis…

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Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan shed light on his team’s mistakes that handed India a comfortable six-wicket victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match today, crucial for Men in Green to win for extending their stay in the eight-team tournament. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rizwan admitted that Pakistan failed to capitalise on the toss advantage and credited India’s bowlers for their disciplined performance. “We won the toss, but we didn’t get the benefit of it. Their bowlers bowled very well. Saud Shakeel and I wanted to take…

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As anticipation mounts for another thrilling Pakistan-India showdown, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has treated fans to a nostalgic throwback, sharing a video of Pakistani cricketers recalling their iconic 2017 Champions Trophy triumph. Posted on ICC’s official Instagram with the caption “A trip down memory lane as stars from Pakistan share their favourite moments from the 2017 Champions Trophy,” the clip revisits the unforgettable final at The Oval, where Pakistan stunned arch-rivals India to claim the prestigious title.   Players recall glory Babar Azam, reflecting on the match, highlighted multiple…

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All eyes are on Dubai as cricket’s most intense rivalry takes centre stage today (Sunday), with the bitter rivals Pakistan and India set to ignite passion and excitement in today’s high-stakes clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fans at home and abroad are exhilarated, with thousands set to pack the Dubai Cricket Stadium and millions more watching from around the world as anticipation soars for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. Pakistan enters the match in a do-or-die situation after a crushing 60-run defeat to New Zealand in…

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at banning transgender girls and women from competing in female sports, a move supporters claim ensures fairness but critics argue discriminates against a small group of athletes and violates their rights. The order directs the Department of Justice to ban transgender girls and women from participating in female school sports under Trump’s interpretation of Title IX, a law against sex discrimination in education. “The war on women’s sports is over,” Trump said at a signing ceremony with dozens of…

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