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Australia Receives Yet Another Blow Ahead of Champions Trophy

 Preparations of team Australia for the Champions Trophy have suffered another setback as fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the squad due to personal reasons. The absence of  Starc adds to the growing list of unavailable players, with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh already ruled out due...

India to Skip Warm-up Matches Before ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India will head into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 without playing any warm-up matches, Indian media reported on Monday. According to reports, the team will leave for Dubai on February 15 after concluding their home series against England. India will play all their matches in Dubai, where the tournament is set...

Pakistan Likely to Face Another Setback After FIFA Suspension

The participation of Pakistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers remains uncertain as the national football team continues to face the suspension from FIFA. Last week, FIFA suspended the Pakistan Football Federation after its Congress rejected proposed amendments, revoking its membership rights. As a result, the national football teams are...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to Convene Emergency OIC Meeting Over Netanyahu’s Remarks

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to convene an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial remarks on Palestine. The decision was made during a phone call between Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal...
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PMD Predicts Start Date for Ramadan

Pakistan is expected to observe the first fast of Ramadan on March 2, as there are strong chances of the crescent moon being sighted on the evening of March 1. According to details shared by PMD, the new moon is likely to be born on February 28 at 5:45 PM,...

New Zealand’s Wins Turn Pakistan vs. South Africa into a Virtual Semi-Final

A six-wicket victory for New Zealand over South Africa has turned the upcoming game between Pakistan and South Africa into a virtual semi-final, as they have won both games. The Black Caps defeated the home side by 78 runs in their opening game of the tri-nation series after a fantastic...

PCB Reveals Inauguration Date of National Stadium

The National Stadium in Karachi is all set to welcome international cricket once again as it completes its renovation ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi personally supervised the refurbishment, which was completed in a record 120 days. The stadium will be officially inaugurated...

Finance Ministry Discloses Purpose of IMF Team’s Visit

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Pakistan for a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment under the 2024 Extended Fund Facility. According the details, the ministry finance has confirmed the visit of three-member IMF delegation on Sunday, but did not specify dates. The assessment aims to identify corruption risks and suggest...
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Watch: Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh’s Hilarious Antics in Dubai Before Champions Trophy

Cricket fans will never forget the heated exchange between Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar during the 2010 Asia Cup, and neither can the two players. Despite their on-field rivalry, both players later downplayed the incident, with Shoaib revealing in his autobiography that they remained friendly off the field. In a lighthearted...

India’s Infrastructure Woes Exposed During Second ODI Against England

The second ODI game between India and England at the Barabati Stadium faced an unexpected delay due to a floodlight failure on Sunday. India, chasing a target of 305, made a strong start as openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put on 48 runs in just 37 balls. However, the match...

PCB Shares Crucial Update on Haris Rauf’s Injury

The management of Pakistan National Team has opted to rest fast bowler, Haris Rauf for the upcoming Tri-Nation ODI match against South Africa. Haris Rauf sustained a side strain during the previous game against New Zealand and will not be risked for the crucial encounter in Karachi on February 12. Although...

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Official Song Released

With just 12 days until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the official song for the tournament, Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke, has been released. Produced by Abdullah Siddiqui, with lyrics by Adnan Dhool and Asfandyar Asad, the anthem is performed by renowned Pakistani singer, Atif Aslam. The much-awaited song captures the excitement...
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South Africa Arrives in Lahore for ODI Tri-Series

South Africa ODI squad, led by Temba Bavuma, arrived in Lahore today ahead of the ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan and New Zealand. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video of the arrival of Proteas on X, confirming their participation in the tri-nation series. Earlier this week, white-ball coach, Rob Walter,...

ECB Updates on England vs. Afghanistan Champions Trophy 2025 Match

England will play Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 despite boycott calls over the Taliban’s stance on women's rights, the ECB confirmed. Last month, British lawmakers and South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, urged England to boycott the February 26 match in Lahore. Afghanistan had 25 contracted women cricketers in...

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