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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the prize money structure for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled in Pakistan and UAE. Returning after an eight-year hiatus, the tournament will feature eight of the top ODI teams, competing for a total prize pool of $6.9 million. The champions
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Pakistani cricketers are not expected to face participation hurdles in The Hundred, despite the increasing involvement of IPL, ECB said. Pakistani players have been absent from other IPL-affiliated leagues such as SA20, ILT20, and Major League Cricket (MLC). However, they have regularly competed in The Hundred, which the ECB
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Former captain, Babar Azam has requested fans to stop referring to him as "king," stating that he does not view himself as one yet. The remarks of the right-hander came after the Men in Green chased down a record breaking total against South Africa in the tri-
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a revised travel policy set to take effect during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the guidelines, Indian players will not be permitted to have their families accompany them throughout the tournament, which starts on February 15. This
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Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam have been penalised by the ICC for disciplinary breaches during an ODI against South Africa. Pakistan secured a six-wicket victory, powered by centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, earning a place in the final against New Zealand. However, the win
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Pakistan has successfully qualified for the final of the ongoing Tri-Nation series by beating South Africa in a record-making clash at the National Stadium in Karachi. The encounter was not only a virtual semi-final for the Men in Green, but it was also a record run chase
Government
The government aims to introduce 5G services in Pakistan by mid-2025, according to Parliamentary Secretary for IT Sabreen Ghori. Speaking in the National Assembly, she also assured lawmakers that internet speed would improve across the country in the coming months. Addressing concerns over connectivity issues, Ghori acknowledged that multiple
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In a bid to streamline governance, the federal government has abolished 11,877 vacant positions across various ministries and divisions. According to the details, the development, aimed at right-sizing administrative operations, affects posts ranging from Grade 1 to 22. According to the Establishment Division, 11,764 positions from Grade
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Babar Azam is on the brink of reaching several milestones in ODI cricket as he prepares for the tri-nation series final against New Zealand on 14 February in Karachi. The right-handed batter is just 10 runs away from becoming the 11th Pakistani to cross 6,000 ODI runs.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced three squads for Pakistan Shaheens, who will participate in the warm-up matches ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Shaheens will play their first warm-up match against Afghanistan at the Gaddafi Stadium on February 14, with all-rounder Shadab Khan leading
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Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as one of the four official ambassadors for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He will be joined by India’s Shikhar Dhawan, Australia’s Shane Watson, and New Zealand’s Tim Southee in promoting the tournament. Sarfaraz, who led Pakistan to
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Several top cricketers have been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to injuries, dealing a major blow to their respective teams. Pakistani opener Saim Ayub, who recently fractured his right ankle during the South Africa tour, has been sidelined and is expected to remain out for over a