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PCB reviews match fee cuts amid Babar Azam's opt-out from National T20 Championship

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has found itself at the center of controversy after ordering a review of its decision to reduce match fees for players and reserves participating in the National T20 Championship. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi directed the review following a strong backlash from cricket circles, with many…

The Times of India

'Thank You Pakistan': ICC lauds PCB for successful Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the successful hosting of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament marked the much-anticipated return of an ICC event to Pakistan for the first time since 1996, symbolising a historic moment for…

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'ICC showed us the mirror': Kamran Akmal blasts PCB, says Pakistan didn't deserve stage presence at Champions Trophy ceremony

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has stirred controversy with his blunt remarks regarding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy.

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Batting coach Yousuf changes mind, will travel with Pakistan team to New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Hours after initially withdrawing from the New Zealand tour, Pakistan's batting coach Mohammad Yousuf reversed his decision on Tuesday and confirmed his availability for the white-ball series.

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Pakistan's batting coach Mohammad Yousuf pulls out New Zealand tour

NEW DELHI: Mohammad Yousuf, Pakistan's batting coach, has withdrawn from the New Zealand tour due to his daughter's illness. The former captain had notified the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about his decision to step back.

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PCB lodges 'complaint' with ICC for sidelining it at Champions Trophy presentation ceremony

The absence of a representative from the host nation's cricket federation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), at the presentation ceremony after the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on March 9 hasn't gone down well with the PCB, following which the board has lodged an official complaint with the International Cricket…

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Watch: Shoaib Akhtar slams PCB for not sending representative to Champions Trophy final in Dubai

NEW DELHI: The failure of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to send a single representative to Sunday's 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium has drawn harsh criticism from former player Shoaib Akhtar.

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Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach for New Zealand tour

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain former pacer and national selector Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach for the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand. A PCB official stated that due to the short gap between the Champions Trophy and the New Zealand series,…

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'Will urge PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss Pakistan's Champions Trophy debacle in the Parliament'

A senior Pakistani government official has announced plans to request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take up the national cricket team's dismal performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in both Parliament and the Federal Cabinet.

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Champions Trophy: Pitch invader, who hugged New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, arrested and banned from all Pakistan venues

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the arrest and banning of the pitch invader who breached security during the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday. The individual, reportedly carrying a photograph of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan leader Saad Rizvi, managed to…

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Pakistan's cricket downfall started during former PM Imran Khan's tenure: Najam Sethi

NEW DELHI: Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi on Tuesday indirectly held ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan responsible for Pakistan cricket’s downfall.

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'If Shubman Gill gets out early, Pakistan will have a good chance': Ramiz Raja ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match

As Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes Champions Trophy showdown against India on Sunday, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and cricketer Ramiz Raja believes their underdog status could work to their advantage.

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'Wrong anthem, 'missing' Indian flag ...': Champions Trophy 2025 marred by off-field blunders and controversies

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gains momentum after the first round of matches, off-field controversies and administrative blunders have taken center stage.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: Babar Azam's absence sparks speculation ahead of India clash; PCB chief demands victory at any cost

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuously absent from the team's training session ahead of their high-stakes Champions Trophy clash against India on Sunday, fueling speculation about his availability for the crucial encounter. Even as doubts lingered over Azam's participation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi delivered…

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Annoyed PCB raises concern over use of Champions Trophy logo without Pakistan's name during India vs Bangladesh broadcast

Ahead of the big-ticket India vs Pakistan group fixture in the Champions Trophy on Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has raised concerns with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the omission of their nation's name from the tournament emblem displayed during the telecast of India-Bangladesh match played in Dubai.

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Champions Trophy: India flag spotted at Karachi Stadium after controversy

NEW DELHI: The Indian flag that was 'missing' at the Karachi's National Stadium ahead of ICC Champions Trophy was on Wednesday seen at the venue as the tournament got underway with the Pakistan vs New Zealand clash.

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'India ko sabak sikhana chahiye': Says former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq made scathing remarks on the issue of India refusing to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, saying that India should be taught a "sabak" (lesson) for its "attitude", while also citing a recent personal experience.

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'India is not coming to Pakistan …': PCB downplays row over 'missing' Indian flag at stadiums ahead of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan and the UAE from February 19.

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Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets, how to follow

Al Jazeera’s lowdown on cricket’s elite ODI tournament as holders Pakistan host their first ICC event in 29 years.

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Champions Trophy 2025: Is this Pakistan sport’s moment to shine, finally?

Pakistan is hosting a major international cricket tournament after nearly three decades. Is it ready for show time?

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PCB unveils revamped National Stadium ahead of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the renovated National Stadium in Karachi, one of the three venues set to host the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

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As PCB scrambles to get ready for Champions Trophy, ICC makes exception

The start of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is little over two weeks away and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a race against time to have venues ready for the multi-nation tournament. Renovation work is still underway in Lahore and Karachi but the hosts are optimistic of being…

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Imran Khan's name removed from Lahore stadium's enclosure? PCB clarifies

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied rumors that legendary cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan will have his name taken down from an enclosure at the newly restored Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore since he was imprisoned on corruption allegations.

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Will Rohit Sharma travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy ceremony? Not required anymore!

NEW DELHI: The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will not have a pre-tournament captains photo-op due to different arrival schedules of participating teams. It is reliably understood that there are a lot of hurdles in getting all captains together before the tournament gets underway as even England and Australia…

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Watch: PCB unveils new-look Gaddafi Stadium ahead of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Amid rising concerns over the readiness of Champions Trophy venues in the country, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) posted a video of the new-look Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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