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  South Africa announce 15-member squad for Champions Trophy 2025, Temba Bavuma to lead

  Cricket | January 13, 2025 13:18 IST

  South Africa are part of Group B in the Champions Trophy alongside Afghanistan, Australia and England. They will start their campaign in the showpiece event against Afghanistan on February 21 at the National Stadium in Karachi. Here's their squad for the tournament:

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  Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Ibrahim Zadran returns, Mujeeb snubb

  Cricket | January 12, 2025 19:15 IST

  “Mujeeb Ur Rahman was not available for the selection as he has been advised by his doctor to focus on T20s for a while to ensure his full recovery before returning to ODIs," the Afghanistan Cricket Board's statement said.

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  No Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das included as Bangladesh announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025

  Cricket | January 12, 2025 12:30 IST

  Bangladesh have named their 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das are not included in the squad, which will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Bangladesh are in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and New Zealand.

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  New Zealand announce squad for Champions Trophy, Santner to lead for first time in ICC event

  Cricket | January 12, 2025 7:06 IST

  Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand for the first time in an ICC event. He will captain a strong 15-member squad featuring experienced heads Kane Williamson and Tom Latham in the Champions Trophy 2025. New Zealand are in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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  Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh's cricket legend, announces international retirement ahead of ICT 2025

  Cricket | January 10, 2025 23:13 IST

  "Been thinking about this (retirement) for a long time. Now that there is a big seat ahead like the Champions Trophy, I don't want me to be discussed again and the team's attention disrupted," Tamim Iqbal said in his Instagram post.

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  Saim Ayub doubtful for Champions Trophy 2025, ankle injury to take more than 6 weeks to heal

  Cricket | January 10, 2025 14:36 IST

  Saim Ayub's ankle injury has dealt a huge blow for Pakistan. The left-handed opener seems unlikely to recover in time for the upcoming Champions Trophy. A specialist in London was consulted for Saim Ayub's ankle issue and the words of caution have come straight from him.

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  After UK politicians, South Africa's sports minister urges ICC to boycott Afghanistan cricket

  Cricket | January 09, 2025 17:49 IST

  "It is not for me as the sports minister to make the final decision on whether South Africa should honour cricketing fixtures against Afghanistan. If it was my decision, then it certainly would not happen,” South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie said.

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  Pat Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy 2025 after playing Tests vs India with injury

  Cricket | January 09, 2025 13:24 IST

  Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, is a major doubt for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan due to an ankle injury. He is set to miss the two-match Test series vs Sri Lanka but playing with injury during India series may end up costing him the showpiece event.

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  PCB relocates venue of Pakistan's tri-nation ODI series to Champions Trophy 2025 stadiums

  Cricket | January 08, 2025 17:51 IST

  "Given the advanced stage of preparations at Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, the PCB has decided to relocate the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to these two venues," the PCB release said on Wednesday.

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  Champions Trophy: Younis Khan to mentor Afghanistan in their maiden appearance in tournament

  Cricket | January 08, 2025 13:04 IST

  The ICC Champions Trophy is set to return next month after eight years, with the last edition played in 2017. Pakistan are the hosts of the tournament even as Afghanistan are set to make their maiden appearance in the Champions Trophy.

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  Champions Trophy 2025 schedule revealed, Dubai to host India vs Pakistan on February 23

  Cricket | December 24, 2024 18:00 IST

  Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener in Karachi on February 19 and then will face India in Dubai on February 23. India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20.

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  Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan scheduled for February 23 in UAE | Report

  Cricket | December 23, 2024 7:11 IST

  Champions Trophy: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved UAE as the neutral venue for India to play their matches. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash will take place in UAE and most likely in Dubai on February 23 as official schedule is expected to be announced soon.

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  NZC delegation in Pakistan to asses security arrangements for tri-series ahead of Champions Trophy

  Cricket | December 21, 2024 17:06 IST

  Pakistan will host New Zealand and South Africa in an ODI tri-series ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. New Zealand cricket has sent a delegation to Pakistan to check for security arrangements for the tri-series.

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  World Tennis League live streaming: How to watch Aryna Sabalenka, Sumit Nagal live in action on TV?

  Tennis | December 18, 2024 23:45 IST

  World Tennis League live streaming: The current world No.1 women's singles player Aryna Sabalenka and India's top-ranked men's singles star Sumit Nagal are drafted in the TSL Hawks squad for the third edition of the non-ATP/WTA tournament.

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  Champions Trophy 2025: ICC, PCB and BCCI agree to hybrid model, Dubai to host India's games | Report

  Cricket | December 13, 2024 21:33 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board have reportedly retained full hosting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but will not be compensated for agreeing to a hybrid model. However, the ICC has promised Pakistan a Women's tournament after 2027.

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  Star Pakistani cricketer announces international retirement ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

  Cricket | December 13, 2024 16:53 IST

  The experienced batting all-rounder Imad Wasim came out of retirement in March 2024 and was part of Pakistan's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies. Imad Wasim has played 55 ODIs and 75 T20I games since his international debut in May 2015.

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  Champions Trophy deadlock continues: PCB could face lawsuits, massive losses if it pulls out of tour

  Cricket | December 11, 2024 13:31 IST

  The impasse over the Champions Trophy continues to stay as there is still no confirmation about the hosting of the tournament. Pakistan are the official hosts while India are not travelling there due to security issues and want to play their set to matches at the other venue.

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  PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi remains tight-lipped on Champions Trophy 2025 impasse

  Cricket | December 07, 2024 23:09 IST

  Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that the ICC meeting on the Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place on December 7, has been postponed. Naqvi majorly remained tight-lipped on the impasse of the tournament's schedule.

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  Hybrid model locked for ICC events involving BCCI, PCB as hosts to avoid Indo-Pak conflict l Report

  Cricket | December 05, 2024 22:59 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board had reportedly asked the ICC to implement the hybrid model for all of its global tournaments in India after the world cricket body pushed for the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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  Champions Trophy 2025: ICC meeting postponed again, talks to continue on December 7 | Reports

  Cricket | December 05, 2024 18:05 IST

  After India's decision not to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, the PCB threatened to boycott the tournament. Still, the Mohsin Naqvi-led board is not confirming their stance on a potential hybrid model after the latest meeting with the ICC.