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Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he expects to fight no more than twice before retiring from boxing. In an interview, the Ukrainian boxer said he feels great but does not see himself fighting beyond the next two bouts. When asked who would make the final decision on his retirement, Usyk stated, “I feel […]

In a significant moment just days before the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, marking a new era in the iconic venue’s 65-year history. The evening will feature performances by renowned singers Ali Zafar, Arif Lohar, and Aima Baig, followed by a spectacular […]

England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat against India, who were without injured Virat Kohli for the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday. The visitors welcomed back Joe Root, who last played an ODI at the 2023 World Cup, for the match in Nagpur. England were well beaten 4-1 in a preceding T20 series. […]

LAHORE: Building on a strong winning streak in their recent One-day International (ODI) series, Pakistan are set to begin their preparations for the upcoming tri-nation series and Champions Trophy. A training camp will be held at the Ghani Glass Ground here on Tuesday, marking the first time the national team will practice at the venue. The tri-nation series featuring […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced ticket sale details for India’s three group-stage matches and the first semi-final of the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, which will be held in Dubai. Starting Monday, February 3, at 16:00 GST, fans will be able to purchase tickets online for matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. General […]

India coach Gautam Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have much to offer the team despite their poor run of form in recent matches, stressing the veteran duo will play a key role in this month’s Champions Trophy. Captain Rohit and batter Kohli were both part of the test team that suffered a 3-0 series […]

Faheem Ashraf’s selection in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked significant debate among fans and cricket experts. His return to the national ODI team has led to a flurry of reactions on social media, with many questioning his recent form and the criteria used for his selection. The all-rounder’s […]

Afghanistan’s exiled women cricketers will be the first beneficiaries of a new refugee fund started by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the club said on Friday. Hundreds of athletes fled Afghanistan after the Taliban reclaimed power in 2021 and effected sweeping restrictions on women in the country. Of the 25 Afghan women contracted by the country’s cricket board in […]

The Gaddafi Stadium — under renovation for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan next month — would be reopened in the first week of February, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi said during his visit to the stadium in Lahore on Friday. The reconstruction of the stadia, which started on Oct […]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalised the schedule for the opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, setting the stage for a grand and spectacular launch of the prestigious tournament. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to begin on February 19, will reportedly start with the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony at […]