A representative image of a cricket stadium in India. – AFP/File India has been stripped of the hosting rights for the 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup following its decision not to travel to Pakistan to play in the ongoing men’s event, as New Delhi continues to slip in visa approvals and travel permissions. The decision … Read more
Pakistan U19 celebrates against India U19 during the U19 AFC Asian Cup on November 30, 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. – X/@@PTVSp0rts Dubai: Pakistan beat arch-rivals India by 43 runs in their first match of the U-19 Asia Cup on Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Green Shirts’ win comes amid … Read more
Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistani captain Babar Azam were seen together during a cricket match. – Reuters/File Sources: The ICC Board of Directors meeting was postponed for 24-48 hours PCB and BCCI to find an “acceptable to all” option with the help of ICC. Cricket boards give the final opinion after consulting their governments. … Read more
India’s Jasprit Bumrah pleads for the wicket of Australian lightweight Nathan McSweeney in Perth, Australia, on November 22, 2024. — Reuters PERTH: Indian fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets each as the tourists hammered Australia by 295 runs in the first Test at the Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, on Monday. … Read more
Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts against Peru during the South American World Cup qualifiers at Mas Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 19, 2024. – Reuters The Argentine national team, which includes legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is expected to play an international match in the Indian state of Kerala next year, Argentine Sports Minister Vi … Read more
Blind indian cricket team. — Facebook/India Blind Cricket Association The Indian blind cricket team has withdrawn from the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Pakistan, after the Ministry of External Affairs denied permission to cross the border, Indian media reported on Tuesday. Shailendra Yadav, general secretary of the Indian Blind Cricket … Read more
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference after inspecting the development work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on November 18, 2024, ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. – Screengrab via Geo News PCB is in direct contact with the ICC, awaiting a response: Mohsin Naqvi. Criticizing India, Naqvi emphasizes the separation of sports … Read more
Shaheen Shah Afridi sends off an Indian player. – Reuters/File India will have to provide a solid ground to not play in Pakistan. The ICC will take a final decision on India after reviewing the reasons. India’s non-participation could deal a $500 million financial blow to the ICC. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially … Read more
India’s Tilak Varma (left) reacts to a six as South African wicket-keeper Heinrich Klaassen (right) reacts during the third T20 international cricket match between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park in Centurion on November 12, 2024. – AFP Tilak Varma hit his maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in … Read more
Picture of Pakistan U19 women’s team from last year’s T20 World Cup. -PCB/File KARACHI: Traditional rivals Pakistan and India have once again been drawn into the same group, this time in the inaugural U-19 Women’s Asia Cup, as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) revealed the schedule for the tournament. The competition will be held from … Read more