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Indian Captain To Visit Pakistan For Champions Trophy Opening Ceremony: Sources
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Although India will play its Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue, the team captain is expected to visit the host nation Pakistan to attend the opening ceremony of the prestigious event, which is making a return after an eight-year hiatus, sources said.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning a grand opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy, tentatively scheduled for February 16 or 17, subject warm-up match itinerary. All team captains are to take part in the opening ceremony, which is a standard practice for ICC events.
"Indian Team captain will visit Pakistan to attend the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy as PCB plans grand event, marking the return of a mega international cricket event to Pakistan after 29 years," sources told IANS.
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Cricket World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues moved three places to attain a career-best 19th position, while Pratika Rawal made rapid progress in the batting rankings, advancing 52 places to 65th in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings issued on Tuesday.
'It Was Playing On My Mind...': Smith Admits 10,000-run Marker Weighed On Him In Sydney
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U19 Women’s T20 WC: Going To Help Everyone Who Is In Same Shoes I Was In, Says Meso
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Didn't Really Take Selection Out Of The Selectors' Hands, Says Abbott On Missing CT25
New Delhi: Australia’s pace-bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott said he missed out on selection in 2025 Champions Trophy squad as due to being unable to make an impact in his last two 50-over series.
Playing Spin In Australia Is Very Different To Playing Spin In Sri Lanka, Says McSweeney
Sri Lanka: Australia batter Nathan McSweeney has said he will bring out a new method of playing spin bowling in Sri Lanka during the two-match Test series in Galle, adding that facing spinners at home is very different to playing against them in the island nation.
Bailey Admits To Not Having Much Idea About Cummins’ Availability In Champions Trophy
Champions Trophy: Australia chief selector George Bailey has admitted that he doesn’t have much idea about the availability of Pat Cummins for the upcoming Champions Trophy, especially after undergoing scans on his ankle.
Certainly Would've Made The Same Decision As They Have, Says Maxwell On Test Snub
World Test Championship: Big-hitting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said he would have made the same call as the Australian selectors after not being included in the squad’s upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Australia Name Short, Hardie In Preliminary Squad For Champions Trophy
Allrounders Matt Short: Allrounders Matt Short and Aaron Hardie have been named in Australia's 15-man preliminary squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, set to commence on February 19 across Pakistan and the UAE.
O'Rourke, Sears, Smith Named In Santer-led NZ Squad For Champions Trophy
ICC T20 World Cup: Pace trio Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears and Nathan Smith have been selected in a Mitchell Santner-led squad for the Champions Trophy and the preceding Tri-Series in Pakistan, the New Zealand Cricket announced on Sunday.
ऑस्ट्रेलिया को वनडे में हराना हमारे लिए बहुत मुश्किल होगा : नाइट
Heather Knight: ऑस्ट्रेलिया के खिलाफ पहले वनडे से पहले, इंग्लैंड की कप्तान हीथर नाइट ने कहा कि 50 ओवर के प्रारूप में विश्व चैंपियन को हराना "बहुत मुश्किल" होगा।
Steve Smith Equals Record For Most Centuries In BBL
Big Bash League: Steve Smith equaled the record for most centuries in the Big Bash League (BBL) history, playing for Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers on Saturday. The 35-year-old Australian maestro scored an unbeaten 121 off just 64 balls, hammering 10 fours and seven towering sixes to equal the feat.
Lyon Declares Himself '100 Per Cent Fit' For Sri Lanka Tour
The Sydney Morning Herald: Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has confirmed his full fitness ahead of Australia’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which begins on January 29. Despite battling a sore hip during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Lyon assured fans and selectors that he is "100 per cent fit" and ready for the challenging conditions in Sri Lanka.
Mickey Arthur Takes Over As Northern Superchargers Director Of Cricket In The Hundred
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Chakaravarthy An Outside Chance To Enter India’s Squads For ODIs Against England And Champions Trophy
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