Mickey Arthur (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has once again found itself in the middle of controversy and chaos following its first-round exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 — a tournament they were hosting on home soil after 29 years. The disappointment has not only triggered fan outrage but also exposed … Read more
Waqar Younis and Mohammad Hafeez NEW DELHI: Pakistan pace legend Waqar Younis has taken a dig at former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez after the latter questioned the legacy of stars from the 1990s and early 2000s. Waqar’s response came after Hafeez, during a live television show, claimed that the stars of that era failed to inspire … Read more
Younis Khan with a Afghanistan player. (Agency Photo) Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan’s decision to mentor Afghanistan’s national team instead of working with Pakistan during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked debate, with ex-wicketkeeper Rashid Latif claiming financial reasons played a role in his choice. In a recent interview, Latif suggested that Younis … Read more
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s recent losses against arch-rivals India and New Zealand have sparked criticism from former cricketers and experts. Ahmed Shehzad, a former Pakistan opener, expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance and questioned the selection process, alleging favouritism in the system. He suggested that cricket, once the nation’s pride, has now “finished” in Pakistan.“People … Read more
Pakistan players walk after their loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik found a unique way to express his frustration after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in their Group A Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Sunday. When asked for his reaction by former Pakistan pacer Shoaib … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and legendary all-rounder Wasim Akram have launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan team management following their six-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The defeat at Dubai International Stadium has virtually knocked Pakistan out of the tournament, leading to strong criticism from former … Read more
Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel of Pakistan runs between the wicket as Harshit Rana of India looks on during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match (Photo by Ryan Lim/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Weighed down by injuries to key players, Pakistan battled through a fluctuating innings to reach 241 all out in 50 overs against India … Read more
The trophy displays in the ground before start of an ICC Champions Trophy match. (AP Photo) As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gains momentum after the first round of matches, off-field controversies and administrative blunders have taken center stage. From anthem mix-ups to broadcast issues and flag controversies, the tournament has been overshadowed by multiple … Read more
NEW DELHI: As the much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has backed Indian captain Rohit Sharma, calling him a “dangerous” player even when not in peak form. The arch-rivals will face off in Dubai on Sunday in a match that holds historical significance, with Pakistan leading 3-2 … Read more
NEW DELHI: When former cricketer Atul Wassan announced that he wants Pakistan to defeat India in Sunday’s Champions Trophy match in Dubai, it caught everyone off guard.Pakistan will take on fierce opponents India in the duel of the heavyweights in an attempt to maintain their championship defense. After losing to New Zealand by 60 runs … Read more