Cricket
Karachi, Mar 1 (UNI) England suffered a crushing blow in their final group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, folding for a paltry 179 in 38.2 overs against South Africa at the National Stadium here on Saturday. The lowest total in this edition of the tournament came at an inopportune moment, marking the end…
Karachi, Mar 1 (UNI) England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in their final group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium here on Saturday. Speaking at the toss, Buttler said, “We are going to bat first today, looks like a decent wicket,…
Islamabad, Feb 28 (UNI) Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has clarified why he has never considered taking up the role of head coach or chief selector of the national cricket team, citing the harsh treatment faced by former players in such positions. Speaking on a sports channel, Wasim Akram addressed a fan’s question regarding…
Lahore, Feb 28 (UNI) Australia secured their place in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy after their crucial group-stage encounter against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain on Friday. Chasing a target of 274, Australia had reached 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs before wet outfield forced the match to be called off. The…
Lahore, Feb 28 (UNI) Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in their crucial Champions Trophy encounter at Gaddafi Stadium here on Friday. Afghanistan Captain Hasmatullah Shahidi said, “We have decided to bat first because it’s a used pitch, and we expect it to slow down in the second half, bringing…
Rawalpindi, Feb 27 (UNI) Heavy rains forced the abandonment of the final group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy here on Thursday, bringing a disappointing end to the campaign for both teams. Persistent showers left the outfield waterlogged, with large puddles forming around the ground, making any further play impossible. Spectators who had gathered in anticipation…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) Delhi Capitals on Thursday announced the appointment of England legend Kevin Pietersen as their team mentor ahead of the upcoming IPL season. The 44-year-old will link up and work alongside a formidable Delhi Capitals support staff which includes Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao, Head Coach Hemang Badani, Assistant Coach Matthew…
Rawalpindi, Feb 27 (UNI) Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy title defence as hosts came to a disappointing close on Thursday as their final group stage fixture was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rains in Rawalpindi. Having already been knocked out of the race to the semi-finals following successive losses at the hands…
Lahore, Feb 27 (UNI) Marnus Labuschagne says Australia are going all out to win their final group match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 when they face Afghanistan on Friday – and they know what to expect. The 30-year-old cast his mind back to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023, when his side…
London, Feb 27 (UNI) Michael Vaughan has questioned England’s over-reliance on selecting out-and-out fast bowlers following their group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy. England bowed out of the tournament on Wednesday after losing their must-win clash with Afghanistan by eight runs. Jos Buttler’s side fielded three 90mph bowlers – Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Jamie…
