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Indian team disrespected cricket: Pakistan captain Salman

Indian team disrespected cricket: Pakistan captain Salman

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Salman Ali Agha feels that Indian team's 'No Handshake' policy while playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup was "disrespectful" to the game.

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan despite the speculation surrounding India's participation in the event.

Govt's responsibility to decide on India's CT participation, says Kapil

Govt's responsibility to decide on India's CT participation, says Kapil

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Kapil Dev said that the decision on India's participation in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year rests solely with the government.

Champions Trophy: Karachi's National Stadium inaugurated!

Champions Trophy: Karachi's National Stadium inaugurated!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday inaugurated the renovated National Stadium in Karachi, one of the three venues in the country that will host the Champions Trophy.

No Hybrid Model? PCB names venues for Champions Trophy

No Hybrid Model? PCB names venues for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

PCB continued to insist that the tournament will stay in Pakistan despite speculation of a 'hybrid model' being under consideration to ensure India's participation.

Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes on Pakistani posts

Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes on Pakistani posts

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Pakistan responded to what it called 'unprovoked' attacks by Afghan forces in border areas, destroying several Afghan border posts, training camps, and terrorist hideouts, security sources said on Sunday.

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'The Chairman has made it clear that relocating the series would damage the image of the PCB, and Rawalpindi and Multan should be used as the venues for the three-match series.'

A series: Sri Lanka to leave Pakistan tour midway

A series: Sri Lanka to leave Pakistan tour midway

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The PCB said the two boards will work together to finalise new dates to complete the series.

India-Pakistan clash unlikely? Asia Cup fate unclear

India-Pakistan clash unlikely? Asia Cup fate unclear

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

This year's Asia Cup hangs in the balance following the recent clashes between tournament hosts India and arch-rivals Pakistan.

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

T20 World Cup: How Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Convinced Pakistan To Call Off Boycott

T20 World Cup: How Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Convinced Pakistan To Call Off Boycott

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and other member nations had urged Pakistan to call off their India match boycott at the T20 World Cup.

Gaddafi Stadium ready in record time!

Gaddafi Stadium ready in record time!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif will officially inaugurate the stadium on Friday during a ceremony, where notable artists such as Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, and Arif Lohar will perform live.

PCB blames ICC for Champions Trophy final fracas

PCB blames ICC for Champions Trophy final fracas

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board's chief operating officer Sumair Ahmed has blamed the ICC for the mismanagement at the final presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Pakistan sack selectors Wahab, Razzaq after disappointing World Cup

Pakistan sack selectors Wahab, Razzaq after disappointing World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board sacked selectors Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq on Wednesday

PCB chief hopes new chairman Jay Shah considers ICC's interests

PCB chief hopes new chairman Jay Shah considers ICC's interests

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'It is just not possible that while Pakistan keeps on going and playing all events in India, the Indian authorities are not willing to send their team to play in Pakistan.'

Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE Match Kicks Off After Pullout Drama

Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE Match Kicks Off After Pullout Drama

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Pakistan withdrew its pullout threat and showed up for a crucial Asia Cup game against the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday but not before causing a delay.

Asia Cup drama: Pakistan sends fresh letter to ICC

Asia Cup drama: Pakistan sends fresh letter to ICC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

It has been reliably learnt that late on Tuesday evening, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent another mail to the ICC reiterating the demand to remove Pycroft from all its games but as of now, it hasn't been obliged by the world body.

What Was The Need To Play Pakistan?

What Was The Need To Play Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Operation Sindoor has not yet been formally called off. What was the crying need to send a team when it was known that there could be a match with Pakistan? asks Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

PCB restores Haris Rauf's contract after written apology

PCB restores Haris Rauf's contract after written apology

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has restored the central contract of Haris Rauf after the fast bowler "admitted his mistake" in writing.

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuous by his absence from the team's training and there was no clarity on his availability for the Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday, even as the country's cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi urged the side to win "at any cost".

Meet the top cop taking over Pakistan's team

Meet the top cop taking over Pakistan's team

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Hina Munawar, a police officer with a strong background in security and operations, has been named as the first female team manager for the Pakistan men's cricket team ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A Pakistani media baron, the 45-year-old is the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB.

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The emergency meeting of the International Cricket Council's executive board could not achieve a consensus on the much-awaited Champions Trophy schedule and will reconvene on Saturday after Pakistan once again rejected the 'Hybrid' model of hosting the event.

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I

Look forward to defending our title at home: Rizwan

Look forward to defending our title at home: Rizwan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Mohammed Rizwan and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday termed ICC's decision to hold the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model

Will cricket FINALLY return to Pakistan?

Will cricket FINALLY return to Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

"The ICC (International Cricket Council) Champions Trophy 2025 is a culmination of those efforts," PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi told Reuters.

Pakistan cricket is in ICU: Afridi

Pakistan cricket is in ICU: Afridi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'How can our cricket progress when there is a sword hanging constantly over the captain and coaches' heads.'

Pak bans legends from WCL after India refuses to play

Pak bans legends from WCL after India refuses to play

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a blanket ban on its players' participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organisers of being "biased" and lacking sporting integrity.

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

BCCI has intimated the International Cricket Council about India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.

Pakistan rejects India's Hybrid Model demand

Pakistan rejects India's Hybrid Model demand

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Sharif, who is also the patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), also told Naqvi that it was not just about money and that the sentiments of the public should also be taken into consideration.

23 Pak troops, 200 Taliban killed as Afghan-Pak tension escalates

23 Pak troops, 200 Taliban killed as Afghan-Pak tension escalates

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Pakistan seized 19 Afghan military posts and "terrorist hideouts" in response to alleged attacks by Afghan forces. Kabul claims significant Pakistani casualties. Tensions escalate following repeated attacks by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

'Not interested in playing in India: Pak cricketers

'Not interested in playing in India: Pak cricketers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Pakistan have sealed their spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 after a flawless campaign in the Qualifiers - but their participation has already stirred controversy.

CT deadlock resolved: Dubai to host India's matches

CT deadlock resolved: Dubai to host India's matches

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The ICC is now expected to announce the final schedule of the event with Pakistan expected to host 9 to 10 matches.

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan, and Rizwan expressed confidence in the enthusiastic reception the Indian team would receive from Pakistani fans.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

Women's World Cup: 'Pakistan not a threat to India'

Women's World Cup: 'Pakistan not a threat to India'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Former wicketkeeper Saba Karim believes the recent Asia Cup row will have a cascading effect on India's ICC Women's World Cup match against Pakistan in Colombo, but said Harmanpreet Kaur's side will not be overly concerned about "outside noise" as the gulf between the two sides is too vast.

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium worries PCB ahead of Champions Trophy

Jay Shah's rise: What it means for Pakistan cricket

Jay Shah's rise: What it means for Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Mohsin Naqvi stated that there are no concerns about BCCI secretary Jay Shah becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman.

Asia Cup: 'Pakistan cricket need to play India to survive'

Asia Cup: 'Pakistan cricket need to play India to survive'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Former India pacer Atul Wassan said pulling out of the Asia Cup match against Pakistan could hurt India's aspirations to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans for a high-profile event in Lahore next week to unveil the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule have been derailed.