CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025
ICC approves USD 70 million budget for hosting CT in Pakistan
The ICC has approved a budget of approximately USD 70 million for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan early next year. This budget, vetted by the ICC's financial committee led by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, includes an additional USD 4.5 million for unforeseen expenses. Speculation suggests this reserve could address potential venue changes if India opts out of playing in Pakistan. The ACC recently awarded future Asia Cups to India and Bangladesh. Despite challenges, the 2023 Asia Cup generated profits, largely due to matches between India and Pakistan.
"It is BCCI's own decision not to go for Champions Trophy": Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah stated that the decision not to send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy rests with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament, scheduled for February to March 2025, will see India request matches in Dubai or Sri Lanka.
Champions Trophy 2025: India unlikely to travel to Pakistan; tournament to be held in hybrid mode
The Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will request hybrid matches in Dubai or Sri Lanka. Pakistan has not hosted a major ICC event since 1996, and this marks the first time the Asian nation will do so. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has scheduled the match for March 1, but the BCCI has not given its consent.
David Warner retirement: Australian opener calls curtains to international career
David Warner announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday via Instagram,. He is open to returning for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. His illustrious career included 8,786 Test runs, 6,932 ODI runs, and 3,277 T20I runs. Despite achievements in various ICC events, Warner faced controversies such as a suspension for a ball-tampering scandal in 2018, yet he remains a celebrated Australian opener in all formats.
Chapter closed, says David Warner, confirms international retirement but leaves room for Champions Trophy return
Warner announced his international retirement in parts over the last year. He retired from Test format in December 2023 after Australia's three-match red-ball series against Pakistan concluded. He announced his retirement from the 50-over format after their record-extending sixth ODI World Cup in India last year.
Pakistan to host England, WI, Bangladesh in a busy season
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a comprehensive international cricket schedule for the 2024/25 season, deviating from its usual practice of last-minute series announcements. The men's team will play a packed season featuring nine Tests, 14 ODIs, and nine T20Is. Key highlights include a high-profile series against England, with Pakistan hosting them for a three-match Test series in October.
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T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma believes Rahul Dravid 'deserved the trophy' for his contribution to Indian Cricket
As India successfully ended their ICC trophy drought, Men in Blue skipper Rohit Sharma said that departing head coach Rahul Dravid deserved the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy more than anyone in the team.
Will India go to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy? BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla reveals the chances
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla, has confirmed that the Indian team will be sent to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, pending permission from the central government. The tournament will be held from February to March 2025 in Pakistan. India has not played any cricket tournaments in Pakistan since 2008 due to tense relationships due to terrorism.
Inter Miami vs Monterrey: Prediction, live streaming, how to watch CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-finals
Inter Miami versus Monterrey CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-finals will be played on Wednesday. The soccer game will be live streamed in the USA.
Champions Trophy in Pakistan: ICC will never ask BCCI to go against its own government's policy
Hybrid model proposed for 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan due to uncertainty over India's participation. ICC awaits government directives during Dubai meeting. PCB seeks assurance from BCCI and ICC. Various countries' stances unclear. Previous tournaments held in Sri Lanka under similar model.
Champions League knockout stage starts with Man City and Real Madrid again looking best in Europe
The past two champions of Europe were the only teams to sweep through the group stage with six wins. They also are first in action Tuesday when the most prized competition in club soccer resumes in the round of 16. Man City is away to a Copenhagen team playing in the knockout stage for the first time in 13 years and Madrid is at Leipzig for the first leg.
Man City confirmed as world's best club in 2023 after winning fifth trophy
Guardiola is the first coach to win the FIFA club title with three different teams and compared City's status to the great Barcelona side he led to be champion of Spain, Europe and the world in 2011.
India eye ODI reboot from first ODI against South Africa
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have built lofty castles in white ball formats over the last decade and a half, but now they are in the evening of their careers, and the younger Indian names will perforce need to carry forward their legacy.
PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC
"Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf was joined by ICC General Counsel Jonathan Hall in the signing of the hosting rights to Pakistan at the ICC headquarters," the PCB said in a statement.
Iceland bids for Champions Trophy, says it has enough electricity to keep players warm
The Icelandic Cricket Association said that it has "intent, dedicated fan following, and suitable rocky terrain"and "abundant supply of electricity and several electric panel heaters to always keep the players warm".
Compensate if India refuses to travel to Pakistan for CT 2025, sign hosting rights: PCB urges ICC
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to finalize the hosting rights agreements for the Champions Trophy 2025, emphasizing that compensation should be provided if India refuses to travel to Pakistan due to political and security reasons. The PCB officials, including Chairman Zaka Ashraf and COO Salman Naseer, met with the ICC executive board to discuss the hosting of the tournament in Pakistan.
World Cup wasn't Rohit's but India needs its captain for at least 2 more years
Rohit Sharma, who suffered a World Cup final defeat, is now needed by the Indian cricket team for at least two more years in longer formats. After Rahul Dravid's captaincy stint ended in 2007, Dhoni was a ready replacement, and Rohit was ready to take the mantle from Virat Kohli. However, the selectors have no choice but to continue with Sharma, as youngsters are years away from taking the leadership role.
Pride on the line when 2019 champion England and Pakistan meet at the Cricket World Cup
Defending champion England and unpredictable Pakistan started among the favorites to reach the Cricket World Cup semifinals, but the teams meet Saturday to play for pride above anything else.
Ben Stokes ton helps England beat Netherlands, end World Cup losing run
The Netherlands got off to a sluggish start chasing 340 as England reduced them to 104-5 midway through the innings before they eventually folded for 179 in 37.2 overs
Door open for Real Madrid to try signing Mbappe after he decides not to extend PSG contract
It could be third time lucky for Madrid, after Paris Saint-Germain rejected an offer of 180 million euros ($190 million) for Mbappe in 2021. Madrid missed out again last year when Mbappe - amid frenzied speculation that Madrid would get him to join - signed a new deal with PSG.
Pakistan will only come for WC if BCCI gives "written guarantee" to PCB on 2025 Champions Trophy participation
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Najam Sethi, is to demand written guarantees from India that they will participate in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan before he commits to their national team playing its ICC ODI World Cup games in India, later this year. He is scheduled to begin lobbying ICC officials during a visit to Dubai on 8 May, and may refuse to participate in the Asia Cup if it is not held in Lahore and Dubai as proposed under a hybrid model to the ACC.
Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr until 2025
Ronaldo departed Old Trafford last month following an explosive television interview in which the 37-year-old forward said he felt betrayed by the club and did not respect their Dutch manager Erik ten Hag.
ICC yields after Indian companies' mock auction boycott
ICC agreed to multiple demands of the broadcasters after they boycotted its recent mock e-auctions, signalling a willingness to stay out of the entire auctions in case their demands weren't met. It has set a benchmark price, spelled out conditions for holding a second round of auctions, and agreed to open the bids in front of the bidders.
India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup
The next ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2025 will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka will host the ICC Women's T20 Champions Trophy in 2027 subject to them qualifying for the event.
ICC auction: Indian sports broadcasters raise red flags
The broadcasters are of the view that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already shown the way to do transparent e-auctions, and the ICC can learn from them.
ICC confident all teams will travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy
There were fears the decisions by New Zealand and England would again dampen the prospects of international cricket in Pakistan but Australia confirmed this month they would tour next year for the first time since 1998. The prospects of India travelling to Pakistan for the first time since the 2008 Asia Cup remain unclear, however
Decision on participation in 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan will be taken when time comes: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Sport Minister Anurag Thakur said that Home Ministry will be involved in the decision making. No bilateral cricket has taken place between India and Pakistan since 2012. Pakistan, who had last co-hosted the 1996 World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka, have not been able to host many international games in the country since the 2009 terrorist attack on Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore.
Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India get 3 ICC events in next cycle including 2026 World T20
“This gives us the opportunity to deepen our connection with fans in traditional cricket nations and also reach new fans around the world.” The hosts were selected via a competitive bidding process overseen by a Board sub-committee chaired by Martin Snedden along with Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Skerritt.
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