Author: CT Staff
The Champions Trophy 2025 faces uncertainty after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided not to send its team to Pakistan. Cricket officials are working behind the scenes to persuade the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to agree to a hybrid model for hosting the tournament. The event, set to take place in Pakistan has hit a roadblock due to India’s firm stance. The BCCI has made it clear that India will not play matches in Pakistan and is pushing for a hybrid hosting arrangement for the prestigious tournament. Top cricket officials believe India’s participation is crucial for…
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has made a big statement about India’s role in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said that if the BCCI has any concerns, they should speak directly to the PCB. He also urged the ICC to make a fair decision on the issue. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has caused disagreements between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The BCCI has said it won’t travel to Pakistan, citing safety concerns. The BCCI has written to the ICC about this, but the PCB has firmly stated it does…
Australian batter Travis Head has supported India’s captain Rohit Sharma for skipping the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 due to family reasons. Head believes Rohit made right decision by staying with his family during this significant moment. India will play without their skipper Rohit in the first Test of the five-match series against Australia. The series opener is scheduled for November 22 at the WACA Stadium in Perth. Rohit will miss the first Test to be with his wife and their newborn child, who arrived on November 15. Reports earlier suggested that the baby’s arrival might clash…
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden criticized Rohit Sharma’s team for their poor performance in the recent series against New Zealand where India suffered a 0-3 whitewash. Hayden called the defeat a much-needed “kick” for the team ahead of the five-match Test series against Australia. India’s recent losses have added pressure, as the team risks missing out on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. The defeat marked India’s first home Test series loss in 12 years and their first-ever whitewash in a three-match home Test series. Matthew Hayden described the loss as a wake-up call for the team. He acknowledged…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is looking to hire a new white-ball coach after Gary Kirsten resigned last month. Reports suggest Aaqib Javed, currently serving as the senior selector, is a strong candidate for the role. Gary Kirsten stepped down as the men’s white-ball coach on October 28, 2024. Following his resignation, Jason Gillespie, the red-ball coach, temporarily took over as the head coach for Pakistan’s ongoing white-ball series in Australia. Aaqib Javed Likely to Become White-Ball Coach According to Samaa TV journalist Qadir Khawaja, Aaqib Javed is expected to be appointed soon. “Breaking News: Faakhta told me that Ex…
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh recently welcomed their second child – a baby boy. The couple already parents to their 6-year-old daughter Samaira – kept the news of the pregnancy private until the last moment. Rohit confirmed the birth on Instagram posting a photo with the caption: 15.11.2024. The image itself featured the word FAMILY styled after the popular TV show Friends with the phrase “the one where we are four.” Reports suggest that despite doubts about his availability for the first Test in Perth Rohit might travel to Australia sooner than expected due to…
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja recently shared his thoughts on Indian star Virat Kohli’s on-field demeanor ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Khawaja noted that Kohli once known for his aggressive and fiery behavior now appears more composed during matches. Earlier in his career Kohli made headlines for his confrontational attitude especially during matches against Australia. A memorable incident was during the 2012 series in Sydney where Kohli’s rude gesture toward the crowd drew widespread attention. When he captained India in the 2014-15 series Kohli engaged in sledging with players like David Warner and Mitchell Johnson but also showcased remarkable form,…
Mohammed Shami has made a strong return to competitive cricket after almost a year, signaling his potential comeback to India’s squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2024-25. Shami had been out of action since India’s loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final due to an Achilles tendon injury that required surgery earlier this year. The 34-year-old pacer was set to return for the Test series against New Zealand but faced another setback causing him to miss the Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad for 2024-25. Now Shami is back in action playing for Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy…
Tilak Varma’s hard work paid off during the third T20I against South Africa in Centurion. After playing at No. 4 in the first two games, scoring 33 and 20, he felt he needed to do more to secure his spot. So, after the second T20I in Gqeberha, Tilak asked captain Suryakumar Yadav if he could bat at No. 3. After the match, Suryakumar spoke about Tilak’s request: “Tilak came to me and asked to bat at No. 3. I told him to go for it, and he delivered. I’m thrilled for him and his family.” The captain confirmed that Tilak…
South Africa and India are gearing up to continue their T20I series with the third match set for November 13 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Keep reading this article for a detailed South Africa vs India Dream11 Prediction. South Africa vs India Match Details India currently leads the series after a strong performance in the first T20I. However South Africa made a comeback in the second match at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha, leveling the series with a convincing victory. As they head into the third T20I, both teams will be looking to take the upper hand. South Africa vs India Head-to-Head…
