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New Delhi: A fresh controversy has erupted over Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami after a viral video showed him drinking water during India's semi-final match against Australia, held during the holy month of Ramzan. The incident has triggered a sharp divide among Muslim clerics, with some...

Dhaka: Veteran Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim has retired from ODI cricket with immediate effect. The 37-year-old was part of Bangladesh's squad that exited the Champions Trophy from the group stage. He made the announcement on social media. "I am announcing my retirement from the...

Lahore: New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Champions Trophy semifinal to set up a summit clash against India, here Wednesday. New Zealand scored a mammoth 362 for six after electing to bat, courtesy Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson's fluent centuries, and then...

Lahore: Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson hit fluent centuries to propel New Zealand to a mammoth 362 for six against South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy here Wednesday. Ravindra produced a 101-ball 108-run knock that was laced with 13 fours and...

Lahore: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla, was among the cricket board representatives attending the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium here Wednesday. Shukla's presence at...

Dubai: Afghanistan’s rising star Azmatullah Omarzai has capped off a stellar ICC Champions Trophy campaign by reaching the summit of the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings. At just 25, Omarzai has dethroned his own teammate, veteran Mohammad Nabi, to claim the No. 1 spot, highlighting his...

Dubai: Team India secured a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 final by defeating Australia in the semi-finals. Key contributions came from Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and KL Rahul, but it was a shot played by skipper Rohit Sharma that grabbed attention. A video of...

Lahore: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy here Wednesday. The winner of the contest will face India, who beat Australia in the first semifinal Tuesday, in the summit...

Dubai: Australia's stand-in skipper and batting mainstay Steve Smith Wednesday announced his retirement from ODIs after his team's semifinal loss to India in the Champions Trophy here. The 35-year-old, who top-scored in the match with a 96-ball 73, informed his teammates of the decision after...

Mumbai: With India defeating Australia in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy (CT) 2025 with a four-wicket victory in Dubai Tuesday, Pakistan will not be able to organize the final of the event of which they were the host. As per the hybrid formula agreed...