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Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan has backed ace batter and former captain Babar Azam to break the rut in form in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Babar has been struggling for form since the last one and a half years and was dismissed cheaply in the currently ongoing tri-series as well.
"Babar has scored so many runs for Pakistan that we expect him to score a hundred in each game," Rizwan said as quoted by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. "If we don't judge him by those extreme expectations, you'll find he's still chipping in and contributing valuably for us.
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"As a captain, I expect a lot more of him too because of all he has done in the past. There is obviously an additional pressure because of it and I'm sure he feels that too. But if you look at his innings in South Africa, [he is still scoring runs]. It's not as if he has clear technical deficiencies, but he is still being tested. I am confident he'll come out of it," Rizwan added.
<h2>Babar's worrying form&nbsp;</h2>
Former Pakistan skipper Babar has been in a fix ever since the 2023 Asia Cup. He has scored 901 runs in 24 innings of 25 matches at an average of 42.90. He has managed eight fifties and a hundred - his average in that period, however, dropped to 38 against a career average of 56 if the innings of 151 against Nepal is taken out of account.
In the two matches played in the ongoing tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand, Babar managed 23 and 10 runs, respectively as an opener - causing more headache for Pakistan.
The batter did score two fifties on the tour of South Africa in December 2024 and Pakistan hope that he'll get back to form in the upcoming tournament in time as they look to defend their title.

Former Pakistan skipper Babar has been in a fix ever sine 2023 Asia Cup. He has scored 901 runs in 24 innings of 25 matches at an average of 42.90. Cricket Sports

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan has backed ace batter and former captain Babar Azam to break the rut in form in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Babar has been struggling for form since the last one and a half years and was dismissed cheaply in the currently ongoing tri-series as well. "Babar has scored so many runs for Pakistan that we expect him to score a hundred in each game," Rizwan said as quoted by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. "If we don't judge him by those extreme expectations, you'll find he's still chipping in and contributing valuably for us. Also Read: KKR-RCB to kick off IPL 2025 on March 22; full schedule to be out soon – Report "As a captain, I expect a lot more of him too because of all he has done in the past. There is obviously an additional pressure because of it and I'm sure he feels that too. But if you look at his innings in South Africa, [he is still scoring runs]. It's not as if he has clear technical deficiencies, but he is still being tested. I am confident he'll come out of it," Rizwan added. Babar's worrying form Former Pakistan skipper Babar has been in a fix ever since the 2023 Asia Cup. He has scored 901 runs in 24 innings of 25 matches at an average of 42.90. He has managed eight fifties and a hundred - his average in that period, however, dropped to 38 against a career average of 56 if the innings of 151 against Nepal is taken out of account. In the two matches played in the ongoing tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand, Babar managed 23 and 10 runs, respectively as an opener - causing more headache for Pakistan. The batter did score two fifties on the tour of South Africa in December 2024 and Pakistan hope that he'll get back to form in the upcoming tournament in time as they look to defend their title.

'He is still being tested,' Pak skipper Rizwan on Babar's form ahead of Champions Trophy

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will reportedly get underway on March 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rcb" rel="dofollow">Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</a> in the tournament opener. Though the BCCI has yet to release the final schedule of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, several updates on top teams have made headlines&mdash;check them out.<o:p></o:p>
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/royal-challengers-bengaluru-name-rajat-patidar-as-new-skipper-ahead-of-ipl-2025-8716503" rel="dofollow">RCB, who announced their new captain &ndash; Rajat Patidar</a>, on Thursday (Feb 13), will face off the hosts in a cracker of a contest, while last year&rsquo;s runners-up, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), will host Rajasthan Royals the next afternoon at home.
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Cricbuzz first reported that the IPL will continue to follow an old tradition of the city (belonging to the winner of the previous edition) hosting the curtain raiser for the next season; as a result, the iconic Eden Gardens will host the first match of IPL 2025. Besides, the same venue will host the season finale on Sunday (May 25). <o:p></o:p>
Meanwhile, after the January 12 Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla revealed the forthcoming season of the IPL will begin on March 23; however, the board seemed to have revised the dates. The BCCI might release the full schedule of IPL 2025 in a day or two.<o:p></o:p>
<h2>What&rsquo;s more?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Outside of the ten cities that will host matches, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mullanpur, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, Guwahati and Dharamsala will stage a few matches this season. Guwahati will host two games (of the Rajasthan Royals) with the Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings being the opponents on March 26 and 30, respectively.<o:p></o:p>
On the other hand, Dharamsala will host a few games this season, with the latest report suggesting that the venue might stage three matches in IPL 2025, one more than the previous edition. <o:p></o:p>
Moreover, Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while the Eden Gardens will stage Qualifier 2 and the summit clash.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Though the BCCI has yet to release the final schedule of IPL 2025, several updates on top teams, including the KRR, RCB, and SRH, have made headlines—check them out.

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will reportedly get underway on March 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the tournament opener. Though the BCCI has yet to release the final schedule of IPL 2025, several updates on top teams have made headlines—check them out. RCB, who announced their new captain – Rajat Patidar, on Thursday (Feb 13), will face off the hosts in a cracker of a contest, while last year’s runners-up, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), will host Rajasthan Royals the next afternoon at home. Also read | IPL 2025: ‘Virat Kohli doesn’t need captaincy…,’ RCB’s director of cricket Mo Bobat Cricbuzz first reported that the IPL will continue to follow an old tradition of the city (belonging to the winner of the previous edition) hosting the curtain raiser for the next season; as a result, the iconic Eden Gardens will host the first match of IPL 2025. Besides, the same venue will host the season finale on Sunday (May 25). Meanwhile, after the January 12 Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla revealed the forthcoming season of the IPL will begin on March 23; however, the board seemed to have revised the dates. The BCCI might release the full schedule of IPL 2025 in a day or two. What’s more? Outside of the ten cities that will host matches, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mullanpur, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, Guwahati and Dharamsala will stage a few matches this season. Guwahati will host two games (of the Rajasthan Royals) with the Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings being the opponents on March 26 and 30, respectively. On the other hand, Dharamsala will host a few games this season, with the latest report suggesting that the venue might stage three matches in IPL 2025, one more than the previous edition. Moreover, Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while the Eden Gardens will stage Qualifier 2 and the summit clash. (With inputs from agencies)

KKR vs RCB to kick off IPL 2025 on March 22, full schedule to be out soon: Report

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has detailed how a change in mindset midway through the tournament (2017 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy</a>) helped them overcome a massive mental block of beating India in an ICC event, as they accomplished their dream of squashing a billion Indian hopes in the summit clash, winning by 180 runs.
India beat Pakistan comprehensively in their group stage game earlier but faltered on the day when it mattered the most. Though India hold an upper hand over Pakistan in the World Cups (50 and 20 overs), the Men in Green have tasted success against their archrivals in Champions Trophy history, winning three of the five outings in the tournament.
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Reflecting on how Pakistan turned the tables around in that tournament, Sarfaraz said a pep talk from the seniors, including two all-rounders, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, helped them create history, winning their maiden Champions Trophy.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Afterwards (following defeat to India in the group stage), we had a great team meeting, and some of our senior guys&mdash;Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez&mdash;all said their piece. You need those types of characters around you.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;We changed our mindset from that day. The acrimony was very good for us; we made a couple of changes to the team, and it helped our confidence," Sarfaraz said in a chat with the ICC.
Pakistan lost their tournament opener to India but won the remaining games against South Africa, Sri Lanka and England en route to the final. After Pakistan had the better of the hosts in the crucial semis clash, beating India was a mere formality.
<h2>History!</h2>
In the final, Fakhar Zaman hit a brilliant hundred, while handy contributions from the middle order propelled them to 338 for four in 50 overs. India got off to the worst possible start, losing the top three, including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli</a> inside the first ten overs. Middle order collapse meant India had young <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya" rel="dofollow">Hardik Pandya</a>, and seasoned campaigner Ravindra Jadeja alongside the tail to chase the target; that turned out too much, as India lost the match by 180 runs.
"We knew we had beaten some of the best teams, so India was nothing we had not seen. I told the guys to relax, forget the result, and just give 100 per cent."&nbsp;
&ldquo;The rest is history. When the last wicket went down, and we won, it is impossible to describe that feeling in words. When I took the last catch, I was at the gully. And I just ran. I saw Shoaib Malik and ran into his arms, I jumped into him and hugged him. The whole team then joined in. It was indescribable,&rdquo; Sarfaraz noted.
Meanwhile, for the 2025 Champions Trophy, India and Pakistan are placed in Group A, alongside New Zealand and Bangladesh.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: India beat Pakistan comprehensively in their group stage game (in ICC Champions Trophy 2017) earlier but faltered on the day when it mattered the most.

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has detailed how a change in mindset midway through the tournament (2017 ICC Champions Trophy) helped them overcome a massive mental block of beating India in an ICC event, as they accomplished their dream of squashing a billion Indian hopes in the summit clash, winning by 180 runs. India beat Pakistan comprehensively in their group stage game earlier but faltered on the day when it mattered the most. Though India hold an upper hand over Pakistan in the World Cups (50 and 20 overs), the Men in Green have tasted success against their archrivals in Champions Trophy history, winning three of the five outings in the tournament. Also read | ‘Non-negotiable’ - No relief for Indian players as BCCI clears stance on new policy Reflecting on how Pakistan turned the tables around in that tournament, Sarfaraz said a pep talk from the seniors, including two all-rounders, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, helped them create history, winning their maiden Champions Trophy. “Afterwards (following defeat to India in the group stage), we had a great team meeting, and some of our senior guys—Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez—all said their piece. You need those types of characters around you.” “We changed our mindset from that day. The acrimony was very good for us; we made a couple of changes to the team, and it helped our confidence," Sarfaraz said in a chat with the ICC. Pakistan lost their tournament opener to India but won the remaining games against South Africa, Sri Lanka and England en route to the final. After Pakistan had the better of the hosts in the crucial semis clash, beating India was a mere formality. History! In the final, Fakhar Zaman hit a brilliant hundred, while handy contributions from the middle order propelled them to 338 for four in 50 overs. India got off to the worst possible start, losing the top three, including Virat Kohli inside the first ten overs. Middle order collapse meant India had young Hardik Pandya, and seasoned campaigner Ravindra Jadeja alongside the tail to chase the target; that turned out too much, as India lost the match by 180 runs. "We knew we had beaten some of the best teams, so India was nothing we had not seen. I told the guys to relax, forget the result, and just give 100 per cent." “The rest is history. When the last wicket went down, and we won, it is impossible to describe that feeling in words. When I took the last catch, I was at the gully. And I just ran. I saw Shoaib Malik and ran into his arms, I jumped into him and hugged him. The whole team then joined in. It was indescribable,” Sarfaraz noted. Meanwhile, for the 2025 Champions Trophy, India and Pakistan are placed in Group A, alongside New Zealand and Bangladesh. (With inputs from agencies)

Sarfaraz on how ‘change in mindset’ helped Pakistan crush India in 2017 Champions Trophy final

Despite Indian captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> getting caught off record claiming to speak with the new BCCI secretary over relaxing some pointers in the new mandate released by the BCCI in the wake of India&rsquo;s horrid run in Tests lately, the latest reports suggest that the board has cleared its stance over the same, saying these SOPs are &lsquo;non-negotiable&rsquo;.
Per Cricbuzz, the BCCI has formally and officially handed over the new SOPs &ndash; surrounding travel, nets, luggage allowances and travelling family members, including wives and partners, to all the players, informing all to abide by them.
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After India lost the home Test series to New Zealand (for the first time in history) before conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (for the first time in a decade), the BCCI came down hard on the centrally contracted Indian cricketers, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/domestic-cricket-participation-mandatory-for-india-selection-bcci-8628805" rel="dofollow">putting in several restrictions</a>. Though the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/no-wags-travelling-together-in-team-bus-among-several-updates-in-bccis-new-mandate-8621027" rel="dofollow">ten-pointer new policy</a> had several talking points, disallowing wives/girlfriends not to continue staying with their partners beyond two weeks (on long tours) and seven days (on short tours) made headlines.
Per the BCCI, the objective of this new SOP was &lsquo;to establish guidelines that promote discipline, unity, and a positive team environment while ensuring professional standards and operational efficiency during tours and series.&rsquo;&nbsp;
"There is no going back on this, and the players have made aware that the BCCI is very serious about the SOPs," a source close to the information revealed in a chat with Cricbuzz.
The source further revealed that most restrictions are around restricting personal staff during the ICC Champions Trophy.
"Personal staff (e.g., personal managers, chefs, assistants and security) are to be restricted on tours or series unless explicitly approved by the BCCI. This ensures that the focus remains on team operations and minimizes logistical challenges. - this has to be done away with."
"The players were known to have more than half a dozen staff in their personal entourages, including cooks, nannies and hairdressers, besides, the immediate family members. The BCCI is very strict about this rule," the source continued.&nbsp;
<h2>BCCI's new mandate</h2>
Per the earlier advisory issued by the board, all players must travel together in the team bus, with none allowed to travel separately to the training and matches; besides, another pointer stated that all players must stay in the same hotel.
"All players are expected to travel with the team to and from matches and practice sessions. Separate travel arrangements with families are discouraged to maintain discipline and team cohesion. Exceptions, if any, must be pre-approved by the head coach and Chairman of the Selection Committee," the advisory read.
"All players are required to stay for the entire duration of scheduled practice sessions and travel together to and from the venue. This rule ensures commitment and fosters a strong work ethic within the team,&rdquo; it further read.
Meanwhile, the Men in Blue will depart for Dubai for the eight-team tournament in two days (on February 15), with their first game scheduled for February 20 start against Bangladesh. India will face Pakistan in the marquee clash three days later on February 23, while against New Zealand a week later (March 2). &nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

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Despite Indian captain Rohit Sharma getting caught off record claiming to speak with the new BCCI secretary over relaxing some pointers in the new mandate released by the BCCI in the wake of India’s horrid run in Tests lately, the latest reports suggest that the board has cleared its stance over the same, saying these SOPs are ‘non-negotiable’. Per Cricbuzz, the BCCI has formally and officially handed over the new SOPs – surrounding travel, nets, luggage allowances and travelling family members, including wives and partners, to all the players, informing all to abide by them. Also read | ‘Please stop calling me King, I am not there yet,’ Pakistan’s Babar Azam tells fans After India lost the home Test series to New Zealand (for the first time in history) before conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (for the first time in a decade), the BCCI came down hard on the centrally contracted Indian cricketers, putting in several restrictions. Though the ten-pointer new policy had several talking points, disallowing wives/girlfriends not to continue staying with their partners beyond two weeks (on long tours) and seven days (on short tours) made headlines. Per the BCCI, the objective of this new SOP was ‘to establish guidelines that promote discipline, unity, and a positive team environment while ensuring professional standards and operational efficiency during tours and series.’ "There is no going back on this, and the players have made aware that the BCCI is very serious about the SOPs," a source close to the information revealed in a chat with Cricbuzz. The source further revealed that most restrictions are around restricting personal staff during the ICC Champions Trophy. "Personal staff (e.g., personal managers, chefs, assistants and security) are to be restricted on tours or series unless explicitly approved by the BCCI. This ensures that the focus remains on team operations and minimizes logistical challenges. - this has to be done away with." "The players were known to have more than half a dozen staff in their personal entourages, including cooks, nannies and hairdressers, besides, the immediate family members. The BCCI is very strict about this rule," the source continued. BCCI's new mandate Per the earlier advisory issued by the board, all players must travel together in the team bus, with none allowed to travel separately to the training and matches; besides, another pointer stated that all players must stay in the same hotel. "All players are expected to travel with the team to and from matches and practice sessions. Separate travel arrangements with families are discouraged to maintain discipline and team cohesion. Exceptions, if any, must be pre-approved by the head coach and Chairman of the Selection Committee," the advisory read. "All players are required to stay for the entire duration of scheduled practice sessions and travel together to and from the venue. This rule ensures commitment and fosters a strong work ethic within the team,” it further read. Meanwhile, the Men in Blue will depart for Dubai for the eight-team tournament in two days (on February 15), with their first game scheduled for February 20 start against Bangladesh. India will face Pakistan in the marquee clash three days later on February 23, while against New Zealand a week later (March 2). (With inputs from agencies)

‘Non-negotiable’ - No relief for Indian players as BCCI clears stance on new policy

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC&nbsp;Champions Trophy 2025&nbsp;is all set to start from February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan are hosting an ICC tournament.They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI WC along with India and Sri Lanka.
India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">ICC</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pcb" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">PCB</a>.
India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time).
The first semi-final will also be played in Dubai irrespective of India making it or not. The second semi-final, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan.
The final, on March 9, will be played in Lahore if India fails to qualify and in Dubai if the opposite happens. The hybrid model came in place due to political tensions between India and Pakistan because of which&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BCCI</a>&nbsp;declined to send the team to Pakistan.
A total of eight teams, i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are divided in two groups for the tournament.
<h2>Check 2025 Champions Trophy 2025 Live News and Latest Updates Today | Feb 13 below:</h2>

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LIVE | 2025 Champions Trophy Latest News and Updates Today | Feb 13

Gambhir reveals why Varun Chakaravarthy replaced Jaiswal in final India squad
India coach Gautam Gambhir has explained the reasoning behind replacing batter Yashasvi Jaiswal with spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy squad. The replacement came on the last day of squad deadline on Feb 11 - a day before India's final ODI against England on Feb 12.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-gambhir-reveals-why-varun-chakaravarthy-replaced-jaiswal-in-final-india-squad-8718391">Read Full Story</a>

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Latest News and Updates Today | Feb 13

ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Match Schedule
14 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Pakistan)
16 February &ndash; New Zealand v Afghanistan, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan)
17 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan)
17 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v Bangladesh, ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai (UAE)

India coach Gautam Gambhir opens up on Bumrah being ruled out of tournament
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up on premier pacer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jasprit Bumrah</a>&nbsp;missing the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy?page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy</a>&nbsp;due to a back injury. While Bumrah's scans reveal no major hinderance, India have decided to not rush him to the international cricket. The pacer last played in Sydney Test against Australia in early January when he picked up a back injury.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/icc-release-champions-trophy-warmup-games-schedule-from-to-be-played-february-14-to-17-8717781">Read Full Story</a>

ICC releases warm-up games schedule - Check Details Inside
Among the eight teams participating in the tournament, only five teams&mdash;Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh&mdash;will be taking part in the warm-up games scheduled from February 14 to 17. Pakistan, although, has named three first-class squads for the warm-up games named Pakistan Shaheens.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/icc-release-champions-trophy-warmup-games-schedule-from-to-be-played-february-14-to-17-8717781">Check Full Schedule</a>

South Africa Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen

Where to watch matches live in your country - Check Inside
The ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy 2025</a>&nbsp;is less than two weeks away and most of the teams have shifted their focus on the 50-over format to prepare for the tournament. India and England are playing an ODI series in India while Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa will be taking part in a tri-nation series from February 8 in Pakistan.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-where-to-watch-matches-live-on-tv-in-participating-countries-where-to-live-stream-champions-trophy-on-tv-and-mobile-app-in-india-pakistan-sa-nz-australia-england-afghanistan-bangladesh-8699107">Check Here</a>

Former pacer Zaheer says 'excess flexibility could come back to hurt' India
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan says that 'excessive flexibility' under coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gautam Gambhir</a>&nbsp;could hurt the team. Zaheer's comments could be about the changing batting order in the first two ODIs against England in the ongoing series. The team, however, won both matches by four wickets.
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Bangladesh skipper Shanto says Bangladesh 'going to tournament to become champions'
Bangladesh skipper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/najmul-hossain-shanto" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Najmul Hossain Shanto</a>&nbsp;says that his team is going to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy 2025</a>&nbsp;to 'become champions.' Shanto, however, acknowledged that all eight teams in the tournament are quality ones and have the ability to win. The Champions Trophy starts February 19 and Bangladesh start their campaign on Feb 20 against neighbours India in Dubai, UAE.
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West Indies batter &amp; 2004 Champions Trophy winner on Rohit Sharma
West Indies legend&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chris-gayle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>&nbsp;has thrown his support behind India skipper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a>, calling him a 'world-class' batter who is poised to deliver big performances in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to be played later this month in Pakistan and Dubai.
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List of players doubtful or ruled-out of tournament
The ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy</a>&nbsp;is set to begin in eight days and the teams are expected to submit their final squad on Tuesday (Feb 11). Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament which is already being played with cut-throat competition and under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent.
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Where to watch matches live in your country?
The tournament is being played for the first time since 2017 when Pakistan won the trophy by beating India in the final in the United Kingdom.
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Australia's Spencer Johnson dreams of replicating Mitchell Starc
Australia&rsquo;s Spencer Johnson is hoping to replicate Mitchell Johnson&rsquo;s performance in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 as the side prepare for the coveted tournament. Derailed with injuries, Johnson will have a huge role to play in the Champions Trophy as Australia will be without skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Starc as they are ruled out due to injury and personal reasons. The Aussie pacer will be one to watch out for as his side bid for the second Champions Trophy title in Pakistan.
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2025 Champions Trophy: The tournament begins February 19 in Pakistan while India is set to play all its matches in Dubai, UAE including the semi-final and the final. Cricket Sports

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start from February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan are hosting an ICC tournament.They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI WC along with India and Sri Lanka. India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the ICC and PCB. India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time). The first semi-final will also be played in Dubai irrespective of India making it or not. The second semi-final, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan. The final, on March 9, will be played in Lahore if India fails to qualify and in Dubai if the opposite happens. The hybrid model came in place due to political tensions between India and Pakistan because of which BCCI declined to send the team to Pakistan. A total of eight teams, i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are divided in two groups for the tournament. Check 2025 Champions Trophy 2025 Live News and Latest Updates Today | Feb 13 below:

HIGHLIGHTS | 2025 Champions Trophy: Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Latest News and Updates Today | Feb 13

Former Pakistan captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/babar-azam" rel="dofollow">Babar Azam</a> has urged the media and his countless fans on social media to stop calling him the &lsquo;King&rsquo;. Following Hasan Ali&rsquo;s infamous interview wherein he disclosed what Babar's teammates call him inside the dressing room, the star batter requested everyone to stop referring to him as the &lsquo;King&rsquo;.
Babar was among the top batters across formats some time ago, but his performances dipped massively in the past few years. Though he had been among runs, scoring bits and pieces, his last international hundred came against Nepal in August 2023 during the Asia Cup.
During the just concluded South Africa One-Dayer in Karachi, Babar departed on 23, while against New Zealand in the tri-series opener, he scored ten while opening the innings. &nbsp;
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&ldquo;Please stop calling me King. I am not King; I am not there yet. There are new roles for me now. Whatever I have done before is in the past. Every match is a fresh challenge, and I must focus on the present and future,&rdquo; Babar said in a chat with the media after the South Africa ODI, which Pakistan won by six wickets, completing their highest-successful run chase.
Pakistan reached the finals of this tri-series (thanks to a thumping win), with Babar praising the batting duo that completed their respective hundreds.
While the skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammad-rizwan?page=3" rel="dofollow">Mohammad Rizwan</a> remained unbeaten on 122, Salman Agha&rsquo;s maiden ODI hundred (134) helped Pakistan beat the Proteas and seal the final date with New Zealand on Friday in Karachi.
&ldquo;The team had a plan, and I stuck to it. Agha and Rizwan played brilliantly today,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>No reprise for Babar</h2>
Meanwhile, Babar has had a topsy-turvy past 15 months, wherein he failed to lead Pakistan to the 2023 ODI World Cup semis despite playing in favourable conditions. Later, the PCB removed him as the ODI captain, only for them to reappoint him as the white-ball skipper for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas, where the Men in Green got knocked out in the Group Stage itself.&nbsp;
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The repercussions followed as the board removed him again, appointing gloveman Rizwan as the new T20I and ODI captain. However, even that did not help Babar regain any form, as he struggled in home and away conditions across formats.
With the home Champions Trophy just around the corner (starting Feb 19), Pakistan will bank on Babar to hit top form at the right time, helping them defend their title.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Pakistan reached the finals of this tri-series (thanks to a thumping win), with Babar praising the batting duo that completed their respective hundreds.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has urged the media and his countless fans on social media to stop calling him the ‘King’. Following Hasan Ali’s infamous interview wherein he disclosed what Babar's teammates call him inside the dressing room, the star batter requested everyone to stop referring to him as the ‘King’. Babar was among the top batters across formats some time ago, but his performances dipped massively in the past few years. Though he had been among runs, scoring bits and pieces, his last international hundred came against Nepal in August 2023 during the Asia Cup. During the just concluded South Africa One-Dayer in Karachi, Babar departed on 23, while against New Zealand in the tri-series opener, he scored ten while opening the innings. Also read | ICC fine Shaheen Afridi, batters for breaching code of conduct during South Africa tie “Please stop calling me King. I am not King; I am not there yet. There are new roles for me now. Whatever I have done before is in the past. Every match is a fresh challenge, and I must focus on the present and future,” Babar said in a chat with the media after the South Africa ODI, which Pakistan won by six wickets, completing their highest-successful run chase. Pakistan reached the finals of this tri-series (thanks to a thumping win), with Babar praising the batting duo that completed their respective hundreds. While the skipper Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten on 122, Salman Agha’s maiden ODI hundred (134) helped Pakistan beat the Proteas and seal the final date with New Zealand on Friday in Karachi. “The team had a plan, and I stuck to it. Agha and Rizwan played brilliantly today,” he added. No reprise for Babar Meanwhile, Babar has had a topsy-turvy past 15 months, wherein he failed to lead Pakistan to the 2023 ODI World Cup semis despite playing in favourable conditions. Later, the PCB removed him as the ODI captain, only for them to reappoint him as the white-ball skipper for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas, where the Men in Green got knocked out in the Group Stage itself. Also read | PAK vs SA ODI: Heated moment! Shaheen Afridi and Matthew Breetzke face off after collision – WATCH The repercussions followed as the board removed him again, appointing gloveman Rizwan as the new T20I and ODI captain. However, even that did not help Babar regain any form, as he struggled in home and away conditions across formats. With the home Champions Trophy just around the corner (starting Feb 19), Pakistan will bank on Babar to hit top form at the right time, helping them defend their title. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Please stop calling me King, I am not there yet,’ Pakistan’s Babar Azam tells fans

India coach Gautam Gambhir has explained the reasoning behind replacing batter Yashasvi Jaiswal with spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the Champions Trophy squad. The replacement came on the last day of the squad deadline on Feb 11, a day before India's final ODI against England on Feb 12.
Jaiswal was included in the ODI squad against England, while Chakaravarthy was added at the last minute after his 14-wicket Player of the Series show against England in the T20Is series.
"Look, the only reason was because we wanted another wicket-taking option in the middle. We know what Varun brings to the table and know that Varun can be a massive threat to a lot of teams who haven't played him. He could be an X-factor as well," Gambhir said after completing 3-0 whitewash against England in Ahmedabad on Feb 12.
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"I'm not going to say that he's going to start and all that stuff, but it's always good to have a strong bowling line-up because we know that if he can actually get those wickets in the middle, it's always going to be an advantage, and that was one of the reasons. Otherwise, we know that Yashasvi has got a fabulous future ahead. It's just that we could only pick 15," he added.
<h2>Gambhir opens up on Bumrah's absence</h2>
Bumrah's scans revealed no major hindrance, but India decided not to rush him to international cricket. The pacer last played in Sydney Test against Australia in early January when he picked up a back injury.
&ldquo;If he&rsquo;s (Bumrah) injured, he&rsquo;s injured, whether it&rsquo;s me, whether it&rsquo;s the captain, we can&rsquo;t do much about it," Gambhir said.
&ldquo;Obviously, we know that he&rsquo;s an important factor. But as I mentioned, people like Harshit (Rana), Arshdeep (Singh), Mohammed Shami, all these guys will put their hands up. It&rsquo;s a great opportunity for them to try and deliver for the country," he added.

Champions Trophy: Jaiswal was included in the ODI squad against England, while Chakaravarthy was added at the last minute after his 14-wicket Player of the Series show against England T20Is. Cricket Sports

India coach Gautam Gambhir has explained the reasoning behind replacing batter Yashasvi Jaiswal with spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the Champions Trophy squad. The replacement came on the last day of the squad deadline on Feb 11, a day before India's final ODI against England on Feb 12. Jaiswal was included in the ODI squad against England, while Chakaravarthy was added at the last minute after his 14-wicket Player of the Series show against England in the T20Is series. "Look, the only reason was because we wanted another wicket-taking option in the middle. We know what Varun brings to the table and know that Varun can be a massive threat to a lot of teams who haven't played him. He could be an X-factor as well," Gambhir said after completing 3-0 whitewash against England in Ahmedabad on Feb 12. Also Read: Buttler responds to Shastri’s ‘false claim’ of England’s lazy training schedule on India tour "I'm not going to say that he's going to start and all that stuff, but it's always good to have a strong bowling line-up because we know that if he can actually get those wickets in the middle, it's always going to be an advantage, and that was one of the reasons. Otherwise, we know that Yashasvi has got a fabulous future ahead. It's just that we could only pick 15," he added. Gambhir opens up on Bumrah's absence Bumrah's scans revealed no major hindrance, but India decided not to rush him to international cricket. The pacer last played in Sydney Test against Australia in early January when he picked up a back injury. “If he’s (Bumrah) injured, he’s injured, whether it’s me, whether it’s the captain, we can’t do much about it," Gambhir said. “Obviously, we know that he’s an important factor. But as I mentioned, people like Harshit (Rana), Arshdeep (Singh), Mohammed Shami, all these guys will put their hands up. It’s a great opportunity for them to try and deliver for the country," he added.

Champions Trophy: Gambhir reveals why Varun Chakaravarthy replaced Jaiswal in final India squad

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up on premier pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> missing the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy?page=1">Champions Trophy</a> due to a back injury. While Bumrah's scans reveal no major hinderance, India have decided to not rush him to the international cricket. The pacer last played in Sydney Test against Australia in early January when he picked up a back injury.
&ldquo;If he&rsquo;s (Bumrah) injured, he&rsquo;s injured, whether it&rsquo;s me, whether it&rsquo;s the captain, we can&rsquo;t do much about it," Gambhir said after completing a 3-0 whitewash against England in Ahmedabad on February 12.
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&ldquo;Obviously, we know that he&rsquo;s an important factor. But as I mentioned, people like Harshit (Rana), Arshdeep (Singh), Mohammed Shami, all these guys will put their hand up. It&rsquo;s a great opportunity for them to try and deliver for the country," he added.
<h2>Gambhir backs Shami to play crucial role</h2>
The head coach, however, has backed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a> to come good in absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Shami made the comeback to international cricket in T20I series against England which was played prior to the ODIs.
&ldquo;Look, it&rsquo;s always good to have a world-class bowler back. With his experience, with his quality, we all know what he can do with the ball in his hand," Gambhir said of Shami.
&ldquo;Obviously, we were trying to manage his (Shami) workload. That&rsquo;s the reason why we played him two T20s and two one-dayers. Hopefully, he&rsquo;s going to be fresh and ready to go in the Champions Trophy," added the India head coach.
India has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah's replacement in the Champions Trophy squad. India also selected mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the final squad after the spinner took 14 wickets in the England T20Is and performed well in the only ODI he played in Cuttack.

Champions Trophy 2025: While Bumrah's scans reveal no major hinderance, India have decided to not rush him to the international cricket. Sports

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up on premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah missing the upcoming Champions Trophy due to a back injury. While Bumrah's scans reveal no major hinderance, India have decided to not rush him to the international cricket. The pacer last played in Sydney Test against Australia in early January when he picked up a back injury. “If he’s (Bumrah) injured, he’s injured, whether it’s me, whether it’s the captain, we can’t do much about it," Gambhir said after completing a 3-0 whitewash against England in Ahmedabad on February 12. Also Read: ICC releases warm-up games schedule - Check Details Inside “Obviously, we know that he’s an important factor. But as I mentioned, people like Harshit (Rana), Arshdeep (Singh), Mohammed Shami, all these guys will put their hand up. It’s a great opportunity for them to try and deliver for the country," he added. Gambhir backs Shami to play crucial role The head coach, however, has backed Mohammed Shami to come good in absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Shami made the comeback to international cricket in T20I series against England which was played prior to the ODIs. “Look, it’s always good to have a world-class bowler back. With his experience, with his quality, we all know what he can do with the ball in his hand," Gambhir said of Shami. “Obviously, we were trying to manage his (Shami) workload. That’s the reason why we played him two T20s and two one-dayers. Hopefully, he’s going to be fresh and ready to go in the Champions Trophy," added the India head coach. India has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah's replacement in the Champions Trophy squad. India also selected mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the final squad after the spinner took 14 wickets in the England T20Is and performed well in the only ODI he played in Cuttack.

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England captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jos-butler" rel="dofollow">Jos Buttler</a> has hit back at former Indian cricketer-turned-broadcaster <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ravi-shastri" rel="dofollow">Ravi Shastri</a> for falsely claiming that England had just one training session on their horrid Indian tour, where they lost seven out of eight matches, including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-vs-england-3rd-odi-live-score-check-ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-match-today-live-cricket-score-and-updates-live-streaming-8713108" rel="dofollow">suffering a whitewash in the recently concluded ODI series</a>. After going down (1-4) in the T20Is, England lost the three One-Dayers (on the trot), with the one in Ahmedabad (by 142 runs) being the latest.
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However, after the crushing defeat in the final ODI before the action moves to the ICC Champions Trophy (starting Feb 19 in Pakistan), Shastri accused England of having &lsquo;just one training session&rsquo; throughout the series, which Buttler called untrue.
Though he had tight scheduling and excessive and longer travels as reasons (to defend) for his players not training enough ahead of the matches, Buttler said they trained plenty during the tour whilst maintaining a good team environment for the players to thrive and work on getting better.
"I'm not sure that's quite true," Buttler replied to Shastri's accusation.&nbsp;
"I think we've had a reasonably long tour, a few long travel days... there have been a couple of times we've not trained, but we've certainly done plenty of training throughout the tour. We obviously try to create a really good environment, but don't mistake that for a lazy environment or a lack of effort. The guys are desperate to perform, do well and improve,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>India loss is not &lsquo;concerning&rsquo;</h2>
England lost their fourth One-Day series since the last ODI World Cup (in 2023), where they got knocked out in the group stage, but Buttler feels that despite this result (0-3), they sit comfortably to take on the heavyweights in the first showpiece event of the year.&nbsp;
Buttler complimented India for playing the right brand of cricket, feeling no shame in losing to a better team across two formats, but admitted England was far from being their best throughout.
"We want the results to build confidence and win games - that feels a lot better having won matches as opposed to losing. We're up against a good side in their own conditions, they're probably the benchmark in ODI cricket at the moment," Buttler said, seeing a silver lining in his team not playing to their potential yet.
"We've not played near our potential, we've had some moments in games, never enough to force results or look like winning games of cricket in the last three matches. But I think the fact we're not anywhere near our potential yet or playing individually or collectively where we know we can be gives us something to look forward to, believe we can get there and be a dangerous team in the Champions Trophy," Buttler continued.&nbsp;
England is placed in Group B, alongside Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: England lost their fourth ODI series since the 2023 World Cup, but Buttler feels confident heading into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 despite this result.

England captain Jos Buttler has hit back at former Indian cricketer-turned-broadcaster Ravi Shastri for falsely claiming that England had just one training session on their horrid Indian tour, where they lost seven out of eight matches, including suffering a whitewash in the recently concluded ODI series. After going down (1-4) in the T20Is, England lost the three One-Dayers (on the trot), with the one in Ahmedabad (by 142 runs) being the latest. Also read | Kevin Pietersen gobsmacked after England surrender ODI series 3-0: 'I’m sorry, but I am absolutely...' However, after the crushing defeat in the final ODI before the action moves to the ICC Champions Trophy (starting Feb 19 in Pakistan), Shastri accused England of having ‘just one training session’ throughout the series, which Buttler called untrue. Though he had tight scheduling and excessive and longer travels as reasons (to defend) for his players not training enough ahead of the matches, Buttler said they trained plenty during the tour whilst maintaining a good team environment for the players to thrive and work on getting better. "I'm not sure that's quite true," Buttler replied to Shastri's accusation. "I think we've had a reasonably long tour, a few long travel days... there have been a couple of times we've not trained, but we've certainly done plenty of training throughout the tour. We obviously try to create a really good environment, but don't mistake that for a lazy environment or a lack of effort. The guys are desperate to perform, do well and improve,” he added. India loss is not ‘concerning’ England lost their fourth One-Day series since the last ODI World Cup (in 2023), where they got knocked out in the group stage, but Buttler feels that despite this result (0-3), they sit comfortably to take on the heavyweights in the first showpiece event of the year. Buttler complimented India for playing the right brand of cricket, feeling no shame in losing to a better team across two formats, but admitted England was far from being their best throughout. "We want the results to build confidence and win games - that feels a lot better having won matches as opposed to losing. We're up against a good side in their own conditions, they're probably the benchmark in ODI cricket at the moment," Buttler said, seeing a silver lining in his team not playing to their potential yet. "We've not played near our potential, we've had some moments in games, never enough to force results or look like winning games of cricket in the last three matches. But I think the fact we're not anywhere near our potential yet or playing individually or collectively where we know we can be gives us something to look forward to, believe we can get there and be a dangerous team in the Champions Trophy," Buttler continued. England is placed in Group B, alongside Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa. (With inputs from agencies)

Buttler responds to Shastri’s ‘false claim’ of England’s lazy training schedule on India tour

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the warm-up games schedule ahead of the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy?page=1">Champions Trophy 2025</a>. The ICC tournament is set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan while India play their matches in Dubai, UAE.&nbsp;
Among the eight teams participating in the tournament, only five teams&mdash;Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh&mdash;will be taking part in the warm-up games scheduled from February 14 to 17. Pakistan, although, has named three first-class squads for the warm-up games named Pakistan Shaheens.
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<h2>ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Match Schedule</h2>
14 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Pakistan)
16 February &ndash; New Zealand v Afghanistan, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan)
17 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan)
17 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v Bangladesh, ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai (UAE)
All the matches will be played as day-night fixture - just like the Champions Trophy 2025.
India, England, and Australia, meanwhile, have decided not to take part in the warm-up fixtures. While India and England recently played a three-ODI series, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-vs-england-3rd-odi-live-score-check-ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-match-today-live-cricket-score-and-updates-live-streaming-8713108">India won 3-0</a>, Australia are taking part in the two-ODI series in Sri Lanka.
Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament, which will witness cut-throat competition and is being played under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent.
Among the top players who are ruled out for the tournament are Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc (Australia), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> (India), and Gerald Coetzee and Anrich Nortje (South Africa).
All the above players barring Mitchell Starc were ruled out due to injury, while Starc withdrew from the tournament due to personal reasons. Steve Smith will be leading the Australia side in the ICC tournament in Cummins' absence.

Champions Trophy 2025: Only five of eight teams - Afghanistan, NZ, SA, Pakistan and Bangladesh will be taking part in the warm-up games scheduled from Feb 14 to 17. Cricket Sports

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the warm-up games schedule ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC tournament is set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan while India play their matches in Dubai, UAE. Among the eight teams participating in the tournament, only five teams—Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—will be taking part in the warm-up games scheduled from February 14 to 17. Pakistan, although, has named three first-class squads for the warm-up games named Pakistan Shaheens. Also Read: Skipper Shanto says Bangladesh 'going to Champions Trophy to become champions' ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Match Schedule 14 February – Pakistan Shaheens v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Pakistan) 16 February – New Zealand v Afghanistan, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan) 17 February – Pakistan Shaheens v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan) 17 February – Pakistan Shaheens v Bangladesh, ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai (UAE) All the matches will be played as day-night fixture - just like the Champions Trophy 2025. India, England, and Australia, meanwhile, have decided not to take part in the warm-up fixtures. While India and England recently played a three-ODI series, which India won 3-0, Australia are taking part in the two-ODI series in Sri Lanka. Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament, which will witness cut-throat competition and is being played under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent. Among the top players who are ruled out for the tournament are Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc (Australia), Jasprit Bumrah (India), and Gerald Coetzee and Anrich Nortje (South Africa). All the above players barring Mitchell Starc were ruled out due to injury, while Starc withdrew from the tournament due to personal reasons. Steve Smith will be leading the Australia side in the ICC tournament in Cummins' absence.

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Indian batting stalwart <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli</a> doesn&rsquo;t need a &lsquo;captaincy title&rsquo; to lead, says <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rcb" rel="dofollow">RCB</a>&rsquo;s director of cricket, Mo Bobat. On Thursday (Feb 13), the IPL franchise announced batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/royal-challengers-bengaluru-name-rajat-patidar-as-new-skipper-ahead-of-ipl-2025-8716503" rel="dofollow">Rajat Patidar as their new captain</a> ahead of the 18th edition (starting March 21), with Bobat admitting discussing Kohli&rsquo;s name among all options discussed for the role.
Speaking during the event in Bengaluru, Bobat reflected on RCB&rsquo;s decision to appoint Patidar and not Kohli, who was rumoured to take over the captaincy role following Faf du Plessis&rsquo; departure, saying regardless of who leads the franchise, Virat remains an integral part of the leadership group, something that comes naturally to him.
&ldquo;Of course, Virat was an option, and that goes without saying, and I know that the fans would've probably lent towards Virat in the first instance, but we've seen a lot of love for Rajat too," RCB&rsquo;s Mo Bobat said at an event in Bengaluru.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Look, my point on Virat would be that Virat doesn't need a captaincy title to lead. I think leadership, as we've all seen, is one of his strongest instincts. I think it just comes naturally to him. He leads regardless,&rdquo; he continued.
Virat captained RCB for nine years (from 2013 to 2021) before stepping down, with former South Africa captain Du Plessis succeeding him. However, with the RCB not retaining Faf (as he moved to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025), the fans thought they could pick Kohli as the new captain, which did not happen.
Speaking on how Patidar can follow Faf&rsquo;s path (of leaning towards Kohli), Bobat said, "Everybody in the country and everyone in the world knows that Virat's a leader in every sense of the word. Andy [Flower, head coach] and I lean on him quite a lot. Faf has lent on him quite a lot, and we're pretty sure that Rajat will be leaning on him too.&rdquo;
<h2>Kohli backed Patidar&rsquo;s selection as new RCB captain</h2>
Bobat also admitted that Kohli was part of the discussions leading to Patidar's appointment as the new RCB captain. Bobat said he, the head coach (Flower), spent time with Kohli (in Ahmedabad) earlier this week, where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-backs-rajat-patidar-for-captaincy-role-at-rcb-says-this-is-very-well-deserved-8716941" rel="dofollow">Kohli expressed excitement in the franchise&rsquo;s call to name Rajat as Faf&rsquo;s successor</a>.&nbsp;
"Andy and I spent some time with Virat earlier this week actually in Ahmedabad, and it was really nice getting some time with him and talking things through with him [about captaincy]," Bobat said.&nbsp;
"And what was so obvious was he had so much energy and excitement for this decision and this appointment. He's so pleased for Rajat, like us. He knows how deserving Rajat is of this opportunity and is right behind him,&rdquo; he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: On Thursday (Feb 13), RCB announced Rajat Patidar as their new captain, with Bobat admitting discussing Kohli’s name among all options discussed for the role.

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli doesn’t need a ‘captaincy title’ to lead, says RCB’s director of cricket, Mo Bobat. On Thursday (Feb 13), the IPL franchise announced batter Rajat Patidar as their new captain ahead of the 18th edition (starting March 21), with Bobat admitting discussing Kohli’s name among all options discussed for the role. Speaking during the event in Bengaluru, Bobat reflected on RCB’s decision to appoint Patidar and not Kohli, who was rumoured to take over the captaincy role following Faf du Plessis’ departure, saying regardless of who leads the franchise, Virat remains an integral part of the leadership group, something that comes naturally to him. “Of course, Virat was an option, and that goes without saying, and I know that the fans would've probably lent towards Virat in the first instance, but we've seen a lot of love for Rajat too," RCB’s Mo Bobat said at an event in Bengaluru. “Look, my point on Virat would be that Virat doesn't need a captaincy title to lead. I think leadership, as we've all seen, is one of his strongest instincts. I think it just comes naturally to him. He leads regardless,” he continued. Virat captained RCB for nine years (from 2013 to 2021) before stepping down, with former South Africa captain Du Plessis succeeding him. However, with the RCB not retaining Faf (as he moved to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025), the fans thought they could pick Kohli as the new captain, which did not happen. Speaking on how Patidar can follow Faf’s path (of leaning towards Kohli), Bobat said, "Everybody in the country and everyone in the world knows that Virat's a leader in every sense of the word. Andy [Flower, head coach] and I lean on him quite a lot. Faf has lent on him quite a lot, and we're pretty sure that Rajat will be leaning on him too.” Kohli backed Patidar’s selection as new RCB captain Bobat also admitted that Kohli was part of the discussions leading to Patidar's appointment as the new RCB captain. Bobat said he, the head coach (Flower), spent time with Kohli (in Ahmedabad) earlier this week, where Kohli expressed excitement in the franchise’s call to name Rajat as Faf’s successor. "Andy and I spent some time with Virat earlier this week actually in Ahmedabad, and it was really nice getting some time with him and talking things through with him [about captaincy]," Bobat said. "And what was so obvious was he had so much energy and excitement for this decision and this appointment. He's so pleased for Rajat, like us. He knows how deserving Rajat is of this opportunity and is right behind him,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: ‘Virat Kohli doesn’t need captaincy…,’ RCB’s director of cricket Mo Bobat

The ICC has fined Pakistan seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shaheen-afridi" rel="dofollow">Shaheen Shah Afridi</a> and batters Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam for breaching the code of conduct during the recently concluded South Africa tie in Karachi on Wednesday (Feb 12). While Shaheen was fined 25 per cent of his match fees for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/pak-vs-sa-odi-heated-moment-shaheen-afridi-matthew-breetzke-face-off-after-collisionwatch-8715461" rel="dofollow">breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC code of conduct</a>, Kamran and Saud were slapped with 10% of their match fees for breaching Article 2.5 (of the code).
All three were involved in separate instances during the high-octane game against South Africa, which Pakistan won by six wickets, completing their highest-successful ODI run chase.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-bangladesh-skipper-shanto-says-bangladesh-going-to-tournament-to-become-champions-8717076" rel="dofollow">2025 Champions Trophy: Skipper Shanto says Bangladesh 'going to tournament to become champions'</a>
While the apex body found Shaheen guilty of obstructing Matthew Breetzke as he completed a single during the 28th over of the first innings, the two remaining batters were fined for aggressively celebrating Temba Bavuma&rsquo;s wicket.
The first instance occurred during the 28th over of South Africa&rsquo;s innings when Afridi deliberately obstructed Breetzke&rsquo;s path as he completed his run; that happened right after both got involved in a verbal argument.
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The second instance unfolded in the next over, when Shakeel accounted for Bavuma&rsquo;s dismissal (run out via direct throw), and Ghulam celebrated aggressively and too close to Bavuma, breaching ICC&rsquo;s code of conduct.
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Fireworks all around! 🥵 Temba Bavuma is dismissed by a brilliant throw from Saud Shakeel, but its the feisty celebrations that are grabbing the limelight! 😏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TriNationSeriesOnFanCode?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TriNationSeriesOnFanCode</a> <a href="https://t.co/glTykGVqS9">pic.twitter.com/glTykGVqS9</a>
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Besides facing fines for their respective actions, all three players have received one demerit point each to their disciplinary records, though none had received any in the past 24 months.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, all players have accepted the punishments, as no formal hearings regarding this instance will take place.&nbsp;
<h2>Pakistan complete historic chase to reach final</h2>
Hosting a tri-series for the first time in several years, Pakistan lost the tournament opener to New Zealand by 78 runs but returned stronger by beating South Africa in the do-or-die match in Karachi. Bowling first after losing the toss, Pakistan conceded a mammoth 352 for five in the first innings, with Bavuma (82), Breetzke (82) and Heinrich Klaasen (87) being their top scorers.
Chasing 353, Pakistan lost <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/babar-azam" rel="dofollow">Babar Azam</a> (23) inside the Powerplay before Shakeel departed inside the 10th over. Six balls later, dangerous opener Fakhar Zaman returned to the pavilion with Pakistan&rsquo;s scorecard reading 91 for three.
Skipper and gloveman Mohammad Rizwan, alongside all-rounder Salman Agha, put Pakistan back on the track and soon after put them in the driver&rsquo;s seat, completing respective hundreds. While Rizwan remained unbeaten on 122, Agha got out on 134 before Tayyab Tahir hit the winning run to seal the win for his team.&nbsp;
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A record chase and a win for the ages!💪🏽 Powered by Rizwan and Agha's centuries, Pakistan booked a place in the finals of the Tri-Nation Series with a spectacular win over South Africa in Karachi.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TriNationSeriesOnFanCode?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TriNationSeriesOnFanCode</a> <a href="https://t.co/NH96Z7QqTn">pic.twitter.com/NH96Z7QqTn</a>
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Pakistan will play New Zealand in the tri-series final on Friday (Feb 14) in Karachi.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: All were involved in separate instances during the game against South Africa, which Pakistan won by six wickets, completing their highest-successful ODI chase.

The ICC has fined Pakistan seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi and batters Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam for breaching the code of conduct during the recently concluded South Africa tie in Karachi on Wednesday (Feb 12). While Shaheen was fined 25 per cent of his match fees for breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC code of conduct, Kamran and Saud were slapped with 10% of their match fees for breaching Article 2.5 (of the code). All three were involved in separate instances during the high-octane game against South Africa, which Pakistan won by six wickets, completing their highest-successful ODI run chase. Also read | 2025 Champions Trophy: Skipper Shanto says Bangladesh 'going to tournament to become champions' While the apex body found Shaheen guilty of obstructing Matthew Breetzke as he completed a single during the 28th over of the first innings, the two remaining batters were fined for aggressively celebrating Temba Bavuma’s wicket. The first instance occurred during the 28th over of South Africa’s innings when Afridi deliberately obstructed Breetzke’s path as he completed his run; that happened right after both got involved in a verbal argument. Watch - It's getting all heated out there! 🥵 Shaheen Afridi did not take kindly to Matthew Breetzke's reaction, leading to an altercation in the middle! 🔥#TriNationSeriesOnFanCode pic.twitter.com/J2SutoEZQs — FanCode (@FanCode) February 12, 2025 The second instance unfolded in the next over, when Shakeel accounted for Bavuma’s dismissal (run out via direct throw), and Ghulam celebrated aggressively and too close to Bavuma, breaching ICC’s code of conduct. Fireworks all around! 🥵 Temba Bavuma is dismissed by a brilliant throw from Saud Shakeel, but its the feisty celebrations that are grabbing the limelight! 😏#TriNationSeriesOnFanCode pic.twitter.com/glTykGVqS9 — FanCode (@FanCode) February 12, 2025 Besides facing fines for their respective actions, all three players have received one demerit point each to their disciplinary records, though none had received any in the past 24 months. Meanwhile, all players have accepted the punishments, as no formal hearings regarding this instance will take place. Pakistan complete historic chase to reach final Hosting a tri-series for the first time in several years, Pakistan lost the tournament opener to New Zealand by 78 runs but returned stronger by beating South Africa in the do-or-die match in Karachi. Bowling first after losing the toss, Pakistan conceded a mammoth 352 for five in the first innings, with Bavuma (82), Breetzke (82) and Heinrich Klaasen (87) being their top scorers. Chasing 353, Pakistan lost Babar Azam (23) inside the Powerplay before Shakeel departed inside the 10th over. Six balls later, dangerous opener Fakhar Zaman returned to the pavilion with Pakistan’s scorecard reading 91 for three. Skipper and gloveman Mohammad Rizwan, alongside all-rounder Salman Agha, put Pakistan back on the track and soon after put them in the driver’s seat, completing respective hundreds. While Rizwan remained unbeaten on 122, Agha got out on 134 before Tayyab Tahir hit the winning run to seal the win for his team. A record chase and a win for the ages!💪🏽 Powered by Rizwan and Agha's centuries, Pakistan booked a place in the finals of the Tri-Nation Series with a spectacular win over South Africa in Karachi.#TriNationSeriesOnFanCode pic.twitter.com/NH96Z7QqTn — FanCode (@FanCode) February 12, 2025 Pakistan will play New Zealand in the tri-series final on Friday (Feb 14) in Karachi. (With inputs from agencies)

ICC fine Shaheen Afridi, batters for breaching code of conduct during South Africa tie

Bangladesh skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/najmul-hossain-shanto">Najmul Hossain Shanto</a> says that his team is going to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a> to "become champions". Shanto, however, acknowledged that all eight teams in the tournament are quality ones and have the ability to win. The Champions Trophy starts on February 19 and Bangladesh start their campaign on Feb 20 against neighbours India in Dubai, UAE.
<h2>'We can achieve our goal'</h2>
"We are going to the Champions Trophy to become champions," Shanto said as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo.&nbsp;
"All eight teams deserve to be champions in this tournament. They are all quality teams. I believe our team has the ability. No one will feel extra pressure. Everyone genuinely wants (to become champions), and believes in their capabilities. We don't know what Allah has written in our fate. We are working hard and doing our best. I believe we can achieve our goal," he added.
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Bangladesh, however, will be without their premier all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shakib-al-hasan">Shakib Al Hasan</a> who has been suspended following the reporting of suspected action. Shanto seems to be over the fact and says: "It would have been great if he were here. This question has been answered many times. I don't think it's relevant to talk about this before a tournament."
Bangladesh's performance in ODIs has been sub-par - they have lost 24 of the 41 ODIs they have played since 2023, including their last series against West Indies in December 2024.
The team is missing some established names in Litton Das and Tamim Iqbal but Shanto remains confident about the 15-man squad selected for the tournament.
Bangladesh Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana

Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh's performance in ODIs although has been sub-par - they have lost 24 of the 41 ODIs they have played since 2023, including their last series against WI. Cricket Sports

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto says that his team is going to the Champions Trophy 2025 to "become champions". Shanto, however, acknowledged that all eight teams in the tournament are quality ones and have the ability to win. The Champions Trophy starts on February 19 and Bangladesh start their campaign on Feb 20 against neighbours India in Dubai, UAE. 'We can achieve our goal' "We are going to the Champions Trophy to become champions," Shanto said as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. "All eight teams deserve to be champions in this tournament. They are all quality teams. I believe our team has the ability. No one will feel extra pressure. Everyone genuinely wants (to become champions), and believes in their capabilities. We don't know what Allah has written in our fate. We are working hard and doing our best. I believe we can achieve our goal," he added. Also Read: 'Why can't he...,' India coach Gambhir backs Gill to come good in Tests after stellar ODIs vs ENG Bangladesh, however, will be without their premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan who has been suspended following the reporting of suspected action. Shanto seems to be over the fact and says: "It would have been great if he were here. This question has been answered many times. I don't think it's relevant to talk about this before a tournament." Bangladesh's performance in ODIs has been sub-par - they have lost 24 of the 41 ODIs they have played since 2023, including their last series against West Indies in December 2024. The team is missing some established names in Litton Das and Tamim Iqbal but Shanto remains confident about the 15-man squad selected for the tournament. Bangladesh Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana

2025 Champions Trophy: Skipper Shanto says Bangladesh 'going to tournament to become champions'

India head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a> praised batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> after whitewashing England 3-0 in the ODI series with win in the third ODI on Feb 12. Gill had a wonderful series as a batter - scoring 259 runs in three innings at an average of 86.33. The batter went past fifty in each of the three matches including a hundred in the last ODI in Ahmedabad.
<h2>Gambhir backs Gill</h2>
"Look, the problem is that we keep judging people after every inning. He's still a young batter. He's still 25. He's got a great future ahead of him," said Gambhir at the post-match presentation on Wednesday. Gambhir's comments came on Gill's poor form on Australia Test tour like most of the batters.
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"If he's been consistent in one format, Test cricket is tough, and he's shown that he belongs to that format as well. I hope that going forward, he can actually deliver in that format too. If someone can do it in 50-over cricket, why can't he do it in Test cricket as well? He's played some really good innings in the Test format," he said.
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"By judging a young cricketer after every inning, we're not going to carry Indian cricket forward like that. You've got to start putting trust in these young players. He's still 25. So, imagine what can happen in the next couple of years if we keep backing him and keep backing a lot of young cricketers in that dressing room. So, that is something we need to be clear about," Gambhir added.
India now turn their focus on Champions Trophy which begins February 19 in Pakistan. The Men In Blue, however, start their campaign on February 20 in Dubai, UAE. After facing Bangladesh in the first match, India face arch-rivals Pakistan on Feb 23 and New Zealand on March 2 in the last group-stage match.

IND vs ENG: Gill had a wonderful series as a batter - scoring 259 runs in three innings at an average of 86.33. The batter went past fifty in each of the three matches including a hundred. Cricket Sports

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised batter Shubman Gill after whitewashing England 3-0 in the ODI series with win in the third ODI on Feb 12. Gill had a wonderful series as a batter - scoring 259 runs in three innings at an average of 86.33. The batter went past fifty in each of the three matches including a hundred in the last ODI in Ahmedabad. Gambhir backs Gill "Look, the problem is that we keep judging people after every inning. He's still a young batter. He's still 25. He's got a great future ahead of him," said Gambhir at the post-match presentation on Wednesday. Gambhir's comments came on Gill's poor form on Australia Test tour like most of the batters. Also Read: Kevin Pietersen gobsmacked after England surrender ODI series 3-0, says 'I’m sorry, but I am absolutely...' "If he's been consistent in one format, Test cricket is tough, and he's shown that he belongs to that format as well. I hope that going forward, he can actually deliver in that format too. If someone can do it in 50-over cricket, why can't he do it in Test cricket as well? He's played some really good innings in the Test format," he said. Also Read: Gill surpasses SA's Hashim Amla to become fastest to score 2500 ODI runs "By judging a young cricketer after every inning, we're not going to carry Indian cricket forward like that. You've got to start putting trust in these young players. He's still 25. So, imagine what can happen in the next couple of years if we keep backing him and keep backing a lot of young cricketers in that dressing room. So, that is something we need to be clear about," Gambhir added. India now turn their focus on Champions Trophy which begins February 19 in Pakistan. The Men In Blue, however, start their campaign on February 20 in Dubai, UAE. After facing Bangladesh in the first match, India face arch-rivals Pakistan on Feb 23 and New Zealand on March 2 in the last group-stage match.

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With only days remaining to the Champions Trophy, Pakistan continues to face mounting criticism, with the ongoing Tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand also under scrutiny.&nbsp;
The tournament, held in Karachi, has already seen a few controversial moments, including an incident involving New Zealand&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rachin-ravindra">Rachin Ravindra</a>, which left him injured badly. Another flashpoint occurred when Pakistan&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shaheen-afridi">Shaheen Afridi</a> and South Africa&rsquo;s Matthew Breetzke found themselves in a tense confrontation on the field.
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The altercation unfolded during the 29th over of the innings when South African batter Matthew Breetzke appeared to gesture as if to strike Afridi with his bat. The Pakistani pacer, visibly angered, confronted Breetzke, leading to a heated exchange between the two. While the situation initially seemed to calm down, tensions flared again later in the same over.
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As Shaheen delivered another ball, he positioned himself in Breetzke&rsquo;s path as the batter attempted a run. The two players collided, though Breetzke managed to maintain his balance and complete the run. Frustrated by the incident, the South African batter confronted Afridi once more, prompting intervention from other players and the on-field umpire to separate them before play resumed at the National Bank Stadium.
<h2>Breetzke shines on debut</h2>
Despite the heated on-field moment, Matthew Breetzke continued to impress with the bat. After South Africa elected to bat first, they suffered an early setback when Tony de Zorzi was dismissed by Shaheen Afridi. However, Breetzke and skipper Temba Bavuma built a solid 119-run partnership, with Bavuma scoring 82 off 96 balls and Breetzke smashing 83 off 84 before falling to Khushdil Shah. South Africa finished strongly, posting a formidable total of 352/5.
Breetzke&rsquo;s performance in the Tri-series has been remarkable, especially in his ODI debut, where he notched a stunning 150 against New Zealand. However, despite his heroics, South Africa fell short in that game, allowing New Zealand to secure a place in the Tri-series final.
With tensions running high both on and off the field, the drama in Karachi adds further intrigue to the tournament as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> looms closer.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Shaheen Afridi and Matthew Breetzke engaged in a heated conversation after a mid-pitch collision that left the Proteas batter angered during the Tri-Nation series.

With only days remaining to the Champions Trophy, Pakistan continues to face mounting criticism, with the ongoing Tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand also under scrutiny. The tournament, held in Karachi, has already seen a few controversial moments, including an incident involving New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, which left him injured badly. Another flashpoint occurred when Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke found themselves in a tense confrontation on the field. Watch the video here: It's getting all heated out there! 🥵 Shaheen Afridi did not take kindly to Matthew Breetzke's reaction, leading to an altercation in the middle! 🔥#TriNationSeriesOnFanCode pic.twitter.com/J2SutoEZQs — FanCode (@FanCode) February 12, 2025 The altercation unfolded during the 29th over of the innings when South African batter Matthew Breetzke appeared to gesture as if to strike Afridi with his bat. The Pakistani pacer, visibly angered, confronted Breetzke, leading to a heated exchange between the two. While the situation initially seemed to calm down, tensions flared again later in the same over. Also Read: Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025: India hammer Macau 5-0 to start campaign in style As Shaheen delivered another ball, he positioned himself in Breetzke’s path as the batter attempted a run. The two players collided, though Breetzke managed to maintain his balance and complete the run. Frustrated by the incident, the South African batter confronted Afridi once more, prompting intervention from other players and the on-field umpire to separate them before play resumed at the National Bank Stadium. Breetzke shines on debut Despite the heated on-field moment, Matthew Breetzke continued to impress with the bat. After South Africa elected to bat first, they suffered an early setback when Tony de Zorzi was dismissed by Shaheen Afridi. However, Breetzke and skipper Temba Bavuma built a solid 119-run partnership, with Bavuma scoring 82 off 96 balls and Breetzke smashing 83 off 84 before falling to Khushdil Shah. South Africa finished strongly, posting a formidable total of 352/5. Breetzke’s performance in the Tri-series has been remarkable, especially in his ODI debut, where he notched a stunning 150 against New Zealand. However, despite his heroics, South Africa fell short in that game, allowing New Zealand to secure a place in the Tri-series final. With tensions running high both on and off the field, the drama in Karachi adds further intrigue to the tournament as the Champions Trophy looms closer. (With inputs from agencies)

PAK vs SA ODI: Heated moment! Shaheen Afridi and Matthew Breetzke face off after collision–WATCH

Former India opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shikhar-dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</a> has been named one of the four event ambassadors for the ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a>, set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.
Joining him in this prestigious role are Pakistan&rsquo;s 2017 title-winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Australian all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shane-watson">Shane Watson</a>, and New Zealand&rsquo;s legendary fast bowler Tim Southee. With their extensive Champions Trophy experience, the quartet will share exclusive insights into the tournament through guest columns in the coming weeks.
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Reflecting on the honour, Dhawan, who was the Player of the Series in India&rsquo;s victorious 2013 campaign, expressed his excitement in an ICC release. He said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s always special to be part of a Champions Trophy, and being named an ambassador for this edition is a true privilege. Over the next few weeks, we&rsquo;ll witness the world&rsquo;s best teams battling for glory, knowing that one mistake could end their journey. This high-stakes format makes the tournament a thrilling spectacle.&rdquo;
Dhawan stands as India&rsquo;s highest run scorer in Champions Trophy history, amassing an impressive 701 runs across two editions. He is also the only player to win consecutive Golden Bats, awarded to the tournament&rsquo;s leading run-scorer.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start on February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since the 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan is hosting an ICC tournament. They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka.
<h2>India to play at a neutral venue</h2>
India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">ICC</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pcb" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">PCB</a>.
India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time).
The second semi-final will also be played in Dubai, irrespective of India making it or not. The second semifinal, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: With an outstanding 701 runs across two editions, Dhawan has long been one of the most iconic players in the history of the competition

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been named one of the four event ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Joining him in this prestigious role are Pakistan’s 2017 title-winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, and New Zealand’s legendary fast bowler Tim Southee. With their extensive Champions Trophy experience, the quartet will share exclusive insights into the tournament through guest columns in the coming weeks. Also Read: Ranji Trophy: Every run matters- Kerala seals semis spot with thrilling 1-run lead vs J&K Reflecting on the honour, Dhawan, who was the Player of the Series in India’s victorious 2013 campaign, expressed his excitement in an ICC release. He said, “It’s always special to be part of a Champions Trophy, and being named an ambassador for this edition is a true privilege. Over the next few weeks, we’ll witness the world’s best teams battling for glory, knowing that one mistake could end their journey. This high-stakes format makes the tournament a thrilling spectacle.” Dhawan stands as India’s highest run scorer in Champions Trophy history, amassing an impressive 701 runs across two editions. He is also the only player to win consecutive Golden Bats, awarded to the tournament’s leading run-scorer. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start on February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since the 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan is hosting an ICC tournament. They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka. India to play at a neutral venue India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the ICC and PCB. India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time). The second semi-final will also be played in Dubai, irrespective of India making it or not. The second semifinal, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies)

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Shikhar Dhawan named as event ambassador for marquee tournament

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: India showed a strong and a dominating performance in the third and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 12). India bowled out England for 214 and won the match by 142 runs.
Earlier in the innings, Shubman Gill led the way with a fluent 112 while Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78) also cashed in on ideal conditions in their last outing before the Champions Trophy, helping India set a 357-run target for England.
Gill anchored India's innings en route to his seventh ODI ton &mdash; 112 off 104 balls (14x4s, 3x6s) which also took his average past 60 in the format &mdash; while putting on two century stands with Kohli and Iyer to consolidate for India, who finished at 356 all-out.

That's all for today from us. We'll be back with more updates and info on the Champions Trophy 2025 which begins February 19, until then stay with us for complete coverage of the ICC tournament.
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LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Axar Patel dismisses Atkinson as England bowled out for 214. India wins by 142 runs
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;214 all out
Gus Atkinson b Patel 38 (19b 6x4 1x6) SR: 200

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: ENGLAND ALL OUT! INDIA WINS!

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Hardik Pandya scalps another as Mark Wood now back to the pavillion
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;193/9 (32.1 overs)
Mark Wood c Iyer b Pandya 9 (7b 2x4 0x6) SR: 128.57

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: WICKET!

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Hardik Pandya scalps Adil Rashid's wicket. Hosts just need two wickets to win
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;175/8 (30.3 overs)
Adil Rashid b Pandya 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Washington Sundar dismisses Liam Livingstone for 9 runs. Hosts on the verge of a clean sweep in the ODI series
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;174/7 (30&nbsp; overs)
Liam Livingstone st &dagger;Rahul b Washington Sundar 9 (23b 1x4 0x6) SR: 39.13

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Harry Brook is now back in the pavillion as he is dismissed by Harshit Rana.
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;161/6 (27 overs)
Harry Brook b Harshit Rana 19 (26b 1x4 1x6) SR: 73.07

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Harshit Rana scalps the prize wicket of England captain Jos Buttler
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;145/5 (24.2 overs)
Jos Buttler b Harshit Rana 6 (9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 66.66
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LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: After 20 overs, the visitors are stumbling under pressure as Axar Patel dismisses Joe Root for 24 runs from 29 balls.
Score:
ENG: 133/4 (20.2 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Kuldeep Yadav strikes as Tom Banton, who was looking dangerous is dismissed for 38 runs.
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;126/3 (18 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: England reach 100 in 13.3 overs with Joe Root and Tom Banton at the crease.
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;101/2 (13.4 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: 100 up for visitors

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Phil Salt is back in the pavillion as he is dismissed by Arshdeep for 23 runs.
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;80/2 (8.4 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Ben Duckett is dismissed by Arshdeep Singh for 34 runs off 22 balls
Score:&nbsp;
ENG:&nbsp;60/1 (6.2 overs)

The visitors are off to a flying start as they reached 50/0 in 5.3 overs

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: England crosses 50-run mark

England have opened the innings with Ben Duckett and Phil Salt.
Score:
ENG: 27/0 (3.3 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: England starts chase

An anti-climatic end to an innings after excellant middle-over batting. Shubman Gill scored a hundred, Iyer once again scored a 50 and Kohli also got 52- Would it be enough? We'll find out soon.
IND: 356/10 in 50 overs vs England

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: India all-out for 356

India batter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a>&nbsp;created history on Wednesday (Feb 12) during the third&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ind-vs-eng" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IND vs England</a>&nbsp;ODI in Ahmedabad. The batter scored 112 runs after coming in as an opener and became the fastest to score 2500 ODI runs in the history. Gill reached the milestone in his 50th ODI innings - surpassing former South African batter Hashim Amla who previously held the record of scoring fastest 2500 runs in 51 innings.
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LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Gill creates history

England&rsquo;s seasoned leg-spinner Adil Rashid dismissed India star batter Virat Kohli for the 11th time in international cricket.
With this dismissal, Rashid has now joined an group of bowlers who have troubled Kohli the most in international cricket. He stands alongside New Zealand&rsquo;s Tim Southee and Australia&rsquo;s Josh Hazlewood, both of whom have also dismissed Kohli 11 times across formats.

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates

What a beatuy by Rashid! Hardik departs after hitting two back-to-back sixes but Rashid has the last laugh.
Hardik Pandya b Rashid 17
IND: 289/5 in 41 overs vs England

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: WICKET!!

Great position team to be in for India but they need to finish strong if they want to bat England out - which is very rare given the style of cricket they play.
IND:&nbsp;275/4 in 40 overs vs England
Rahul 16 (13), Hardik 4 (4)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 40

Shreyas Iyer departs after yet another fine innings. India well on top despite losing four wickets. They'd hev finish strong now.
Shreyas Iyer c &dagger;Salt b Rashid 78
IND:&nbsp;259/4 in 38.2 overs vs England

Gill's gone as Adil Rashid takes second wicket of the day. A fine innings nonetheless from the Indian batter.
Shubman Gill b Rashid 112
IND: 226/3 in 34.3 overs vs England

Shreyas Iyer reaches 50 - second time in three matches and to think he wasn't even supposed to be a part of Playing XI.

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Iyer reaches 50

Sensational innings from Shubman Gill after missing out on the hundred i nthe first two matches when he got out after scoring fifties. The batter scored his 7th ODI ton off just 95 balls - great signs for India ahead of Champions Trophy.

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Gill hits ton

These two have made sure that India doesn't get stuck after Kohli's wicket and have already crossed 70 runs in the partnership. Meanwhile, Gill is nearing his hundred.
IND: 198/2 in 30 overs vs England
Gill 96 (91), Iyer 41 (32)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 30

And the rebuilding starts again. Also, a chance for England to comeback in the contest.
IND:&nbsp;129/2 in 20 overs vs England
Gill 67 (61), Iyer 1 (2)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 20

KOHLI GOES&nbsp;as Rashid takes him out again
IND: 122/2 in 19 overs vs England
Virat Kohli c &dagger;Salt b Rashid 52
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Kohli goes past his 50 as well and the partnership crosses 100! Trouble brewing for England?
IND: 120/1 in 18 overs vs England
Gill 60 (55), Kohli 51 (51)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 18

Fifty for Gill and 100 for India - what a turnaround after early wicket of Rohit.
IND: 104/1 in 17 overs vs England
Gill 53 (52), Kohli 43 (48)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 17

Good over by Livingstone - only three runs from it.
IND: 97/1 in 16 overs vs England
Gill 48 (49), Kohli 41 (45)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 16

Interesting over this by Adil Rashid as he gives only one run and almost gets Kohli LBW.
IND:&nbsp;94/1 in 15 overs vs England
Gill 47 (45), Kohli 39 (43)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 15

Another big over for India as Atkinson gives away 14 runs.
IND: 93/1 in 14 overs vs England
Gill 47 (44), Kohli 38 (38)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 14

14 runs from this over by Joe Root as he goes for three boundaries.
IND: 79/1 in 13 overs vs England
Gill 35 (40), Kohli 36 (36)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 13

A good over for just three runs by England after two big overs. India on the charge here.
IND: 65/1 in 12 overs vs England
Gill 30 (38), Kohli 27 (32)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 12

Couple of fours in the over by Kohli this time as the partnership crosses 50.
IND: 62/1 in 11 overs vs England
Gill 29 (34), Kohli 26 (30)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 11

Couple of fours by Gill as India cross fifty-run mark at the end of first powerplay.
IND: 52/1 in 10 overs vs England
Gill 28 (32), Kohli 17 (26)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 10

No room given to Indian batters by English pacers - just four runs from this over as well.
IND: 43/1 in 9 overs vs England
Gill 20 (27), Kohli 16 (25)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 9

Maiden over by Wood - a rarity in white-ball cricket.
IND: 39/1 in 8 overs vs England
Gill 16 (21), Kohli 16 (25)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 8

Couple of good shots for fours from Kohli but he was saved by skin of his teeth twice from getting out as well.
IND:&nbsp;39/1 in 7 overs vs England
Gill 16 (21), Kohli 16 (19)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 7

A lucky boundary on the last ball makes it 7 runs from the overs.
IND: 30/1 in 6 overs vs England
Gill 16 (20), Kohli 7 (14)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 6

Six runs from the over but good bowling from England.
IND: 23/1 in 5 overs vs England
Gill 11 (18), Kohli 5 (10)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 5

Another good over, just four runs from it.
IND:&nbsp;17/1 in 4 overs vs England
Gill 5 (12), Kohli 5 (10)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 4

Just four runs from the over as India stay cautious after Rohit's wicket.
IND: 12/1 in 3 overs vs England
Gill 5 (12), Kohli 1 (4)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 3

Successful over for England as they take out the India skipper who failed after scoring a ton in the second ODI in Cuttack.
IND: 8/1 in 2 overs vs England
Gill 1 (6), Kohli 1 (4)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 2

Mark Wood strikes on his first ball and sends back Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma c &dagger;Salt b Wood 1
IND:&nbsp;6/1 in 1.1 overs

Just six runs from the first over bowled by Saqib Mahmood.
IND: 6/0 in 1 over
Rohit 1(1), Gill 0(5)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 1

England Playing XI for 3rd ODI
1 Ben Duckett, 2 Phil Salt (wk), 3 Joe Root, 4 Harry Brook, 5 Jos Buttler (capt), 6 Tom Banton, 7 Liam Livingstone, 8 Gus Atkinson, 9 Adil Rashid, 10 Mark Wood, 11 Saqib Mahmood.

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: England Playing XI

England skipper Buttler win toss and elect to bowl first.
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India rested Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami while Varun missed out with sore calf. Kuldeep, Washington and Arshdeep in Playing XI.
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LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: India's Playing XI vs England

The ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy</a>&nbsp;is set to begin in eight days and the teams are expected to submit their final squad on Tuesday (Feb 11). Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament which will witness cut-throat competition and is being played under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent.
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IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: India showed a strong and a dominating performance in the third and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 12). India bowled out England for 214 and won the match by 142 runs. Earlier in the innings, Shubman Gill led the way with a fluent 112 while Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78) also cashed in on ideal conditions in their last outing before the Champions Trophy, helping India set a 357-run target for England. Gill anchored India's innings en route to his seventh ODI ton — 112 off 104 balls (14x4s, 3x6s) which also took his average past 60 in the format — while putting on two century stands with Kohli and Iyer to consolidate for India, who finished at 356 all-out.

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