Skipper Rizwan urges Pakistan to enjoy Champions Trophy
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a "historic occasion" for the country, a day before the hosts kick the tournament off against New Zealand.
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a "historic occasion" for the country, a day before the hosts kick the tournament off against New Zealand.
India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire.
Leg-spinners are expected to have a significant impact in the upcoming Champions Trophy, especially on Pakistan’s pitches, where they have historically dominated.
Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a landmark just a few years after the country was off-limits because of security fears.
New Zealand suffered a second injury blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday with experienced fast bowler Lockie Ferguson ruled out of the tournament with a foot problem.
Bangladesh wrapped up their Champions Trophy preparations with a heavy defeat against Pakistan Shaheens in a warm-up match in the UAE. After being bowled out for 202 runs in 38.2 overs, Bangladesh failed to defend their total, as Pakistan Shaheens chased it down in the 35th over with seven wickets in hand.
The Champions Trophy begins on Wednesday with the world's top eight teams competing in Pakistan and Dubai for the prestigious title.
The Champions Trophy starts on Wednesday in Pakistan and Dubai.
The Champions Trophy begins Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and Dubai, and with England facing calls to boycott their match against Afghanistan.
While the Bangladesh national team is in Dubai preparing for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Litton Das, who missed out on selection due to form, has also begun his preparations.
England's prospects for the Champions Trophy received a boost on Saturday when opening batsman Ben Duckett was passed fit for the one-day international tournament.
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has expressed doubt about Bangladesh's chances in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, stating that while the team is well-balanced, it lacks the firepower to go all the way.