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'India is not coming to Pakistan …': PCB downplays row over 'missing' Indian flag at stadiums ahead of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan and the UAE from February 19.

The Times of India

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan lose warm-up match to New Zealand

New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by two wickets in Karachi ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against hosts Pakistan.

Al Jazeera

Champions Trophy 2025: Beleaguered Australia still strong contenders from Group B

NEW DELHI: Australia will be without several key players, including their talismanic skipper Pat Cummins, yet they remain strong title contenders for the ICC Champions Trophy. Their impressive track record in global tournaments and ability to bounce back from any situation make them a formidable and dangerous side. Australia, who…

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Champions Trophy cricket: team-by-team guide to the tournament

Pakistan have a potentially destructive pace attack, Australia have been weakened and Afghanistan will debut

The Guardian - UK

'He had out-bowled Bumrah ...': Balaji backs Shami to lead India's pace attack with distinction at Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji has backed Mohammed Shami to lead India's pace attack with distinction at the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi. With India set to play all their matches in Dubai, Balaji believes Shami's experience and skill will be crucial…

The Times of India

Indian flag 'missing' at Karachi stadium ahead of Champions Trophy, sparks controversy

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, a fresh controversy erupted after a video surfaced on social media showing the apparent absence of the Indian flag at the National Stadium in Karachi.

The Times of India

Michael Clarke predicts Rohit Sharma as leading run-scorer at ICC Champions Trophy

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has backed India captain Rohit Sharma to be the leading run-scorer in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which kicks off on February 19 in Karachi. India have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. The Men in Blue begin their campaign…

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'Pakistan's bubble bursts ahead of the Champions Trophy'

Pakistan were served a reality-check by New Zealand in the tri-series final on Friday, when the hosts suffered a one-sided defeat by five wickets at the National Stadium in Karachi, which comes as a jolt ahead of the Champions Trophy (CT).

The Times of India

Babar Azam goes past Virat Kohli, joins Hashim Amla as fastest to this landmark

Pakistan's batting great Babar Azam became the joint fastest to score 6000 ODI runs and the fastest in Asia during his knock against New Zealand in the tri-series final at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

The Times of India

New Zealand's Ben Sears ruled out of Champions Trophy, Jacob Duffy named replacement

New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a hamstring injury. The Blackcaps pacer experienced discomfort in his left hamstring during the team’s first training session in Karachi on Wednesday, and scans later confirmed a minor tear requiring at least…

The Times of India

'Still a few more steps for him to go through …': New Zealand coach Gary Stead gives an update on Rachin Ravindra's injury

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has provided an update on the injury concerns of key players Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson ahead of the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan in Karachi on Friday. The tournament serves as a crucial build-up for the Blackcaps ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy,…

The Times of India

Karachi run-fest signals Champions Trophy full of runs

In total 707 runs were scored in 99 overs at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, with bats from both sides breathing fire in the ODI tri-series match between hosts Pakistan and South Africa.

The Times of India

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha smash tons as Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase

NEW DELHI: With a decisive six-wicket victory against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday, Pakistan advanced to the tri-series final thanks to hundreds from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha.

The Times of India

Drama in Karachi! Shaheen Afridi, Matthew Breetzke engage in on-field spat, umpire intervenes

NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was involved in a heated exchange with South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke during the third match of the tri-series at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

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Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Matches, start time, India vs Pakistan

All you need to know about the groups, format, fixtures, match start times and venues for the tournament.

The Times of India

PCB unveils revamped National Stadium ahead of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the renovated National Stadium in Karachi, one of the three venues set to host the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

The Independent UK

American woman who went viral after flying to Pakistan to marry teenager finally leaves country

New Yorker Onijah Robinson’s bizarre trip to Karachi spawned a stream of Instagram and TikTok videos as social media users became fascinated by her story

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Pakistan: 14 killed, over 100 injured in road accidents in Karachi

As many as 14 people, including two women and five children, have been reported dead in road accidents in Karachi during the first five days of February. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Won't plan everything around him': Aaqib Javed dismisses Jasprit Bumrah's threat ahead of India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed has played down the impact of India's leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah before their upcoming Champions Trophy encounter. The eight-team ICC tournament starts from February 19, with the opener between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.

The Independent UK

American woman in Pakistan baffles internet as she refuses to leave after planned marriage to teenager fell apart

Onijah Andrew Robinson has made a series of demands for money as well as claiming she wants to ‘rebuild’ Pakistan

The Independent UK

Chinese nationals in Karachi withdraw harassment complaint after province pledges to investigate

Six Chinese nationals running businesses in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi have withdrawn a harassment complaint against the police after local authorities promised to investigate their claims, a defense lawyer said

The Times of India

As PCB scrambles to get ready for Champions Trophy, ICC makes exception

The start of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is little over two weeks away and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a race against time to have venues ready for the multi-nation tournament. Renovation work is still underway in Lahore and Karachi but the hosts are optimistic of being…

The Times of India

PCB assures readiness for Champions Trophy amid mounting concerns

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remains steadfast in its assurance that the National Stadium in Karachi will be prepared to host matches for the upcoming Champions Trophy, despite growing concerns over the venue’s readiness for the marquee event, set to begin on February 19.

Dynamite News

US temporarily suspends aid to Pakistan; Many projects on pause

The United States has paused Pakistan's foreign assistance for re-evaluation, citing after an official at the US Consulate in Karachi confirmed. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Stories woven in cloth in Pakistan’s first textile museum

Nasreen and Hasan Askari open Karachi museum with her 1,000-piece centuries old collection from trade crossroads

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