The ICC has found a solution for the conflict between India and Pakistan in terms of hosting cricket matches. The Pakistan Cricket Board has ultimately agreed to play their games at a neutral venue in exchange for a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy in 2025 and the T20 World Cup in India in 2026. It has been reported that ICC Chairman Jay Shah will hold a virtual meeting with PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday to finalize the details of this agreement.
Anandita Kishor, a promising all-rounder from Dhanbad, has been selected to play for India in the upcoming U-19 Women Asia Cup tournament. The young player has already made a mark in the cricketing world with impressive stats in both batting and bowling. With the tournament starting on December 15 and the final match scheduled for December 22, all eyes will be on Anandita to see how she performs on the international stage. This selection is a significant milestone in her budding cricket career and has put her in the spotlight of the national team selectors.
The ongoing dispute over Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 has led to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) requesting a written guarantee from the ICC for a hybrid model in the tournament. In case India qualifies, they will play their matches in Dubai while Pakistan will host the rest. The decision on the tournament is expected to be made by Wednesday.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's remarkable batting performance in the U19 Asia Cup, including back-to-back half-centuries that led India to the final, has raised questions about his actual age. Former Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan expressed disbelief at the long sixes hit by Suryavanshi, insinuating that the 13-year-old may not be as young as he claims. However, Suryavanshi's father has brushed off the controversy and is willing to have his son undergo a bone test if needed.
The Pakistan cricket team emerged victorious in their match against India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024, held at the Dubai International Stadium. Led by opener Shahzaib Khan's impressive innings of 159 runs, Pakistan set a formidable target of 282 runs for India to chase. However, India faltered in their chase and were bowled out for 238 runs, handing Pakistan a 43-run victory. Despite a valiant effort from Indian batsman Nikhil Kumar, Pakistan's Ali Raza, Abdul Subhan, and Faham-ul-Haq proved too much for India's batting lineup.
Previewing the U-19 Asia Cup finals between India and Pakistan, where India's talented team led by Mohammad Amaan will face Pakistan's team in a highly anticipated match. The Indian team boasts the likes of 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre and 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, making it a battle between youth and experience. In the previous match, Pakistan's Shahzaib scored a sensational 159, but India will be looking to halt his performance and secure their 9th title in the U-19 Asia Cup.
A man working at the Okha port in Gujarat was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad for sharing details about Indian Coast Guard ships with a Pakistani agent. The accused, identified as Dipesh Gohil, was paid Rs 200 per day for the information and had received a total of Rs 42,000. He was in contact with the Pakistani agent through social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. This incident highlights the threat to national security posed by such individuals and the need for stricter measures to prevent such unauthorized sharing of sensitive information.
The highly anticipated schedule for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 has been announced, with a total of 45 matches set to take place across seven venues in Australia. Defending champions Australia will face New Zealand in the opening match at the SCG, while the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan will be held at the MCG. The tournament, which runs from October 16 to November 13, will see the top teams battle it out for the coveted trophy.
The announcement of Pakistan's plan to conduct a trophy tour of the ICC Champions Trophy through PoK has caused a stir, with India registering a strong protest with the ICC. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has condemned the move and urged for appropriate action to be taken. The controversy has also sparked tensions on social media, with BJP leader Amit Malviya calling out Pakistan's "loss of face". There are concerns that the strained relations between India and Pakistan could affect the hosting of the tournament.
Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the top spot in ICC ODI rankings after his impressive showing in the recent series against Australia. Along with Afridi, teammate Haris Rauf also jumped to a career-high 13th position in the rankings. Despite being demoted in their central contracts, Afridi and Rauf have proved their worth on the field, with Rauf also earning the Player of the Series award. Afridi's journey to the top has not been without setbacks, including a controversy during the T20 World Cup and losing the captaincy after one series loss. Rauf, on the other hand, had refused to play for Pakistan and his central contract was terminated before being restored.