A viral video of former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg making fun of Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan's English proficiency has sparked widespread criticism. The video, in which an impersonator of Rizwan can be seen comparing himself to India's Virat Kohli, has been labeled as "shameful" by Pakistan all-rounder Aamer Jamal, who called out Hogg for his insensitive behavior. Rizwan, who is known for his hard work and determination, has often been the target of jokes regarding his English-speaking abilities, but his impressive performances on the field have silenced his critics time and again.
After posting a total of 320 runs in the first innings, New Zealand's Glenn Phillips put in an exceptional performance in the field with a stunning one-handed catch that saw Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan depart early. The clip of his catch has been going viral on social media, further adding to the Black Caps' dominance in the tournament. Despite a strong batting display by Tom Latham and Will Young in the first innings, it was New Zealand's brilliant performance with the ball that ultimately led to their victory against Pakistan.
In the opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Glenn Phillips' one-handed catch at the square-leg region saw Pakistan's skipper, Mohammad Rizwan, being dismissed. The catch not only showcased Phillips' fielding prowess but also put Pakistan at risk of losing the match on home soil. This adds to Phillips' already impressive performance with the bat and ball in the tournament, highlighting his crucial role as an all-rounder for New Zealand.
After almost 30 years of waiting, Pakistan finally hosted an ICC event as they faced off against New Zealand in the opening match of the 2025 Champions Trophy. With a stunning air show by the Pakistan Air Force, the players and the crowd were left in awe before the start of the match. In the end, it was Pakistan who won the toss and chose to bowl first, with captain Mohammad Rizwan attributing their decision to the dew factor.
In a highly anticipated match, Pakistan takes on New Zealand at the Champions Trophy 2025 opener. Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan chooses to field first, as the team looks to start strong and defend their title. Despite a few injury setbacks, New Zealand is ready to take on the home team in what will be the first ICC tournament held in Pakistan in 29 years.
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan scored a magnificent 122 not out and Salman Ali Agha slammed 134 to guide their team to a commanding six-wicket victory over South Africa in the ODI Tri-Series. With this win, Pakistan has secured its spot in the final against New Zealand, which is a crucial warm-up for the Champions Trophy. Despite a strong batting performance by South Africa, the pressure was not enough for the Proteas to defend their total of 353, giving Pakistan a chance to chase down the target with ease. However, with an inexperienced bowling line-up, South Africa will have a tough task ahead in the final.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is looking forward to the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan, which will provide his team with valuable insight into the conditions ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. The rare 50-over tri-series, which includes hosts Pakistan and South Africa, will give the teams a chance to fine-tune their game before the major event. Both Pakistan's captain, Mohammad Rizwan, and South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, also expressed excitement about playing in front of home crowds and preparing for the ICC event.
Pakistan has chosen its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy and it includes three players who have shined in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. Opener Usman Khan, all-rounders Khushdil Shah and Faheem Ashraf have impressed for their teams and have helped them reach the knockout stage of the tournament. They will be led by Mohammad Rizwan, who has been captain since Babar Azam stepped down in 2023, and are hoping to defend their title as the hosts for the 2025 edition.
After a delayed start due to fog and mist, Pakistan faced an early setback with fast bowler Jayden Seales taking three quick wickets. However, half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan make a comeback, ending Day 1 at 143/4. The two batsmen put on an unbeaten 97-run partnership to rescue Pakistan on a dry and spin-friendly pitch. Another bowler, Hasan Ali, also impressed with a five-wicket haul for Pakistan.
Pakistan's struggles in the first test match against West Indies were compounded by a rain delay and poor lighting. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan lost four wickets in just 13.3 overs and were struggling at 46 for 4. However, Saudi Shakil (56) and Mohammad Rizwan (51) managed to steady the innings and take the team to 143 for 4 when play was stopped due to bad light. West Indies' bowler Jaden Seales was the most successful in the first day, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs in 10 overs.