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PCB Stands Firm on Hosting Champions Trophy 2025 Exclusively in Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions
The PCB has reportedly stated that it will withdraw from the 2026 T20 World Cup, to be jointly shared by India and Sri Lanka at the time, if the Indian team does not visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. Citing Geo News, the PCB is going to insist on hosting the whole tournament in Pakistan and rebuff any hybrid models at the ICC annual conference from July 19-22 in Colombo.
Watch | 5th T20I: India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs, win series 4-1
While vice-captain Sanju Samson struck his second T20I fifty, Shivam Dube contributed a brisk 26 towards the end as India posted a competitive total of 167/6. Mukesh struck early with the new ball to put Zimbabwe in a tricky position in the chase.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in final to claim his fourth Grand Slam title
This victory marks the second time in a row that Alcaraz has won a Grand Slam, going straight home immediately after his conquest of the French Open. Equally second is Alcaraz joining Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Djokovic among the proprietorial company of winners of both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year at just 21 years of age.
Sachin Tendulkar Honors James Anderson with Heartfelt Farewell Message
During the match, Anderson claimed four wickets across both innings, while debutant Gus Atkinson made a significant impact with 12 wickets, dismantling the West Indies' batting order.
Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic Stops Musetti, Prepares for Final Showdown with Alcaraz
The Serbian, seeded second, achieved a 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 triumph over the 22-year-old Italian, leading him to face Alcaraz once again. The Spaniard advanced to the final by overcoming Daniil Medvedev with a score of 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in a repeat of last year's semifinal.
James Anderson hangs up his boots in style as England thrash West Indies by an innings and 114 runs
Anderson was honored with a guard of honour from both teams as the West Indies resumed play at 79-6, trailing by 171 runs. He soon set the stage for England’s victory by having Joshua Da Silva (9) caught behind.
Wanindu Hasaranga Resigns as Sri Lanka T20I Captain Before Upcoming Series Against India
In an SLC statement, Hasaranga explained that stepping down was in the best interest of the team while he intended to continue contributing as a player. "Sri Lanka will always receive my fullest effort as a player, and I will support my teammates and leadership as I always have," he wrote in his resignation letter.
Shahid Afridi: 'In Pakistan, Virat Kohli will forget the love he has received in India'
“I welcome the Indian team to Pakistan, and they should come. We have always been warmly welcomed during our tours to India, just as the Indian team was respected and appreciated during their 2005 tour. Cricket should transcend politics. There is nothing bigger than India and Pakistan playing against each other in their respective countries,” Afridi told News24 Sports’ YouTube channel.
Ben Stokes Achieves 200th Test Wicket, Enters Elite All-Rounders Club with Sobers and Kallis
With this performance, Stokes assumes a place in the exclusive list of three cricketers in Test matches who have taken 200 wickets and scored 6,000 runs. The other two legends who share a place with Stokes in this exclusive club are West Indies' Garfield Sobers and South Africa's Jacques Kallis.
Wimbledon 2024: Paolini Triumphs Over Vekic in Historic Semifinal Battle
The Wimbledon women's semifinal, the longest played, occurred in 2009 when Serena Williams edged Elena Dementieva, 6-7(4), 7-5, 8-6, lasting 2 hours and 49 minutes.
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