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Imam-ul-Haq likely to replace ruled out Fakhar Zaman in Champions Trophy
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Imam-ul-Haq likely to replace ruled out Fakhar Zaman in Champions Trophy

Zaman sustained a right-leg injury in the opening game against New Zealand on Wednesday

New Zealand triumph over Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener
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New Zealand triumph over Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Centuries from Latham, Young set up an easy win for the visiting side

Bangladesh can beat anyone at Champions Trophy, says skipper Shanto
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Bangladesh can beat anyone at Champions Trophy, says skipper Shanto

Unfancied Bangladesh face favorites India in Dubai on Thursday in the opening match for the two teams in the eight-nation 50-over tournament

Pakistan welcomes international media for Champions Trophy 2025
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Pakistan welcomes international media for Champions Trophy 2025

This tournament marks the first ICC event that Pakistan is hosting in 29 years, with the last being the 1996 World Cup, which was co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka

Five potential breakout stars to watch at the Champions Trophy
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Five potential breakout stars to watch at the Champions Trophy

This edition promises to be particularly exciting as several lesser-known players look to showcase their skills and establish themselves in the 50-over format

Champions Trophy set for liftoff after India-Pakistan row, boycott calls
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Champions Trophy set for liftoff after India-Pakistan row, boycott calls

A month-long impasse ended in December when the International Cricket Council said that India would play their games in Dubai

New Zealand outclass Pakistan to clinch tri-nation series title in Karachi
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New Zealand outclass Pakistan to clinch tri-nation series title in Karachi

O'Rourke shines with four wickets as Mitchell, Latham seal the chase

ICC boosts prize money for Champions Trophy by 53 percent
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ICC boosts prize money for Champions Trophy by 53 percent

Winners will receive $2.24 million, while runners-up get $1.12 million

Australia thrashed as Sri Lanka sweep ODI series
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Australia thrashed as Sri Lanka sweep ODI series

Chasing 282 for victory, 50-overs world champions Australia were bundled out for 107 - their lowest ODI total in Asia - in the 25th over despite being reinforced by the return of frontline batters Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis

Injuries disrupted England's training during India ODI series: McCullum
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Injuries disrupted England's training during India ODI series: McCullum

Bowler Jofra Archer suffered a cut to his hand and bowling all-rounders Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton were sidelined with hamstring and calf injuries, respectively, affecting England's preparations for this month's Champions Trophy

Pakistan hopes hosting major cricket tournament will erase worries of instability
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Pakistan hopes hosting major cricket tournament will erase worries of instability

South Asian nation last hosted cricket's one-day international World Cup as defending champions in 1996

India's best audition for World Cup slots in WPL 2025
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India's best audition for World Cup slots in WPL 2025

With India hosting the women's ODI World Cup later this year, the WPL, despite being a different format, will serve as an audition for several Indian players

Rizwan, Salman steer Pakistan to tri-series final with historic run chase
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Rizwan, Salman steer Pakistan to tri-series final with historic run chase

Hosts pulled off highest-ever ODI chase dismantling South Africa by six wickets

Afghanistan's spin sensation Allah Ghazanfar ruled out of Champions Trophy with back injury
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Afghanistan's spin sensation Allah Ghazanfar ruled out of Champions Trophy with back injury

Nangyal Kharoti, who was initially in the reserves, has been named as off-spinner’s replacement

Australia's Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood out of Champions Trophy 2025
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Australia's Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood out of Champions Trophy 2025

Steve Smith will captain the team after standing in for Cummins during their two-Test thrashing of Sri Lanka this month

Australia's Kuhnemann reported for suspect bowling action
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Australia's Kuhnemann reported for suspect bowling action

Left-arm spinner has played 124 professional matches since his debut in 2017 including five Tests, four ODIs and 55 T20 Big Bash League games

Bangladesh cricketer banned for five years for corruption
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Bangladesh cricketer banned for five years for corruption

Najmul Abedin Fahim, Bangladesh Cricket Board director and head of the women's wing, said Akhter's actions were "unfortunate"

Pakistan and South Africa eye Tri-Series final in crucial Karachi clash
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Pakistan and South Africa eye Tri-Series final in crucial Karachi clash

Mohammad Hasnain is likely to replace Haris Rauf, who sustained a minor muscular sprain in his lower chest region during the previous game

Reshuffled Australia weighs Champions Trophy candidates against Sri Lanka
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Reshuffled Australia weighs Champions Trophy candidates against Sri Lanka

Selectors will confirm Australia's final Champions Trophy squad on Wednesday as a bevy of fringe players look to impress in the first of two ODIs against Sri Lanka in Colombo