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global Trophy Tour ahead of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to be hosted by Pakistan. The global Trophy Tour for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy kicks off in Islamabad, Pakistan today. The announcement comes after the ICC cancelled the trophy tour in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK). Notably, the BCCI has strongly objected to the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) plan to hold the Champions Trophy tour in disputed areas of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), specifically Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad.

Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday as the world body moved in swiftly to have them dropped from the host country's itinerary following India's strong objection. The Trophy Tour will now comprise Karachi, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, apart from Abbottabad in the Khyber Pakhtunwala Region. The Trophy Tour starts in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, and will travel to other cities of the nation — Taxila and Khanpur (November 17), Abbottabad (November 18), Murree (November 19) and Nathia Gali (November 20) before concluding in Karachi (November 22-25). Most of these cities are tourist attractions, Earlier, on November 14, the PCB had announced the Trophy Tour, which included cities like Skardu, Hunza and Muzaffarabad, which fall in the PoK region, a disputed territory between India and Pakistan.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, have been blessed with their second child, a baby boy, on Friday, November 15. The couple, who are already parents to their daughter Samaira, born in 2018, have yet to announce the delightful news to their fans and well-wishers formally.

Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have been blessed with a baby boy. Several users posted congratulatory messages, with one post reading, «Ritika and Rohit Sharma have welcomed a baby boy! Congratulations to the happy couple!» Another post shared, «Jr Hitman has arrived.» The couple, already parents to a daughter who will turn six on December 30, received warm wishes from fans across platforms. Despite the flood of posts on social media, there was no official announcement from either Rohit Sharma or his social media accounts.

In a regulatory filing, the company said this impairment includes non-cash cumulative foreign currency translation losses of around $800 million. It also said it will recognise a non-cash tax charge of approximately $300 million in connection with the close of the transaction between Star and Reliance Industries' (RIL) Viacom18. «Star India's assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 28, 2024, and we recorded $1.5 billion of non-cash impairment charges in 'restructuring and impairment charges' in fiscal 2024 to reflect Star India at its fair value less costs to sell,» Walt Disney said.

Amid uncertainty over India's participation and schedule, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed that the trophy tour for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off from Islamabad on November 16. The PCB took to X and unveiled that the Champions Trophy tour will kick off in Islamabad and will also see destinations like Skardu, Murree, Hunza and Muzaffarabad.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the joint-most successful IPL franchise, retained five players, including captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, before the mega auction. They also kept MS Dhoni as an uncapped player, due to a rule change that allows Indian players who haven't played internationally in the past five years to be considered uncapped. Other retained players are Matheesha Pathirana, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shivam Dube. CSK is now left with one Right-To-Match card, which it can use either on an uncapped or a capped player. ALSO READ: How many RTMs do teams have and what are the rules?

Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle etched their names in Ranji Trophy history with a 606-run partnership for the third wicket against Arunachal Pradesh. However, their joy of setting a new Ranji record turned bittersweet when they realized they had narrowly missed breaking the all-time first-class cricket partnership record by just 19 runs. When Kauthankar and Bakle walked into the dressing room at the lunch break, they were informed they were only 18 runs away from surpassing Maharashtra's Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawne’s Ranji Trophy record of 594 runs. On resumption, the duo quickly broke the record amidst loud cheers at the Academy ground in Porvorim. Kauthankar, who had already reached a triple century, was joined by Bakle, who also completed his maiden triple ton in just his second Ranji game. The Goa captain, Darshan Misal, declared the innings at 727-2, sealing the 606-run partnership. Only later did the team realise that they were just 19 runs shy of breaking the all-time first-class record of 624 runs, set by Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene against South Africa in 2006.

KL Rahul is aiming to use the upcoming IPL as a platform to secure his return to the Indian T20I side. The 32-year-old Indian cricketer, who is keen to remain an all-format player, is also in contention to open the innings in the first Test against Australia of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth if skipper Rohit Sharma opts to sit out. However, KL Rahul suffered an elbow injury during a practice match at the WACA ground on Friday, raising concerns about his availability for the first Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting November 22. Also Read: Virat Kohli undergoes scan, KL Rahul suffers blow

Mohammed Shami expressed his feelings after his brilliant performance on his return to competitive cricket since the 2023 50-over World Cup final against Australia, returned with figures of 0/34 in 10 overs. «Finally, the wait is over! After 360 days, I'm back on the field, stronger, and hungrier. 4 wickets for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy and this is just the start. Every delivery, and every wicket is dedicated to You, my incredible fans. Your love fuels my passion. Let's make this season unforgettable!» Shami wrote on X. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCW1HisCwCR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Venue : Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia West Indies squad - Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Terrance Hinds England squad - Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Dan Mousley, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jos Buttler, Michael Pepper, Phil Salt, Adil Rashid, Jafer Chohan, Jofra Archer, John Turner, Reece Topley, Rehan Ahmed, Saqib Mahmood West Indies vs England Match Details 3rd T20I of England tour of West Indies, 2024 between West Indies and England to be held at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia at 01:30 AM.

Mohammed Shami returned wicket-less from his 10 overs in a subdued comeback to competitive cricket after 360 days as Bengal struggled in their Ranji Trophy Group C game against Madhya Pradesh here on Wednesday. Electing to field first, MP were 103/1 at stumps after bowling out Bengal for 228 in their first innings. The visitors need an outright win to keep their slim quarterfinal hopes alive. Bengal's attack is depleted by injuries to Ishan Porel and Rishav Vivek, while Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep are on national duty. All eyes are now on Shami to not only prove his fitness but also rejuvenate his state team's campaign. Bowling on the Holkar Stadium green-top, the 34-year-old Shami, who was sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury on his left leg for which he underwent a surgery, returned figures of 10-1-34-0.

Rashid Latif says if had the power he would not let Pakistan play against India in any tournament and also suggested that ICC should not grant the hosting rights of global events to both countries until they resolve their issues. The BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy and there speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of the country. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) asking for a written confirmation from the BCCI for India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. «There's a big possibility that Pakistan can stop playing cricket against India. Had I been in power, then, yes, I may have taken this strong step. I would not blame anyone for this. If you don't want to play (in Pakistan), then don't play against us (at all),» Latif, known for his plain speak, told PTI Videos.

Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth, starting November 22, due to commitments with their respective IPL teams for the mega auctions in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on November 24 and 25. According to Australian newspaper 'The Age', «Channel Seven could be without Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer for parts of the Perth Test due to a clash of commitments, and Australia may lose a vital backroom coach for the start of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar series in a potential stand-off with Indian cricket.» Ponting, who has been appointed the head coach of Punjab Kings and Langer, who will be in his second season with Lucknow Super Giants, could be present at the IPL auction table for their respective franchises along with Australian team assistant coach Daniel Vettori, who is in-charge of Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Players were forced to leave the field as the insects swarmed the playing area. «Play has been halted due to a small pest problem. 'Flying ants' are running amok at the stadium, so we will wait for them to disperse before resuming play,” Cricket South Africa reported on X. The match resumed after a 30-minute delay.

Border Gavaskar Trophy. So far this year, both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand. Rohit has accumulated 588 runs from 11 matches this year, averaging 29.40 with two centuries and two fifties. Meanwhile, Kohli has managed just 250 runs from six matches (12 innings), averaging 22.72 with just one half-century.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Washington Sundar was preferred over Kuldeep Yadav in the test match India recently played against New Zealand at Pune. The social media erupted: Who is the better spinner? Why is India playing Washington ahead of Kuldeep? Are they so worried about their batting already? (Washington is a much better batter than Kuldeep and India had been bowled out for 46 in an innings in the test match before this match.) Even the legendary Sunil Gavaskar was critical of this decision while commentating on the test match.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Tuesday it has asked the sport's governing body to explain India's refusal to send a team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year. The International Cricket Council informed the PCB last week that India would not tour Pakistan for the eight-team tournament, leaving the fate of the event hanging in the balance. Pakistan had previously rejected the option of a hybrid arrangement that would allow India to play their matches at neutral venues, for example in the United Arab Emirates.

BCCI) Tuesday sought withdrawal of its insolvency petition against embattled edtech firm Byju's in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The move by the cricket control board follows a Supreme Court of India ruling on October 23, which quashed a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order allowing a settlement between BCCI and Byju's. On August 2, NCLAT’s Chennai bench approved Byju’s founders’ settlement of the Rs 158 crore payment owed to BCCI, helping the edtech company avoid bankruptcy. The matter will be heard on November 18.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz today smashed several records during the third One Day International (ODI) match against Bangladesh at the Sharjah Cricket Ground. Gurbaz smashed his eighth ODI century in just his 46th match, equaling the world record held by cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar and Quinton de Kock for the most centuries before turning 23 years old. Notably, Virat Kohli had seven centuries before turning 23. Gurbaz has now a chance to This match also marked Gurbaz's position as the third-fastest batsman to reach eight ODI centuries, trailing only Hashim Amla and Babar Azam.

Gautam Gambhir, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Monday said the India head coach lacks the «right demeanour and words» while interacting with the press and urged the BCCI to keep him away from the media duties. Manjrekar's comments came hours after Gambhir addressed media in pre-departure press conference ahead of the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Gambhir, known to be blunt, responded to questions on struggle of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in run up to the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Ricky Ponting's observations on Kohli's form, Indian's team's impending transition and the team combination for the Australia tour. «Just watched Gambhir in the press conference. May be wise for @BCCI to keep him away from such duties, let him work behind the scenes,» Manjrekar wrote on 'X'.