Category: Cricket

Sri Lanka The Pakistan Army deployed national team to protect cricket

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Pak Army protect the Sri Lankan Team

After the incident in Islamabad, the Pakistani Army and paramilitary forces will protect Sri Lanka’s national team from any danger during their upcoming matches in Pakistan. After visiting Field Marshal Asim Munir assured the visitors they would be safe in Pakistan. The Sri Lanka cricket team’s security was in the hands of the Pakistan Army, which took over from the police before the ODI series and will be responsible for keeping order during T20I matches.When the team transfer to and from their hotel to Pindi Cricket Stadium, the Pakistan Army…

India and South Africa set for historic Women’s ODI World Cup final

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“Women cricketers in action during ODI World Cup final”

So everywhere you look in this 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup has been touched by history; and Sunday’s India v defending champs Australia final was no different. After South Africa thrashed England to reach the final, the hosts’ India produced an equally good performance in making only their third Women’s ODI World Cup final appearance ever by defeating defending champions Australia in what can only be described as history. Who can say which of these national teams will pass on new records if they happen on Sunday? The final is…

Rizwan has reportedly refused to sign the PCB’s new contract.

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Muhammad Rizwan donot sign the PCB's new contract.

According to media reports, Mohammad Rizwan has not signed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s central contract for 2025–26 and has asked the board for clarification after being moved from Category A to Category B. The PCB announced central contracts for 30 players running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, placing players into Categories B, C and D and, unusually for this cycle, leaving Category A vacant. Both Rizwan and Babar Azam were in Category A last season but in the new structure, they were shunted into Category B—a move…

The Latest Updates on the PSL’s Expansion Program

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The Latest Updates on the PSL’s Expansion Program

Two new franchises about to join the league in the 11th edition, set for April and May next year, this will be the biggest expansion that Pakistan Super League (PSL) has known. Sources disclose that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is now in the final stages of planning to include these new teams. This involves the framework of ownership and franchise rights. Although the PSL has long been preparing for expansion, the decision was only taken in earnest post-season 10. The board now officially interviewed a list of potential new…

Twenty teams finally qualify for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

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Twenty teams finally qualify for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially punched their tickets for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, thanks to their convincing eight-wicket win over Japan in the Asia-East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier. This marks the last team that we were waiting to hear from in (or confirm) our 20-strong lineup for next year’s tournament. U.A.E. bowler Haider Ali performed marvelously in taking three wickets for twenty runs and helped the Japanese side close on a mere 117. Afterwards, U.A.E. openers Muhammad Waseem Alishan Sharafu used their experience to relive the…

India Refuses Asia Cup Trophy from Pakistan’s ACC Chief

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India Refuses Asia Cup Trophy

India won the final of the 2025 Asia Cup against Pakistan on September 28, but it was what happened during the post-match ceremony that stole all headlines. The Indian side refused to take the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, President of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and also Pakistan’s Interior Minister. The incident swiftly became a political and sporting furor. Playing here in Dubai, India bossed the game with their control and energy levels to end up comfortable winners against Pakistan. The fans had been waiting for a big celebration, but the…

Indian refusal of Asia Cup Winners’ Trophy Rekindles Politics In Cricket

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Indian refusal of Asia Cup Winners' Trophy Rekindles Politics In Cricket

Once again, cricket had become a battleground for politics when India refused to collect their trophy after suffering a defeat in the final of the Asia Cup. As the glittering prize remained untouched on stage and the stadium fell silent shock spread through fans, players and officials alike after this announcement. The Indian team management claimed that political tensions influenced their decision. The players walked away without holding a trophy, a scene which has given rise once more to serious questions of sportsmanship. People on the terraces booed, commentators appeared…

India to Take On Pakistan in High-Pressure Asia Cup 2025 Showdown

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India to Take On Pakistan in High-Pressure Asia Cup 2025 Showdown

Gofrixty [10 September 2025] –  In a battle that all cricket fans look forward to, India and Pakistan will come face to face in the Asia Cup 2025. The match is scheduled to be held on 14th September 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE. The Asia Cup involves eight Asian teams, but the focus is always the sharpest when India and Pakistan face each other. Due to political tensions, the teams haven’t played a bilateral series, but the rivalry is preserved by tournaments like the Asia Cup. This year’s encounter…

An Eventful ODI Series Pakistan vs West Indies; Who Will Win?

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An Eventful ODI Series Pakistan vs West Indies; Who Will Win?

Gofrixty [06 August 2025] – Following an exciting T20I series, Pakistan and West Indies are gearing up for the 3-match ODI series set to get underway on August 8th, 2025 at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad. Both teams are keen to build the rhythm into Asia Cup and Champions Trophy respectively, so Pakistan could walk into this series as a bit of favourites. Pakistan thrashed West Indies in the T20I opener and looked better balanced and more competitive. Interestingly, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shaheen Afridi have been the ones…

Pak-India cricket senior match cancelled after Indian players withdraw from event

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Pak-India cricket

Gofrixty [22 July 2025] – The organisers called off the much-hyped Pakistan-India veterans’ match after the Indian players pulled out of the game.With the match set to be in the UAE, the game was intended to feature the former stars from both sides for a friendly battle for reputed supremacy. ​ Tensions mounted after leading Indian veterans told a gathering of the organizers they would not be taking part.Multiple golfers cited “unforseen circumstances” and logistical issues as the reasons behind their decision to withdraw, sources with the event said.Organiser decided…