Pakistan, Champions Trophy and India

Pakistan's Preparations Intensify for Crucial Champions Trophy Clash
Ahead of their do-or-die Champions Trophy match against India, the Pakistan cricket team, led by interim coach Aaqib Javed and captain Mohammad Rizwan, held an intensive practice session. Key player Babar Azam focused on facing the bowlers,
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs India: Start, team news, preview
Al Jazeera takes a close look as hosts Pakistan face rivals and favourites India in the Champions Trophy open on Sunday.
Pakistan Hosts Top Cricket Championship, but India Skips the Party
India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.
Can Pakistan Cricket Create Good Chaos To Win The Champions Trophy?
Pakistan are hosting an ICC event for the first time in almost three decades. The Champions Trophy provides a stage for an imperfect team to perform.
Five controversial moments on pitch between Pakistan, India in ODI cricket
DUBAI: Pakistan and India clash in a blockbuster group match at the Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai.AFP Sport looks at five controversial moments on the pitch between the arch-rivals in
Top 5 Indian batsmen with most runs against Pakistan in ODI cricket
Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian batsman against Pakistan in ODI cricket. Tendulkar scored 2526 runs against Pakistan at an excellent batting average of 40.1. This terrific record includes five centuries and 16 half-centuries.
‘There's only one solution’: Why India won't play cricket in Pakistan
India have not played cricket in Pakistan since 2008, and that stance is highly unlikely to change soon. And so, the sport’s most powerful nation will play their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven sides – including England – play across Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
Pakistan fined for slow over rate against New Zealand in Champions Trophy
Pakistan cricketers have been docked 5% of their match fees for a slow over rate against New Zealand during the opening game of the Champions Trophy in Karachi.
Top 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets against Pakistan in ODI cricket
The Karnataka pacer is the joint-highest wicket-taker for India against Pakistan in ODI cricket, with 54 wickets in 36 matches at an average of 30.68. His best bowling performance against Pakistan came in Brisbane in 2000, where he took 4/49.
Cricket-New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in Champions Trophy opener
New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday. Will Young struck 107 and Tom Latham smashed an unbeaten 118 to help New Zealand overcome a sluggish start and post a commanding 320-5 after being put into bat.
Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy 2025 Ahead Of IND vs PAK Clash
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an oblique tear, delivering the defending champions a big blow in their quest to retain the prestigious title. The news was confirmed by the ICC on February 20 (Thursday) after the left-handed batter sustained the injury while fielding during Pakistan's opening match against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on February
Cricket-Afghan refugees cheer Champions Trophy debut in Pakistan, but deportation fears weigh
Afghan refugees seeking resettlement in Pakistan gathered at a cafe in the capital Islamabad to watch their national cricket ...
Pakistan Finally Host Major Cricket Event, But Politics Hovers Over Champions Trophy
Pakistan is hosting its first major cricket event since 1996, but a feud with India has compromised a tournament that is now ...
A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan's passionate cricket fans
A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan's passionate cricket fans who haven't seen a major multi-nation tournament ...