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Pakistan can develop into one of the top-three teams in the world by 2019 World Cup, says Shahid Afridi
June 19, 2017 23:27 IST
Shahid Afridi congratulated Pakistan for the way they rallied from a dismal start to the tournament to go on and win it. He said that the squad is built around young talent led by "an astute and passionate leader" in Sarfraz Ahmed.
Proud of our team to have fought hard in this CT17, says Shikhar Dhawan
June 19, 2017 22:31 IST
After the match, Shikhar Dhawan expressed his emotions on Instagram by putting up a team picture with a caption saying,"Not the ideal result for us...but proud of our team to have fought hard in this CT17. Thank you for your support in our quest for glory."
Pakistan’s innings was characterised by intent, says Graeme Smith
June 19, 2017 21:53 IST
Graem Smith said in the column that it was impressive the way Pakistan ensured that any "scars" from their previous match in the tournament against India, which ended in a 124-run defeat. He also said that he batting performance went a long way in securing victory for them.
Shah Rukh Khan announced as team owner in South Africa T20 Global League
June 20, 2017 02:06 IST
Shah Rukh Khan and GMR group are the two entities that own IPL teams and also own a team in the South African league. CSA announced in a release that the team owners and marquee players for respective sides were.
Those announcing rewards should fulfil their promises, says Younis Khan
June 19, 2017 21:01 IST
Younis Khan was responding to a news which claimed that a famous builder, Riaz Malik, had announced a plot for opener Fakhar Zaman and cash prizes of one million rupees each and smaller plots for other players.
PCB mulls hosting World XI tour to Pakistan
June 19, 2017 20:28 IST
Reportedly, the PCB is confident of finalising an agreement with the ICC to have a World XI team playing three T20 matches in Lahore in the month of September. However, conducting a match won't be easy as there are several issues which need sorting out.
Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan found two heroes in Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir, says Kumar Sangakkara
June 19, 2017 19:41 IST
In a column for the ICC, Sangakkara wrote that on the day of the final, Pakistan found two heroes - one raw and brave, the other experienced and highly-skilled. Completing the duo of Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir he said that they were brilliant.
Pakistan can be a force in world cricket, says former captain Imran Khan
June 19, 2017 19:40 IST
Imran Khan commended the Pakistan team that beat India to win the ICC Champions Trophy. He also lamented the fact that Pakistan doesn't have a proper system in place for sportsmen to come through that is leading to deterioration in quality of teams for sports like hockey.
Pakistan army gives 21-gun salute to cricket team after Champions Trophy 2017 final win over India
June 19, 2017 19:19 IST
While the Pakistan fans were spellbound with their team's performance, Pakistan army saluted their side's victory by honouring them with a 21-gun salute.
Hope all countries play cricket in Pakistan once again, says Sarfraz Ahmed
June 19, 2017 18:52 IST
Sarfraz Ahmed lamented the fact that Pakistan have not been able to play an international series in the country for eight years. He said that he hoped the Champions Trophy win against India will be a boost for the sport in the country.
India vs Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Final clash becomes most Tweeted ODI ever
June 19, 2017 18:39 IST
Compared to the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy tournament, this year saw a 4X growth in the usage of the official hashtag #CT17. Even the official ICC account had a 4.75X growth in followers this year as compared to 2013.
Pakistan leap-frog Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in ICC ODI rankings
June 19, 2017 18:35 IST
Pakistan were eighth when they came into the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and now move to sixth on the table. It gives their chances of securing automatic qualification for the 2019 World Cup a boost.
India vs Pakistan: Do not judge Virat Kohli on the basis of just one game, says Adam Gilchrist
June 19, 2017 18:25 IST
Adam Gilchrist claimed that Virat Kohli has led the team well enough and carried it through the phase of transition. Hence, he must not be judged on the basis of just one game, wherein his team did not perform up to the mark.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar in Sarfraz Ahmed-led team of the tournament
June 19, 2017 18:15 IST
The ICC on Monday announced the Team of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which includes players from five of the eight participating sides, with Pakistan’s Sarfraz Ahmed as captain.
India vs Pakistan: If Lord’s 2010 was Mohammad Amir’s hour of shame, The Oval 2017 saw his redemptionSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 17:45 IST
In a lively opening spell, Mohammad Amir scalped India's top-order - Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - and put the defending champions on the mat early in the 339-run chase at The Oval on Sunday.
India tour of West Indies 2017: Hosts name unchanged squad for first two ODI’s
June 19, 2017 17:40 IST
One setback for the hosts will be the absence of fast bowler Shanon Gabriel who is out of action as he is undergoing rehabilitation for an injury he sustained earlier. The first two ODI's will be played at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Mohammed Shami loses his cool when Pakistan fan mocks Team India with ‘baap kaun hai’ chants, watch video
June 19, 2017 17:43 IST
While the rest of the Indian team members kept their calm, Mohammad Shami couldn't do so and he was held back by MS Dhoni and a stadium official when the fan asked him 'Baap Kaun Hai (Who's the father now?)
After Champions Trophy final, Yuvraj Singh and Virat Kohli share a light moment with Shoaib Malik; watch video
June 19, 2017 17:22 IST
Spirit of cricket was on exhibition as Pakistan and India players shared a light moment after the ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval on Monday.
Triumphant Pakistan have core to target further glory
June 19, 2017 16:55 IST
Their confidence was dented when they suffered a thumping loss to arch-rivals and neighbours India in their opening match of the campaign and the limp performance put Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals in severe jeopardy.
Ireland eye end to long wait for Test statusSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 16:13 IST
The old Irish Cricket Union was founded in 1855 -- Phoenix Cricket Club, founded 25 years earlier, is one of the oldest in the British Isles -- but it was not until more than a century later that the Ireland team first made the rest of the cricket world take notice.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final: Indian fans express anger over humiliating defeat
June 19, 2017 14:27 IST
Pakistan clinched their maiden Champions Trophy title after defeating India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at the Oval on Sunday. India's loss to Pakistan fumed some of the fans and the repercussions of the same became pretty evident.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: PCB’s Najam Sethi complains of being manhandled after India vs Pakistan
June 19, 2017 14:13 IST
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi complained of being heckled and shoved by members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party outside The Oval where the Sarfraz Ahmed-led side beat India by 180 runs.
Afghanistan pride as Test status beckonsSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 13:30 IST
Afghanistan's fairytale rise in world cricket could this week see them acquire coveted Test status, a massive boost for a nation long divided by war and riven by ethnic rivalries. Asghar Stanikzai's team are up for consideration following their victories over Ireland in the Intercontinental Cup in March.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: With celebratory gunfire and sweets, cricket-obsessed Pakistanis savour
June 19, 2017 12:53 IST
Cricket-obsessed Pakistanis flooded onto the streets draped in their national green and white flag in celebration on Sunday after their national team trounced arch-foe India in the Champions Trophy final. The stunning turnaround in form of Pakistan has gripped the nation of 190 million people.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Why don’t you cross the border and celebrate Pak win, Gautam Gambhir tells Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
June 19, 2017 12:18 IST
Gautam Gambhir took a jibe at Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Mohammad Umar Farooq after the chairman of Hurriyat Conference applauded Pakistan on their 180 run win over India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
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