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Business Recorder
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Dubai, Abu Dhabi to host T20 Asia Cup matches
Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be the host cities for the men's Twenty20 Asia Cup, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said, with arch-rivals India and Pakistan to meet in Dubai on September 14. The tournament in the United Arab Emirates, scheduled to run from September 9 to 28, will feature eight teams — two more than the last edition — with 11 matches in Dubai and eight in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi will host the opener between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, while the final will be held in Dubai. 'Hosting it in the UAE allows us to bring the excitement to one of the most vibrant cricketing hubs in the world,' ACC President Mohsin Naqvi said in a media release on Saturday. Shaheens' camp starts today; departure to Australia on 8th 'Dubai and Abu Dhabi are well equipped to deliver a seamless and world class experience for players, fans, and broadcasters alike.' Group A includes defending champions India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman, while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are in Group B.
Business Recorder
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Sajid Khan ruled out of England tour
LAHORE: Test off-spinner Sajid Khan has been ruled out of the Shaheens' tour of England after suffering a fracture to his right thumb during a training session at the Tonbridge School Ground in Kent. Pakistan Shaheens are set to take on the Professional County Club Select XI in the opening match of the three one-day matches, scheduled at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham. A PCB spokesman said that Sajid will return to Pakistan on the first available flight and will undergo further treatment at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. The team management has not requested Sajid's replacement. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
ICC reveals CT Ambassadors
With a week to go until the first ball is bowled in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the lineup of Event Ambassadors that will feature to add to the fan experience. Pakistan's 2017 winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed features in an all-star cast that also boasts two-time champion, Australia's Shane Watson, Player of the Series in India's 2013 trophy-winning campaign, Shikhar Dhawan, and New Zealand's legendary fast bowler, Tim Southee. With a wealth of experience in the Champions Trophy, over the course of the coming weeks, the lineup will provide fans with unrivalled insights into the competition through guest columns and match attendance, sharing their thoughts on what promises to be a thrilling event, where the world's best eight teams will compete for the iconic white jackets. Sarfaraz Ahmed: "I will never forget how special it felt to don the white jackets and lift the trophy aloft as Pakistan captain back in 2017. Seeing the nation get behind us and celebrate that success is also something that's very close to my heart, so I am delighted to see the competition return to the cricket calendar and see my country given the opportunity to host such a special event. "The format means that every game is so important, and I can't wait to play my part as an Ambassador and witness the tournament first-hand." Shikhar Dhawan: "It is such a special feeling to be part of a Champions Trophy, and to be given the opportunity to enjoy the upcoming edition as an Ambassador is an honour. "Over the next few weeks, we'll see the best sides in the world competing for the white jackets knowing that one mistake or one loss could spell the end of their hopes. It's the ultimate competition where it's all on the line, and that is what makes it such a thrilling spectacle." Tim Southee: "I am thrilled to be an Ambassador for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. It is an event that I always enjoyed playing in and one that always delivers on entertainment and drama. "As a player, you're aware that every game, every ball and every moment matters in the Champions Trophy format, and with so much at stake, I can't wait to see how the action will unfold." Shane Watson: "The ICC Men's Champions Trophy is a truly unique event that has provided us with so many unforgettable moments down the years. "With the top eight teams going head-to-head for the iconic white jackets, we are sure to see some extraordinary do-or-die cricket across three thrilling weeks." Fans still have an opportunity to get their tickets for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 by clicking here to purchase online or visiting physical ticket providers in Pakistan, more information on locations here. Tickets for the Final, to be played on Sunday 9 March, will be available for purchase following the conclusion of the first semi-final in Dubai. Shaheens' squads named for CT warm-up matches The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named the three Shaheens squads that will feature in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 warm-up matches in the build-up to the main event, which will take place from 19 February to 9 March. For the 14 February match against Afghanistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan Shaheens will be captained by Shadab Khan, with Mansoor Amjad serving as coach-cum-manager. Meanwhile, for the 17 February match against South Africa at National Stadium, Mohammad Hurraira will lead the side, with Ijaz Ahmed Junior as coach-cum-manager. On the same day (17 February) in Dubai, Pakistan Shaheens will face Bangladesh, with Mohammad Haris as captain and Umar Gul as coach-cum-manager. Shaheens squads: vs Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Shadab Khan (captain), Abdul Faseeh, Arafat Minhas, Hussain Talat, Jahandad Khan, Kashif Ali, Mohsin Riaz, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir Khan, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Imran Randhawa and Muhammad Irfan Khan vs South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi - Mohammad Huraira (captain), Amad Butt, Faisal Akram, Hassan Nawaz, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Niaz Khan, Qasim Akram and Saad Khan vs Bangladesh, ICC Academy, Dubai - Mohammad Haris (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Azan Awais, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mubasir Khan, Musa Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Sufiyan Moqim and Usama Mir.
