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India’s Champions Trophy Participation Uncertain Amidst Political Tensions

By Nilay September 15, 2024 0

India’s participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy remains uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to confirm the team’s travel plans to Pakistan. The BCCI has repeatedly stated that the Indian team will only travel to Pakistan if the Central government grants permission.

Amidst the ongoing debate, former Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan has appealed to legendary Indian players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Kapil Dev, and Rahul Dravid to persuade the BCCI to send Team India for the Champions Trophy.

“Former India cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid, etc., should tell their cricket board to keep politics away from cricket. Cricket should not be obstructed by political issues. The fans would love to see India and Pakistan play. It will not only benefit Pakistan, but overall cricket will be benefitted,” Moin said at an event.

However, Moin also emphasized that Pakistan should not send their team to India if India does not participate in the Champions Trophy. “India ought to honor their commitments with the ICC. And if they do not come, then Pakistan should reconsider their decision to participate in any future events slated to be held in India,” he added.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will commence on February 19 and be held entirely in Pakistan, rejecting a hybrid model for India’s matches, as was the case with the Asia Cup 2023.

According to the PCB proposal, the ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025 will be scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with all matches taking place across three major cities: Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. Sources within the PCB indicate that International Cricket Council (ICC) officials who visited Pakistan to inspect the arrangements for the event have expressed satisfaction with the systems in place.

If the Champions Trophy does remain in Pakistan, it could be the first major international cricket tournament hosted solely by the nation.

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Irfan Pathan’s Unforgettable Hat-Trick: A Test Cricket Landmark

By Nilay September 11, 2024 0

Irfan Pathan’s Historic Hat-Trick: A Moment Etched in Indian Cricket History

In the annals of Indian cricket, Irfan Pathan’s hat-trick in the first over of the third Test against Pakistan in 2006 stands as an unforgettable moment. Held at Karachi’s National Stadium, the match witnessed Pathan’s extraordinary feat, becoming the first and only player to achieve a hat-trick in the opening over of a Test match.

India entered the match with high hopes, and Pathan, renowned for his ability to swing the ball both ways, was entrusted with the new ball on a pitch offering movement. Pakistan’s openers, Salman Butt and Imran Farhat, faced the daunting task of countering Pathan’s probing deliveries.

The fourth ball of Pathan’s over proved decisive. A full-length delivery swung in sharply, deceiving Butt, who edged it to Rahul Dravid at first slip. Buoyed by this early success, Pathan unleashed an inswinger that trapped Younis Khan plumb in front. Two wickets in two balls had the crowd stunned and the Indian players sensing something special.

For the hat-trick ball, Pathan faced Mohammad Yousuf, another experienced Pakistani batsman. With nerves of steel, he delivered a perfect inswinger that pitched in line and jagged back in. Yousuf was left clueless as the ball crashed into the stumps, completing a historic hat-trick in the very first over of the match.

The Indian team erupted in joy as Pathan, arms raised in triumph, was swarmed by his teammates. He became only the second Indian bowler to take a Test hat-trick after Harbhajan Singh, but the first to achieve it in the opening over of a match – a record that remains one of the most unique feats in Test cricket.

Despite Pakistan’s eventual victory in the Test, Pathan’s hat-trick became one of the most iconic moments in India-Pakistan cricket history, a testament to his skill and the unpredictable nature of the game.

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India’s Champions Trophy Participation Uncertain Amidst Political Tensions

Irfan Pathan’s Unforgettable Hat-Trick: A Test Cricket Landmark

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