Australia should consider Smith as opener for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
” Ricky Ponting believes Australia should consider moving Steve Smith to the top of the order at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as the team grapples with key injuries ahead of the tournament. Ponting, an ICC Hall of Famer and former Australia captain, discussed the potential shift on The ICC Reviewhighlighting Smith’s white-ball credentials and […]
Team-by-team breakdown and key players to watch
” The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to bring high-stakes cricket action, with eight teams competing for the coveted title. From Pakistan’s formidable pace attack to Afghanistan’s debut campaign, here’s a breakdown of each participating team’s prospects, key players, and fixtures. Group A Bangladesh Coach: Phil SimmonsCaptain: Najmul Hossain ShantoBest Finish: Semi-finals (2017)Fixtures: India […]
Pak vs Aus: Pakistan eyes historic ODI series win against Australia
” PERTH: The Pakistan men’s national cricket team is set to face Australia (Pak vs Aus) in the third one-day international (ODI) at Opus Stadium in Perth, Australia with a chance to secure a series victory on the Australian soil for the first time in two decades. The last time Pakistan achieved this milestone was […]
Australia’s Marsh and test regulars to skip Pakistan T20 series
” SYDNEY: Australia’s Twenty20 captain Mitchell Marsh and his test teammates will skip the three-match series against Pakistan in November as they prepare for the blockbuster clash against India in the longest format of the game. None of Australia’s test regulars were included in the squad for the matches in Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart when […]