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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed a new ‘Partnership or Fusion Formula’ to end the stalemate around the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ARY News reported, citing sources.

According to sources, the PCB has forwarded its formula to the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to which Pakistan and India will play all of their game at a neutral venue for the next three years.

As per the Partnership or Fusion Formula, India will not travel to Pakistan and vice versa for their games in the ICC tournaments scheduled for the next three years.

Sources said that the ICC will take a decision on the matter after holding consultations with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The development came after the ICC on Friday adjourned the board meeting without a decision about the fate of the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled in the February-March window next year in Pakistan.

The meeting was called after the BCCI refused to send its team to Pakistan for the tournament.

It is worth noting here that the BCCI suggested a hybrid model instead of travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and proposed India’s matches be held in Dubai.

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The PCB categorically rejected such a proposal and insists that it will hold the entirety of the tournament on its soil.

A day earlier, reports said that the PCB wrote to the International Cricket Council ahead of the scheduled board meeting.

In the letter, the Pakistan Cricket Board made it clear that the hybrid model, which would involve holding some matches in a neutral venue, was not acceptable for the Champions Trophy 2025.

Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, hinted at a new formula to be created based on parity for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Naqvi emphasised that any new formula regarding the ICC event must ensure equality and fairness.

“A lot of things are going on, I don’t want to comment too much because that can ruin everything, we have presented our point of view to ICC,” said Naqvi while speaking to the media at Dubai Stadium last week.

“India has also given its opinion, All the boards are trying to ensure a win-win situation for all, Pakistan also wants that cricket should win but anything with respect.”

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DUBAI: Shahzaib Khan played a stellar knock of 159 runs, followed by a strong bowling performance as Pakistan secured a 44-run victory over arch-rivals India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

The India U19 team were bundled for 237 runs while chasing a target of 282, thanks to a collective effort from the Pakistan bowlers.

Ali Raza led Pakistan’s attack with three wickets, while Abdul Subhan and Faham-ul-Haq bagged two wickets each. Naveed Ahmed Khan and Usman Khan also chipped in with a wicket each.

India had a shaky start to the run-chase as they lost opening batters Ayush Mhatre (20) and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (1) in the span of three balls with only 28 runs on the board.

They were soon reduced to 81-4 before Nikhil Kumar and Kiran Chormale (20) joined hands to stitch a 53-run partnership. However, Faham-ul-Haq castled Chormale to halt India’s momentum.

Nikhil Kumar top-scored with 67 runs from 77 balls, which featured six boundaries and three sixes before he fell prey to Naveed Ahmed Khan leaving his team reeling at 174-6.

Ali Raza removed Harvansh Pangalia (26) and Samarth Nagaraj (0) on back-to-back deliveries while Hardik Raj was dismissed by Abdul Subhan to keep Pakistan in touching distance of the victory.

However, Mohamed Enaan played a quick cameo of 30 runs from 22 balls, adding 48 runs for the last wicket, to give India a glimmering hope before he got run out.

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Earlier, Pakistan U19 captain Saad Baig opted to bat first when the coin flipped in his favour and the opening batters proved the decision right.

Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan constructed a solid 130-run opening partnership to the frustration of Indian bowlers.

Usman played a 60-run knock from 94 balls with the help of six boundaries he fell prey to Ayush Mhatre. New batter Haroon Arshad (3) was also dismissed by Mhatre in the next over.

Shahzaib then stitched a 71-run stand for the third wicket with Muhammad Riazullah (27) to take Pakistan’s total to 241 in the 44th over before Samarth Nagaraj removed the latter.

India did not allow new batters to settle as Pakistan U19 lost wickets at an alarming rate and slipped to 274-7.

Shahzaib was the last wicket to fall after waging a lone war with a 159-run knock from 147 balls, which featured five boundaries and ten sixes.

Umar Zaib (2) and Naveed Ahmed Khan (5) remained unbeaten as Pakistan managed 281-7 in their allocated 50 overs.

For India U19, Samarth Nagaraj took three wickets, while Ayush Mhatre bagged two. Yudhajit Guha and Kiran Chormale managed one wicket each.

Pakistan will face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their second match of the ACC U19 Asia Cup on 2 December, meanwhile, India will face Japan on the same day.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting scheduled for Saturday (today) regarding the hosting of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 has been postponed, ARY News reported, citing sources.

Recent reports indicate that the much-anticipated meeting might be rescheduled for either Sunday or Monday.

The delay in the meeting is primarily attributed to the fact that both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) require additional time to engage in consultations with their respective foreign ministries.

For the unversed, the meeting was initially scheduled for November 29. However, this crucial gathering was adjourned without reaching a definitive conclusion regarding the much-anticipated Champions Trophy.

The meeting was convened by ICC as a direct response to the BCCI announcing its refusal to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, which is slated to take place during the February-March window of next year.

The sources revealed that during the brief meeting, which lasted approximately 15 minutes, representatives from the 12 Full Member countries, three representatives from Associate nations, and an independent director were present, alongside the ICC chairman and CEO.

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During the meeting, Pakistan reasserted its firm opposition to any hybrid model that would spread matches across different venues.

The ICC is actively exploring a variety of options to address the complications surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025, particularly in light of India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan.

It is pertinent to note here that the BCCI has suggested a hybrid model instead of travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The BCCI proposed that India’s matches be held in Dubai.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has categorically rejected such a proposal and insists that it will hold the entirety of the tournament on its soil. A day earlier, reports said that the PCB wrote to the International Cricket Council ahead of the scheduled board meeting.

Sources said that the PCB made it clear that the hybrid model, which would involve holding some matches in a neutral venue, was not acceptable for the Champions Trophy 2025.

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The government of India denied its team permission to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Blind Cricket T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin on November 23 in Lahore, further fueling the controversy surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

According to Indian media reports, the defending champion India will not travel to Pakistan to play the Blind T20 World Cup 2024 as it has not received permission from the government.

The Blind T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be held in Lahore and Multan from November 23 to December 3.

In a recent conversation with India Today, Sailendra Yadav, who serves as the general secretary of the Indian Blind Cricket Association (IBCA), shed light on the disappointing news regarding the blind cricket team’s planned trip to Pakistan.

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Yadav confirmed that despite the team receiving a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Sports Ministry, the Ministry of External Affairs ultimately denied permission for them to travel across the border.

“We were waiting for the last 25 days to get permission from the government to go to Pakistan,” said Yadav.

“When I talked with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the phone then they told us that we won’t be getting any permission to go to Pakistan and we can cancel your tournament.”

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Former all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over their refusal to tour Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in the February- March window in 2025, however, India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain.

Previously, reports emerged in Indian media, citing a source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), that Team India will not be visiting Pakistan for the tournament citing security concerns.

Additionally, on Sunday, sources confirmed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that the Indian government is not ready to allow their cricket team to travel to Pakistan.

The news of India’s refusal was not well received by many former cricketers in Pakistan, including Mohammad Hafeez.

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The former Pakistan captain took his official X (formerly Twitter) account and criticised India’s decision. He took a subtle dig by stating that Pakistan is secure for every team but ‘somehow not *secure* for India.’

The 44-year-old also urged the PCB to take a strong stance against India with support from the government.

“It was a day dream that India will come to Pakistan to play [the] Champions Trophy 2025,” Mohammad Hafeez posted.

“Pakistan is safe & ready to host the event. Pakistan [has been] hosting all cricket nations at home but somehow not *secure* for India. Waiting for strong & surprised response from government & PCB,” he added.

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Former opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has expressed his strong belief that India will emerge victorious in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 despite the team’s recent struggles.

India recently suffered their first-ever clean sweep defeat in a three-match Test series on their home turf against New Zealand.

However, Dhawan is optimistic about India clinching the trophy, citing their recent performances in the ICC events, having won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 earlier this year.

“We have a strong chance to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025,” said Dhawan. “We just won the T20 World Cup and reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The team is in excellent form and rhythm.”

It’s worth noting that the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in the February- March window.

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However, as of now India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain as the BCCI seeks the government’s approval to visit the country.

Shikhar Dhawan also expressed confidence in the coaching of India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, while praising the previous head coach Rahul Dravid for building a team with a blend of veterans and talented youngsters.

“With Gautam [Gambhir] Bhai as [head] coach, and under the guidance of Rahul [Dravid] Bhai, we’ve done really well. We have a great mix of seniors and youngsters, which is crucial,” he added.

For the unversed, Shikhar Dhawan was part of the Indian squad that lifted the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.

The southpaw played a crucial role in India’s triumph and was awarded Player of the Series, having scored 363 runs in five innings at an average of 90.75 with two centuries.

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HONG KONG: Asif Ali scored a blistering half-century to steer Pakistan to victory over India in the ongoing Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament here at Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground on Friday.

Pakistan successfully chased the 120-run target without losing a wicket and qualified for the quarter-finals after topping Group C.

Asif Ali played a whirlwind knock of 55 runs from 14 balls, which featured two fours and seven sixes. His opening partner Mohammad Akhlaq struck 40 off 12 with the help of three fours and four sixes.

Pakistan captain Faheem Ashraf joined Akhlaq after Asif retired and smashed 22 runs from five balls to steer his side to victory over India.

Earlier in the day, Pakistan defeated the United Arab Emirates ((UAE) by 13 runs after setting a target of 129.

Asif Ali and Mohammad Akhlaq both scored half-centuries to help Pakistan post an imposing total without losing a wicket. Akhlaq smashed 52 off 15 with six maximums, while Asif struck 50 off 14, laced with seven sixes.

While defending 128, Pakistan bundled UAE for 115 as Asif Ali and Aamir Yamin took two wickets each.

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For the unversed, A total of 12 teams are participating in the highly-anticipated tournament, making its return after a six-year hiatus. The tournament will run from November 1 to 3, 2024.

Hosts Hong Kong alongside New Zealand and former champions South Africa are placed in Group A while Group B features Australia, England and Nepal.

Fierce rivals Pakistan and India are drawn in Group C, accompanied by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), whereas, Group D is comprised of Bangladesh, Oman and Sri Lanka.

South Africa and England lead with the most Hong Kong Sixes titles, each winning five. Sri Lanka, Australia, India, and the West Indies have each won one title.

Pakistan since the inception of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes in 1993 have won the tournament four times, while it has remained runners-up of the event five times, which includes qualifying for the final of the last edition held in 2017.

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Legendary pacer Wasim Akram has expressed hope that the India men’s team will tour Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in the February- March window, however, India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain as the BCCI seeks the government’s approval to visit the country.

Remember, reports emerged in Indian media, citing a source from the BCCI, that the Indian team will not be visiting Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

India has not travelled to Pakistan since the Asia Cup in 2008 due to the long-standing political tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

In contrast, Pakistan has made four trips to India in the last 16 years. Their most recent visit was last year for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.

Wasim Akram, during an online press conference from Melbourne, recently shared his optimism regarding a potential visit from India to Pakistan.

He mentioned that he has been reading positive news from India, which has given him a sense of hope for the potential visit to Pakistan.

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“I think whatever I’m reading, there are positive vibes from [the] Indian government and [the] BCCI,” Akram said. “I also read somewhere they will play probably all their games in Lahore.”

The legendary fast bowler warmly welcomed the Indian cricket team to Pakistan, expressing his enthusiasm and assurance that they would be treated with exceptional hospitality during their stay.

“They will probably come to Lahore and travel [back] the same night. I’m all for it, as long as India is comfortable. And I can promise you, they [are] going to get looked after amazingly well,” he added.

“I mean, Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, [Hardik] Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, they have fans in Pakistan. The young cricket fans adore them,” he concluded.

Recently, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated that all eight teams, including India, will visit Pakistan to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025.

“Do not worry, all teams will come to Pakistan to play Champions Trophy,” Naqvi said in a casual interaction with the media in Karachi.

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Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary showcased a spirit of sportsmanship by sharing a moment of camaraderie with players from Pakistan ahead of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes.

A total of 12 teams will participate in the highly-anticipated tournament, making its return after a six-year hiatus. The tournament will run from November 1 to 3, 2024, at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground.

Manoj Tiwary shared a photo with Pakistan captain Faheem Ashraf and Asif Ali on his official X (formerly) Twitter account with a heartfelt caption.

Divided by borders, United by Cricket. All set for India Pakistan match here at Hong Kong Super Sixes,” Tiwary wrote.

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Hosts Hong Kong alongside New Zealand and former champions South Africa are placed in Group A while Group B features Australia, England and Nepal.

Fierce rivals Pakistan and India are drawn in Group C, accompanied by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), whereas, Group D is comprised of Bangladesh, Oman and Sri Lanka.

South Africa and England lead with the most Hong Kong Sixes titles, each winning five. Sri Lanka, Australia, India, and the West Indies have each won one title.

Pakistan since the inception of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes in 1993 have won the tournament four times, while it has remained runners-up of the event five times, which includes qualifying for the final of the last edition held in 2017.

Schedule of Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

NOVEMBER 1:

• South Africa vs Hong Kong (6 AM IST-6:55 AM IST)
• England vs Nepal (6:55 AM IST-7:50 AM IST)
• Pakistan vs UAE (7:50 AM IST-8:45 AM IST)
• Sri Lanka vs Oman (8:45 AM IST-9:40 AM IST)
• New Zealand vs Hong Kong (9:40 AM IST-10:35 AM IST)
• Bangladesh vs Oman (10:35 AM IST-11:30 AM IST)
• India vs Pakistan (11:30 AM IST-12:25 PM IST)
• England vs Australia (12:25 PM IST-1:15 PM IST)
• South Africa vs New Zealand (1:15 PM IST-2:10 PM IST)
• Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (2:10 PM IST-3:05 PM IST)

NOVEMBER 2:

• Australia vs Nepal (6 AM IST-6:55 AM IST)
• India vs UAE (6:55 AM IST-7:50 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 1: A3 vs D3 (7:50 AM IST-8:45 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 2: B3 vs C3 (8:45 AM IST-9:40 AM IST)
• Quarterfinal 1: B1 vs A2 (9:40 AM IST-10:35 AM IST)
• Quarterfinal 2: A1 vs C2 (10:35 AM IST-11:30 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 3: A3 vs C3 (11:30 AM IST-12:25 PM IST)
• Bowl Match 4: B3 vs D4 (12:25 PM IST-1:15 PM IST)
• Quarterfinal 3: D1 vs B2 (1:15 PM IST-2:10 PM IST)
• Quarterfinal 4: C1 vs D2 (2:10 PM IST-3:05 PM IST)

NOVEMBER 3:

• Bowl Match 5: A3 vs B3 (6 AM IST-6:55 AM IST)
• Plate Semifinal 1: LQ1 vs LQ2 (6:55 AM IST-7:50 AM IST)
• Plate Semifinal 2: LQ3 vs LQ4 (7:50 AM IST-8:45 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 6: C3 vs D3 (8:45 AM IST-9:40 AM IST)
• Semifinal 1: WQ1 vs WQ2 (10:20 AM IST-11:10 AM IST)
• Semifinal 2: WQ3 vs WQ4 (11:10 AM IST-12:05 PM IST)
• Bowl final (12:05 PM IST-12:55 PM IST)
• Plate Final (12:55 PM IST-1:45 PM IST)
• Cup Final (1:55 PM IST-2:45 PM IST)

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Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali did not mince his words while criticizing young spinner Sufiyan Muqeem over sledging Indian batter Abhishek Sharma during the ongoing ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.

Pakistan Shaheens kicked off their Emerging Asia Cup campaign against India A on Saturday, during which Sufiyan got involved in a heated exchange with Abhishek.

The incident occurred on the first ball of Sufiyan’s spell when he ended Abhishek’s entertaining knock of 35 off 22, courtesy of a brilliant catch by Qasim Akram.

The young left-arm spinner gave a fiery send-off to Abhishek, signalling for silence with a finger on his lips. Abhishek lunged toward the Pakistan A bowler; however, the on-field umpires intervened to calm the situation down.

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Basit Ali took to his official YouTube channel and expressed his displeasure over the actions of the young spinner. The former batter highlighted the importance of maintaining discipline on the field.

“The cricket was top-class, but one thing that really upset me was the incident involving Sufiyan Muqeem and Abhishek Sharma,” said Basit.

“If I were sitting in the dugout or the team manager, I would have told Sufiyan, ‘Son, pick up your things and go back.’ You haven’t even played proper cricket for Pakistan yet. You should not be behaving like this.”

It’s worth noting that Pakistan Shaheens closely lost the match by seven runs as they failed to chase the target of 184. They managed to accumulate 176/7 in the allotted 20 overs.

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