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Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy

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In a significant setback for Pakistan's cricket team, opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a serious injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday. The left-handed batter sustained a muscular sprain during the opening over against New Zealand at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on February 19. The incident occurred when Zaman awkwardly fell while fielding, leading to his immediate withdrawal from the match. The PCB has since confirmed that he was undergoing assessment and further updates will follow. In the latest statement in this regard, the cricket governing body said that Zaman was not accompanying the squad leaving for Dubai for the next match. "Fakhar Zaman's injury is of serious nature. He will not be able to play the remainder of the tournament," the PCB said. Sources said that in light of this development, the PCB had approached the ICC Technical Committee to approve a repl...

Champions Trophy: Young, Latham tons power New Zealand to 320 runs against Pakistan

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New Zealand set a massive target of 321 runs against Pakistan with the help of Young, Tom tons during the maiden match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday. Put into bat first, the Blackcaps registered 320/5 on the board in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to a match-defining fourth-wicket partnership between Young and Latham. The visitors, however, got off to a shaky start to their innings as mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed inflicted an early blow by castling Devon Conway (10) on the third delivery of the eighth over. New Zealand suffered two more blows in quick succession as pacers Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf picked up the key wickets of Kane Williamson (one) and Daryl Mitchell (10), bringing the total down to 73/3 in 16.2 overs. Following the slump, wicketkeeper batter Latham, who scored a match-winning half-century in the tri-nation ODI series final last week, joined set batter Young in the middle. The duo partnered stro...

Champions Trophy: Will Young’s century keeps New Zealand in command

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Will Young's ton and Tom Latham's fifty helped New Zealand to ease the pressure after losing early wickets following a fierce attack by Pakistan during the maiden match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday. Earlier, Pakistan struck early in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener, dismissing New Zealand’s Devon Conway, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. The brilliant start at Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Stadium electrified home fans, setting the tone for a strong performance. The young spinner Abrar Ahmed removed Conway for 10 in the eighth over, whereas, Naseem Shah dismissed the dangerous Williamson for 1 in the nighth over. Haris Rauf broke the partnership between Mitchell and Will Young as he dismissed the former for 10. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first against their competitor New Zealand. PLAYING XIs Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman ...

Pakistan opt to bowl first against New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 opener

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Pakistan have won the toss and opted to bowl first against their competitor New Zealand in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025, as the mega tournament has kicked off at the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi. The country has been graced with the opportunity of hosting an international cricket event after 29 years. The eight-team tournament will be played across three venues in Pakistan – Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi – as well as in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 19 February to 9 March. via Original Source

Natural home remedies to prevent cancer

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Cancer prevention touches the hearts of many. Although conventional medicine provides sophisticated treatments and screening methods, there is also an increasing interest in natural remedies from different cultures worldwide. These cures, often based on age-old practices handed down through generations, present alternative avenues for preventing cancer that are worth exploring. Here are some home remedies from various cultures, each with its unique take on promoting well-being. It should be made clear at the outset that natural remedies alone cannot “cure” cancer in the traditional sense. However, they have a large part to play in preventing the disease and promoting overall health and wellness. These treatments contain a wealth of bioactive compounds, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that have been researched for their possible cancer-fighting properties. Below are some natural remedies and how they may contribute to managing or preventing cancer. Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant...

Lockie Ferguson ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025

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New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a foot injury sustained during a warm-up match against Afghanistan in Karachi on Sunday. Ferguson felt pain in his right foot after bowling a spell, and an initial medical assessment confirmed he would not be fit for the remainder of the tournament. With the Champions Trophy set to begin tomorrow and its short duration, the decision was made to send Ferguson home for rehabilitation. To fill the gap left by Ferguson, Canterbury Kings fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will join the Blackcaps squad and depart for Pakistan this evening. Jamieson made a successful return to domestic cricket in December after recovering from a 10-month rehabilitation for a stress fracture in his back. Playing for Canterbury in the Dream11 Super Smash, he was instrumental in the Kings' Grand Final run, finishing as the joint second-leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets, including impressive figures of 4-12 aga...

"Pakistan" printed on Indian jersey for Champions Trophy 2025

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For the first time in history, the name "Pakistan" has been printed on the Indian cricket team's jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, sparking controversy among Indian fans. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently unveiled the team's new jersey for the tournament, which prominently features the host country’s name, "Pakistan," alongside the official tournament logo. This has caused an uproar among Indian fans, many of whom took to social media to express their displeasure. Images from the Indian cricket team's official photoshoot have gone viral, featuring captain Rohit Sharma along with star players Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh wearing the new kit. However, the presence of "Pakistan" on their jerseys has grabbed the most attention. Despite the backlash from some sections of Indian fans, the inclusion of Pakistan’s name follows ICC’s standard practice, where the host nation's name is incorpo...