Tag Archives: Cricket

Mandira Bedi Recollects Being Criticised For Hosting Cricket Matches: ‘I Was Not Allowed To…’

Last Updated:

Mandira Bedi opens up on the negativity, when she became a cricket presenter

Mandira Bedi opens up on the negativity, when she became a cricket presenter

Mandira Bedi recently opened up on her anchoring days in the sports industry. She was appointed as the first female cricket presenter in 2003.

Mandira Bedia has come a long way in showbiz, with her contribution in the entertainment industry. She was also a prominent member of the sports industry, especially when she was appointed as the first female cricket presenter in 2003. However, the actress recently revealed that, due to her anchoring gigs, people forgot that she is an actor too. She was also told to stay from social media to avoid negativity for her anchoring job.

In an interview with Curly Tales, Mandir shared that she got the anchoring gig by being at the ‘right…


Source link

PCB proposes February 19 start for Champions Trophy 2025, rejects hybrid model for India’s matches | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put forward a proposal for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to commence on February 19 and be hosted entirely in Pakistan. The PCB has firmly rejected the idea of a hybrid model for India’s matches, similar to the arrangement made for the Asia Cup 2023.
According to the PCB’s proposed schedule, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will span from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with all matches taking place in three major Pakistani cities: Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore.
Sources within the PCB have revealed that International Cricket Council (ICC) officials, who recently visited Pakistan to assess the preparations for the tournament, have expressed their satisfaction with the arrangements in place.
Notably, the PCB has taken a strong stance against the…

Source link

‘Kaun kar sakta hai ye…’: Pakistan cricketers slammed for hosting private dinner for 25 dollars – Watch | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket and controversies go hand in hand. Intentional or unintentional, whatever Pakistan cricketers say or do, they end up in the news for all the wrong reasons.
Just two days back a video had surfaced on social media where Pakistan captain Babar Azam had apparently body-shamed wicket-keeper Azam Khan during a practice session.
And now, former Pakistan captain and wicket-keeper Rashid Latif shared a video on X where he is on a talk show discussing a private dinner that was hosted by the Pakistan team where fans could meet the national team players for 25 dollars!
The show, hosted by Kamran Muzaffer, also has Nauman Niaz, a Pakistani television personality, cricket correspondent, and author, who too is aghast by the event and slammed the Pakistan cricketers for being…

Source link

Co-hosting T20 World Cup will expand sports awareness and popularity in country, says USA Cricket chairman

The 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup in the USA will serve multiple purposes, including raising the game’s awareness and popularity among the locals, given Los Angeles is playing host to the 2028 Summer Games, where cricket returns after over a century. The USA’s Cricket Chairman Venu Pisike shared his views on how the country is preparing for the 20-team tournament starting June 1. 

While cricket remains the top sport in most participating nations, it still needs to find its place in the West, mainly in the US and Canada. The ninth edition of the T20 WC will be America’s first when they play their debut game in this tournament against Canada on the opening day. These two teams are drawn in Group A alongside Ireland and two Asian giants, India and Pakistan.

Speaking to the PTI…


Source link

Michael Vaughan proposes three-month ‘dedicated window’ for Test cricket


Test cricket has been on the decline with the increasing popularity of T20s and franchise leagues. 

These formats, emphasizing quick entertainment, have resulted in waning viewership and spectator interest, potentially diverting players’ focus from the enduring nature of Test matches.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has proposed a solution to safeguard Test cricket by advocating for a three-month dedicated window annually. This proposal gains significance as England prepares to face India in a five-match Test series starting on January 25.

What did Michael Vaughan say?

Vaughan wrote on X: “A 3 month dedicated window for Test cricket every year for both the men & women’s teams is the only way to protect the greatest format .. no other cricket but Test around…


Source link