Champions Trophy set for liftoff today

KARACHI, Feb 18 (AFP): The Champions Trophy begins Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and Dubai, and with England facing calls to boycott their match against Afghanistan.The event, regarded as second only to the World Cup in the one-day game, runs until March 09...

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Pakistan face New Zealand in opener today

KARACHI, Feb 18 (Agencies): Pakistan will host New Zealand in the opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan, the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 hosts, begin their title defense against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi in Pakistan on Wednesday. Pakistan...

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Sinner case 'a million miles from doping', says WADA

LONDON, Feb 18 (AFP): Jannik Sinner's three-month ban for a pair of positive drug tests has been defended by the World Anti-Doping Agency after claims the world number one's punishment was too lenient.Sinner's long doping saga came to an end on Saturday after the tennis star agreed to the ban,...

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