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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicChampion's trophy

Topic: Champion's trophy

Pakistani fans call Champions Trophy team ‘yaari dosti XI’, extremely weak selection

The PCB chief, Mohsin Naqvi, is under attack by Pakistani fans over the selection, with one saying that he has “brought cricket to the brink of destruction”.

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy troubles are never ending. Now no opening ceremony

Due to logistical challenges with the English and Australian teams' arrival, the tournament’s traditional opening ceremony and the customary captains' day will be scrapped, reported Dawn.

Pakistanis want PCB to grow a spine. They aren’t celebrating Champions Trophy arrival

As squad remains unannounced and tensions rise over the BCCI's conduct, Pakistani fans call for the PCB to take a stand against 'disrespect' ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Netflix to release series on India-Pakistan cricket rivalry—Pakistanis say it will be ‘biased’

Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Shoaib Akhtar, and Wasim Akram are expected to offer their perspectives on the India-Pakistan cricketing rivalry's history and significance.

Champions Trophy 2025: Give reason for not sending India to Pakistan, ICC asks BCCI

In case India refuses to travel to Pakistan for any reason, another team may come in as replacement, local news quoted sources.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.