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Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 261 after Conway hundred in second ODI

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KARACHI: Spinner Mohammad Nawaz took four wickets to help Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 261 all out Wednesday after opener Devon Conway hit a century in the second day-night international in Karachi.

Nawaz finished with 4-38 as New Zealand slumped from a strong 183 for one in 29.5 overs to 206-6, losing five wickets for 23 runs in the space of 40 deliveries.

Pakistan lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first game — also in Karachi — by six wickets on Monday.

New Zealand, who won the toss and batted, were lifted by a second-wicket stand of 181 between Conway (101) and Kane Williamson (85) before they slumped to the spin of Nawaz.

Fast-bowler Naseem Shah (3-58) broke the stand when he dismissed Conway off the last ball of the 30th over.

Conway hit 13 boundaries and a six off 92 balls, his second hundred in one-day internationals.

His stand with Williamson is a record against Pakistan, beating the 159 set in Wellington by Williamson and Martin Guptill in 2016.

Nawaz then initiated destruction, dismissing Daryl Mitchell (five) and Tom Latham (two) in one over before clean-bowling Williamson in his next.

Williamson, dropped on 53 and 54 off Mohammad Wasim, cracked 10 boundaries from 100 balls.

Glenn Phillips scored three and Michael Bracewell eight, while Mitchell Santner was the last man out for 37.

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Deadlock in the Champions Trophy: ICC calls a key board meeting on November 29

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Details emerged on Tuesday indicating that the ICC has confirmed its November 29 board meeting. Information about the matter had been shared with the relevant cricket boards.

The meeting will cover potential actions in the event that India remains uncooperative in its refusal to visit Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to sources, will develop a strong case for hosting the much awaited Champions Trophy.

Pakistan will ask India why they didn’t come to the country for the major event.

India hadn’t sent in the written response.

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Today marks the end of the Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan.

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 worldwide trophy tour concluded Monday in Pakistan. It is planned that the trophy trip will include the transportation of the prized silverware to Afghanistan.

The trophy took a journey of adventure during its stay in Pakistan, passing through several beautiful cities. After starting its tour in Islamabad, the capital, it traveled to the picturesque slopes of Murree and Nathia Gali.

The trophy went on to visit Taxila, Khanpur Dam, Abbottabad, and Karachi. Following a fast-paced trip, it has now concluded its leg in Pakistan by returning to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) headquarters in Lahore.

From December 15 to 22, the trophy will continue its global celebration after landing in South Africa.

After that, from December 25 to January 5, the Champions Trophy will travel to Australia, captivating cricket fans, before traveling to New Zealand from January 6 to January 11.

Fans will have the opportunity to interact with the trophy at the journey’s next stop in England, which is scheduled for January 12 to 14.

From January 15 to 26, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be on display in India as the grand finale of this thrilling worldwide trophy tour.

Schedule of Trophy Tour of Champions Trophy 2025

  • 16 – 25 November: Pakistan
  • 26-28 November: Afghanistan
  • 10 – 13 December – Bangladesh
  • 15 – 22 December – South Africa
  • 25 December – 5 January – Australia
  • 6 – 11 January – New Zealand
  • 12 – 14 January: England
  • 15-26 January, India
  • 27 January: event start: Pakistan

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Sumair Ahmad is named the 2025 Champions Trophy Director by PCB.

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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi commented on the appointment, saying, “Sumair is a highly organized professional with a wealth of administrative expertise.” He will undoubtedly give players, officials, and fans alike an amazing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, especially when combined with his unshakable love for cricket.

He continued, “The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to showcase Pakistan’s ability to host world-class cricketing events, welcoming players and fans from around the globe to experience the country’s renowned hospitality and passion for the game.”

The BCCI informed the ICC earlier this month that it will not be sending a side to the event, which is set for 2025 in Pakistan during the February–March season.

After the PCB asked for clarity in its letter regarding the BCCI’s unwillingness to tour Pakistan, the ICC requested India’s justifications for not inviting Pakistan to compete for the Champions Trophy.

The broadcasters, meanwhile, reportedly pushed the ICC to make the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule available right away.

Due to the Indian government’s refusal to send a delegation to Pakistan for the event, the schedule that was supposed to be issued on November 12 was postponed.

The broadcasting rights, which were given to broadcasters for a record $3 billion until 2027, are heavily dependent on the success of the main events, especially those involving India and Pakistan, which regularly attract the largest audiences.

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