Champions Trophy 2025 Ticket Prices Announced
Tickets for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan are priced to accommodate various budgets. General Enclosure seats start at Rs 1,000, with premium options beginning at Rs 1,500 across venues in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. For high-demand matches, such as semi-finals, prices range from Rs 2,500 for General Enclosure to Rs 25,000 for VVIP seating. Physical tickets will be available from February 3 at designated TCS Express centres in Pakistan.
Bumrah’s Participation in Champions Trophy Awaiting a NZ’s Physician Review
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is under scrutiny due to recent back spasms. He consulted New Zealand based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rowan Schouten, who treated him in 2023, and is currently in communication with the BCCI’s medical team. Bumrah has been named in India’s provisional 15-member squad for the tournament, but his inclusion is contingent upon being pain-free upon resuming bowling. The selectors are closely monitoring his recovery to make a final decision.
Azmatullah Omarzai Named ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024
Afghanistan’s all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been honored as the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2024. Throughout the year, Omarzai amassed 417 runs at an average of 52.12 and a strike rate of 105.56, while also claiming 17 wickets at an average of 20.47 and an economy rate of 4.90. His standout performance included an unbeaten 149 against Sri Lanka in Pallekele in February 2024. Omarzai’s contributions were pivotal in Afghanistan’s series victories over Bangladesh and South Africa during the year.
Hobart Hurricanes Win their Maiden BBL Title
The Hobart Hurricanes clinched their inaugural Big Bash League (BBL) title on January 27, 2025, with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Sydney Thunder. Chasing a target of 183, the Hurricanes reached 185 for 3 in just 15 overs, thanks to a record-equalling century by 23-year-old opener Mitchell Owen. Owen’s explosive innings of 108 runs off 42 balls, featuring 11 sixes and six fours, matched the fastest BBL century, achieved in just 39 deliveries. This historic win was celebrated by fans in Hobart, with tickets for the final selling out in just ten minutes.
