The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not deviate from the position of holding all the matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan and the board will maintain the same position, while if the Indian team does not come, then Pakistan will not be India for the 2026 T20 World Cup. will go
The Champions Trophy 2025 is hosted by Pakistan, but these days the news of Plan B and Hybrid Venue is coming out that there will be a discussion in this regard in the annual meeting of ICC.
The annual meeting of ICC is scheduled from July 19 to 22 in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, in which Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi is also expected to attend.
Sources say that Pakistan will not deviate from the position of holding all the Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, but will maintain the position of ‘Pakistan’s event in Pakistan’.
The Indian board made a big statement on the news of India not coming to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy
PCB is busy arranging the matches of all 8 teams at 3 venues, huge expenses are being spent on upgrading the stadiums for the Champions Trophy, hybrid and plan B are being talked regarding, PCB has not stopped its arrangements. will
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Karachi: Former Pakistan player Misbah-ul-Haq recalls the loss to India in the first T20 World Cup final in 2007. Pakistan lost by five runs in a thrilling final. Needing 13 runs to win in the last over bowled by Joginder Sharma, Misbah hit a six to bring the Pakistan team close to victory. Later, Malayali player Sreesanth caught the player who tried to reverse scoop and threw him out.
Misbah has now openly admitted that overconfidence led to Pakistan’s defeat. His words were said while participating in a program of Star Sports Channel.
Batting first in the final at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 24 September 2007, India scored 157 runs thanks to Gautam Gambhir’s 75 off 54 balls and Rohit Sharma’s 30 off 16 balls. Misbah said that Pakistan were confident of beating the target easily because of the short boundaries on the Wanderers.
“We were very confident because of the nature of the pitch and the length of the boundaries. It was difficult to defend runs here for India who depended more on spin bowling. Things are not easy for the spinners at Wanderers. Harbhajan Singh was their main bowler at that time. It was quite difficult for an off-spinner to bowl there with short side boundaries. “We are good spinners,” said Misbah.
“We thought it wasn’t such a difficult target to chase down. A good start was enough. But there was a quick loss of wickets between 2-3 overs and it was Imran Nazir’s run out that really put the pressure on. At one point we were 77 for six. The loss of wickets made the target difficult. “Overconfidence made things worse,” added Misbah.
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Karachi: Former Pakistan player Misbah-ul-Haq has reminisced regarding Pakistan’s loss to India in the inaugural T20 World Cup final in 2007. Pakistan fell short by five runs in a nail-biting final. Needing 13 runs off the last over bowled by Joginder Sharma, Misbah launched a six to bring Pakistan closer to victory. However, Sreesanth, a player from Kerala, caught Misbah attempting a reverse scoop and dismissed him.
Misbah has now candidly admitted that overconfidence was a contributing factor to Pakistan’s defeat. He shared his thoughts while participating in a program on Star Sports Channel.
Batting first in the final at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 24 September 2007, India posted 157 runs thanks to Gautam Gambhir’s 75 runs off 54 balls and Rohit Sharma’s 30 runs off 16 balls. Misbah explained that Pakistan felt confident of chasing down the target comfortably because of the short boundaries at the Wanderers.
“We were extremely confident due to the pitch conditions and the proximity of the boundaries. It was difficult for India, who heavily relied on spin bowling, to defend runs here. Spinners often struggle at Wanderers. Harbhajan Singh was their primary bowler at that time. It was considerably challenging for an off-spinner to bowl there with the short side boundaries. We excelled in spin bowling,” Misbah shared.
“We believed the target wasn’t a challenging one to chase. A strong start was all we needed. However, we lost wickets quickly between the second and third over, and Imran Nazir’s run out significantly increased the pressure. At one stage, we were 77 for six wickets. The loss of wickets made the target challenging. Overconfidence escalated the situation,” Misbah added.
The Role of Overconfidence in Pakistan’s 2007 T20 World Cup Final Loss
Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has reflected on the heartbreaking loss to India in the inaugural T20 World Cup final in 2007, revealing that overconfidence played a significant role in their defeat. Pakistan fell short by five runs in a thrilling contest at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, despite needing only 13 runs off the final over bowled by Joginder Sharma. Misbah, following hitting a six to bring Pakistan tantalizingly close to victory, was caught by Sreesanth attempting a reverse scoop.
Overconfidence Led to a Costly Defeat
Misbah candidly admitted that Pakistan’s overconfidence proved to be their undoing, a sentiment he shared during an appearance on Star Sports Channel. “We were very confident because of the nature of the pitch and the length of the boundaries,” Misbah elaborated. “It was difficult to defend runs here for India, who depended more on spin bowling. Things are not easy for the spinners at Wanderers. Harbhajan Singh was their main bowler at that time, and it was quite difficult for an off-spinner to bowl there with short side boundaries. We are good spinners,” he added.
A Confident Start Turns into a Chase
India, batting first, posted a respectable 157 runs, thanks to Gautam Gambhir’s impressive 75 off 54 balls and Rohit Sharma’s quickfire 30 off 16 balls. Pakistan, buoyed by the short boundaries, believed they might chase down the target comfortably. “We thought it wasn’t such a difficult target to chase down. A good start was enough,” said Misbah. However, the chase took a dramatic turn, with Pakistan losing wickets in quick succession between the second and third overs. “The loss of wickets made the target difficult. Overconfidence made things worse,” concluded Misbah.
The Crucial Wicket of Imran Nazir
The run out of Imran Nazir, in particular, proved to be a turning point in the match, putting immense pressure on the Pakistan batting line-up. At one point, Pakistan were reeling at 77 for 6, making the target seem insurmountable. “The loss of wickets made the target difficult. Overconfidence made things worse,” Misbah concluded.
Lessons Learned From the Defeat
The 2007 T20 World Cup final was a stark reminder for Pakistan, highlighting the importance of staying grounded and avoiding complacency in high-pressure situations. Misbah’s admission of overconfidence serves as a valuable lesson for current and future generations of cricketers, emphasizing the need to maintain focus and composure throughout a game, no matter how favorable the circumstances may seem.
The Impact of the Defeat
The defeat in the 2007 final, despite the inherent drama and excitement, was a significant blow for Pakistan cricket. It served as a turning point for the team, highlighting the need for better strategies and a more disciplined approach to crucial matches. The lessons learned from that experience continue to resonate, inspiring Pakistan to strive for greater consistency and mental toughness in high-pressure encounters.
Learning from the Past
The story of Pakistan’s loss in the 2007 T20 World Cup final is more than just a tale of a lost opportunity. It serves as a valuable lesson in the importance of remaining humble and focused, even in the face of apparent advantages. Misbah’s candid reflection on their defeat offers insightful guidance for aspiring and established cricketers alike, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to any game, regardless of the setting or the opponent. It is these moments of defeat that often lead to greater strength and determination, shaping the path towards future success.
In the 8th match of the World Championship of Legends, thanks to the smoky innings of Kamran Akmal and Sharjeel Khan, the Pakistan champions easily defeated the Indian champions by 68 runs and achieved their third consecutive victory in the event.
In the match played in Birmingham, India champions invited Pakistan to bat by winning the toss and Pakistan champions scored 243 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in the allotted 20 overs while playing first.
Sharjeel Khan got out following playing a smoky innings of 72 runs off 30 balls, thus Pakistan’s first wicket fell on 145.
The second wicket of Pakistan champions once morest India champions fell on 189 runs, Kamran Akmal got out following playing an aggressive innings of 77 runs off 40 balls.
Playing XI
Pakistan team captain Shahid Afridi, Sharjeel Khan, Umar Akmal, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Abdul Razzaq, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Tanveer, Sohail Khan, Abdul Rehman, Aamir Yameen, Tawfiq Umar, Shoaib Maqsood, Yasir Arafat and Tanveer. Ahmed was included.
Captain Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Gurkirt Mann, Rahul Sharma, Naman Ojha, Rahul Shukla, RP Singh, Vinay Kumar, Dhawal Kulkarni in the Indian team once morest Pakistan. Saurabh Tiwari, Anwarit Singh and Pawan Negi were included.
The England and Wales Cricket Board-sanctioned World Championship of Legends began on July 3 at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham and will continue until July 18.
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India once more started showing pride regarding the participation in the Champions Trophy, the matter of the team coming to Pakistan will be considered in the annual general meeting of the ICC this month.
Indian media is once once more claiming that their team will not go to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, PCB officials are more optimistic this time and say that the Indian team will come to Pakistan.
According to PCB, the efforts of BCCI secretary Jay Shah for the presidency of ICC are going on, there is a possibility of a deal between the two boards to get votes from Pakistan, but the Pakistan Cricket Board says that the decision It will be on merit, we have got the host and the Indian team will come to Lahore.
On the other hand, the Indian Cricket Board says that the team’s trip to Pakistan is subject to the permission of the government.
The date of the India-Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy has been revealed
The Indian media says that the Indian team will not go to Pakistan, the details of the tournament have not been discussed between the ICC and the Indian board.
The Indian Cricket Board says that the Indian team will go to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in February only if the Indian government allows it to travel to Pakistan following 17 years, but the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, is optimistic. That the ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan in February and the Indian cricket team will also participate in it.