South Africa start the Champions Trophy as one of the favourites to win the silverware. The Proteas have also qualified for the World Test Championship Finals

Following reports that stadiums in Pakistan are in a 'disappointing state', the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reacted with a big move regarding its upcoming tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand.

Over the years, Pakistan’s batting collapses have been a recurring theme in South Africa. For instance, during the 2018-19 tour, Pakistan’s highest score across the three-Test series was 294, and they were bowled out for under 200 four times.

Peter Hain, a prominent anti-apartheid activist, has called on the South African Cricket Board to boycott matches against Afghanistan due to the gender apartheid practiced by the Taliban.

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Saim Ayub, an injured opener, has been included in Pakistan's provisional Champions Trophy squad, showcasing his importance to the team. Despite awaiting medical evaluations in London, the squad may change by February 13.

Pakistan’s opening batter, Saim Ayub, has been ruled out of the ongoing Test match against South Africa in Cape Town

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Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts the Champions Trophy next month.

McKenzie urges his country’s cricket governing body not to honour the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan.

Share PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s sports minister has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month and criticised the International Cricket Council for not upholding its own rules.

There are chances of Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah making the cut in India's squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 which is set to kick start on February 19 in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates, according to ESPNcricinfo. Jasprit Bumrah's selection will rely on his game fitness.