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Hardik Pandya with the trophy (Photo source: X) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya finally lifted the ICC Champions Trophy eight years after his valiant knock went in vain against Pakistan in the 2017 final. That night, a young Pandya smashed a blistering 76 off 43 balls, but India fell to a crushing 180-run defeat….
Rohit Sharma with the ICC Champions Trophy (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dominance in world cricket over the past two years, particularly in limited-overs formats, has been nothing short of remarkable. The Rohit Sharma-led side has played in all three major ICC tournament finals in this period, winning two of them and establishing themselves as…
Virat Kohli and Rachin Ravindra As anticipation builds for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious ‘Player of the Tournament‘ award. Reflecting the dominance of the two finalist teams, nine out of…
Varun Chakravarthy (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has emerged as a crucial player in India’s Champions Trophy campaign with his exceptional bowling performances.Chakravarthy’s impressive tally of seven wickets in two Champions Trophy matches, including a five-wicket haul against New Zealand in the group stage, has positioned him among the tournament’s leading wicket-takers…
India’s unbeaten run in the ongoing Champions Trophy has taken them within a win of lifting the trophy, as Rohit Sharma & Co defeated Australia by four wickets in the first semifinal on Tuesday in Dubai.The dominant nature of India’s run has convinced former fast bowler S Sreesanth that they will win the title irrespective…
India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that team selections for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash with Australia will be based on match-up strategies, as the team looks to maximize its advantage in Dubai’s spin-friendly conditions. A standout performance in India’s recent win over New Zealand has given selectors a new dilemma—whether to stick…
Varun Chakravarthy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted Varun Chakravarthy as a potential match-winner in India’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, acknowledging that many, including himself, had questioned his inclusion in the squad.“Bumrah got injured and you said you had to include someone in the team. Four spinners were…
India’s Varun Chakravarthy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India capped off their Group A campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy with a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s composed 79 and Varun Chakaravarthy’s stellar 5/42. The win secured India’s place at the top of the table and set up a highly anticipated…
Pakistani cricket fans have more or less lost interest in the ICC Champions Trophy after the early exit of their team from the competition and the onset of Ramadan. On Saturday, there were hardly a few thousand people at the National Stadium here for the England-South Africa match, and security personnel posted at the venue…
Australia and South Africa cricketers. The Australian cricket team has already departed for Dubai, while South Africa are set to leave late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, ahead of the Champions Trophy semifinals. However, uncertainty looms over whether their matches will actually be held there.Dubai is scheduled to host the first semifinal on Tuesday,…
