Spin quartet keep New Zealand to 251 in CT final
India lost their 15th consecutive toss in ODIs but that did not prevent them from exerting control and keeping New Zealand down to 251 in the final of the ICC…
India-Pakistan pitch for Champions Trophy final
The surface for the Champions Trophy final will be the same one that was used for the Group A league fixture between India and Pakistan on February 23. As with…
India and New Zealand out to seek elusive ODI glory
Just before the start of the Indian team’s net session under lights at the ICC Academy in Dubai, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were seen engrossed in a serious discussion.…
CT 2025 Final: The two-way spin threat and sweep gains
It will be India taking on New Zealand in the summit clash in the ninth edition of Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday (March 9), a re-match from the last…
The cup the ghosts and the calm within the storm
It was a rip-roaring contest, full of relief and glory, that could have easily gone either way. For India, the haunting memories of Ahmedabad 2023 might have resurfaced when they…
India lift third Champions Trophy as Rohit Rahul steer thrilling chase
Despite the stiff challenge posed by New Zealand, India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by a four-wicket margin, marking the third time they won this title. Chasing 251 in…
Spin quartet keep New Zealand to 251 in CT final
India lost their 15th consecutive toss in ODIs but that did not prevent them from exerting control and keeping New Zealand down to 251 in the final of the ICC…
‘We’ll be putting our thinking caps on’ – Stead on dealing with Varun CV
The legend has it that when Jeff Thomson would begin his run-up, fans and opponents alike would chant ‘Thommo! Thommo’. It would be in awe and fear of the thunderbolts…
Lacked a couple of partnerships to drag total to 300 – Smith
A score of 300 would have perhaps seen a different result in the first Champions Trophy semifinal, lamented Australia skipper Steve Smith after his team went down to India in…
CT 2025 Final: The two-way spin threat and sweep gains
It will be India taking on New Zealand in the summit clash in the ninth edition of Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday (March 9), a re-match from the last…
A final goodbye against his favourite rival
In a way, it was apt that Steve Smith’s final act as an ODI cricketer was a hug and a fond chat with Virat Kohli. As close-ups would reveal later,…
Toss and other factors for India NZ to contend with
Shaun Pollock has a favorite story about the toss. The former South Africa captain was once advised by Malcolm Marshall to always call ‘Heads’, because, as the legendary West Indian…
Lacked a couple of partnerships to drag total to 300 – Smith
A score of 300 would have perhaps seen a different result in the first Champions Trophy semifinal, lamented Australia skipper Steve Smith after his team went down to India in…
Gill dismisses speculation surrounding Rohit’s retirement
Skipper Rohit Sharma has no immediate plans to retire, confirmed Shubman Gill, Rohit’s deputy, on the eve of the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand here in Dubai. “Till now…
India-Pakistan pitch for Champions Trophy final
The surface for the Champions Trophy final will be the same one that was used for the Group A league fixture between India and Pakistan on February 23. As with…
Lacked a couple of partnerships to drag total to 300 – Smith
A score of 300 would have perhaps seen a different result in the first Champions Trophy semifinal, lamented Australia skipper Steve Smith after his team went down to India in…
India-Pakistan pitch for Champions Trophy final
The surface for the Champions Trophy final will be the same one that was used for the Group A league fixture between India and Pakistan on February 23. As with…
Toss and other factors for India NZ to contend with
Shaun Pollock has a favorite story about the toss. The former South Africa captain was once advised by Malcolm Marshall to always call ‘Heads’, because, as the legendary West Indian…
CT 2025 Final: The two-way spin threat and sweep gains
It will be India taking on New Zealand in the summit clash in the ninth edition of Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday (March 9), a re-match from the last…
Gill dismisses speculation surrounding Rohit’s retirement
Skipper Rohit Sharma has no immediate plans to retire, confirmed Shubman Gill, Rohit’s deputy, on the eve of the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand here in Dubai. “Till now…
A final goodbye against his favourite rival
In a way, it was apt that Steve Smith’s final act as an ODI cricketer was a hug and a fond chat with Virat Kohli. As close-ups would reveal later,…
We still haven’t played the perfect game – Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir, the Indian head coach, has rallied behind skipper Rohit Sharma, who is short on runs in the ongoing Champions Trophy. Rohit’s recent batting returns have been underwhelming. In…
Toss and other factors for India NZ to contend with
Shaun Pollock has a favorite story about the toss. The former South Africa captain was once advised by Malcolm Marshall to always call ‘Heads’, because, as the legendary West Indian…
India and New Zealand out to seek elusive ODI glory
Just before the start of the Indian team’s net session under lights at the ICC Academy in Dubai, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were seen engrossed in a serious discussion.…
Playing all games in Dubai is an advantage concedes Shami
Having to stay and play in one city is a definitive advantage, felt Mohammed Shami, a stance that contrasts with the perspective of the Indian team management, including the captain…