New Zealand wins toss and opts to bowl against India in Kohli’s 300th match (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s streak of bad luck at the toss continued on Sunday as they lost their 13th consecutive coin flip in ODIs.Facing New Zealand in their final Group A match of the Champions Trophy, India once again found…
Photo Credit: @ivivianrichards on X Virat Kohli plays his 300th one-day international on Sunday as India take on New Zealand in Dubai to conclude the group stage of the ICC Champions Trophy, and the batting legend is not just the focus of attention for his fans but continues to mesmerized legends like Sir Vivian Richards,…
On the face of it, the concluding group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand on Sunday may seem inconsequential. Both the teams are through to the semifinals and all four semifinalists have been confirmed, but there’s a lot more to this match in Dubai than it appears. Talking about the three…
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli after their Champions Trophy match in Dubai. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has thrown down the gauntlet to Team India, challenging them to play a 30-match bilateral series across formats against Pakistan to truly prove their superiority. His remarks come after India’s commanding six-wicket victory over…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India bowler Praveen Kumar is confident that captain Rohit Sharma will add another ICC trophy to his impressive cabinet on March 9 in Dubai. Rohit captained India to 2024 T20 World Cup triumph by defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados, ending an 11-year…
As India face New Zealand in their final ICC Champions Trophy league stage match, Virat Kohli will mark a significant milestone by playing his 300th ODI, becoming only the seventh Indian to reach this achievement.Having already secured a spot in the semifinals, India approach this match without any pressure. It presents an ideal opportunity for…
Vidarbha’s batter Karun Nair celebrates his century. (PTI Photo) Ignored by state two years ago, batter’s ton gives Vidarbha 286-run leadNAGPUR: The Kerala camp will spend a sleepless Saturday night regretting over Karun Nair. Over dropping a catch of the batter on Day Four. Over not responding to his offer a couple of seasons ago….
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,…
South Africa, India and New Zealand cricketers The Champions Trophy semi-final picture is almost complete, with South Africa sealing their spot on Saturday with a commanding seven-wicket win over England in Karachi. Wiaan Mulder (3-25) and Marco Jansen (3-39) dismantled England’s batting lineup, bundling them out for a meager 179 in 38.2 overs. South Africa…
England’s head coach Brendon McCullum, left, and Mark Wood. (AP Photo) England’s head coach Brendon McCullum addressed their Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win, including a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa on Saturday. Despite the team’s seventh consecutive ODI loss, their longest run of defeats since 2000/2001, McCullum maintained that their prior losses…
