Michael Bracewell (PTI photo) DUBAI: On the cusp of playing his landmark 300th ODI when he turns out for India against New Zealand in the final league match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday, ‘King’ Kohli received huge praise from New Zealand of-spinning allrounder Michael Bracewell, who has seen the veteran batsman from…
A week-long goalkeeping camp under the watchful eyes of 1990 World Cup champion Simon Zijp of the Netherlands ahead of the just-concluded FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar played an important role in the Indian women team’s improved performance in the home leg of the tournament. The camp, which featured goalkeepers Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam…
Jason Gillespie feels there is a lot of expectation on Babar Azam and he needs to be backed during his lean run. (Getty Images) Former coach Jason Gillespie discusses Pakistan cricket‘s struggles, suggests India will fear playing Oz in Champions TrophyDUBAI: For someone who coached them for a few months last year, former Australia fast…
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in Dubai. (ANI Photo) Pakistan’s disastrous ICC Champions Trophy campaign ended in disappointment, with the hosts failing to register a single win. Their final group-stage game against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was washed out, and they finished last in the Group A standings. A heavy defeat to arch-rivals India only deepened…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has expressed his admiration for the young and talented Shubman Gill, who has been in exceptional form during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. Gill’s impressive performances, including an unbeaten century against Bangladesh and a solid 46-run knock against Pakistan, have made him the top scorer for India, surpassing…
Win and advance to the semifinals: the math for Afghanistan and Australia is as simple as that going into their concluding match in Group B of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Friday. But the ODI world champions are familiar with the flair, skills, resilience of the Afghans; and that caution reflects in the words…
Afghanistan vs Australia Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan face Australia in a crucial Group B match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy with high hopes and growing confidence. Their recent performances in global tournaments, including the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup, have showcased their potential to compete with…
Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (ICC Photo) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar refused to draw comparisons between fellow batting legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, saying that he “will never compare eras”.Making a guest appearance on the ‘Dressing Room’ show, Gavaskar was asked by the show moderator about his views when comparing Tendulkar with Kohli….
The 15th edition of the Hockey India Senior Women National Championship is set to bring a fresh wave of excitement with a new format featuring a promotion and relegation system. As the tournament kicks off on March 1 in Panchkula, here’s a breakdown of what’s different this year and how it will impact the competition….
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has weighed in on the possibility of resuming bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan, emphasising that peace at the borders is a prerequisite for any such discussions. Speaking on the cricket show Dressing Room, Gavaskar stated that political tensions and security concerns remain the biggest obstacles to…
